Thomasville Embassy
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Campaign More Lighting
Lacquer, Nutwood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Dry Bars
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Maple, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Cabinets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Sideboards
Wood
2010s American Modern Sideboards
Oak
Thomasville for sale on 1stDibs
Thomasville Furniture was once a manufacturing giant known for its chic designs and popular licensed collections. Today, every vintage solid wood Thomasville cabinet, dining chair and dining table is a charming piece of American furniture history.
Thomasville was founded in 1904 in the town of Thomasville, North Carolina. The neighboring city of High Point, home to Tomlinson and others, would one day be known as the capital of American-made furniture, while iconic mid-century modern brands Century, Broyhill and Drexel also opened their doors in the so-called “Tar Heel State.”
Thomasville’s initial offerings were limited to one item — the Thomasville chair — and it was known in its early days as the Thomasville Chair Company. People loved Thomasville chairs so much that demand surged for more types of seating and other furnishings. In 1922, there was even a 13-foot replica of the original chair design installed in the town square. Dubbed "The Big Chair," it was rebuilt in 1951 to a height of 30 feet and still serves as the town's most notable landmark.
Thomasville quickly grew and expanded, and was featured in hundreds of retail stores across America. The manufacturer also established Thomasville Home Furnishing stores to carry the company’s products exclusively. In 1995, Thomasville was purchased by Interco Inc.
In 2002, Thomasville unveiled the Humphrey Bogart collection, the first of two highly successful licensed collections. Inspired by the Art Deco movement as well as the Hollywood Regency style, the theatrical line of alluring mahogany chests, mirror-topped nesting tables and other furnishings positioned glamour and sophistication front and center. Upon seeing the collection, Bogart's widow, actress Lauren Bacall, remarked, "They haven't missed a trick."
This was followed in 2004 by the Ernest Hemingway collection, released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the writer's Nobel Prize. The collection, which included sleigh beds, chests, dining tables and more, drew on Chippendale furniture and the French Rococo style. It represented the largest launch in Thomasville's history, boosting the company's sales and brand image.
In 2008, Thomasville introduced a new signature collection in collaboration with designer Darryl Carter. The partnership yielded a line of versatile traditionalist center tables, seating and other pieces with a contemporary twist and saw Carter offering a fresh take on the classic work for which Thomasville is known.
In 2014, Thomasville, then owned by Heritage Home Group, announced the end of operations in its native city.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Thomasville case pieces, tables, seating and more.