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.
Raymond Loewy Inspired Chapter One Oval Mirror by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We have (2) of these mirrors available. Each sold separately. White, modern, wall mirror from Broyhill Premiere’s “Chapter One” collection. Chapter One is one of Broyhill’s most d...
Hardwood, Mirror
$7,900
H 36.25 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
20th Century Grey Italian Oval Wooden Wall Glass Mirror, Vintage Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, oval vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian wall mirror with its original mirrored glass, made of hand carved wood in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere, 1970
By Curtis Jeré, Jerry Fels, Artisan House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American wall mirror, composed of polished circular metal coins. Designed by Curtis Jere in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1970, United States. Curtis Jere is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories...
Metal
French Contemporary Mirror, "Chamois" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Octogonal shape sculptural composition, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 4 out of 8. In the back, signed ...
Wood, Glass, Gesso
Unique Custom Wooble Mirror by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique custom wooble mirror by Kim Thome Dimensions: Custom Materials: Glass, architectural reflective film Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in L...
Glass
One of a Kind Ceramic Mirror Signed by Margareth Leveneur
By Margareth Leveneur
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic Mirror or decorative wall sculpture One of a kind piece signed by the French ceramicist Margareth Leveneur Possibility to add other different mirrors to get a s...
Ceramic
One of a Kind Ceramic Mirror Signed by Margareth Leveneur
By Margareth Leveneur
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic Mirror or decorative wall sculpture One of a kind piece signed by the French ceramicist Margareth Leveneur Possibility to add other different mirrors to get a s...
Ceramic
Ma+39's Oversized Iron, Brass Oval Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma+39's oversized iron, brass oval mirror.
Itinera Res Venere Wall Mirror by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
Itinera Res Venere Combining the stunning Antique Mirrors mirrored glasses with the warmth of hand finished natural materials, the Res mirrors...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Emerald Tafla O6 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Emerald tafla O6 wall mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 50 x H 55 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Emerald. Available finishes: Stainless steel, whit...
Stainless Steel
Sapphire Tafla O5 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Sapphire Tafla O5 wall mirror by Zieta. Dimensions: D 6 x W 40 x H 60 cm. Material: stainless steel. Finish: Sapphire. Available finishes: stainless steel, wh...
Stainless Steel
Emerald Rondo 95 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Emerald Rondo 95 Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: Diameter 95 x D 6 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Emerald. Available finishes: Stainless Steel, White...
Stainless Steel
Emerald Tafla O2 Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Emerald Tafla O2 wall mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 6 x W 97 x H 150 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Emerald. Available finishes: Stainless steel, whit...
Stainless Steel
Raymond Loewy Inspired Chapter One Oval Mirror by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
White, modern, wall mirror from Broyhill Premiere's "Chapter One" collection. Chapter One is one of Broyhill's most daring furniture collections dating fro...
Hardwood