John Stuart Credenzas
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
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza. Designed by the MCM icon John Stuart , the sideboard is finely crafted by the renowned Mount Air...
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Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Walnut
Mount Airy for John Stuart French Deco Style Walnut Credenza
By John Stuart, National Mt. Airy
Located in West Chester, PA
High end walnut credenza by Mount Airy Furniture for John Stuart featuring patchwork walnut burl door panels and unique large brass hardware. Functional and versatile storage configu...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial John Stuart Credenzas
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Wood
Patchwork Credenza by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Denton, TX
Patchwork credenza / dresser by John Stuart. Newly refinished ebonized wood with brass legs. Tons of drawers for maximum storage.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By John Stuart for Mount Airy, "Casalinda Collection"
USA, 1960s
Walnut, with original brass teardrop drawer pulls...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Brass
Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet
By Florence Knoll, George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Florence Knoll or George Nelson Thin Edge credenza/cabinet. It is a 75” long walnut credenza...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Chrome
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 Credenzas
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Carrara Marble, 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 Credenzas
Materials
Cork
John Stuart Walnut 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Small Dresser
By Henredon, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart petit credenza 4 drawers bachelor chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart mid-century modern long burl walnut dresser credenza w/ Chrome bezel
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 11 drawers burl walnut long cadenza w/ chrome bezel by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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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 Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Mahogany
John Stuart Midcentury Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage sliding door cabinet with brass trim and accents. Twelve total drawers make for a great bedroom dresser.
(Please confirm ite...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Wood
Bert England designed Marble Top Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bert England designed long cabinet with brutalist style front and white marble top. Cabinet storage with drawers and accenting brass base.
(Pleas...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Marble
Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A long black lacquer and rosewood dresser in the style of Milo Baughman. Consists of six drawers with a center cabinet including three smaller drawers. Chrome trim and handles are c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Chrome
John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant twelve drawer dresser boasts iconic design by John Stuart in a rich natural walnut. Brass stretcher and unique drawer pulls add to t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour sideboard, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg. Casepiece features a brass lock, carved handles, and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Teak
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Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb Walnut 10 Drawer Dresser Credenza Brass
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John Stuart Janus Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut 14-Drawer Dresser, 1960s
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut 14-drawer long dresser or credenza
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Mid-Century Modern Janus Collection Mount Airy Sideboard Hutch by John Stuart
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Located in Locust Valley, NY
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This is the definition of Mid-Century Modern. A true muted walnut finish so impressive of that era. An important historical piece captured in time, when life was good, a throwback to some good years for all generations. This large piece would serve well as a credenza or sideboard, it has lots of storage and the best part is that it is covered by these amazing button cane panels. Usually those panels are part glass veneer and combination, although this piece is so understated and streamlined with those almost seamless in appearance paneled doors, almost so-gee screen like, if I may. Secret storage for those apartments and rooms that have no storage capabilities. This two-piece set comes with loads of room to fill with a small glimpse of articles that are inside awaiting to be noticed. Anyway, you know you love it.
Comes with 5 button caning doors with hidden shelf storage of three levels on the upper, 5 solid wood mitered veneer doors with additional storage below. The detail in the button cane woven basket panels are sought after in all furniture. Each door with antique brass knobs. The solid doors have a quartered panel design that is mitered veneers of grain wood in the pattern.
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H 70 in W 72 in D 19 in
Walnut Dresser by John Stuart, 1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
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By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
A console table or sideboard in walnut by John Stuart. Executed in walnut, featuring slopping curves and sudden sharpness. The two top drawers can be used for silverware storage or k...
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
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Located in Countryside, IL
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John Stuart credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
John Stuart credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider credenzas by Henredon, Merton Gershun , and Johnson Furniture Company. Prices for John Stuart credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,520 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,145.