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 of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
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
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern carved Nouveau style ornament solid walnut frame mirror. Nice medium walnut satin finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Teak Minerva Coffee table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful solid teak coffee table from the Minerva line by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Classic Pair of John Stuart Mid Century Modern Teak Armchairs
By John Stuart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of mid century modern John Stuart armchairs beautifully made in teak with slat backs and raised velvet striped seats.
One seat has a stain, but we have enough extra mat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
John Stuart Janus Collection Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut Trapezoid Table
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A John Stuart Janus Collection trapezoid table in walnut, 1960s. Unmarked. The front width is 20”, the back width is 28”. A versatile table with Classi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Walnut grain with chrome trimming.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,200 / set
Ball
Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table
By John Stuart, Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Chippendale John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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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Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage John Stuart Campaign Wood Desk With White Lacquer, X-Chrome Base 70
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By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly restored vintage John Stuart campaign 2 drawer desk and or writing desk is white lacquered over wood with chrome handles and 2 X-frame ...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A stunning cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted Mahogany case construction with beautiful detail, front and side panels executed in Bookmatched Elm. Mahogany base and accents. The doors are marked with fabulous heavy solid brass hardware. An important piece designed to highlight and important area. From a time when the Lincoln Continental...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is clearly influenced by the Florence Knoll case production of the same period. Expertly ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Maple
Two Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome and Black Lacquer Night Stands
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sexy pair of Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome night stands. Each stand is different in design with one having doors and the other a nice open space underneath. These both have a round John...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table MINT!
Opened: W54" x D30" x H22"
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chic Restored Set of 16 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large set of difficult to find ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Mirror, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Wall, Console, or Pier Mirror, 1950s
A hard to find example of a wall mirror from the 'Station Wagon' series design...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Maple
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.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
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.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Dark Burl Wood Glass Top Inserts Two Extension boards Leaves Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
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
John Stuart Tufted Lounge Chairs in Cherry Red Velvet, 1970
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. Made in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Steel
John Stuart for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers with Tambour Doors
By John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking design of superior quality. This chest of drawers features three drawers with brass sputnik style pulls and a set of tambour drawers that open to reveal several cubbi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Cork
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
$1,344 Sale Price
48% Off
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France
Daverkosen
By France
Daverkosen, Arne Vodder, John Stuart
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 ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
John Stuart Table w/ Tile Inlay
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long walnut coffee table by John Stuart with a delicate tile center. Opposing walnut grain gives an attractive look on the top with sculpted l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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