Broyhill Dry Bars
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.
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Creator: Broyhill
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Broyhill dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.
Broyhill dry bars are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Broyhill dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $5,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,996.
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- Who makes Broyhill?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Broyhill 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 Broyhill saga made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
- What year was Broyhill Brasilia?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- When was Broyhill Sculptra made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Broyhill 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Broyhill 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.