$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Asian Influenced Tall Dresser Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This 5 drawer dresser is a fine example of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. This piece is made of solid wood, using dovetail, and...
Brass
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Brass
Asian Modern John Widdicomb Square Lacquered Table with Incised Decoration
By John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern John Widdicomb square lacquered table with incised decoration.
Wood, Lacquer
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company.
Brass
Vintage John Widdicomb 2 Tier Drop Leaf Walnut Bookmatched Top Accent Table
By Ralph Lauren, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Two Tier John Widdicomb Drop Leaf Walnut Bookmtached Veneer Top Accent Table Side Table. Beautiful Mid Century piece that is sculptural and practical. It can be used in several way...
Walnut
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza by John Widdicomb Espresso Brown Gold Trim
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza, designed for the John Widdicomb Company, American, circa 1960s.
Metal, Brass
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Hermes Orange Widdicomb Credenza Asian Brass Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Hermes orange lacquered John Widdicomb credenza buffet. We love the Asian Campaign style this high-end vintage piece has.
Brass
Fabulous Asian Modern Widdicomb Dining Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Velvet
By John Widdicomb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Asian modern set of six dining chairs by Widdicomb, two armchairs and four side chairs. We love the original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric but it does show wear-one has a small p...
Upholstery, Mahogany
John Widdicomb Asian Inspired Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
John Widdicomb Asian inspired chairs. Vintage Mid-Century Modern chairs by John Widdicomb.
Walnut
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H 31.25 in W 68.5 in D 20.5 in
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Asian Influenced Credenza Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This nine drawer low dresser is a fine example of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. This piece is made of solid wood, using doveta...
Brass
John Widdicomb Asian Modern Dining Set Table Chairs Buffet China
By John Widdicomb
Located in Wayne, NJ
John Widdicomb Diningroom set. Includes 2 Captain Armchairs, 8 Side chairs. 6' Table with an additional glass insert 30" leaf. Sideboard buffet (dated 1979 John Widdicomb) is 48" lon...
Wood
John Widdicomb Asian Modern Dining Set Table Chairs Buffet China
By John Widdicomb
Located in Wayne, NJ
John Widdicomb Diningroom set. Includes 2 Captain Armchairs, 8 Side chairs. 6' Table with an additional glass insert 30" leaf. Sideboard buffet (dated 1979 John Widdicomb) is 48" lon...
Wood
Fantastic Pair of John Widdicomb Asian Modern Night Stands Mid-Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of asian modern night stands/end tables made by John Widdicomb.
Brass
John Widdicomb Asian Modern Cabinet or Sideboard, Buffet Gold Relief
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern sideboard or cabinet made by John Widdicomb with gold relief art.
Brass
Mid-Century Asian Inspired Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Wilton, CT
Truly outstanding 1960's John Widdicomb Asian inspired cocktail table. Very much in the style of the great California designer Michael Taylor.
Grasscloth, Lacquer, Glass
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H 34 in W 36.25 in D 20.25 in
John Widdicomb Oxford Finish Mahogany Block Front Bachelor Chests, a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of John Widdicomb Oxford Finish Mahogany Block Front 4 Drawer Bachelor chests. In Very Good Vintage Furniture Condition, High Quality Craftsmanship, Solid Condition, Normal Ag...
Brass
Widdicomb Asian Inspired Midcentury Mahogany Extended Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare table produced by John Widdicomb with its Asian inspired design attributed to T.H Robsjohn Gibbings.
Metal
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H 15.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of John Widdicomb Coromandel Lacquer Carved Chinoiserie End Side Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine Pair of John Widdicomb paint decorated Asian inspired side tables made of carved coromandel lacquer and featuring an antique distressed and worn finish to make them ap...
Wood
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H 24.25 in W 27.75 in D 27.75 in
Pair of Mario Buatta for Widdicomb Asian Chinoiserie Ebonized Nesting Tables
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Decorative pair of very usable solid nesting tables with a subtle decorative chinoiserie style. These tables also function well independently. Constructed of ebonized mahogany. Finis...
Mahogany
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H 44.25 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Asian Influenced Tall Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This 5 drawer dresser is a fine example of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. This piece is made of solid wood, using dovetail, and...
Brass
Asian Mid Century Coffee Table by John Widdicomb, c1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this rare and enchanting vintage mid-century coffee table by John Widdicomb, circa 1970s. A prized piece for collectors and connoisseurs o...
Wood
Pair of Red Orange Asian Chinoiserie Side Tables/Stools
By Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of red orange lacquered side tables with beautiful hand-painted mountain landscapes in gold. Vintage condition. Old touch ups. Dimension for the tabletop: 13 in. dia...
Large Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Corner Two Tier Step Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern corner side step table.
Walnut
Bert England Orientation Group Carved Mahogany Tall King Headboard
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarely seen offered king headboard designed by Bert England for John Widdicomb furniture. Slight Asian influence in the structure as well as the carved and pierced floral panels.
Mahogany
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H 81.5 in W 80 in D 1.75 in
Bert England Orientation Group Carved Ebonized Mahogany Tall King Headboard
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rarely offered king headboard designed by Bert England for John Widdicomb Furniture. Slight Asian influence in the frame lines as well as the carved floral panels.
Mahogany
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H 44.5 in W 21 in D 26 in
Widdicomb Set of Six Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs, circa 1960
By John Widdicomb
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs by John Widdicomb in Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired style. Black lacquered wood frames with green silk cushions. Two high back chairs, four low cushion ...
Silk, Wood
Pair of Bombe Nightstands by John Widdicomb
Located in Treasure Island, CA
John Widdicomb design. Asian styling. Signed.
Brass
Midcentury Wall Mirror by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous midcentury wall mirror by John Widdicomb, circa 1960s. This stunning Asian inspired walnut mantel mirror is in original excellent condition, aged in a wonderful rich patina.
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
$6,890 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chest embodies the refined elegance of 18th-century French design through its masterful use of book-matched burl veneers and delicate inlays. Each drawer front showcases symmetricall...
Wood
$794Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chest. Three drawer construction raised on a bracket base. The chests feature flush campaign style pulls. The top is finished in...
Brass
$12,950 / set
H 29.75 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Swedish Black-Painted Commodes with Brass Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish black-painted commodes, embodying the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Each features three drawers with brass ring pulls and escutcheons that stan...
Pine
$8,525 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,225Sale Price|50% Off
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset carved handles. Each dresser sits on 4 round steel and walnut dowel legs. Great matching...
Steel
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a near pair of danish teak chests. These have always been together as they were both in the same condition before undergoing restoration. Only slight height difference...
Steel
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pull handles and raised on square tapered l...
Wood
$4,850 / set
H 33.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim.
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim circa 1950.
Chrome
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. These wonderful che...
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century walnut and brass two drawer nightstand with shelf, refinished & ready for use. Gorgeous grains & brass capped feet. Original tag is in tact. Dimensions: 24...
Brass
$4,530Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 14 in W 23 in D 19 in
Pair of Night Stands Made of Rosewood, circa 1960, Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a striking pair of rosewood nightstands, hailing from the chic era of the 1960s. These elegant pieces are adorned with brass handles, showcasing a timeless fusion of form ...
Brass
Pair of Light Oak Parquetry Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry chest of drawers in dawn finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronze finish handles. Shown in da...
Wood
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
$9,800 / set
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columb...
Wood, Elm
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.
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