Pair of Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful and rare Tomlinson Furniture highback model #63 side chairs from their “Sophisticate Collection” are a distinctive, graceful interpretation of their time.
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20.75 wide x 22.5 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair meas...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Curved Sculptural Mahogany & Cane King Size Headboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved top frame very similar to Tomlinson Sophisticate chairs I've sold or even Baker Furniture chairs.
Cane, Mahogany
4 American Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Tall Back Dining Chairs Mid-century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish set of 4 tall back American modern Tomlinson Sophisticate dining chairs. I love the round seat pads and sexy tall backs.
Upholstery
$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Leather, Fruitwood
$11,000 / set
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.
Chestnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining armchairs By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with caned backs and vinyl upholstery Measures...
Cane, Walnut, Faux Leather
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Reupholstered Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining
By Tomlinson
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous orange velvet fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chair by Erwin Lambeth
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chair by Erwin Lambeth or Lubberts+Mulder Some wear to the wood structure legs Fabric is original and probably will require reupholstery.
Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare Tomlinson slipper chair from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
Upholstery, Wood
$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
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 th...
Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare set of Tomlinson slipper chairs from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Four Midcentury Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Surprise, AZ
Four Mid Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Club Chairs. These chairs are the bomb!
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
To give you an idea of how it would look restored, please take a look at the Tomlinson Sophisticates chair from the same estate in the last photo, which has been refinished in an ult...
Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome and coveted pair of lounge chairs from the "Sophisticate" line by Tomlinson.
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Washington, DC
Attractive pair of "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Bullhorn Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Houston, TX
Hard to find set of Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid-Century modern slipper lounge chairs with a great bullhorn detail.
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs by Tomlinson- Set of Six
By Tomlinson
Located in Trenton, NJ
This matching set of six dining chairs from the Tomlinson "Sophisticate" line features solid wood chair frames with upholstered seats and tall seat backs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Pink Velvet Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
4 Michael Taylor Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Michael Taylor, Tomlinson
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Michael Taylor for Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Dining Chairs. American Mid Century.
Wicker, Walnut
Pair of Tomilson Sophisticate Line Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of midcentury slipper chairs with sculptural legs from Tomlinson's Sophisticate Line, c. 1958.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
1950s Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs Chestnut Cane Mid Century Modern
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
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.
Cane, Chestnut
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Spoonback lounge chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Fabulous pair of lounge chairs with ebonized frame and orange silk upholstery from the Sophisticate line from Tomlinson.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair Tomlinson Sophisticates Cane Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cane backed and walnut slipper chairs with ecru upholstered seats. From Tomlinson's Sophisticates Collection.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Sold
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Ivory Woven Fabric
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs in Walnut and Ivory Upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Curvaceous Tomlinson Sophisticate Tub Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Tomlinson Sophisticate Tub Chairs, circa 1950's. Their classic form could be used in a wide range of interiors, from traditional to ultra modern.
Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery
A Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion. Sculptural, wrap around back support.
Chestnut, Upholstery
Pair Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hollywood Regency lounge chairs from the Sophisticate Collection for Tomlinson, 1950's; each stylish walnut and upholstered lounge chair with convex front and incurved back fitted wi...
Walnut
A Set of Four "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs by Tomlinson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of four slipper chairs by Tomlinson, from the "Sophisticate" line, ca' 1950's.
Chestnut, Upholstery
Classy 50's Sophisticates Collection Slipper Chairs by Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for the Tomlinson Sophisticates Collection, this pair of wide profile slipper chairs have a wonderful urbane richness and appropriate ...
Pair of Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson Sculptural Chairs
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Elegant Arm Chairs from the Tomlinson Sophisticate Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut arm chairs reupholstered in Damask fabric. Designed by John Lubberts & Lamber Mulder for the Sophisticate Line for Tomlinson Furniture.
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
MCM Gerry Zanck for Gregori Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair with splayed legs
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in St. Louis, MO
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb or Tomlinson sophisticate chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder.
Upholstery, Walnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, a Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible pair of vintage slipper chairs in excellent restored condition. These have been rejuvenated with a satin black lacquer to contrast the original cane. New boucle upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Washington, DC
Restored pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Wood frame has an ebony finish and upholstery is ice blue velvet.
Chestnut, Velvet
Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chair
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tomlinson sophisticate slipper chair. Pair sold. A third that is the same design is available and another single that is similar but lower is as well.
Sold
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 31 in
Gorgeous Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Sophisticate for Tomlinson lounge chairs. These are quite rare and are part of one of my favorite mid-century modern furniture collections-Sophisticate by Tomlinson.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Single Tomlinson Sophisticate Neoclassical Fluted Column Desk Chair
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson sophisticate classically influenced, fluted column side or desk chair circa 1950s.
Wood, Upholstery
Elegant Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chair by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tomlinson sophisticate slipper chair having a curved back on splayed back legs and sculpted front legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in
Four Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Caned Walnut Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Four walnut slipper chairs with caned backs and vintage iridescent green cushion seats from the Sophisticate line for Tomlinson.
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