John Stuart American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
View Similar Items
John Stuart American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
About the Item
- Creator:John Stuart (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Length: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: S138XX - 67586 - 01211stDibs: LU889322197342
John Stuart
Grand Rapids, Michigan, was once known as “Furniture City” for its local mass-production industry that flourished from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century, led by furniture manufacturers like John Stuart. Stuart’s eponymous company, which would build showrooms in New York and Philadelphia, designed and sold elegant reproductions of various furniture styles, including 18th-century French and English furniture as well as what we now call mid-century modern home furnishings built by European craftsmen in the entrepreneur’s Grand Rapids factory.
In 1845, a British cabinetmaker named George Widdicomb arrived in New York before moving to Grand Rapids. There he set up a small cabinet shop in 1857 with a dozen craftsmen, including his son John Widdicomb. The store quickly found success due to Widdicomb’s English training and the dearth of other quality furniture makers in the region. Toward the end of the 19th century, Grand Rapids had earned an international reputation as a leader of American furniture manufacturing, and while the Widdicomb family would navigate some difficulty after the Civil War, they emerged anew as Widdicomb Brothers and Richards, and then the Widdicomb Furniture Company. Widdicomb’s son started his own company in 1897, the John Widdicomb Company, and in 1929, the Grand Rapids–born John Stuart joined the company as a director.
Stuart, who had been in the furniture industry since 1913, was named president of John Widdicomb Company in the early 1940s and by then had formed John Stuart, Inc., with partner Herbert M. Rothschild. John Stuart, Inc.’s offerings included oak buffets and other dining-room furnishings crafted in the Tudor and Elizabethan styles, with cabinet doors and drawer fronts characterized by meticulously carved natural-world motifs and other decorative flourishes. Stuart also oversaw the design of reproductions of sophisticated walnut and mahogany Queen Anne side tables and dining chairs, with the latter marked by pronounced, vase-shaped curves in the back splats and cabriole legs. In 1952, the manufacturer and distributor’s founder sold the business, including the right to trade under his name, to the John Widdicomb Company.
Find a wide variety of vintage John Stuart furniture on 1stDibs.
- Mid-Century Modern Platform Rocking ChairBy Paoli Chair CompanyLocated in New York, NYMid-Century Modern platform rocking chair in the manner of the Paoli Chair Company, with ochre upholstered back and seat supported by an oak and walnut frame on springs, above a plat...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Oak, Walnut
- Shaker Rocking Chair, 20th cLocated in New York, NYShaker rocking chair in fruitwood. Here are the details: Style: Shaker Material: Fruitwood Features: Finials above four ladder back splats Rush-woven seat Four legs conjoined by str...Category
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
MaterialsWood
- John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut MirrorBy John WiddicombLocated in New York, NYMid-Century Modern John Widdicomb rectangular walnut framed mirror, Widdicomb label to reverse. Dimensions: 33" H x 57" W. Dealer: S138XXCategory
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Walnut
- Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4Located in New York, NYMid-Century Modern style wood-patterned bipartite frame with grained faux-leather upholstery on chrome five-footed swivel base with wheels. 29.75" H x 20.5" W x 18.5" D x 17.5" seat ...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsFaux Leather, Wood
$450 / item - Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Chairs, 4Located in New York, NYSet of Four Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Side Chairs. 37" H x 21" W x 22" D; seat: 18" H.Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Style "Mala" Chairs, 2Located in New York, NYItalian Mid-Century Modern Style Chairs, 2, in the manner of Franco Fraschini's (Italian, b. 1930 - ) "Mala" Chair (designed 1969). Dealer: S138XXCategory
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather
- Mid-Century Modern Rocking ChairLocated in Brooklyn, NYMid-century modern style rocking chair. Beautiful organic wood frame with flowing curves. Please confirm location.Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Mid-Century Modern Rocking ChairLocated in Brooklyn, NYLovely Mid-Century Modern rocking chair features a vintage walnut finish and sculpted arm rests. Sleek design with a smooth rocking motion. The unique high spindle backrest, vintage ...Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Mid-Century Modern Rocking ChairLocated in Brooklyn, NYThis impressive vintage modern rocking chair features a sturdy walnut construction, sleekly sculpted armrests, and a tall backrest ensurin...Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
$1,120 Sale Price30% Off - Danish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair Mint!By Selig, John StuartLocated in Rockaway, NJDanish Mid-Century Modern New Grey Wool Upholstery Rocking Lounge Chair MINT!Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsWalnut, Upholstery
- Mid-Century Modern Rocking ChairLocated in Brooklyn, NYThe unique Danish modern design of this midcentury rocking chair makes a striking addition to home or business seating area. Sculptural spoke seat back adds to the distinctive Scandi...Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
- John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair Mid Century ModernBy John RisleyLocated in Keego Harbor, MIDive into the legacy of mid-century design with this John Risley Wrought Iron Female Queen Rocking Chair."John Risley, a renowned American sculptor and furniture designer, is celebra...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
MaterialsWrought Iron
