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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Mid-Century Heritage Walnut Single Drawer Side Table
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century modern Heritage Walnut Single Drawer Side Table. Sleek drawer pull built-in from the the bottom. Measures 22" in width, 26" in depth and 21...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Tambour-Door Night Stand w/ Stone Top by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Tomlinson Furniture Manufacturer: Tomlinson Furniture Materials: Pecan Wood, Stone Marble, Brass Pulls This Mid-Century Modern nigh...
Marble, Brass
$1,374 / item
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Vintage Night Table, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing and unique bedroom night table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland. They was made of beechwood, it was refreshed and fully renovated. Very good vintage condition.
Wood
$2,200
H 22 in Dm 26 in
Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table
By Tomlinson, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Drop Pulls Walnut Side End Table Stand MINT.
Brass
$1,600
H 25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Two Doors Drawer Walnut End Table Nightstand Hammered Pulls
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern and table night Stand in light walnut with hammered brass hardware by Heritage Henredon.
Brass
$1,195
H 23.25 in W 25 in D 15 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut-Toned Accent Table with Two Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern accent table features a clean, rectangular case design with a warm walnut-toned finish and two stacked drawers. The drawers are constructed with visib...
Wood
$1,275
H 26.58 in W 27.17 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage TV Side Table, Cabinet, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
TV side table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of beechwood, it was also full renovated. Excellent condition. Absolutely unique and rare item.
Beech
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Lovely Widdicomb Walnut & Cane Single Drawer End Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Widdicomb walnut and cane two-tier, single-drawer end table. Sleek and simple design with a floating drawer cabinet with a banded bordered top. ...
Cane, Walnut
$2,800
H 24 in W 22 in D 17 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side End Table Night Stand Tambour Doors Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side end table night stand Tambour doors falster mint!
Teak
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.25 in W 25 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Walnut Side or End Table w/ Drawers, Nightstand by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful high quality designer walnut end table / side table / Accent piece by Stanley Furniture, USA. Perfect for any room. Very gorgeous walnut wood grain. Measures: 25 wide x 15...
Walnut
Dunbar Walnut Coffee or End Table Model # 3374 by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant Dunbar walnut coffee or end table with triangle legs and black polished laminate top, model # 3374 designed by Edward Wormley. Original sticker with serial number under the...
Laminate, Walnut
Custom Made Walnut Sideboard or Credenza with Brass Hardware, circa 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional long custom-made walnut sideboard or credenza on eight reeded and tapered legs, circa 1940s. Base with four drawers, one silverware drawer with lined felt and felt cover...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Side Table with Barley Twist Legs
By Merklen Brothers
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th century square walnut side table raised on four exquisite barley twist legs. Detailed, carved stretchers with urn-shaped carved finial and brass ball and claw...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Minimalist and pure solid oak cruciform joint table lamp. Measures: height to finial 33 in.
Oak
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Regency Style Ebonized End Table
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beautiful eye-catching Regency style end table with paint decorated top and ebonized apron and legs with gilt rings, splayed feet, and brass reverse "C" stretchers, designed by Mario...
Wood
John Stuart Rolling Bar Cart on Big Wheels and Travertine Serving Top
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Rare and stunning John Stuart bar cart on big wooden wheels, with a travertine serving top, one drawer, two shelves and a compartment for bottles,...
Travertine
