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John Stuart Bedroom Sets

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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
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set. Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Sets

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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 Bedroom Sets

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Brass

Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished One of a kind fully refinished bedroom set consisting of a dresser and a high chest. A simply stunning bedroom set fully refurbished and lacquered in a black Steinway piano...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Bedroom Sets

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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 Bedroom Sets

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Brass

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John Stuart bedroom sets for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart bedroom sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original bedroom sets by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. Prices for John Stuart bedroom sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,700 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,775.

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