Broyhill

American

Founded during the 1920s, the Broyhill Furniture Company was one of the stalwart North Carolina makers of mid-priced, traditional wooden furnishings, and it served American families well. The Colonial Revival style — chairs with turned legs, beds with split pediment headboards — had always been the company’s stock in trade. But the vintage Broyhill bedroom furniture, dressers and cabinets of the postwar era are quite popular with today’s fans of mid-century modern design — particularly those who enjoy more flamboyant stylings, such as those of Adrian Pearsall.

For collectors of a certain type, Broyhill is most admired for its brief foray into the contemporary furnishings of the late 1950s and ‘60s. In 1957, responding to changing tastes, the firm launched its Broyhill Premier line with the Sculptra series.

Sculptra pieces featured decorative molding with a square-within-a-square motif and horizontal cat’s eye-shaped drawer pulls. Five years later, Broyhill introduced the Brasilia furniture group, inspired by the Oscar Niemeyer architecture for the brand-new Brazilian capital. The collection made its debut at the Seattle World’s Fair.

The cabinet door fronts of vintage Broyhill Brasilia pieces feature moldings based on the sweeping colonnades and parabolic curves of such buildings as the Palácio da Alvorada (“Palace of the Dawn”), the presidential residence. As you will see on 1stDibs, Broyhill created a striking and spirited line of furnishings that will make a happy keynote in any Atomic Age-inspired interior.

Ohio retailer Big Lots acquired the rights to the Broyhill name and related trademarks in 2019.

Find vintage Broyhill tables, credenzas, seating and other items on 1stDibs.

Average Sold Price

$2,196

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Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2

$1,250 / set

H 22 in W 24 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2

By Broyhill

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis walnut nightstands showcasing clean lines, warm wood grain, and iconic sculpted drawer pulls. Each features a smooth gliding si...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill

$1,600

H 30.75 in W 72 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long walnut dresser by Broyhill for their Emphasis line. Featuring nine total drawers. Two banks are concealed behind doors. The middle drawers have sculpted wood handles. Please co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Broyhill

Materials

Walnut

Broyhill Premier Emphasis Collection Mid Century Dresser

$1,499

H 30.5 in W 66 in D 19 in

Broyhill Premier Emphasis Collection Mid Century Dresser

By Broyhill

Located in New York, NY

Classic American made mid century dresser, by the noted furniture company Broyhill, as part of their premier Emphasis collection. This example features two banks of drawers, each hav...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill

Materials

Wood

Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Sculptra” Night Stands by Broyhill

$2,095 / set

H 23 in W 24 in D 15 in

Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern “Sculptra” Night Stands by Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill

Materials

Metal

Broyhill Premier Penn Colony Nightstands End Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair

$1,395 / set

H 33 in W 24 in D 16 in

Broyhill Premier Penn Colony Nightstands End Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair

By Broyhill

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful pair of solid maple nightstands end tables, bedside tables from the Penn Colony Collection of Broyhill Premier in good condition. Very solid cons...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Broyhill

Materials

Maple

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair

$1,195

H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming Style Yoke Back Dining Side Armchair

By Broyhill

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Chinoiserie Broyhill Ming style yoke back dining or side armchair with an ebony-colored frame & original white textured meander fabric....

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Broyhill

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch

$4,295

H 65 in W 38 in D 17 in

1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch

By Broyhill

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet. Unique design with wonderful clean lines, beautiful all original walnut figuring an...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill

Materials

Glass, Wood

'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed

$4,500

H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in

'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed

By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office. This beautiful high-boy dresser features the signature Brasilia sculpted front panels and brass pulls. These key elements are what makes a Brasilia a Brasilia. The dresser features five wide drawers in total, the top drawer with a sculpted wood front panel and four with brass Brasilia pulls. All standing on top of a sculpted Brasilia base. Brasilia by Broyhill Premiere label located inside of top drawer. We have the matching low dresser with mirror, nightstands and headboard - contact us or see our other listings for details. Originally designed in the 1960s based on the emerging modern designs coming from the capital city of Brazil, Brasilia. Much of the public spaces were designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer such as the Palácio do Planalto which this credenza shares many design similarities with. Perfect for the Mid-Century Modern collector or the interior designer looking for the perfect piece to make a room look complete and finished. These authentic and original Brasilia pieces are always in such high demand. In addition they are commonly copied these days by so many faker makers (there is one West Coast modern...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill

Materials

Brass

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Broyhill Sale Prices

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Sold Price

Category

Material

Creation Year

2026	$2,850	Sideboards, Credenzas	Walnut, Granite	1960s
2026	$850	Sideboards	Glass, Wood	circa 20th century
2026	$4,950	Credenzas, Dressers	Plastic, Hardwood	1970s
2026	$2,000	Sofas	Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood	circa Mid-Late 20th Century
2025	$1,614	Night Stands	Brass, Walnut	1960's
2025	$505	Beds and Bed Frames	Wood, Walnut	Circa 1960
2025	$2,095	Desks and Writing Tables, Desks	Walnut	1960s
2025	$2,700	Dressers, Credenzas	Metal, Wood	Unknown

$2,196

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$505-$4,950

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Broyhill furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Broyhill furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Broyhill furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Broyhill were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Kent-Coffey, Merton Gershun , and Conant Ball. Prices for Broyhill furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $440 and can go as high as $9,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,125.

Questions About Broyhill

When was Broyhill saga made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The Broyhill Saga collection was made during the 1960s and 70s. For collectors of mid-century modern design, North Carolina's Broyhill Furniture Company is most admired for its brief foray into the contemporary furnishings of the late 1950s and ‘60s. The Saga group of walnut dressers, nightstands, commodes and more were part of the Broyhill Premier line and boast the clean lines and simple forms associated with the brand's Brasilia and Sculptra pieces. The company's ads for the series touted the influence of Scandinavian modernism on the designs. Find vintage Broyhill Saga furniture on 1stDibs.
Who manufactures Broyhill furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Broyhill furniture is manufactured by Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. The company started as Lenoir Chair Company, and was later bought by Interco, Inc., which is now known as Furniture Brands International. Shop a range of Broyhill Furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who makes Broyhill?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Broyhill Furniture was purchased by Interco, Inc. in 1980 and still owns the brand today. Interco has undergone financial difficulties and is currently called Furniture Brands International. Despite their parent company’s financial woes, Broyhill Furniture has done quite well through the years. Shop a collection of Broyhill furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
When was the Broyhill Emphasis made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The Broyhill Emphasis collection was made from 1960 to 1969. The line of mid-century modern furniture included dressers, chests and credenzas crafted out of walnut wood. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of Broyhill Emphasis furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
What year was Broyhill Brasilia?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The first year for the Broyhill Brasilia line was 1962. North Carolina’s Broyhill Furniture Industries introduced its Brasilia series at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pieces in the collection reflect mid-century modern style conventions with their clean lines, organic shapes and overall simplicity. Shop an assortment of vintage Broyhill Brasilia furniture on 1stDibs.
What happened to Broyhill Furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
What happened to Broyhill Furniture was that the company went out of business and then licensed its name to a retailer. Following financial troubles, the American furniture maker ceased operations in September 2018. Ohio retailer Big Lots acquired the rights to the Broyhill name and related trademarks in 2019 and has produced furniture under the brand name ever since. Shop a collection of Broyhill Furniture on 1stDibs.
When was Broyhill Sculptra made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Broyhill Premier introduced their Sculptra collection in 1957 and continued to produce Sculptra items until the mid-1960s. A popular style for those drawn to mid-century modern design, interior design enthusiasts highly covet Broyhill Sculptra items. Shop a collection of vintage Broyhill Sculptra on 1stDibs.
How do I remove Broyhill dresser drawers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers on 1stDibs.
Is Broyhill furniture made in China?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Whether Broyhill furniture is made in China varies. Vintage pieces and many contemporary furnishings originated from factories located in North Carolina, Wisconsin and Virginia. However, select contemporary pieces do come from facilities in China. Shop a variety of Broyhill furniture on 1stDibs.