Century Furniture Seating
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
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
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Fabric
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian chinoiserie style dining armchairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Maple hardwood with black lacquer...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Lacquer
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Maple hardwood with black lacqu...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Lacquer
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Maple hardwood with black lacqu...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Lacquer
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Maple hardwood with black lacqu...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Maple, Lacquer, Fabric
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs with generous proportions and walnut legs with casters.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
Beautiful vintage Asian Style Tomei sofa, part of the Chin Hua Collection designed by Raymond Sobota for Centur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the style of James Mont. freshly upholstered with new everything and finished with a spec...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Century Furniture Made Tomei Sofa, part of the highly sought after Chin Hua collection by Raymond Sobota, circa 1970s. Fresh from a complete overhaul from the Upholstery ...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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. Brass nail head trim on embossed leather. Ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Crocodile, Wood
1980s Vintage Wallis Simpson Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
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...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1970s French Provincial Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
4 Jay Spectre for Century Eclipse Leather & Chrome Modern Dining Chairs MCM
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful set "Eclipse" dining chairs by Jay Spectre for century Chair Company of North Carolina, circa 1980s. Each chair is crafted from stainless steel in a sculptural form with ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Century Furniture Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A set of six balloon back dining chairs made by Century Furniture of North Carolina. Round backs and seats are decorated with a simple beveled edge. Restrained cabriole legs are carv...
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Late 20th Century American Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Set of 8 Vintage Asian Style Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including 2 arm and 6 side chairs in an elegant high gloss black finish. With classic splats with faux incised characters. The square seats raised on shaped skirt rails mounted on sq...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Faux Bois Dining Chairs Lacquered by Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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set of 6 lacquered f...
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1970s Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood
CENTURY CHAIR Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style armchair by Century Chair Company. Faux bamboo frame with decorative lattice back, curved arms with lattice, green & whi...
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood
CENTURY Black Lacquer & Brass Chinoiserie Hand Painted Horseshoe Armchair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style horseshoe armchair in a James Mont design by Century Furniture, hand painted for them by Pam Bolick. Solid wood frame with black lacquer, gold painted acce...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Ming Bench
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bench by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Black lacquered hardwood in a classic Ming design...
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Late 20th Century American Ming Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture
Faux bamboo in an antiqued finish with neutral silk blend seat cushions.
S...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style carved mahogany side chair, dining chair, or desk chair
By Century Furniture
USA, circa 1980s...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Modernist Dining Chairs with Burl Wood Back Splat
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Very curvy lines and burl wood panels on the front and back. New Sh...
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20th Century North American Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Asian Dining Chairs Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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set of (6) Chin Hua Asian dining chairs Raymond Sobota Century Furniture...
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1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
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20th Century American Regency Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Set of 10 High Back Woven Rattan and Beach Wood Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of 10 high-back rattan dining chairs. Made by Century Furniture Company but are unmarked. We have 2 arms chairs and 8 side chairs. Measure: Arm hei...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Rattan
Chin Hua Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Toronto, ON
Your chance to own a rare set of Century Furniture Dining Chairs. This style is a more modern version of the Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota dini...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood, Burl
Chin Hua Chinoiserie Dining Chairs W/ Arms
By Century Furniture
Located in Toronto, ON
Your chance to own a rare set of Century Furniture Dining Chairs. This style is a more modern version of the Century Furniture Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota dining chairs available from...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood, Burl
Hollywood Regency White Lacquer & Brass Asian Modern Set of 4 Ming Bar Stools
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency Style or Modern Ming Style set of four bar stools in white lacquer & brass details by Century Furniture Company. These stools are less common that the lounge chair ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of (4) Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood
Cream Leather Ottoman with Caster Wheels
By Century Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Cream-colored buttery leather ottoman with recessed brass castors. Suitable for so many spaces as a beautiful accent and easy, extra seating. Or, put your feet up and relax in style....
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2010s American Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Century Furniture Chinese Style Black Horseshoe Back Chow Chairs
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a pair handsome Chinese style black lacquer horseshoe back chow chairs, by Century Chair Company.
Giving you a touch of Chinese ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1990s Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Cotton
Os De Mouton Wingback Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of (8) Os De Mouton wingback dining chairs by Century Furnitu...
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1980s Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high cane backs, blue & grey color fabric upholstered sea...
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
6 Chin Hua Dining Chairs in Black by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown a...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood, Burl
James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
Opulent pair of large James Mont Ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over ...
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of James Mont Horseshoe Ming Chairs
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of James Mont horseshoe Ming style armchairs. Features solid wood construction and beautiful high gloss finish. Circa mid-20th century.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua Asian Chinoiserie Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian style dining armchairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Made in the 1970s in Hickory, North Carolina,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
1970s James Mont for Century Furniture Chinoiserie Horseshoe Ming Chairs, Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Medina, OH
A beautiful pair of James Mont Chinoiserie Horseshoe Ming Chairs by Century! Original black lacquer frames with brass accents, reupholstered in a beautiful blue and white striped fab...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture, "Chin Hua" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Eboniz...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Caned Side Chair
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style side chair by high-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Hardwood with black lacquer, cane back, Chinoiserie scene fabric upholstered seat, straight legs and stretcher base. Made circa 1970s, in Hickory, North Carolina, USA.
Measures: Overall: 19 W 23 D 40 H, Seat: 17.5 W 15 D 20 H
Very good vintage condition with signs of use...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Exceptional Century Furniture Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Accent Statement Armchairs...
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1980s American Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Black Lacquer Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style side chair by high-quality furniture maker century. From their "Chin Hua" line designed by Raymond K Sobota. Made in the 1970s in Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Made fr...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Seating
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Wood, Fabric, Lacquer
Pair of Black Leather Jay Spectre Tycoon Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Influenced by the classic Art Deco style, rarely seen or offered are the Tycoon chairs designed by one of the world's premier interior designer Jay Spectre. The Jay Spectre Collectio...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Leather
Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise for Century Furniture in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1990s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Art Deco inspired glamour with a great silhouette from all angles, this Jay Spectre Steamer Chaise Lounge also delivers unparalleled First Class co...
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1990s American Art Deco Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Modern White Leather Swivel Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture modern contemporary adjustable white leather upholstered swivel office armchair with brass nail border upon a five-pointed star base on wheels.
Dimension: 40" H ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Leather
James Mont Hollywood Regency Style Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
James Mont Style horseshoe Chinoiserie accent lounge chairs. These Hollywood Regency style chairs feature beautiful honey wood curved fra...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brass
CENTURY Empire Style Carved Dolphin Head Occasional Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Empire style occassional chair by Century. Fruitwood with carved gold painted dolphin heads, ebony painted arms, carved acanthus leaves to knees and straight legs. Features a stri...
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Late 20th Century American Empire Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Fabric
Pair of Fairmont Arm Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Century Furniture Fairmont Leather Arm Chairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of very comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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 mind that this is vintage and n...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Brocade
Burnt Orange Wide Wale Brushed Corduroy Tub Barrel Chair Schuford for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous burnt orange wide wale brushed corduroy tub or barrel chair by Shuford Furniture a division of Century Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Century Furniture seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Century Furniture seating 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 Century Furniture seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Century Furniture 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 seating by Drexel, Henredon, and Design Institute America. Prices for Century Furniture seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £236 and can go as high as £14,823, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,919.
Questions About Century Furniture Seating
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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