John Stuart Furniture
American
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.
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Creator: John Stuart
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Beech Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk - John Stuart
By Grete Jalk, John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Beech Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for John Stuart. Cushions are fairly new and in excellent condition with very little wear. Wood frames we...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rubber, Beech, Lacquer
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
John Stuart for Widdicomb Rosewood Chest
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fine rosewood chest of drawers by John Stuart for John Widdicomb Co. This bedroom storage cabinet features sculptural carved palm-like columns and original brass hardware. Original J...
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1950s Georgian Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood High Back Dining Chairs, Six
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By John Stuart
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous carved cherry wood frames, and purple velvet upholstered seats and back...
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1960s American Regency Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to reveal 8 total drawers and a shelf. Walnut mosaic panels which are framed. Marble top on 90 % front edge is walnut. Brass tubular base with walnut sabots. A true quality piece. Signed John Stuart. Has been refinished. All doors...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Ball
Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company, John Stuart, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table MINT!
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20th Century American Chippendale John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to the Iconic designer, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and manufactured and retailed by John Stuart, this pair of side, end or lamps tables have all the glamours touches of the Am...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of mid-century two door Cabinets by John Stuart. Made in Denmark.
Stamped in the back. 1950's.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Restored Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, circa 1935
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Streamline Moderne commode by John Stuart, circa 1935. Stout, expertly crafted Walnut case construction finished in black lacquer. The elegant bookmatched Blond...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dark Burl Wood Glass Top Inserts Two Extension boards Leaves Dining Table
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart burl wood dining table with 2 x 20" extension boards leaves. Outstanding condition and craftsmanship vintage dining table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Stamped Rosewood "3842" Coffee Table
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rosewood coffee table with spectacular original finish. Legs have a curved details similar to the Janus collection but different and unique. Exceptional craftsmanship, beau...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Exquisite Greek Key Chest in African Mahogany by John Stuart, circa 1960
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 12-drawer chest by John Stuart, circa 1960. Stout, expertly constructed case executed in exotic African Mahogany, atop wonderful Greek key feet. Heavy, stylish solid brass...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Frame Rosewood Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Black Lacquer with Rosewood Doors. 2 rosewood doors with chrome handles open to shelved interi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart
By Bert England, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with brutalist style panels lining the cabinet fronts. Hinged cabinet doors open to reveal...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible Set of two spectacular dressers designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency ebony dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, fully refinished.
A spectacular dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart in a fine ebony recently lacqu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Restored Pair of Modern End Tables by John Stuart in Cream Lacquer
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of end tables or nightstands by John Stuart, circa 1965. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction with great form and detail. Fabulous jewelry! Excellent restored c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut two doors bottom compartment one drawer end table night stand cabinet mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Teak Minerva Coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful solid teak coffee table from the Minerva line by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
By Paul Frankl, Established Lines, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage John Stuart Palm Beach Coral Lacquered Fretwork Console Table Glass Top
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Such a beautiful faint coral, newly lacquered, console table. New glass top. Fretwork details on the legs, skirt, top and sides. This console table is full of beautiful details.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
John Stuart Light Walnut Boat Shape Walnut Dining Table Tapered Leg Two Leaves
By John Stuart, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Light Walnut Boat Shape Walnut Dining Table Tapered Leg Two 18" Leaves MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sophisticated Erwin Lambeth Curved Walnut Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sophisticated and stylish curved mid-century modern sofa designed by Erwin Lambeth. The handsome solid walnut sides are very well preserved in their vintage condition. Just gorgeou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
$3,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Two-Tone Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves
By Dunbar Furniture, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two-tone large 45" deep dining room table with two 24" leaves by John Stuart. Total maximum expending length is 114". Beautiful ebonized base and legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Extended Dining Table
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rosewood veneer with chrome trim dining table you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration. Outst...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart Casalinda Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Triple Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Casalinda Collection for Mt Airy Furniture Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Cabinet Triple Dresser. Item features 9 dovetailed ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out tray by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart American Walnut and Brass Gray Suede Upholstered Armchair
By John Stuart
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) walnut armchair featuring a curved back with 5 pierced slats on sabre back legs, gray suede upholstered back and seat, button tufted with black piping, p...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Fully Refinished
A spectacular gentlemen's chest designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart in a fine ebony recently lacquered finish having bronze X polished drawer pulls. The case having alternating sized drawers. Stamped by the designer. This piece having the finest lacquered finish possible.
This chest having a matching dresser and matching pair of nightstands to make a complete bedroom set. All items sold separately, pictured below. 456-12, 12A and 12B. We can accompany this set with a matching bed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Pair John Stuart Faux Bamboo End/Side Table Chinoiserie
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of burl top Chinoiserie faux bamboo end tables. These tables are in wonderful vintage condition with only light signs of age. They measure 25" T x 32" W x 25.25" D.
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut NightStands End Tables MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are ava...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of John Stuart Tufted and Steel Lounge Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of John Stuart tufted upholstered chairs in cherry red velvet/velour in excellent condition on chrome metal frames. Glamorous.
Category
1970s Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table with Black Painted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by John Stuart features beautiful walnut top with original finish and four black painted wood legs. No leaf with this item but it is expandable a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak, Paint
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three drawers large end tables or bachelor chests or drawers by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France
Daverkosen
By John Stuart, Arne Vodder, France
Daverkosen
Located in Weehawken, NJ
An exceptional and hard-to-find set of six Mid Century Modern Model 203 dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen, c. 1960s. These iconic chairs are showstoppers ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
John Stuart Abonized Walnut Base Copper Top Rectangular Side End Table Stand
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart ebonized mid century modern side table with copper top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Copper
Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Designed Mahogany Sideboard
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brothers credenza featuring mahogany veneer, cork laminated doors and brass hardware. inside the left door holds 4 dovetail jointed drawers, right door contai...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Cork
$4,500 Sale Price
59% Off
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table
By John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table with acid etched brass top and walnut frame for John Stuart, c.1960s, USA. This side table features an open square base and four legs. The unique metal top showcase...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
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John Stuart furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Stuart furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Paul Frankl, Planner Group, and Thomasville. Prices for John Stuart furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,200.
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