John Widdicomb Burlwood Parson Dining Set
John Widdicomb Burlwood Parson Dining Set
One of a kind — only one available
Pickup available at 4 E Yanonali St
Usually ready in 24 hours
Description
A burlwood Parsons dining set by John Widdicomb. A rectangular table with a plain flush apron on square-section legs, leaving the burl figure uninterrupted across the top, with six cane-back chairs on upholstered seats. Two leaves extend the table from six feet to eight.
John Widdicomb
The Widdicomb name dates to 1858 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, then the center of American cabinetmaking. The family firms carried it for close to a century and a half, working at the quality end of the industry and moving from historical revival styles to contemporary design between the 1930s and 1960s. Collaborators included T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and George Nakashima, whose Origin Collection drew on Japanese and Shaker sources. Operations ceased in 2002, and Stickley acquired the name and design rights shortly after.
Burl
Burl is formed by irregular tree growth, creating dense, swirling grain rather than a linear pattern. Difficult to cut and limited in yield, it has long been reserved for decorative surfaces. On a restrained Parsons form, the grain becomes the defining element.
What is included
Table with two leaves and six cane-back upholstered chairs. Sold as a set.
Attribution
We are happy to check the underside for maker's marks and provide additional photographs prior to purchase.
Chair dimensions: 18" L x 21" W x 36" H, seat height 18"
Table dimensions: 72" L x 45" W x 29" H. Each leaf adds 24" to the table length.
Shipping & Delivery
The figures below are estimates. Add the piece to your cart and continue to checkout — you will see live rates calculated for that exact item, to your exact address, before you pay anything.
Small items — packed in-house and shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air, usually out within a week. Most run somewhere around $25–$60 depending on size and destination.
Furniture, large art and lighting — delivered white-glove through our freight partners, quoted live at checkout. As a guide, expect roughly $350–$900 to California and the West Coast, and $700–$1,500 nationwide. Delivery usually takes 2–5 weeks outside California.
Buying more than one piece? Get in touch and we will put together a custom bulk shipping quote. Combining pieces into a single shipment is almost always cheaper than paying for each one separately. Email info@thebluedoorsb.com or call 805-364-5144.
Local to Santa Barbara? Pickup at 4 E Yanonali St is free and usually ready within 24 hours. Local delivery to Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito is $80 for a one-person delivery, or $160 for two people on larger and heavier pieces.
Condition, Authenticity & Returns
Everything we sell is vintage or antique, and no two pieces are the same. That means honest wear: patina, small marks, the evidence of a long life. We photograph each piece thoroughly and note anything significant in the description. If something is not clear from the photos, ask us before you buy and we will send more.
Our promise. All sales are final — but if a piece arrives damaged, or differs materially from how we described it, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will make it right.
Questions about condition, provenance or authenticity? Email info@thebluedoorsb.com or call 805-364-5144. We would far rather answer ten questions than have you buy something that is not right for you.
Hold It, or Come See It
We will hold furniture and art for 24 hours, no deposit, while you measure the room or think it over. Call the shop at 805-364-5144.
In Santa Barbara? Come see this one in person. We are at 4 E Yanonali St in the Funk Zone, open 10am–6pm Monday through Saturday and 11am–5pm Sunday. New pieces arrive every day — far more than we can list online.