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
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
Category
1980s American British Colonial Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Century Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Faux Bois Dining Chairs Lacquered by Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
set of 6 lacquered f...
Category
1970s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs Century Furniture Hickory NC
By Century Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs Century Furniture Chair Company Hickory NC
Retains original label
30 h x 26.6 w x 29.5 d x seat 19, armrest 23
Please note restoration option:
chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Savor Royce Metal Chrome Bar Stool Caress Taupe Leather Century Furniture F
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Savor Royce Metal Chrome Bar Stool Caress Taupe Leather Century Furniture F. Item features a heavy steel construction, polished chrome finish, taupe leather upholstery, clean moderni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Steel
1980s Vintage Wallis Simpson Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre For Century Furniture.
Fresh from the upholstery artisans and wrapped in a decadent Kravet cut velvet this is a stunner in pe...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage Coastal Century Twisted Rattan Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal coffee table. Made by the iconic Century furniture group. A chic twisted rattan in a gorgeous cerused finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Century Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
King Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of King Burl wood nightstands by Century Furniture
Approximate...
Category
Late 20th Century Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
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...
Category
1990s American Art Nouveau Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut and Black Lacquer Chin Hua End Tables with Ming Style Legs
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
The tables are raised on four Ming style legs with horse hoofed feet connected to one another through humpbacked stretchers. With its elegant Ming style lines these pieces will be a ...
Category
20th Century American Ming Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Magnificent vintage piece from the Omni Collection by Century Furniture. Monumental in size this beauty has a huge presence both physically and beauty....
Category
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Square Parsons Style Sunburst Inlay Zebra Wood Occasional End Side Lamp Table
By Century Furniture, Andrew Szoeke
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Parsons style sunburst inlay zebra wood occasional end side lamp table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Zebra Wood
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Burl
Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the cerused cream colored finish along with the o...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Cream Lacquer Oval Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Century Furniture modern, lacquered, oval, two tiered, cream coffee table with six slender, shaped legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Century Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Ming Style Chairs with Upholstered Cushions and Ottoman by Century Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lovely "ming style" chairs in a very light stain by Century Chair Company of Hickory, NC. The oversized "ming" style chairs feature loose cushions in a shade of off-white....
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modernist Regency Daybed Chin Hua Century Furniture by Raymond K. Sobota
By Raymond K. Sobota, James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Regency daybed chin Hua century furniture by Raymond K. Sobota. Stunning carved wood Asian inspired base, retains original 1980s fabric, Unusua...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Century Furniture Mid 20th-Century Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror
Measures 46.25" in width, 1" in depth and 38.5" in height.
Matching dresser and chest of drawers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture
Materials
Wire
Trio of Vintage Burled Wood Cabinets from Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular trio of Burled Wood Chests from famed Century Furniture. It’s remarkable to find one of these chests available in today’s vintage market ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Century Slope Arm Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Boho Century Slope Arm Swivel Chairs. These timeless beauties feature sleek slope arms and a unique swivel base, blending retro ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Century Furniture
Materials
Metal
62" Chin Hua Dining Table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua dining table by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010)
Dining table designed by Raymond K. Sobota for th...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Century Furniture
Materials
Burl
Set of Midcentury Chinoiserie Style Lounge Chairs by Century Chair Company
By Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of horseshoe armchairs with "scrubbed white" finish by the Century Chair Company, 1987. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with d...
Category
1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 8 Century Furniture Company Fan Wood Side Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Century Brand Dining Side Chairs are beautifully upholstered in cotton velvet and offer exceptional comfort.
Chairs retail for $2378 Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Century Furniture Company Chin Hua Lotus Bar / TV Media Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chin Hua Lotus Bar / TV / Media Cabinet in Cognac Finish.
This piece was purchased in 2015 Retail $12,870
Category
2010s American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #1
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2 available, so buy both and have a pair. Original finish and fabric. Please see photos o...
Category
Early 2000s American Other Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Large End Tables by Century Furniture With Drawers
By Century Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of large scale end tables or night stands by esteemed Century Furniture, ca' 1960's. Unusual tapering legs in the style of Gio Ponti, finished on the back, with open spa...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mother of Pearl Oscar De La Renta Side Tables
By Century Furniture, Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mother of pearl glamorous side tables designed by OscarDe La Renta for Century Furniture.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Raymond Sabota Century Greek Key Arm /Dining Chairs-Manner of Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor, Century Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of midcentury Chinoiserie styled chairs in the manner of Michael Taylor. These solid ebonized wood framed chairs w. a cream colored velvet upholstery stand regally. Can...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1980s Jay Spectre - Century Furniture - Art Deco Inspired Oak 7 Drawer Dresser
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jay Spectre celebrity interior designer of the 1980's designed bleached oak 7 drawer long dresser for Century Furniture. Sprectre was heavily influenced by the Art Deco period, this...
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Bronze Large Tree Trunk Table Base by Century Furniture Co. Grand Tour
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze large tree trunk dining table base by Century Furniture Grand Tour Collection. 44" wide x 37" deep x 29" tall. Very nice condition.
Category
20th Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Modern Art Deco White Oak Framed Wall Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Art Deco white oak framed wall mirror
By Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
USA, 1980s
Measures: 48.13"W x 1.38"D x 34"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair of Vintage Ming Style Century Furniture Chin Hua Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage Ming style Chin Hua Horseshoe lounge chairs by Century Furniture. These chairs have a luscious yellow fabric that has a nice contrast with their Ebonized finish. They...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Pair of Cerused Faux Bamboo Chests by Ray Sabota
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wonderful pair of cerused faux bamboo small chests by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company, circa 1970's. Brass hardware and lovely Greek Key motifs a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Century Furniture of Distinction Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Pair of Century Furniture of Distinction Collection Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands in great vintage condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #2
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2 available, so buy both and have a pair. Original finish and fabric. Please see photos o...
Category
Early 2000s American Other Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA
By Century Furniture
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., high quality American made pair of custom upholstered Fruitwood frame armchairs, labeled under seat.
This pair of armchairs from Century Furniture Industries in Hickor...
Category
1980s American Empire Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Century Furniture Highbacked Crocodile Embossed Leather Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Century Furniture Highbacked Crocodile Embossed Leather Armchair. Circa 21st Century, pre-owned. Premium finish hand carved wooden frame. Bras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Century Furniture
Materials
Crocodile, Wood
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Wood Smoke Hexagonal Dining Table, Set of 5
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful carved maple, with parcel-gilt detail...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Steamer Trunk Style Two Drawer Chest by Archive Home for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice steamer trunk style two drawer chest by Archive Home for Century Furniture, circa 2020s. The chest is constructed of solid wood with dovetaile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jay Spectre "Entrance Maker" Console Table with Mirror
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture "Entrance Maker" White Oak Console with Hanging Mirror. Console is ziggurat-shaped with a Mirrored Back-Splash. Inspired from Art Deco Step Back D...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Century Furniture Asian Inspired Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a 92" sofa by Century Furniture Co. It's upholstered in a rich White fabric that has decorative back pillows. The base is ebonized
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Century Walnut Waterfall Brand New Old Stock Two Tier End Side Tables Stand
By Century Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Century Walnut Waterfall Brand New Old Stock Two Tier End Side Tables Stand
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
CENTURY FURNITURE Louis XIII Os de Mouton Armchairs a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and...
Category
1990s Louis XVI Century Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 inches, e...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
Category
20th Century American Empire Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
CENTURY FURNITURE Pam Bolick Asian Commode Dresser Hand Painted & Signed
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1980s Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Console Table in Walnut with Pewter Accents by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive console table in walnut with pewter stretchers and
accents by Century Furniture, American, 1970s
Retains original “Century Furniture” label on bottom.
Category
1970s American Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Pewter
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Leather
Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture.
Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer at bottom. Ample open area above for...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by Century Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Century Furniture
Materials
Brocade
Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of solid walnut Century armchairs made by Century of North Carolina and are in good condition with minimal wear and signs of use. The chairs have beautiful up...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Century Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Century Pair of Supple Brown Leather and Ebonized Gilded Armchairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive glamorous pair of roomy brown leather arm chairs having regal ebonized and gilded frames. The backs are oval shaped and beautiful front and back.
Measures: Arm height 28
...
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Leather
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!
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pr. Chinese Modern Ox Bow Chairs in Faux Jade Finish by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pure voguish style pair of chairs in the Chinese, or Asia Modern style - executed in an unusual Jade faux finish. Both are in very good, original clean and ready to use condition - b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture
Materials
Brass
17 Queen Anne style Mahogany Armchirs
By Century Furniture
Located in Huntington, NY
17 Queen Anne style Mahogany Armchair Each seat is 17 1/2 inches deep and 22 inches wide. Slip seats are removable from the underside with four screws.
Category
1990s American Queen Anne Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-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, 2023To 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 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, 2021Mid 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, 2024Mid-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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 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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