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John Widdicomb Tables

American, 1845-1910

In the Widdicomb family, furniture ran in the blood. Furniture maker George Widdicomb emigrated from England to the United States in 1845, eventually setting up a cabinet shop in Syracuse, New York, before moving west to Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, he opened a shop with his four sons, including John Widdicomb, whose name would help carry the family legacy into the 20th century.

A wealth of pine and oak forests rendered Grand Rapids a logging center during the 1800s, and it eventually gained recognition for its furniture industry. The city became a destination for furniture makers who hailed from across the United States and beyond. The Widdicomb shop in Grand Rapids prospered, as the patriarch’s formal English training allowed him to produce pieces with superior craftsmanship compared to those of his competitors. Although the Civil War halted business and took the life of one of the Widdicomb brothers, the family’s survivors would start anew as Widdicomb Brothers and Richards, soon renamed the Widdicomb Furniture Company.

John Widdicomb, however, split from the family business in 1897 to create the John Widdicomb Company, where he would go on to focus on Louis XV- and French Provincial-style furnishings. Chairs made in these styles have distinct characteristics, such as floral motifs carved in the frames and gently angled backrests. John's company also remained a family affair: The founder’s son, Harry, assumed control of the company when his father died in 1910, while John's nephew Ralph Widdicombe — who retained the English spelling of his last name and joined the John Widdicomb Company at its start — designed every single piece of the offerings at his uncle's manufacturing outfit until he retired in 1951. Ralph was an internationally distinguished furniture designer whose modern mahogany bedroom suite won first prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900.

The original iteration of Widdicomb, which was helmed by John's older brother William while John ran his own brand, had shifted from making period revival styles of furniture, such as Georgian and Chippendale, to manufacturing modern pieces in the late 1920s. Admirers of mid-century modern furnishings likely recognize Widdicomb for the partnerships with iconic designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Mario Buatta. In 1959, master woodworker George Nakashima created his Origins collection for Widdicomb when the firm merged with Mueller Furniture Corporation and was known, for around 10 years, as Widdicomb-Mueller. Origins, a revered Shaker-influenced group of nightstands, upholstered lounge chairs, dining-room tables and more, saw Nakashima working with woods like Carpathian elm and laurel in his Pennsylvania studio.

Eventually, the two Widdicomb companies would combine in 1970, operating under the name John Widdicomb Co.

In 2002, the business closed after more than a century of operations, and its assets were acquired by Stickley Furniture. Interestingly, it was not the first time Widdicomb and Stickley overlapped: In the final years of the 19th century, the companies opened a shared storehouse in London, while John Widdicomb and Albert Stickley would travel Europe together for the purposes of research.

Today, Stickley continues to produce John Widdicomb Company furniture, including French, Italian, English and Russian reproductions, as well as modern works from the first half of the 20th century.

Find vintage John Widdicomb bedroom furniture, tables, case pieces and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: John Widdicomb
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Travertine

Lovely Widdicomb Walnut Cane Single Drawer End Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Widdicomb walnut and cane two-tier, single-drawer end table. Sleek and simple design with a floating drawer cabinet with a banded bordered top. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Cane, Walnut

John Widdicomb MCM Campaign Style 3 Piece Burlwood Dresser and Vanity Set
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb mid century campaign style 3 piece burlwood dresser and vanity set Each of the two cabinets in this set is 36 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 inches high, and the middle drawer...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Amoeba Coffee Table by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by John Widdicomb c.1960s, USA. This beautiful maple table features an amoeba shaped table top with three slightly splayed dowel legs. Dimensions 54" width x 30" depth ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Maple

John Widdicomb Triangle Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guitar pick table made by John Widdicomb. Simple midcentury design with an elegant finish. Rounded edges and sculpted leg brace. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Wm a Berkey Travertine and Walnut Surf Board Style Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, William A. Berkey Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful surfboard style 2 tier coffee table by William a Berkey Furniture - John Widdicomb. Of walnut frame and travertine slate top on brass ca...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table. John Widdicomb side or coffee table. Patchwork design in bleached and ebony macassar with walnut legs. Manufacturer's mark.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Ebony

Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ebonized Mahogany Drop-Leaf Extendable Dining Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonized mahogany drop-leaf extendable dining table with one leaf. Completely folded the table measures: 26 x 40 x 29" H. Leafs open measures: 58 x 40...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Mahogany

Wonderful Widdicomb Petite Drop Leaf Dining Table 4 Leaves Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Widdicomb petite drop leaf dining table with 4 leaves. This table is fabulous because of its extra small size when all the leaves are out an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Maple

Black Lacquer One Leaf X Base Gibbings Trestle Dining Table by Widdicomb Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer one leaf x base gibbings trestle dining table by Widdicomb Mint!. one table leaf measuring 20 inches across.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonised black lacquer night stands end tables mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Lacquer

Floating Widdicomb Marble Inserts Top Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice "floating" rectangle top with three marble inserts coffee table by Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Marble

John Widdicomb Solid Walnut Oak Interior Travertine Top End Table Stand
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern superb quality one drawer and shelf solid walnut end side table Stand with travertine top NY John Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Travertine

John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
A like new late 20th Century John Widdicomb Biedermeier Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Side Table. Measures 30.5" in width , 23" on depth, 28.25" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Walnut Two Pedestal Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A John Widdicomb 2 pedestal Walnut Dining Table with 3 leaves, original storage create & table pads Measures: Total length with 3 leaves ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

1950 s John Widdicomb coffee/cocktail glass table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage John Widdicomb oval Burled Wood Coffee Table with Beveled Glass. A timeless piece by one of the most relevant designers of almost every style of furniture design capturing...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched figured walnut, with carved solid walnut cabr...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Modernist Burl Wood Extension Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern burled olive or elm wood Parsons extension dining table By John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Circa 1970s, metal tag on verso. This wonderful and extre...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Elm, Olive

John Widdicomb Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Widdicomb walnut coffee table.
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1960s Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Glass, Walnut

1954 Massive Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large (oversized) walnut coffee table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb in 1953. It is composed of bleached-walnut and has a walnut veneer. The top is ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 64"W x 42"D x 29"H. Extends up to 104"W with two 20...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Burl

Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exceptional pair of bombe small...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Widdicomb Hexagon Light Walnut Top Center Lamp Side Table Stand Espresso Base
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Hexagon light walnut top center lamp side table stand espresso base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Widdicomb Round Brass Gallery Top Fluted Legs Lamp Side Table on Casters MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Round Brass Gallery Top Fluted Legs Lamp Side Table on Casters MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By John Widdicomb, USA, 1950s Black lacquered cherry...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb Cream Goatskin Side Table On Canted Brass Legs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual end table design from John Widdicomb, this lacquered goatskin finish case is mounted atop a patinated brass, canted corner base. The slim...
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Late 20th Century American John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Nightstands, Circa 1940s
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid cherry wood, with ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Solid cherry wood in white lacquered finish, with original b...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

John Widdicomb 2 Tier Drop Leaf Walnut Bookmatched Top Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
Two Tier John Widdicomb drop leaf walnut bookmtached veneer top accent table side table. Table Measures 25"W x 27D" x 22"H with Leafs extended. 21"W x 27"D x 22"H with leafs dropped...
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Mid-20th Century North American Renaissance Revival John Widdicomb Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinated side table. A Side Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed top. Simple elegant parsons style table with simulated...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Rob Jhon Gibbings for Widdicomb Round Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Milano, IT
Black painted wood coffee table made by Rob Jhon Gibbings for Widdicomb from the 1950s. The lines are clean and essential. The coffee table has a round shape with a very elegant bla...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Wood

Walnut Boat Shape Double Tripod Bases One Extension Leaf Board Dining Table MINT
By John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Boat Shape Double Tripod Bases One Extension Leaf Board Dining Table MINT 1 x 12in with an extended table length of 76in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table w...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie John Widdicomb Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Elegant John Widdicomb Round Marble Top Burlwood Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly crafted elegant round side table having burl base with handsome bronze figural decoration at the top of each leg as well as other bronze flourishes and gallery around the pe...
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1990s American Egyptian Revival John Widdicomb Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asian-style nightstands/end tables. We love that the backs are also finished allowing them to be used in the living room as end tables. They measure 2...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Brass

Gibbings for Widdicomb Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Mario Buatta Collection John Widdicomb Chinoisserie Burlwood Center Hall Table
By Mario Buatta, John Widdicomb
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's burlwood tea table with chinoisserie base by American designer Mario Buatta. Manufactured by John Widdicomb as part of their Mario Buatta Collection...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Coffee Table with Marble Insert by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern coffee table featuring sculpted base and marble insert, designed by John Widdicomb. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Marble

Pair Widdicomb Campaign Style Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Night Stands Tables MINT!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Widdicomb Campaign Style Solid Cherry brass pulls night stands tables MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Cherry

Lovely John Widdicomb Trapezoid Top Walnut End Table Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely John Widdicomb trapezoid top walnut end table with one curved drawer. This table is very rare and well constructed. The top looks great wi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Three-Drawer White Lacquer Stand by Widdicomb
By Tommi Parzinger, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Stand end table by John Widdicomb in white lacquer. Solid brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables

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Hardwood

Iconic Vintage Chinese Chippendale Side Tables from John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hartville, OH
Ultra Rare Chinese Chippendale Side Table with pullouts on both sides. We have a pair, priced individually. Extremely well cared for. Hand Carving and Hand Painted.
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1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Lacquer

1970s 12.5ft John Widdicomb Conference Table in Walnut with Chromed Steel Legs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Long Conference Table, designed by John Widdicomb and produced and distributed by Steelcase. The top is walnut and legs are chromed steel. Some refer to the form of the top...
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1970s American Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Steel

John Widdicomb Two-Tier Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury table features sculpted two tier construction and features a rich natural finish. Original manufacturer's label on piece, please confirm item location (NY or ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Nightstands
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of vintage nightstands, shown here, are designer by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb. Finished in an ebony finish, each nightstand features one large bottom drawer...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables

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Wood

John Widdicomb tables for sale on 1stDibs.

John Widdicomb tables 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 Widdicomb tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by John Widdicomb 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 tables by Florence Knoll, Brown Saltman, and Harvey Probber. Prices for John Widdicomb tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $26,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.

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