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Tomlinson Furniture

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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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Tomlinson
Magnificent Tomlinson "Sophisticate" 2 Piece Credenza Buffet Hutch Mid-Century
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous "Sophisticate" credenza hutch designed for the Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Collection, by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder. This wonderful storage piece comes in two parts, t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Brass

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fruitwood, Leather

Gorgeous Tomlinson Sophisticate Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Tomlinson Sophisticate dining room table from the 1950's. We just love all the pieces from the early "Sophisticate" line from Tomlinson. Each piece is a masterpiece in fun...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fruitwood

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Burbank, CA
We have a beautiful set of original 1950’s Mid-century Modern nesting tables for sale. They were manufactured by Tomlinson Sophisticate, and are high-end design pieces from that time...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Brass

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 gorgeous inlaid patchwork burl wood ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson in the United States, circa 1950s. These incredible chairs feature solid walnut details that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Collection
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Hollywood Regency easy chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lamert Mulder for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate Collection" circa 1950s. These chairs have been beautifully rei...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Mohair, Oak

Pair of Tomlinson Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in y...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Walnut

Gorgeous Pair Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Wide Seat Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection lounge chairs, circa 1950s. We just love the super wide low seats and gorgeous sabre wooden legs. They retain their original apricot crushed...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Tall Back Mid Century Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be co...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion. Scul...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Chestnut

Tomlinson of High Point, Set of Four Dining Chairs, USA, 1957
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
Chairs are marked with original patent information on the bottom of each chair. Chairs are in very good original condition. Very sound.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Neoclassical Loungers by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson, circa 1958
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described: completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A magnificent restored pair of loungers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Fabric

Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth. Restored: the chairs feature solid ebonized wood frames with two straight front legs and two rais...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Wood, Upholstery

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Pair of Easy Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, pair of easy chairs Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection, fabric, beech, United States, 1950s This pair of American easy chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Stunning Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, 1955 - Choice of Lacquer Color
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chair frames are shipped meticulously restored in customer choice of lacquer. Expert custom upholstery service is available. A stunning set of eight ( 8 ) m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Maple

Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Beech, Leather

Glamorous X Back Dining Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous X back dining chairs, designed by Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and ca...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Tomlinson Driftwood Glazed Coffee Table with Triple-Curule Forged Iron Base
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully refinished Tomlinson iron curule leg coffee table in a bleached walnut with driftwood grey glaze. The triple curule form hammered iron legs are lacquered satin black and ...
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1950s American Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Large Scale End Tables by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale End Tables, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. Designed for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line, these large scale tab...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Brass

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By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line is this impressive 54" diameter six-leg coffee table made of butternut and pecan woods. This lovely table is in nice vintage condition and is im...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fruitwood

1950s Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs Chestnut Cane Mid Century Modern
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of slipper chairs in chestnut and densely woven cane backs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company. These are a part of the sophisticate li...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Cane, Chestnut

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, Tomlinson, US, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, circa 1950.
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Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
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A pair of walnut lounge chairs designed by John Luberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection. These are at the moment being sold C.O.M.. These need to be refurbished but are ...
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Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
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Located in New York, NY
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John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut lounge chair with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 1950. Oth...
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John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 195...
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Midcentury Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Woven Black Leather, Set of 6
By Tomlinson
Located in Austin, TX
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson "Sophisticate Line" model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
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Leather, Hardwood

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder Executive Desk with Bookcase for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder executive desk with bookcase for Tomlinson.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture

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Tomlinson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Tomlinson furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tomlinson were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bernhard Rohne, Brueton, and Nicos Zographos. Prices for Tomlinson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,398.

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