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john widdicomb furniture

By UROYK1, 26 March, 2009
Description

Here's a breif history that I found on the internet....

In 1858 George Widdicomb, father of John Widdicomb, came from Devonshire, England to settle in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

George Widdicomb was joined by his four sons, John, Harry, William and George, Jr. The Widdicomb name soon became known in Chicago, then East as far as Boston, Philadelphia and New York. 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.

Ralph Widdicombe, a nephew of John, Ralph joined him. For fifty-three years, until his retirement in 1951, all John Widdicomb Company furniture was designed by Ralph Widdicombe, known as the Dean of furniture designers.

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 latter having ceased production several years previously.

In May of 2002, the John Widdicomb Company closed its Grand Rapids doors. Operating as a division of the renowned L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc., John Widdicomb is now manufactured with pride in Manlius, New York and is positioned to flourish for years to come.

John Widdicomb furniture is available through Stickley, Audi & Co. stores, other fine retail stores world wide, and to interior designers through Baker Knapp and Tubbs showrooms in major cities in the United States.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
John Widdicomb tag inside drawer
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx 28" H X 30" Lg x 14" D
Weight
Approx 30#
History
Have a set of (2) two....bought them at a yard sale in centeral Kentucky...
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$50
For Sale?
No
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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years 9 months ago

Re: john widdicomb furniture

I have the identical stand!! Mine is paited white and the glass is gone from the doors, little curtains have been added inside. I love this piece and if you are ever interested in selling yours I would be very interested!
Thank you!
[email protected]

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 11 months ago

Re: john widdicomb furniture

just bought one myself...how much is this lil furniture table worth??

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delaco32

14 years 4 months ago

Re: john widdicomb furniture

i enjoy your article. great job.

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