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. It 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. It 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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Bernhardt French Regency Louis XVI Sideboard or Buffet Server, Circa 1940s
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style petite two-drawer sideboard, credenza, or buffet server By Bernhardt USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
Pair of Marble Top Mahogany Commodes by Bernhardt Furniture
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful pair of Bernhardt Furniture commodes. The commodes have 3 drawers that will provide plenty of storage. They have inset Marble tops and are made of mahogany.
Marble
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
By Bernhardt, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched bras...
Brass
$3,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Bernhardt Chinoiserie 3-Piece Modular Bookcase Wall Unit
By Bernhardt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinary 3-piece Chinoiserie wall-unit by Bernhardt. This captivating Asian inspired system is comprised of three individual cabinets. The cabinets are stand alone and can be us...
Brass
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Century Furniture, Bernhardt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Brass
Campaign or Chinoiserie Style Lighted China Hutch by Bernhardt Dark Oak & Brass
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Campaign or Chinoiserie style lighted China Hutch by Bernhardt composed of a dark oak frame, double doors w/glass insets & plate grooves & brass escutcheons ...
Brass
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Bernhardt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled White Oak & Yew Wood Heavy Long Brass Drop Pulls Long Dresser Credenza MINT!
Brass
Bernhardt Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Bernhardt Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front do...
Brass
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry & Iron Door Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry Wood & Iron Door Mediterranean Modern Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet. Item features Mirror back, ornate iron doors, touch light with 3 illuminati...
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
$3,840
Faux Shagreen Sideboard
By Bernhardt
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Faux shagreen sideboard with oak panneling and stainless steel by Bernhardt.
Stainless Steel
Bernhardt Mid-Century Modern Lighted Oak Display Hutch Cabinet, USA, 75"
By Bernhardt
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A substantial Mid-Century Modern hutch cabinet by Bernhardt, USA, crafted from warm oak and designed for both display and storage. The upper section features three glass-panel doors,...
Glass, Oak
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
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 veneer panels and brass tone hardware opening to four...
Burl
Bernhardt Furniture Mahogany Console Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bernhardt Solid Mahogany Traditional Console Cabinet, a stunning example of elevated furniture design combining classic style with everyday functionality. Crafted by Bernhardt Furnit...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Sideboard With distressed Mirrored Panels By Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 IN W: 75 IN D: 20 IN This sophisticated Hollywood Regency–style sideboard by Bernhardt is a striking blend of glamour, clean architectural lines, and functional s...
Mirror, Wood
Neoclassical Style Arched Bookcase Display Cabinets By Berhardt, Set Of 3
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Style Architectural Arched Bookcase Display Cabinets By Bernhardt - Set of 3 Elevate your home decor with this exquisite set of 3 V...
Wood
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry & Iron Door Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry Wood & Iron Door Mediterranean Modern Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet. Details: Mirror back, ornate iron doors, touch light with 3 illumination se...
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Bernhardt Flair Dresser Rosewood Walnut 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry & Iron Door Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt 354-356 Modern Cherry Wood & Iron Door Mediterranean Modern Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet. Details: Mirror back, ornate iron doors, touch light with 3 illumination se...
Glass, Mirror, Cherry
$4,495
H 84 in W 83 in D 16 in
Monumental Style Burl Wood Faux Bamboo China Library Cabinet Or Hutch Bookshelf
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style faux bamboo burl wood cabinet with wonderful storage! It is most likely burl maple. The nice slim depth makes it an ideal and versatile piece. The shelving is...
Glass, Burl
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
Brass
Vintage Danish Modular Wall Unit 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Vintage Danish 3-Bay teak Modular Wall Unit
Brass, Iron
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Bookcase or Etagere, probably American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a bookcase, etagere, or display case. The collection of Japanese bronzes se...
Brass
Antique English Oak Jacobean Style Two-Piece Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome antique English oak two-piece hutch crafted in the Jacobean style, featuring a shaped scalloped cornice above open plate racks with a paneled back. The dresser base offers f...
Brass
French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s
Oak
Two Door Bi Fold Storage Cabinet Dresser att. to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Jack Cartwright
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two door cabinet having two bi-fold doors that open to interior drawers. The cabinet features matched cathedral walnut veneer fronted doors, with a walnut case, and solid cast brass, or bronze pulls. Extremely well constructed, this chest is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. We believe it was designed by Paul McCobb , or possibly Jack Cartwright, it is unsigned. Please view the companion dresser, and night stand we are listing from this sophisticated Mid Century...
Brass
Chinoiserie China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Pomona, CA
A tradition Chinoiserie style decorated China Cabinet / Hutch. Profusely decorated in gilt with floral decoration, string decoration and bird-life. Borders decorated with gilt leaf ...
Hardwood
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.25 in W 34 in D 15 in
Antique Kuchins Oak Arts & Crafts Drybar Console China Cabinet Cupboard Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Kuchins Furniture arts & crafts china cabinet / cupboard / dry bar / hutch. Made of oak featuring carved paneled door with long hammered copper hinges that opens to shelves ...
Oak
Late Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Dresser
Located in Nantucket, MA
A late Art Deco Chest of Drawers or Dresser. The body is predominantly teak wood with a satinwood border and additional detailing in rosewood including the drawer pulls. All exotic...
Rosewood, Satinwood, Teak
French Empire Style Mahogany Commode with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow, stylish mahogany French Empire chest of drawers with a light gray marble top with straight edge over frieze drawer and three long, graduated drawers flanked by...
Marble
A pair of Bernhardt Salka Selenite Crystal nightstands
By Bernhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Bernhardt, selenite crystal dressers or nightstands… wrapped in beautiful, glowing crystals and with high gloss white lacquer tops with stainless steel drawer pul...
Crystal
Sold
H 62 in W 38 in D 17 in
Vintage Bernhardt Jacobean Style Carved Oak Court Cupboard China Cabinet Hutch
By Bernhardt
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Jacobean style china hutch by Bernhardt Furniture, circa 1930-40s. The cabinet was designed to resemble a court cupboard. Features an upper hutch with one shelf flanked by ...
Oak
Pair Bernhardt Asian Campaign Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres Bookcases
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Bernhardt Furniture Asian Style Fruitwood Corner Etageres Size is 26" wide, 19" deep and 79" tall.
Brass
Mid-Century Oak and Glass Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century oak and glass wall mounted cabinet. Perfect for those who have a collection of items to display and can be mounted at any height. The case is made from oak wood with rich...
Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 37.25 in W 52 in D 19.5 in
Bernhardt French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard Buffet or Bar Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Bernhardt Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Me...
Brass
Mid-Century Oak Buffet or Credenza by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century buffet or credenza made from oak wood by Bernhardt. A unique piece as we don’t often offer oak case goods. A well-balanced combination of rustic style and minimalism aest...
Brass
Mid Century Bernhardt Campaign Server
By Bernhardt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Bernhardt Campaign Flip Top Server. Classic campaign styling with brass fittings. Ample storage with 2 drawers, 2 doors open for open shelve...
Brass
Mid-Century Yellow Campaign Desk, Circa 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" style Campaign Writing Desk by Bernhardt, circa 1960s. Featuring an all original yellow-painted cabinet with brass pulls and brass corner accents. The desk includes a center drawer and 3 side drawers. Width: 44 inches Height: 29.5 inches Depth: 18 inches Good vintage condition with minor scuffs and marks as expected with age. Shows very well. We currently have this yellow campaign desk in our gallery paired with aa pair of Adriano Piazzesi black leather lounge chairs, a Percival Lafer jacaranda...
Wood
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Oak Armoire Dresser
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mediterranean or Coastal style whitewashed oak armoire dresser or wardrobe By Bernhardt Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 52.75"W x 23.75"D x 83.25"H. Very good ori...
Brass
1 Bernhardt Oak Etergere
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fine pair of Bernhardt Oak etageres that will bring beauty too any room in the house. Finely built of solid oak and made to handle weight. The drawer at the bottom is a gre...
Oak
Pair of Art Deco Style Bernhardt Commode Chests or Nightstands
By Bernhardt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of rich mahogany veneered commodes, chest of drawers, or nightstands made by Bernhardt. The three drawer chests feature parchment style leather wrapped fronts with nick...
Nickel
Vintage Green Lacquer Queen Ann Buffet Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Green buffet by Bernhardt. Green stain with high gloss lacquer finish. Brass hardware. Fantastic cabriole legs with beaded accent. Large piece wit...
Brass