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Century Furniture

Known for its durable vintage display cabinets, nightstands and dressers made of cherry, oak, walnut and more, Century Furniture of Hickory, North Carolina, began as an upholstered goods company in 1947 but added case goods and sophisticated mahogany dining-room furnishings shortly thereafter.

Launched by Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., a Hickory native who was born to a family of textile mill owners, Century Furniture was intended to be “the best furniture company in the world.” With respect to speed and efficiency, the brand found its footing midway through production on a government contract that Shuford had secured in the early days to manufacture thousands of five-drawer chests. The effort was significant, but it was also a teachable moment as far as Shuford and his team’s learning the ropes of running a factory.

After hiring designer Raymond K. Sobota in 1950 and introducing the enormously popular Citation Collection in 1954, Century established its reputation as a leader in stylishly designed high-quality furniture. Sobota had furniture in his blood — after graduating from Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he worked for his uncle Karl Schmidt, who was at the time a well-known furniture designer for Berkey and Gay and other makers in the Grand Rapids area, then known as America’s furniture capital. Sobota soon launched his own studio, designing furniture as a freelancer for various local manufacturers. Shuford found him by happenstance, journeying to Michigan’s second-largest city to offer a job to another designer who turned him down but recommended Sobota instead.

Century’s Citation line — a sizable collection for the brand that spanned furnishings for the bedroom, dining room and more — is revered in the world of vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors. The pieces sold very well during the 1950s, and the line is an oft-cited success story for Sobota, who would go on to win awards for his work and whose own catalogue of designs for the brand is massive.

In his 40-year career at Century, until he retired in 1995, he designed well over 100 furniture lines. Sobota’s nightstands, cabinets, side tables and more are characterized by his interest in Asian design, distinctly and brilliantly expressed in his Hollywood Regency–style Chin Hua line, which debuted during the 1970s. With its geometrically decorative brass drawer pulls and door handles as well as dining-chair seat-back carvings — all inspired by Asian motifs — this collection has rendered vintage pieces that saw Century’s craftsmen working with alluring ebonized walnut and more, some of the company’s most sought-after work today.

Also in the 1970s as well as in the 1980s, Manhattan interior designer Jay Spectre introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at Century Furniture, creating oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.

Century licensed collections with celebrity interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams among others. In 2013, when Alex Shuford III was named president of Century Furniture, the move marked the succession of the third generation to lead this company, which is today one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of high-end furniture.

Find Century Furniture lounge chairs and dining chairs as well as vintage mid-century modern credenzas, dressers and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Century Furniture
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Leather Clu...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Leather

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Serpentine Console Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style sofa table by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, banded top with an ogee edge & rounded corner...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Asian Modern Large Century Furniture 40 x 50 Washi Script Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Century Furniture Washi Script mirror. This lovely large mirror features an Asian script design stretching across the frame of the mirror. The black text sits on a tan/yellow/orang...
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Late 20th Century Century Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings. Manufactured by the Century Furniture Company. Each chair measures 30.5" wide, 29.5" deep, 29...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Century Furniture

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Brass

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Caned Italian Provincial King Size Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style king size headboard by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood frame, decoratively carved, arched top with center carved shell, cen...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Bombe Two-Drawer Nightstands - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Italian Provincial style nightstands by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, bombe shaped, banded top with bevel e...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical X Form Curule Consulate Bench by Century Furniture
By Dorothy Draper, Century Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Neoclassical style curule bench by fine quality American furniture maker Century Furniture (est.1947; Hickory, North Carolina, United States) Exquisitely crafted from sel...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Century Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

20th C. Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Ebonized Mahogany Bedside Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Ebonized Mahogany Bedside Table in great vintage condition. Measures 25...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Thomas O’Brien For Century Modern Mahogany & Kingwood Writing Desk / Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful desk designed by Thomas O’Brien for Century. It is a compilation of kingwood veneers over mahogany, which gives it a rosewood effect. It has two drawers and is ma...
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Early 2000s American Modern Century Furniture

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Kingwood, Mahogany

Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

A Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
Each nightstand features a practical layout with a spacious compartment behind doors and a convenient top drawer, all accentuated with beautiful brass pulls.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Bombe Armoire / Linen Press
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style armoire / linen press by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, crown molding with carved details,...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Art deco style dresser by Century Furniture features brass hardware and heavy, solid construction. Good vintage condition with marks to finish, see ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Beveled Wall Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style wall mirror by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Beveled mirrored glass in a cherry wood frame with a d...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Century Furniture

Materials

Chrome

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Serpentine Lamp Side Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style lamp table by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, banded top with bevel edge & rounded corners,...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Brass Accent Dresser by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
A Century Furniture dresser crafted from burl wood and mahogany with brass handles, featuring 12 spacious interior drawers.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Three-Drawer Nightstand
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style nightstand by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, block front, banded top with an ogee edge & s...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY FURNITURE Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY...
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Century Furniture

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Cotton, Mahogany

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry French Provincial Curio Cabinet
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style curio cabinet by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, dual arched gla...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Provincial Bombe Bachelor Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style bachelor chest by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, bombe shaped, banded top with bevel edge ...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Ebonized 12-Drawer Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Century Burled Burl Wood & Brass End Side Tables Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage side end tables or nightstands with drawer, brass legs, finished all the way around. Marked Century inside of drawer. These have there original burl burled walnut woo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Century Chair Collection Scroll Swivel Bar Stool
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Listed price is per bar Stool A Century Furniture Century Chair Collection Scroll Swivel Bar Stool. Special Order with Customer's Own Spot Velvet Upholstered. Great Condition. Detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Century Furniture

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Metal

Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs having four cabriole legs with snail feet and lovely carved acanthus leaves and carved flowers on the top or crest of the chair frame. These are lovely Martel arm and sides chairs from Century furniture’s Coeur...
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1980s American Louis XV Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Asian Chinoiserie Chin Hua Wall Mirror by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Asian style carved wood mirror in gloss black by Century Furniture finish adds a touch of chinoiserie to any decor. From the Chin Hua collection. Good condition with minor imperfecti...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Century Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1970’s Century Furniture Sideboard From Their Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sob
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful piece from Century Furniture’s Raymond Sobota Designed Chin Hua Collection. One of the most recognizable pieces of vintage Chinoiserie Furniture...
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1970s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

1970s Writing Desk From Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sobot
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A coveted piece from Century Furniture’s Chin Hua Collection by Raymond Sabota, this beautifully crafted writing desk from the ea...
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1970s North American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

1970's Art Deco Burl Wood Floating Shelf Console by Jay Spectre for Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary and Incredibly Rare Art Deco Burled Console by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture. Floating Glass Shelves under Cantilevered upper drawers....
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1970s North American Art Deco Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

1990s Century Furniture "Silk Road" Sideboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Legendary Century Furniture "Silk Road" collection Gilt Lacquered sideboard with two doors, stone top, 38" H x 67 1/2" W x 21 3/4" L. Beautiful piece. This is a taller piece 38" rare...
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1990s American Art Nouveau Century Furniture

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Wood

James Mont Asian Modern Style Burl & Brass Vitrines / Display Cabinets - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a good looking pair of James Mont Asian modern style burl and brass vitrines or display cabinets. They were manufactured by Century. The cabinets of a lit interior and four...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale Mid Century Modern Large Dresser Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted signed Century Furniture Chinese Chippendale large dresser/cabinet with all original brass pulls. Note we have the match...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Leather Cocktail Ottoman Table by CENTURY FURNITURE
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Leather Cocktail Ottoma...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 58.5 wide x 18 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spanish Colonial Carved Oak 3 Deep Drawer Sideboard Credenza Buffet Console MINT
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Spanish Colonial Carved Oak 3 Deep Drawer Sideboard Credenza Buffet Console MINT!
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21.25 wide x 22 deep x 39.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands Pair of Chin Hua nightstands by Century Furnit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

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Wood

Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Glass, Burl

Century Chinoserie Rattan Wood Monumental Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunnin, sculptural wood and cane top coffee table you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Century Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Olive Burl Black Lacquer Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
By Drexel, Century Furniture, Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Century circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain olive ...
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design, made up of solid wood with cane over top, and a beautiful walnut finish. This is an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Century Furniture Four Door Parquet Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Century Furniture four door credenza with parquet door fronts. The left doors contain three pocket drawers while the right doors have cabinet space with ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nightstands or Side Tables Hollywood Regency Asian Inspired Paprika Colored
By Century Furniture
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Hollywood Regency Asian inspired side tables or nightstands by Century Furniture. Paprika color with great patina and age.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture

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Wood

Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Back Lounge Chairs Style of James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings in the style of James Mont in all original beautiful glowing condition. Century Furniture Compan...
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20th Century American Ming Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Empire Figural Ebonized Giltwood Armchair with Dolphins by Century 20thC
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Empire style chair by Century Furniture offers maple frame with upholstered seat and back, flanking giltwood carved dolphins beneath each ebonized arm, and raised on slightl...
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20th Century American Empire Century Furniture

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Wood

Antique Regency Writing Table Desk Birds Eye Maple Kidney Shape
By Century Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A fabulous quality antique kidney shaped writing table by Century Furniture featuring a birds eye maple top.
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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquer Palm Frond Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Hollywood Regency Palm Frond dining chairs. Deep detail in lacquer finish with upholstery. Century Chair Company icon. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

1970's 11 Piece Ultra Modern Burllwood/ Brass/ Bronze Toned Glass Dining Set
By Century Furniture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern 11 Piece Dining Set by Century Furniture. Exotic Burlwood with bevelled bronze toned glass top. 8 chairs, stunning bent burlwood design. 2 armchairs and 6 side ch...
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Century Furniture

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Wood

Flame Mahogany Ebonized Columns Bronze Mount Brass Ring Pulls Hardware Sideboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame Mahogany Ebonized Columns Bronze Mount Brass Ring Pulls Hardware Sideboard MINT!
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20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Century Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Jay Spectre Barrel Desk with Glass Top
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture White Oak Desk with Glass Top. Desk Writing Surface is 29.75 high. Desk was also sold as a Vanity as well. Overall ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Lacquer Lounge Armchair by Century
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style lounge accent chair by Century Furniture. This James Mont style armchair features a gloss black lacquer wood frame with brass hardware accents. Cushion is new...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Chin Hua Double Dresser
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Raymond K Sabota Chin Hua double dresser by Century Furniture. Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood with gorgeous Chin Hua brass hardware. On legs. 7 drawers. DOB April 1986 One owner Will come with copies of original 1986 Century Furniture catalog and receipts. Also have the queen bedroom...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

10 Louis XIII Os De Mouton Dining Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 10 Louis XIII St...
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1980s Louis XIII Vintage Century Furniture

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Cotton, Wood, Leather

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

1970s Century Furniture Chin Hua Table by Raymond K. Sabota
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A rare monotone Chin Hua by Raymond K Sabota Burl Nightstand/ end table/ coffee table. Features beautiful walnut burlwood and Chinese style brass hardware on 2 hinged doors. It is in...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Century Furniture furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Century Furniture furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Century Furniture were created in the modern style in united states during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Design Institute America, Russell Woodard, and Arthur Umanoff. Prices for Century Furniture furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $800.
Questions About Century Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

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