John Henry Belter (1804–1863) was an American cabinetmaker active in New York City.

Belter was born in Hilter near Osnabrück, Germany and was trained as a cabinetmaker's apprentice in Württemberg, specializing in German rococo carving, which later became popular during the Victorian era and is known today as the Rococo Revival style.

[1] He is known for developing a technique for processing laminated rosewood in many layers to achieve thin panels that, once shaped in molds through steam heating, were finely carved.

[1][2] This style which became very popular in NYC, was widely copied by his competitors in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

[1] Belter died in New York City and his business was carried on by his brothers-in-law, the Springmyers.