Review of the John Widdicomb Stickley Furniture Collection

The John Widdicomb Stickley furniture collection is not only beautifully crafted, but is also rich in British and American traditions. It is used in embassies and stately homes throughout the world, and is famous not only for the quality of workmanship involved in its construction, but also for its unique design and use of beautiful veneers and hand-painted motifs.

George Widdicomb left England in 1845 for New York, where he established a cabinet shop in Syracuse. He left Syracuse in 1857, and headed to Grand Rapids, Michigan. There he started another cabinet shop along with several other carpenters. His experience in making good British furniture large convex mirror paid off, because his style quickly became popular in areas of America that were more accustomed to pioneering furniture styles.

Its products breathe fresh air, and its business is growing rapidly. John Widdicomb was George's fourth son, and he inherited his father's ability to make the most beautiful furniture from local wood as well as from Mahogany from Haiti and Mexico. John founded his own business across the street from his father, producing wooden gloves and other forms of interior wood

Dean of Furniture Design

John's niece, Ralph Widdicombe, joined him as a designer, and eventually became known as the furniture design Dean. They had to work together for 53 years until John retired in 1951. The company continued its business until May 2002, when the Grand Rapids factory was closed and assets were bought by L. & J.G. Stickley.

Now it operates as a division of Stickley in Manlius, New York. The furniture of John Widdicomb is still available as a collection marketed by Stickley, offering a large number of pieces of reproduction of French, English, Italian and Russian designs in addition to a selection of furniture in the Moderne-style American art style. The furniture of John Widdicomb is handmade with very high quality and is produced in limited quantities.

The John Widdicomb Furniture collection offered by Stickley furniture is suitable for any period of home or public building looking for high-quality reproduction furniture. Inlay and parquet work is very good, using a number of high-quality wood and mahogany veneers.

The Russian wardrobe looks extraordinary, offering insight into how Russian aristocrats and royal families complement their palaces and palaces. With antique rear glass, touch controlled lighting and adjustable glass shelves, this is a beautiful reproduction piece of furniture that will decorate any home and is available in one, two or three (126 inch) widths. Offered alternative wood or off-white moiré,

Dining Tables and Chairs

The 68-inch long Russian table is made in the style of Catherine II, topped with a matching walnut veneer and with an inlaid ebony frame. Alternatively, you can choose a 78-inch long Georgia dining table, with a top layer of Circassian walnut and satinwood. The table is located on two mahogany boards, rotated elaborately and rests on the legs of a reed sword.

You have a choice of chairs to follow, with and without arms. One example is the beautiful Queen Anne baroque side chair with finely curved cabriole legs. Another is the back side seat of the Georgian harp, with square tapered legs. You might prefer a Russian chair to go with a Russian table, a John Widdicomb Russian side chair with tapered legs. Each of these three chairs is upholstered, and covered with brocade or cloth that corresponds to that period.

The John Widdicomb furniture collection offered by Stickley furniture provides an exceptional choice of occasional tables and chairs, credenzas and other cabinets, and a total of 34 possible coloring, varnish, marble or paint finishes and many Widdicomb pieces available in a choice of sizes and trims.

Occasional Saracenic Tables

One very interesting table is the Saracenic round table with a diameter of 26 inches. Standing as high Distressed convex mirror as 29.5 inches, this table design was inspired by 15th century Indian textile patterns. This offers a number of patterns that radiate out from the center. It is incorporated in a number of attractive woods, namely Indian satin, rosewood and ebony, and there are also some teak and decorated with imitation ivory. The upper part is supported by five sword legs joined by a curved stretcher. You need to see this to appreciate the extraordinary beauty of ancient India.

The John Widdicomb furniture collection is offered by L. & J.G. Stickley, from Manlius New York. If you need to go back