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Pay a visit to the town of High Point, North Carolina — long the capital of American-made furniture — and, from nearly any location in the city, you’ll see a tall smokestack bearing the name Tomlinson. It’s a name with deep roots there: In 1901, Sidney Halstead Tomlinson, Sr., and his brother founded the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co., producing adaptations of 19th-century European antiques for an enthusiastic American audience. Later the Tomlinson Furniture Company grew rapidly over the ensuing decades, becoming a significant contributor to High Point’s thriving manufacturing economy.

Although Tomlinson began with a focus on antique-style furniture, by the middle of the century the company had adopted aesthetics from the modern style that was rapidly growing in popularity around the world.

Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Tomlinson Furniture produced coffee tables, storage cabinets and seating in the low-slung, sleek silhouettes that were typically characteristic of what we now know as mid-century modern designs.

Working with designers like John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, the company experimented with materials like woven cane and unique styles such as neoclassical lounge chairs in cherrywood that were seen as thoughtful modern interpretations of Biedermeier furniture.

During the mid-1950s, Tomlinson Furniture introduced its dramatic and decorative Sophisticate line, a collection of case pieces, seating, tables and more, available in a variety of woods. Today, designs that originated in the collection, such as its pecan-framed chairs with seats and backs of woven leather straps, are increasingly sought after by collectors.

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American Mid Century Modern 54" Circular Coffee Table by Tomlinson Sophisticate
American Mid Century Modern 54" Circular Coffee Table by Tomlinson Sophisticate

American Mid Century Modern 54" Circular Coffee Table by Tomlinson Sophisticate

By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder

Located in Portland, OR

A fine Mid Century Modern 54" coffee table designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson & signed "Tomlinson Sophisticate" 1959. A rare 54" circular coffee table from Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line, the impressive 54" diameter six-leg coffee table made of book-matched butternut and pecan woods. The table having a dished top edge with sunburst pattern figured butternut & pecan wood, with specialized butterfly joinery (bow-tie inlays) along the outer ring . This table came in two sizes 40" and 54", the table listed is the larger 54" model, this iconic American MCM coffee table...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Tomlinson American 1960s Walnut Coffee Table
Tomlinson American 1960s Walnut Coffee Table

Tomlinson American 1960s Walnut Coffee Table

By Tomlinson

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful 1960s cocktail table with a cerused limed wood base and a polished burl match-booked walnut top. Original label.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Tomlinson Sophisticate Patchwork Burl Wood Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table
Tomlinson Sophisticate Patchwork Burl Wood Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table

Tomlinson Sophisticate Patchwork Burl Wood Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table

By Tomlinson

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extra long surfboard coffee table By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, 1950s Walnut, with gorgeo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Tomlinson Sophisticate Model 315 Fossil Marble and Pecan Coffee Table, 1960s
Tomlinson Sophisticate Model 315 Fossil Marble and Pecan Coffee Table, 1960s

Tomlinson Sophisticate Model 315 Fossil Marble and Pecan Coffee Table, 1960s

By Tomlinson

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A sculptural Tomlinson cocktail table from the celebrated Sophisticate line, model 315, produced during the mid-century period. The centerpiece is a richly figured slab of Portuguese...

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table

By Tomlinson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table
Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table

Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table

By Tomlinson

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Very Rare Tomlinson square bleached mahogany coffee table with distressed black leather inlaid top. Clean lined with chunky Empire influenced solid mahogany inverted obelisk legs wit...

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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Wood

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Located in Norwalk, CT

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Tomlinson coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Tomlinson coffee and cocktail tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tomlinson coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Tomlinson were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by John Keal, Richard Schultz, and Michael Taylor. Prices for Tomlinson coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $465 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,473.

Questions About Tomlinson Coffee and Cocktail Tables

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Tomlinson furniture is mainly made in the USA. The American furniture maker has production facilities in both High Point and Thomasville, North Carolina. Although Tomlinson began with a focus on antique-style furniture, by the middle of the century, the company had adopted aesthetics from the modern style, which was rapidly growing in popularity around the world. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Tomlinson furniture.