John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970s three drawer chest of drawers retailed by John Stuart in the style of Milo Baughman. Three drawers with chrome hardware float above the floor in a parsons form lacquere...
Chrome
$3,571Sale Price / item|35% Off
Post Modern John Stuart Chrome Accent Cane Front Gentlemens Dresser Armoire
By John Stuart Inc., Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Some minor flaws on side of dresser and on chrome trim. No breaks in caning. About John Stuart: John Stuart joined the John Widdicomb Company as Director and Sales Manager in 1929.
Chrome
Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood Dresser for John Stuart, Chrome Accent Fully refinished American mid-century dresser designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart circa 1960s...
Chrome
$2,200 / set
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.
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.
Chrome
John Stuart Mid Century Walnut Desk
By John Stuart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Stuart Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to sho...
Chrome
Seven Drawers Burl Wood Chrome Metal Bezel High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burlwood chrome bezel and pulls high chest seven drawers dresser by John Stuart.
Chrome
1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chest
By John Stuart Inc., George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A masterfully crafted vintage bachelor's chest by John Stuart Inc., one of two available individually.
Chrome
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...
Chrome
1970s John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests with Chrome Pulls, Restored
By John Stuart Inc., George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The gorgeous honey colored, richly modeled grain is a real showstopper. John Stuart Inc., presents a sculptural harmony of American mid-century modern—melding richly modeled honey-...
Chrome
1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Circular Round Coffee 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 round coffee table you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration....
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Gorgeous pair of 20th Century bachelor chests newly refinished in a luxurious high gloss white lacquer.
Chrome
Tall Mid-century Highboy Walnut Dresser by John Stuart Inc
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall midcentury dresser by John Stuart Inc. features warm walnut tones accented by aluminium trim and chrome drawer pulls.
Chrome
Vintage John Stuart Campaign Wood Desk With White Lacquer, X-Chrome Base 70's
By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart
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 bases.
Chrome
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebonized Walnut, Brass/Chrome United States, 1940s Paul Frankl for John Stuart.
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design A recently white lacquered seven graduating drawer dresser or chest having an interior desk that folds down to reveal ...
Chrome
Spectacular Pair Rosewood Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of rosewood cube lounge chairs with John Stuart labels. This pair is in excellent vintage condition- the rosewood has been restored to like new condition.
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
We do have the matching cube lounge chair that are labeled John Stuart. The sofa and chairs are very rare with no other example that can be found on the internet.
Chrome
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer.
Chrome
Two Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome and Black Lacquer Night Stands
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
These both have a round John Stuart label on the inside of the drawers.
Chrome
1970s Milo Baughman for John Stuart Credenza Dresser in Cream Lacquer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large Credenza, designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart in the 1970s. The piece is long, having six drawers and a cabinet that opens to offer even more inner storage.
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern High Back Parsons Chairs in Chrome & Velvet
By John Stuart Inc., Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A set of high-back Parsons chairs from the 1970s by Design Institute of America, these pieces deftly combine sleek chrome architecture with the warm comfort of tufted brown chevron-v...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
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...
Chrome
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Rosewood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By Glenn of California, John Stuart, Robert Baron
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table By Robert Baron for Glenn of California and retailed by John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Stunning book-matched B...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Pair of John Stuart Rosewood and Chrome Nightstands, USA, 1970s
By John Stuart
Located in Hudson, NY
Made for John Stuart, Grand Rapids Michigan, circa 1970. Refinished condition.
Chrome
Rosewood and Chrome King Headboard by John Stuart
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A king-size headboard with beautiful bookmatched rosewood veneers and chrome trim polished to a mirror finish. Holes for mounting to a standard frame (not included). Pieces from thi...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 22 in W 26.25 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Lacquered and Walnut Nightstands
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of midcentury side tables by John Stuart. Walnut-front doors and drawer. Chrome edge and pulls.
Chrome
Danish Brown Suede Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Stuart
Located in Canaan, CT
Beautiful lounge chair with ottoman in original fantastic condition. Very light wear at all.
Chrome
Sold
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Open Frame Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Open design with adjustable shelves for versatility.
Chrome
Sold
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Frame Rosewood Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Black Lacquer with Rosewood Doors. 2 rosewood doors with chrome handles open to shelved interior with ample interior storage.
Chrome
Pair of John Stuart Chrome and Lacquer Commodes
By John Stuart
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautifully restored with gloss finish lacquer, excellent condition, two three-drawer chests by John Stuart. Modernist design, quality construction. Height: 30.5", width: 40", depth:...
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H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Accented Chest Commodes
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
Designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
Chrome
Sold
H 22.13 in W 26 in D 16.25 in
John Stuart Rosewood, Chrome, and Black Lacquer Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern bedside tables By John Stuart USA, 1970s Rosewood, with black lacquered case and chrome trim and hardware.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.75 in W 40 in D 19.25 in
1970s Chrome and Lacquer Mid-Century Modern Dressers by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large 1970s chrome and lacquer 3 drawers dressers by John Stuart.
Chrome
Flame Mahogany Dining Table with Chrome Base by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flame Mahogany Dining Table with Chrome Base by John Stuart. 18" removable leaf.
One or Two John Stuart Midcentury Rosewood and Chrome Mirrors
By John Stuart
Located in New York City, NY
Pair or single available A clean, sleek and sophisticated Modernist mirror in rosewood with full chrome surround on all four sides of frame. Milo Baughman for John Stuart Can be...
Pair post modern chrome and cream laminate nightstands John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Labeled John Stuart. Has (1) upper drawer and (2) lower cabinet doors.
Chrome
Milo Baughman for John Stuart Rosewood & Chrome Mirror
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
Located in Southampton, NJ
Large rosewood and chrome mirror by Milo Baughman for John Stuart, circa 1970.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Tufted Crushed Velvet Chrome Lounge Chair
By John Stuart
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautifully restored vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by John Stuart. This chair has been reupholstered with Jim Thompson 'Peacock' crushed velvet fabric. Feature...
Steel
John Stuart Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern gentleman's chest features beautiful rosewood, accented by modern chrome handles and trim. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Chrome
Sold
H 22 in W 22 in D 16 in
1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Commode Nightstands with Caned Facade
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
About John Stuart: John Stuart joined the John Widdicomb Company as Director and Sales Manager in 1929.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet For John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage walnut cabinet with sleek chrome legs. John Stuart stamp inside, cabinet doors feature polished brass handles and reveal three drawers.
Walnut
John Stuart Yellow Lacquer and Chrome Bookcase or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
I know that John Stuart retailed the collection but whether they manufactured it as well is uncertain.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman John Stuart Rosewood Chrome Chest Dresser 1960s
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, ebonized rosewood and chrome, three-drawer cabinet or dresser, by Milo Baughman for John Stuart, circa 1960s.
Chrome
Handsome Pair of Modern End Table/Night Stands by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of end table/night stands from John Stuart, circa 1970. Solid rosewood drawer/door fronts with chrome accents.
Chrome
Sold
H 28.5 in W 77.5 in D 20 in
John Stuart Signed Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar
By John Stuart
Located in West Hartford, CT
Luxurious and iconic John Stuart midcentury long walnut credenza/sideboard/buffet/server that features the coveted diamond pattern on front doors.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.25 in W 110 in D 42 in
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Exotic Calamander Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched exotic Sri Lankan calamander wood, with black lacque...
Chrome
John Stuart Ebonized Rosewood & Chrome Accented Chest Commode
By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
John Stuart chest ebonized and rosewood chrome-accented commode or chest.
Wood
Sold
H 84 in W 38 in D 15.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Bookcases / Shelving Unit, Milo Baughman for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Bookcases / Shelving Unit, Milo Baughman for John Stuart Set of mid-century shelving units designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart circa 1950s.
Chrome
Sold
H 84.4 in W 38.25 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Baughman for John Stuart Pair of Chrome Rosewood Cabinets
By John Stuart Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of rosewood, chrome and black lacquer cabinets, with six drawers, by Milo Baughman for John Stuart Inc, circa 1960s.
Chrome
Sold
H 34 in W 80 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Teak Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart 20th Century
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a stunning classic Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Daybed / Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Son Denmark. This highly collectible sofa/day...
Chrome
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John Stuart Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
A yellow laquered and chrome John Stuart desk. Absolutely the best desk as far as form,scale and design.
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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