Vintage Oak Hutch, John Widdicomb from Baker, Knapp and Tubbs
Vintage Item
$4,500.00
John Widdicomb Hutch or as the Brit’s might call a “dresser” because you dressed your food on it was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan and sold through Baker, Knapp and Tubbs in their Los Angeles, California Showroom. The John Widdicomb solid white oak hutch lived a very sheltered life in Brentwood, California and did not require restoration upon its arrival here in Chicago. In fact, the hutch or dresser is so nice, that when you walk by the hutch it appears to be a new piece of furniture and in this business, that is a true rarity that I only wish happened more often. The hutch is ideal for displaying your finest plate and there are even hooks to hang your mugs. Little history of the John Widdicomb Company; founded in 1858 when George Widdicomb opened his cabinet shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the beginning it was called George Widdicomb & Sons with his four sons would serve in the Civil War. The eldest sons opened a shop in 1864 and formed the Widdicomb Furniture Company in 1873. By 1915, they sold to Griswold Sr. and Mr Von Platen. The company then merged with Mueller Furniture Corporation, becoming Widdicomb-Mueller Corporation. In 1970, the company name was acquired by John Widdicomb Company. George Nakashima worked for John Widdicomb, from the 1950s to early 1960s. Widdicomb went out of business in 2002 and the design and manufacturing rights for John Widdicomb Company were acquired by Gustav Stickley who continues to offer pieces under the John Widdicomb Collection. United States, 1975-1985.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. So nice, you would have thought it was restored.
- Inventory:
- Available
- Shop By Era:
- 20th Century
- Age:
- 1975-1985
- Country of Manufacture:
- United States
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