Chin Hua Lotus Bar Grey Finish Dry Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chin Hua Lotus Bar Cabinet by Century Furniture makes a glamorous statement in a dry bar cabinet
Glass, Maple, Walnut
James Mont Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Buffet Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua inspired buffet or cabinet designed by James Mont. Ebonized oak with silver leaf
Silver Leaf
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.5 in W 58 in D 16 in
Chin Hua Display Cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua display cabinet by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Raymond K. Sobota started
Burl
Broyhill Premier Chin Hua Buffet
By Broyhill
Located in Pasadena, TX
Broyhill Furniture has made made good quality furniture for decades. This is a Chin Hua styled
Wood
Chin Hua Dresser Credenza by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Century Chin Hua Dresser Credenza Sideboard buffet or dresser manufactured by Century Furniture
Brass
Vintage Regency Century Chin Hua Burl Pagoda Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Furniture’s iconic "Chin Hua" collection, designed by Raymond Sobota. This piece is a masterclass in Hollywood
Maple, Burl
Century Furniture Chin Hua Armoire Gentleman's Chest
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Gentleman's Chest or Armoire by the high-quality
Brass
Midcentury Chin Hua Campaign Armoire by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Chin Hua Campaign Armoire by Bernhardt This armoire features two cabinet doors with
Burl
$3,995
H 31.25 in W 76 in D 18 in
Chinoiserie Black & Burl Chin Hua Dresser by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furn
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Chin Hua Collection dresser or sideboard by Raymond K. Sabota for
Brass
$1,680
H 30 in W 40 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Chin Hua Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Century Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Chin Hua Chinoiserie Buffet / Server by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Wood, Burl
Unavailable
H 31.38 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Chinoiserie Dresser
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Morgan, UT
Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota seven drawer dresser Century Furniture, USA, 1970s
Burl
Unavailable
H 62.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman's Chest - B
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style gentleman's chest by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin
Brass
Century Furniture Chin Hua Style Entertainment Armoire Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Century Furniture Asian Style entertainment armoire cabinet. Black lacquer or ebonized
Brass
Sold
H 82 in W 36.5 in L 82 in
Century Chin Hua Burl Wood China Display Cabinet Chinoiserie Oriental Curio
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Chin Hua burl wood China display cabinet chinoiserie oriental curio 2 cabinets currently
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 83.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Century Furniture Chin Hua Burl Wood Oriental China Display Cabinet Hutch
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture Chin Hua burl wood oriental China display cabinet hutch bookcase. Item features
Glass, Burl
Sold
H 83 in W 71 in D 16.5 in
Century Chinoiserie Chin Hua Dbl Display China Cabinet Bookcase Raymond Sobota
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage chinoiserie Chin Hua double display, China cabinet, or bookcase by Raymond K
Brass
Sold
H 81.5 in W 36.5 in D 15.25 in
Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display Cabinet, circa 1980s
By Century Furniture
Located in Savannah, GA
Century Chin Hu.a by Raymond Sobota Asian China Display cabinet, Circa 1980s.
Burl
Sold
H 83.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Century Furniture Co Chin Hua Burl Wood Chinese Display China Cabinet Bookcase
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Furniture Co Chin Hua Burl Wood Chinese Display China Cabinet Bookcase. Item
Glass, Wood
Century Furniture Chin Hua Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Asian motif dresser made by Century Furniture and part of their Chin Hua line. Ash burl
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Chin Hua Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua style nightstand by Lane Furniture. Featuring bronze motif hardware. Ebonized sides and
Wood
Century Chin Hua Asian Hollywood Regency Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
China dresser by Century Furniture Chin Hua line. Bronze motif hardware adorns this late Asian
Sold
H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 18.25 in
Century Furniture Chin Hua Style Nightstands, Ebonized Maple and Burl Ash
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Chin Hau Collection. In great original condition. We have a lot of Asian Style furniture in our shop
Brass
Sold
H 79 in W 48 in D 16 in
White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style off White Lacquer Display Chin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome off-white Asian style, Ming style, or chinoiserie display china cabinet or bookcase by
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Century Furniture Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Chinoiserie Long Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful burl wood and black lacquered Chin Hua long dresser. The dresser has nice
Burl, Lacquer
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Chin Hua Buffet or Credenza by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
market. This amazing Chin Hua cabinet is just what the designer ordered. You must make it yours
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 31 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chin Hua Century Burl Brass Credenza Dresser Wall Mirrors
By Century Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, Chin Hua oriental style dresser credenza sideboard, made
Burl
Sold
H 62.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Century Furniture Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Chin Hua Chinoiserie Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful burl wood and black lacquered gentlemen's chests from the Chin Hua line from
Burl, Lacquer
Sold
H 30 in W 54.5 in D 30 in
1970s Writing Desk From Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sobot
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in North Canton, OH
A coveted piece from Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sabota, this beautifully
Lacquer
Sold
H 85 in W 50.5 in D 23.25 in
Large Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Entertainment Storage Armoire by Century Furniture
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Hollywood Regency chinoiserie entertainment cabinet or storage armoire designed by
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Chin Hua Low Dresser Credenza by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
. You have found it! This long low cabinet is part of the original Chin Hua Collection designed by
Ash, Maple
Sold
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Server with Extension Wings, Circa 1970
By Century Furniture
Located in Savannah, GA
Century Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian red server with extension wings, Circa 1970s.
Lacquer
Sold
H 31 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chin Hua Century Burl Wood and Brass Credenza Dresser, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a luxe looking, Chin Hua oriental style dresser credenza sideboard, made
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 76.5 in D 18.5 in
1970’s Century Furniture Sideboard From Their Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sob
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in North Canton, OH
Beautiful piece from Century Furniture’s Raymond Sobota Designed Chin Hua Collection. One of the
Lacquer
Sold
H 78.75 in W 38 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Black & Burl Chin Hua Armoire by Raymond K. Sabota for Century Furn
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Chinoiserie Chin Hua Collection armoire, wardrobe, or entertainment cabinet by
Brass
Chin Hua Century Dining Set by Raymond Sabota
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Rio Vista, CA
" wide armchairs. A matching Chin Hua breakfront china cabinet is also available.
Wood
Raymond Sobota Chin Hua Breakfront China Cabinet
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A vintage, Chin Hua breakfront china cabinet designed by Raymond Sobota for century Furniture Co
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 81.625 in W 58.125 in D 16 in
Chin Hua Collection China Display Cabinet or Book Case by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous china cabinet, display cabinet or bookcase from the Chin Hua collection by Century
Wood
Henredon Chin Hua Server Buffet
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
41" to 80" Henredon Chin Hua Buffet Server Cabinet in flame mahogany veneer with decorative
Mahogany
1970s Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Gentleman's Dresser
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1970s Burlwood and lacquer Classic chinoiserie Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua for Century Furniture
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Chin Hua Bookcase
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Chin Hua bookcase. Burled ash construction with ebonized maple trim and
Bronze
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Server
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota century furniture server Offered for sale is an Asian style server
Brass
1986 Raymond K Sabota Century Furniture Chin Hua Hanging Shelf
By Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Chin hua lines. Lightly lacquered. Plate rail. Hanging hardware installed with cork buffers and a black
Wood
1970s Writing Desk From Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A coveted piece from Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection, this beautifully crafted writing desk
Lacquer
Sold
H 30.5 in W 76 in D 18.63 in
Vintage Chin Hua Asian Hollywood Regency Credenza for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Century Furniture credenza from the Chin Hua line. A striking contrast of ash burl and ebonized
Sold
H 31.25 in W 62.13 in D 18.5 in
Asian Chest Credenza Buffet Server Sideboard Chin Hua Raymond Sabota
By Raymond Sabota
Located in Wayne, NJ
Asian chest credenza Chin Hua Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture.
1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Chin Hua Double Dresser
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua double dresser by Century Furniture. Classic two tone black lacquer and
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Century Furniture Co. Chin Hua James Mont Style Oriental Burl Wood Bar Server
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture Co. Chin Hua James Mont style oriental burl wood bar server cabinet. Item
Brass
Sold
H 82.75 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond K Sobota Dual China Display
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Born in 1970 in North Carolina. Dual China display cabinet/ sideboard/ credenza by Century
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Asian Inspired Small Credenza by Chin Hua for Century Furniture, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid-Century or Hollywood Regency Asian inspired small credenza by Chin Hua for Century Furniture Co
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 76 in D 18.5 in
Asian Chinese Credenza by Chin Hua for Century Furniture , Circa 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid-Century or Hollywood Regency Chinese credenza designed by Chin Hua for Century Furniture
Brass
Century Furniture Flip Top Chin Hua Server on casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a very well made server by the Century Furniture company. The server is made in the chinoiserie style. It's made of burl walnut with Ebonized lacquer accents. It has a n uppe...
Burl, Lacquer
Sold
H 31.75 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Century Chin Hua Buffet with Drawer/Cupboard Space by Raymond Sobota, Circa 1980
By Century Furniture
Located in Savannah, GA
Century Chin Hua buffet with drawers and cupboard space by Raymond Sobota, Circa 1980s.
Wood, Burl
1970s Century Furniture Chin Hua Chest by Raymond Sobota
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in North Canton, OH
From Raymond Sobota’s Chin Hua Collection for Century Furniture. Beautiful details. brass Finishes
Wood
Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency cabinet attributed to James Mont Cabinet Chin Hua influenced cabinet with
Wood
19th Century Carved Hanging Walnut Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
middle door (with wart to the chin!) this hanging cabinet is very good quality with a lovely color. The
Walnut
Sold
H 81.5 in W 58 in D 16 in
Special Listing for Pamela Century Chin Hua Dining Table & China Display Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
pounds CHINA DISPLAY CABINET Gorgeous large Chin Hua china display cabinet or bookcase by Raymond K
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 25 in D 16 in
Chin Hua Nightstand End Table Cabinet by Raymond K Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
useful and versatile cabinet is part of the original Chin Hua collection designed by Raymond K. Sobota
Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dual China Cabinet
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style dual china display cabinet by high-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style bar cabinet by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua
Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dual China Display Cabinet
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style dual china display cabinet by high-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from
Brass
Sold
H 83 in W 55.25 in D 22.5 in
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Monumental Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style, monumentally sized, bar cabinet by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture
Metal, Brass
Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Chinoiserie Credenza
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Morgan, UT
Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Chinoiserie credenza or bar cabinet Century
Burl
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Buffet Credenza
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style buffet credenza by high-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Triple Dresser
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style triple dresser by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin
Brass
Chin Hua Armoire by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Chin Hua collection. Beautiful Asian styling with burl wood and brass hardware. One drawer has been
Brass
Sold
H 84.25 in W 35 in D 18 in
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Bookcase Wall Unit A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style bookcase by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their ""Chin Hua
Maple, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Server w/ Flip Top
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style server by high-quality furniture maker Century, from their "Chin Hua" line designed
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$7,995 / set
H 78 in W 120 in D 19.5 in
Campaign Style Thomasville Furn Mystique 3 Section Modular Queen Bed & Armoires
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful campaign style modular wall unit bedroom or bed set up with side armoires comprised of dark wood, removeable mirrors, lights, full/queen headboard, and brass hardware by Th...
Brass
$3,995
H 45 in W 56.5 in D 24 in
Tall Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Buffet or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe period buffet from the nineteenth century is known as a buffet d'appui in French which translates "buffet to lean on," due to its unusually tall height of 45 inch...
Walnut
Henredon Burl Wall Unit
By Henredon
Located in Denton, TX
Henredon Burl Wall Unit. 3 separate cabinets that can be used as one wall unit or separately. Glass shelves with a plate groove to display collectible plates with a curio light on th...
Wood
$3,400
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Sleek Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Laquered Mahogany & Maple Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Breathtaking No. 161 dining table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals featuring an inlaid dark mahogany lacquered top inlaid with contrasting maple and laquered maple legs ter...
Mahogany, Maple
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 96 in W 114.25 in D 19 in
Display Cabinet-Glass, Brass & Mahogany by The Joslin Showcase Company of Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large mahogany display cabinet made by the Joslin Showcase Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1893. The cabinet is made it two pieces. The upper part has th...
Brass, Nickel
$3,295 / set
H 39.75 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown ash wood and a textured stripe taupe an...
Wood, Burl
$5,000
H 75 in W 54.25 in D 18.5 in
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Walnut & Rosewood Cabinet & Bookshelf 271-62/63
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this piece stands among the most monumental by Paul McCobb. With an angular and architectural design ethos, and Lane's customary high quality, this piec...
Chrome
$3,950Sale Price|53% Off
H 86.5 in W 65.75 in D 19 in
French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the carcass before sending it into t...
Glass, Wood
$3,369
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red leather upholstery. Even the swivel underneath is leather clad.
Leather
Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made by the famous Henredon furniture makers, made in the USA. Part of Henredon’s early 1...
Brass
$7,200
H 81 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Barbara Barry for Henredon Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors and Shelves
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Barbara Barry for Henredon wooden bow front vitrine cabinet from the late 20th century with oval motifs, glass doors and glass shelves. Designed by Barbara Barry for Henredon durin...
Glass, Wood
French Art Deco display Cabinet in Rosewood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO DISPLAY CABINET IN ROSEWOOD A French Art Deco display cabinet in rosewood with canted corners and sting on ebonies oak sabre legs with heavy cast bronze sabots, the glazed d...
Oak, Rosewood
$9,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 122 in D 82 in
James Mont Cerused King Size Bed Headboard with Integrated Nightstands
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Original signed James Mont Designs upholstered king size headboard with integrated nightstands and two-piece platform bed frame on ball casters. Bed platform, cabinet...
Giltwood, Oak
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.