Hollywood Regency Walnut Burl Sideboard by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
View Similar Items
Hollywood Regency Walnut Burl Sideboard by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
About the Item
- Creator:Century Furniture (Maker),Raymond Sabota (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition: Most items are vintage/antique and may have small defects or signs of age. However, we strive to provide clear and honest descriptions and photos for every item.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6791238969852
Century Furniture
Known for its durable vintage display cabinets, nightstands and dressers made of cherry, oak, walnut and more, Century Furniture of Hickory, North Carolina, began as an upholstered goods company in 1947 but added case goods and sophisticated mahogany dining-room furnishings shortly thereafter.
Launched by Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., a Hickory native who was born to a family of textile mill owners, Century Furniture was intended to be “the best furniture company in the world.” With respect to speed and efficiency, the brand found its footing midway through production on a government contract that Shuford had secured in the early days to manufacture thousands of five-drawer chests. The effort was significant, but it was also a teachable moment as far as Shuford and his team’s learning the ropes of running a factory.
After hiring designer Raymond K. Sobota in 1950 and introducing the enormously popular Citation Collection in 1954, Century established its reputation as a leader in stylishly designed high-quality furniture. Sobota had furniture in his blood — after graduating from Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he worked for his uncle Karl Schmidt, who was at the time a well-known furniture designer for Berkey and Gay and other makers in the Grand Rapids area, then known as America’s furniture capital. Sobota soon launched his own studio, designing furniture as a freelancer for various local manufacturers. Shuford found him by happenstance, journeying to Michigan’s second-largest city to offer a job to another designer who turned him down but recommended Sobota instead.
Century’s Citation line — a sizable collection for the brand that spanned furnishings for the bedroom, dining room and more — is revered in the world of vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors. The pieces sold very well during the 1950s, and the line is an oft-cited success story for Sobota, who would go on to win awards for his work and whose own catalogue of designs for the brand is massive.
In his 40-year career at Century, until he retired in 1995, he designed well over 100 furniture lines. Sobota’s nightstands, cabinets, side tables and more are characterized by his interest in Asian design, distinctly and brilliantly expressed in his Hollywood Regency–style Chin Hua line, which debuted during the 1970s. With its geometrically decorative brass drawer pulls and door handles as well as dining-chair seat-back carvings — all inspired by Asian motifs — this collection has rendered vintage pieces that saw Century’s craftsmen working with alluring ebonized walnut and more, some of the company’s most sought-after work today.
Also in the 1970s as well as in the 1980s, Manhattan interior designer Jay Spectre introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at Century Furniture, creating oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.
Century licensed collections with celebrity interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams among others. In 2013, when Alex Shuford III was named president of Century Furniture, the move marked the succession of the third generation to lead this company, which is today one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of high-end furniture.
Find Century Furniture lounge chairs and dining chairs as well as vintage mid-century modern credenzas, dressers and more on 1stDibs.
- Vintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard by Baker Furniture Co.By Baker Furniture CompanyLocated in Chicago, ILVintage Queen Anne Style Walnut Console Table/Sideboard with 4 Drawers by Baker Furniture Co. This exquisite vintage console is a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophisticat...Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
- MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson FurnitureBy Johnson Furniture Company, Paul FranklLocated in Chicago, ILMid Century Modern Cork and Wood Credenza/Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture This amazing cork and wood credenza/sideboard is a great piece to bring togethe...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsWood, Cork
- Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork SideboardBy Johnson Furniture Co., Paul FranklLocated in Chicago, ILArt Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork sideboard An exquisite, iconic and truly timeless and unparalleled classic sideboard by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furnit...Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
- Art Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork Buffet CabinetBy Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.Located in Chicago, ILArt Deco Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mahogany and Cork buffet cabinet An exquisite, iconic and truly timeless and unparalleled classic, complete buffet and display case by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. The 2 door breakfront cabinet...Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Buffets
MaterialsBrass
- Antique Victorian Burlwood SideboardLocated in Chicago, ILAntique Victorian Burlwood Sideboard Introducing burlwood four drawer sideboard, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted with the finest burlwood veneer, this sideboar...Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
- Antique Shanxi Province Winged Elmwood SideboardLocated in Chicago, ILAntique Shanxi province winged elmwood sideboard This elmwood winged sideboard with original brown lacquer and patina has 4 drawers, 4 shelves, an...Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
MaterialsWood, Elm, Lacquer
- 1970s Burl Wood Brass Sideboard 1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Drawers Raymond SabotaBy Raymond SabotaLocated in London, GBThis sideboard, in burl and brass finish details by Raymond Sabota for Century Furniture Of Distinction from his Chin Hua Collection is a rare UK import. Although Century Furniture were popular in USA, in Europe and UK they are rarely seen. The sideboard is made of Prima Vera veneer, White Ash burl, and solid Maple, with brass chinoiserie decorative hardware and it houses three hidden generous drawers on the left side with brass pullers. imported from USA along with some more pieces such as a display cabinet and two bedside tables The sideboard is in good condition, and would make an excellent addition to any room in the house. We also have available two bedside tables and a tall display cabinet. CREATOR: Century Furniture by Raymond Sabota...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Raymond Sobota for Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Credenza, RefinishedBy Raymond K. Sobota, Century FurnitureLocated in South Bend, INA gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture, "Chin Hua" Collection USA, circa 197...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsBrass
- 1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Chin Hua Double DresserBy Century Furniture, Raymond SabotaLocated in Waxahachie, TXRaymond K Sabota Chin Hua double dresser by Century Furniture. Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood with gorgeous Chin Hua brass hardware. On legs. 7 drawers. DOB April 1986 One owner Will come with copies of original 1986 Century Furniture catalog and receipts. Also have the queen bedroom...Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dressers
MaterialsBrass
- Gorgeous Restored Ten-Drawer Chest by Ray Sabota for Century FurnitureBy Century FurnitureLocated in Atlanta, GAThis magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MaterialsBrass
- Mid Century Hollywood Regency Expandable Burl Wood ServerLocated in Doylestown, PAVintage Hollywood Regency expandable burl wood server. This well crafted, sturdy server features a double lift open top with full piano hinges, han...Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sideboards
MaterialsBrass, Chrome
- Century Furniture French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar CabinetBy Century FurnitureLocated in South Bend, INAn exceptional French Provincial tall sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture USA, late 20th century Carved walnut, wit...Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
MaterialsBrass