John widdicomb furniture history book

The john widdicomb company is steeped in history and tradition. Most of the furniture it made was in the colonial revival genre such as your dresser. John widdicomb 2 nighstands and one dresser made in. In 1897, john purchased the widdicomb mantel company and went back into the furniture business. An 1878 article in the american cabinet maker, upholsterer and carpet reporter states that widdicomb made only nine styles of work, and specialized in lowpriced ash, maple, cherry, and walnut. It made a variety of products and was listed as the largest maker of bedroom furniture in the world in 1891. Expansion continued, and in 1893, the widdicombs added the widdicomb mantel company. The top is resplendent with walnut bookmatched veneers and crossbanding. The john widdicomb company was instrumental in the creation of the the grand rapids furniture makers guild. Company acquires grand rapids bookcase and chair co.

It has loops for hanging on a wall and a plaque on the back reading, made by john widdicomb. We are here to assist in getting your piece delivered to you safely. Budding and veteran design mavens alike need to know the john widdicomb mark. This desk is so well constructed, as was the mission of the widdicomb furniture co. But furniture companies in grand rapids caught the modern bug too, and hired designers to create signature lines for them, t. Early images of the grand rapids furniture industry. The pioneer cabinet makerwilliaim haldaneother early workmen history of the developmentprogress by years. John widdicomb artwork for sale at online auction john. Ralph widdicombe, a nephew of john, had earlier become interested in the designing of fine furniture, and when his uncle branched out for. You are sure to find this collection in the most elegant homes in the world as well as a few palaces and embassies worldwide. Windsor, and john frederics, milliner to such holly. Consult stickleys entire john widdicomb catalogue on archiexpo. For instance, harry widdicomb, president of the john widdicomb company lived in this mansion on the corner of prospect and fulton, pictured above.

Made of a gorgeous golden olive burl wood, circa 1970s. The papers and records portray the economic history of the widdicomb furniture business. It begins in 1845 in devonshire, england, meanders through syracuse, new york, settles in grand rapids, michigan and in 2000 returns to its first american home in syracuse, new york your particular unit corresponds to the. From, the prestigious john widdicomb company out of grand rapids, michigan. This mirror has a beveled frame with scalloped edges after french designs.

John widdicomb is not a designer but a manufacturing company with a long tradition of crafting some of the biggest names in furniture. The widdicomb name, which had been shared by two manufacturers since john left his father in 1897, was brought together again in november of 1970, when john widdicomb company purchased the name and goodwill of the widdicomb furniture company, the. We have a widdicomb chest of drawers designed by widdicomb. Stunning extendable parsons style flipflop dining table by john widdicomb. The beveled edged of the frame are painted with stripes of gold leaf. It is breathtaking in its beauty, solid in its foundation and legendary in its enduring legacy. We have the best deals on john widdicomb so stop by and check us out first. Shop authentic john widdicomb furniture and other john widdicomb furniture from the worlds best dealers. Grand rapids furniture barons lived off the wealth created. The dresser features a removable custom made glass protective top, a long rectangular wood top with a frame border, six drawers with brass metal handles, double slat style doors with brass knobs on plates, three wood handle drawers behind the doors, and capped pegged legs. Widdicomb furniture for sale vintage antiques for sale. Unfollow john widdicomb furniture to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

This beautiful desk features convenient 2 drawers on either side with a single drawer in the center. John widdicomb company twin seven piece bedroom suite, french provincial style walnut with banded maple veneer inlay, includes five drawer chest, 52 tall, three drawer dresser, two nightstands, two headboards, two foot boards, and decorative wall mirror with gold painted wood frame, 40 tall and 28 wide some paint loss and chips to mirror, circa 1940s, designed by ralph h. Open fully, the double tabletop extends to creates a large rectangle which hangs past the table base and legs. Original catalog book george nakashima for widdicomb, coffee table jacques grange b. Gently used john widdicomb furniture up to 40% off at chairish. Its lavish dressers, beds, and coffee tables have transcended several styles over the years, be it american empire, colonial revival, or. After various changes in board members, the company began producing on a largescale once the widdicomb brothers partnered with t. Vintage john widdicomb furniture grand rapids mi incollect. Gently used john widdicomb furniture up to 40% off at. John widdicomb empire style giltmetal mounted and parcel gilt satinwood side table. Jules leleu club chair 34 leleu chaise left side facing 32, 33 leleu chaise right side facing.

Modern 2 nichols and stone 2 stickley fine leather. This round coffee table is designed by robsjohngibbings for widdicomb in 1948. A long 7 feet mid century modern dressercredenza and wall mirror by john widdicomb. This beautiful highend 6pc john widdicomb french style queensize solid mahogany bedroom set came fresh out of a. During the 1911 furniture workers strike, harry widdicomb aggressively sought to break the strike by bringing in scab workers from out of town. In 1873, the company was reincorporated as widdicomb furniture company. Robsjohngibbings for widdicomb, coffee table 48, walnut, united states, 1948. John widdicomb 6 drawer dresser i have a john widdicomb dresser 6 drawers visible, with an additional 3 h. John widdicomb stickley pdf catalogs documentation. At paper popinjay, we search for unloved antique and vintage books, and. Get the best deals on widdicomb furniture when you shop the largest online selection at.

In 1897, one of the boys, john widdicomb, felt the need for a plan of his own and started in a small way making interior woodwork and fireplace mantels on a site across the street from that of his father. Find great deals on ebay for widdicomb furniture and john widdicomb furniture. At the time of the companys incorporation, william widdicomb was president, theodore richards was. A pineframed french provincial style wall mirror made by the john widdicomb furniture company. Get the best deals on john widdicomb when you shop the largest online selection at. John widdicomb french carved bread table with a wall cabinet. Book of john widdicomb furniture michigan 1971 catalog ebay. We have the best deals on widdicomb furniture so stop by and check us out first. Widdicombe who used the original spelling of the familys last name, was the chief designer for.

I have a china cabinet, the tag inside says made by johnwiddicomb co. Stickley john widdicomb collection by stickley issuu. Feel free to contact us with any shipping inquires. John widdicomb russian collection double china cabinet 5588 grand rapids made. Vintage john widdicomb company furniture sales catalog. Shop the john widdicomb headboards collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. You are protected when you shop with high end used furniture. John widdicomb retired sometime after the economic depression or panic of 1893, which did hurt the business. The top is resplendent with walnut bookmatched veneers. In may of 2002, the john widdicomb company closed its grand rapids doors and a new chapter in the history of this revered company began. This is an original 1918 black and white print ad for bedroom furniture by john widdicomb company located in grand rapids, michigan. The furniture industry of grand rapids had its birth in the system prevailing eighty or more years ago in the smaller towns throughout the country.