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
John Widdicomb Burl Walnut and Sunburst Travertine Game Table with Brass Inlay
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant travertine and burl walnut game table by John Widdicomb. Octagonal base is banded with brass and veneered with beautifully grained burl walnut. The top is travertine over woo...
Category
1960s American Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Black Lacquer One Leaf X Base Gibbings Trestle Dining Table by Widdicomb Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer one leaf x base gibbings trestle dining table by Widdicomb Mint!.
one table leaf measuring 20 inches across.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century John Widdicomb Console Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Parsons style console table by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Lacquer
John Widdicomb Walnut Finish Extension Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Vintage John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern walnut finish extension table with four leaves.
Four leaves each 13.5 inches wide.
Max table length is 93.75 inches.
Seats eight Peopl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Maple
John Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table ca
1950
s
By John Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual coffee table by John Widdicomb ca' 1950's. Biomorphic design with original glass and sculpted organic base.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
John Widdicomb Wm a Berkey Travertine and Walnut Surf Board Style Coffee Table
By William A. Berkey Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
John Widdicomb Modern Regency Drinks Table With Removable Pewter Serving Tray
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern Regency style drinks table, tea table, or occasional side table with removable serving tray top
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Gorgeous mahogany,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Pewter
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonised black lacquer night stands end tables mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Marble
Burl Side Drinks Table By Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A round burl wood side or drinks table by Widdicomb, circa mid-20th century, USA. Table has a brown burl veneer wood top with beautiful design, and butter hue center with a tri-foot ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl, Paint
John Widdicomb Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Widdicomb walnut coffee table.
Category
1960s Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,190 Sale Price
40% Off
John Widdicomb, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, USA, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and moderate use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.15"H x ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Carved Wood Base Marble Top 31” Diameter Gueridon Center Table Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved Wood Base Marble Top 31” Diameter Gueridon Center Table Widdicomb
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Marble
Exquisite Pair of Bombe Small Chests by Bert England for Widdicomb, circa 1965
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
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
Materials
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Travertine
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Renaissance Revival John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Widdicomb Round Brass Gallery Top Fluted Legs Lamp Side Table on Casters MINT
By John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Round Brass Gallery Top Fluted Legs Lamp Side Table on Casters MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
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 lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
$8,775 Sale Price
35% Off
1940s John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier End Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare find. John Widdicomb three tier walnut end Table with a bottom drawer. Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s North American American Classical Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Very Fine Burl Wood Round Top Triangle Base Side End Table Stand
By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Very Fine Burl Wood Round Top Triangle Base Side End Lamp Side Table Stand MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Burl
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Nightstands, Circa 1940s
By Ralph Widdicomb, John 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
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!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Cherry
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
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!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gibbings for Widdicomb Carved Walnut Plume Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco influenced walnut coffee table with carved plume supports by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Table has been restored in a custom dark brown stain.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
Rob Jhon Gibbings for Widdicomb Round Coffee Table
By Robs Johns Gibbons, John Widdicomb
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Boat Shape Double Tripod Bases One Extension Leaf Board Dining Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand
This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
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...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Widdicomb Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,880 / item
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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