While many great American furniture brands have come and gone, Bernhardt continues to thrive in its space. Spanning more than 130 years and four generations of family leadership, the company maintains an enduring presence in the modern era. Along with Bernhardt Textiles, a workplace-focused division of the company called Bernhardt Design opened in 1981.
Bernhardt Furniture is a global manufacturer of furniture and home accessories and has garnered widespread acclaim for its signature high-quality craftsmanship. Today Bernhardt lounge chairs, coffee tables and dressers are reliable mainstays in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, school campuses and hospitality properties all over the world.
The company was founded in 1889 by John Bernhardt, a veteran of the sawmill trade who intended to produce durable furniture made of wood from the white oak trees that grew in his native North Carolina.
Bernhardt quickly earned a reputation for his exceptionally strong, sturdy, striking pieces and eventually gained competitors in the likes of Broyhill and Kent-Coffey, two Lenoir companies that were established in the early 1900s. Bernhardt created fruitful relationships for distributing his furniture all over the country, and as the business gained steam, the company was able to survive the trials and tribulations of World War I and the Great Depression.
While World War II yielded labor and material shortages, demand for furniture took shape in the postwar years as new homeowners looked to furnish their spaces. Expansion followed for Bernhardt, and in 1958, the company added upholstered furniture to its growing catalog. As often as you can find boxy club chairs in Bernhardt’s inventory that are inspired by iconic designs by Le Corbusier or Milo Baughman, the brand has introduced reproductions of furnishings in period styles such as Chippendale, Hollywood Regency and chinoiserie.
Bernhardt continued to expand over time and, in 1981, added the Bernhardt Design division, which focuses on furnishing offices and public spaces. Bernhardt Design sponsors a course at the ArtCenter College of Design for budding designers and has partnered with the likes of Brad Ascalon, Mark Goetz and others.
Bernhardt Furniture entered the new millennium by announcing a licensed furniture partnership with Martha Stewart in 2001. Bernhardt and Stewart have since collaborated on several additional collections. In 2008 and 2009, the company launched two more divisions: Bernhardt Interiors for customizable and high-design furniture and Bernhardt Hospitality to cater to the needs of the hospitality market.
Bernhardt has garnered many prestigious awards over its long history, including multiple Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards from the American Society of Furniture Designers. The company is also a leader in sustainable manufacturing and works with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council.
In 2019, Bernhardt introduced the Bernhardt Exteriors division for high-quality and innovative outdoor furniture. Today, the company operates eight manufacturing facilities and continues to be a leader and trendsetter in the growing worldwide oak furniture market.
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Minimalist Jephson Robb for Bernhardt Design Quiet Rectangular Laptop Side Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Quiet rectangular laptop side table, designed by Scottish artist and designer Jephson Robb in 2013 and manufactured by the premium brand Bernhardt Design. The table features...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Bernhardt Design Etage 21" Round Maple Wood Occasional Side Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous contemporary Etage round side table/Lamp table by Bernhardt Design. This gorgeous table combines the luxury you desire with the functionality you need. It can be used in a v...
Wood, Maple
Modern Mark Goetz for Bernhardt Design Cirque Maple and Glass Round Side Table
By Bernhardt Design, Mark Goetz Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Cirque Maple wood and clear glass top round occasional side table by Bernhardt Design. Features a 1/2" (13mm) square edge top in clear Starfire glass, and a solid maple base...
Glass, Maple
Minimalist Jephson Robb for Bernhardt Design Quiet Round Occasional Side Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Quiet round occasional side table, designed by Scottish artist and designer Jephson Robb in 2013 and manufactured by the premium brand Bernhardt Design. The table features a...
Stainless Steel
Modern Ignacia Murtagh for Bernhardt Design Los Andes Walnut Occasional Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Los Andes walnut occasional side table by Bernhardt Design. Drawing on the inspiration of the lush landscapes and natural elements of the Andes Mountain Range, Chilean desig...
Walnut
$1,035 / item
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in
White Carrara Marble Minimalist Oval Side Table “Column Side Table S”
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Column Side Table Small is a minimalist style side table consisting of a treated Carrara marble base, a white lacquered aluminum oval shape...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Pierced Carving Folding Round Side Occasional Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine carved teak occasional table stand pedestal, folding base.
Teak
Bertu Side Table, "Lennon" Modern Side Table, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu side table, "Lennon" modern side table, maple. Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? Kiln drie...
Maple
Bertu Wood Side Tables, Burnt Wood Side Tables, Solid Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Originating in 18th century Japan, shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, this practice is used with Japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it. The wood is burned until the surface is charred, and then coated with natural oil. Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we hand cut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care.See how we do it here. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. This Burnt Shou Sugi Ban Side Table...
Maple
Art Deco Figured Walnut Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made original Art Deco figured walnut occasional side table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, this is large...
Walnut
Occasional Side Table in Walnut Oil, 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Occasional SIde Table, 2023 Made in Los Angeles, CA Dimensions: 17.5" H x 16" D (Top) Base diameter measures 12" Material: Walnut, oil finish This table is made-to-order with a...
Walnut
$2,550
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Side Table, Chrome and Glass, French Design, 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Side table from France made of chromed steel with a square sectioned structure with clear glass top shelf and mirrored bottom shelf. This piece is supported by casters. We love the m...
Brass, Steel
Bertu Side Table, Natural Wood Side Table, the Roma, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu side table, natural wood side table, The Roma, Maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometimes for up to a month. We are meticulous with bringing each and every log to a specific moisture level. This process helps with major cracking, long-term moisture issues, and bugs. ECO FRIENDLY In an effort to replenish the trees we use, we plant 50+ trees a year. In addition, we practice salvage logging. Where do we source these? Some of the trees fall naturally. Some have damage from severe wind, lightning, flood, disease, or other natural disturbance so they need to be cut and removed before they fall. Others are fresh cut because people want them off their land. Salvage logging may reduce erosion, reduce intensity of future wildfires, and slow buildup of pest insects. FAMILY OWNED These are made from our family to yours. Quality is of utmost importance, and we handcut, de-bark, sand, and finish every piece with care. See how we do it here. COMMERCIAL GRADE These stumps are meant to be loved and USED. Each is finished with a durable commercial-grade finish. This finish is tough enough for spills, kids, and holds up in hotel and hospitality settings. PLEASE NOTE : These stumps will age naturally, and even more so being outdoors and exposed to the elements. Each is a solid log...
Maple
Handsome Round Burl & Iron Occasional Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome versatile occasional round table by Baker having Burl top with gorgeous grain and dark iron base.
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Side Table, Minimalist Design
Located in New York, NY
Lovely patina and character on this beautiful antique side table or stool. Circa 1950. We have a small collection. The images and price reflect the one shown. This antique side tabl...
Wood, Teak
Post-Modern Chrome and Black Glass Side Table, Minimalist Design
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of modernist side tables with polished chrome frames and inset smoked glass tops. Each table has clean rectangular lines and open sides, creating an airy silhouette, with the ...
Chrome
Contemporary round side table, travertine, Belgian design
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
estée is a little piece of beauty. She was designed as a bedside table for one of our New York based customers and swiftly found her way into our collection. Estée was brought to lif...
Travertine
$4,400 / item
H 18 in Dm 24 in
Pilar Round Occasional / Side Table / Cobalt Blue Ombré on Maple Wood by INDO-
By INDO-
Located in Rumford, RI
Made of solid American hardwoods, the Pilar Coffee, Occasional and End Tables provide both functionality and character in spaces such as a living room or hotel/office lobbies. Wi...
Marble
PEDRA – Minimalist Sculptural Round Side Table in Marble
By Manuel Aires Mateus
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Carved from a single piece of stone, highlighting its beauty, and featuring a classic grooved pattern, this striking side table, created by Manuel Aires Mateus, conveys the elegance ...
Marble
Minimalist Side Table Freyja 1 by Noom, Walnut, Modern Design
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Gently rounded coffee tables “Freyja” created as an homage to femininity and natural beauty. These sculptural and sensual tables, named after Freyja, a Scandinavian goddess of love, ...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Jephson Robb, Bernhardt Design Pair Quiet Side Tables Laminate Stainless Steel
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of side or occasional designed by Jephson Robb an manufactured by Bernhardt Design. In white laminate on stainless steel bases. Simple and subtle det...
Stainless Steel
Modern Marc Thorpe for Bernhardt Design Facet Round Maple Occasional Side Table
By Bernhardt Design, Marc Thorpe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This modern elegant looking facet table feature minimalistic design with simple clean lines. Inspired by mid-century modern designs, will complement any modern, minimal or mid-centur...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 21.5 in Dm 21 in
Contemporary Bernhardt Design Etage Round Maple Occasional Side Tables, a Pair
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Secaucus, NJ
High-end quality and beautiful design matching pair of Etage occasional side or end tables. Features amazing wood color and grain, make this table work well in any period or style e...
Wood, Maple
Bernhardt Iridescent Tiled Side Table
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessellated inlay side table by Bernhardt. All over inlay gives a shimmery iridescent effect. 2 available. Sold separately.
Shell