Accurate Description of Item
One Mid Century Modern Buffet by John Widdicomb
Appraiser Remarks
John Widdicomb started his namesake company in 1897 after his short-lived Widdicomb Mantel Co. failed. During his tenure as head of the company, he served as the president of the National Association of Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers. John Widdicomb’s son, Harry became president of the company upon his father’s death in 1910. The company went through a number of different owners over the years and since 2002 it has been part of the L & J.G. Stickley furniture company.
This piece is a Mid Century Modern style example by Widdicomb, examples in this style were made right through the 1980's, we'd re4tail one like this in the $500.00- $800.00 range. At auction they often sell for less than $300.00.
This piece is a Mid Century Modern style example by Widdicomb, examples in this style were made right through the 1980's, we'd re4tail one like this in the $500.00- $800.00 range. At auction they often sell for less than $300.00.
Estimated Value
$500.00- $800.00
Re: John Widdicomb Buffet
One Mid Century Modern Buffet by John Widdicomb
John Widdicomb started his namesake company in 1897 after his short-lived Widdicomb Mantel Co. failed. During his tenure as head of the company, he served as the president of the National Association of Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers. John Widdicomb’s son, Harry became president of the company upon his father’s death in 1910. The company went through a number of different owners over the years and since 2002 it has been part of the L & J.G. Stickley furniture company.
This piece is a Mid Century Modern style example by Widdicomb, examples in this style were made right through the 1980's, we'd re4tail one like this in the $500.00- $800.00 range. At auction they often sell for less than $300.00.