Thomasville Secretaries
Late 20th Century Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Hardwood
Vintage 1910s English Dinner Plates
Enamel, Gold
2010s Central American Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Baroque Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English George III Wine Coolers
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
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.