Century Furniture Tables
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
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Walnut
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 76 wide x 46 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches, each lea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Burl
Woven Seagrass Console Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful woven seagrass console table by the Century Furniture company. It features four metal supports and a glass top. The piece is quite elegant in its simplicity of design. Pe...
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Early 2000s Philippine Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Seagrass
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...
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1980s American American Classical Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
Casual Oak Dining Table by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is the Carlyle Oak Rectangular Dining Table with the Mink Gray finish (grayish) by Century Furniture. It is an elegant table crafted of Beechwood solids and Oak veneers with a ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Oak
Casual Oak Dining Table with Peninsula Finish by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is the Carlyle Oak Rectangular Dining Table with the Peninsula finish (off-white) by Century Furniture. It is an elegant table crafted of Beechwood solids and Oak veneers with ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Oak
Jay Spectre for Century Glass Top Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Jay Spectre for Century Glass Top Coffee Table, frosted glass circular top, chromed metal base, apparently unmarked. 16" H x 42" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection...
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Late 20th Century Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Chrome
Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Dining Table
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Burl wood top with parquet design, with...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Century Furniture 2 Tier French Regency Tea Table Center Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style tea table or occasional side table by Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched mahogany top, wit...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Bookmatched Center or Side Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite French Empire Biedermeier style mahogany bookmatched center or side table by Century Furniture, 2013.
Reminiscent of early 19th ce...
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2010s North American Directoire Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
Vtg Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table. Item features a pagoda top, low sleek form, soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Wood
A Georgian style carved mahogany dining table by Century.
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Georgian style carved mahogany dining table by Century. The flame mahogany and banded top having a carved edge and supported by eight ca...
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20th Century American Georgian Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Nightstands or Side Tables Hollywood Regency Asian Inspired Paprika Color Tone
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.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
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Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Burl
Century Furniture Ebonized Ming Style Fretwork Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a 55" long Ebonized Ming style coffee table by Century Furniture .This table has some exquisite fretwork built into the top. The fretwork is protected by a glass top.
It's a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mother of Pearl Oscar De La Renta Side Tables
By Oscar De La Renta, Century Furniture
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 Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set by Raymond K. Sobota, 8 Piece Set
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Chin Hua Ebonized Dining Set By Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture - 8 Piece Set
This gorgeous Asian Style dining set...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Burl
Ultra Rare Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquered Dining Table from Century
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Hartville, OH
Ultra Rare Chinese Chippendale Dining Table from Century Furniture Co. This 1970’s piece from Raymond Sobota is finished in the original black lacquer that shows off the extraordinar...
Category
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Century Furniture Glass Top Brass Cocktail Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
Century Furniture Glass-Topped Brass Cocktail Table, with beveled edge. 19" H x 50" W x 30" D.
Provenance: From a Ft. Lee Collection.
Keywords: Furniture, Low Table, Accent Table, ...
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Late 20th Century Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Brass Cocktail Table Gwyneth by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in North York, ON
The Gwyneth Cocktail Table by Century Furniture is a stunning centerpiece that embodies modern elegance and sophistication. Featuring a sleek glass top that beautifully showcases its...
Category
2010s American Modern Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Glass, Burl
Modern Oval Brass Tables by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of regency style oval tables with beveled glass. The 'Wynwood' tables made by Century Furniture are designed to be simple and elegant, while also functional.
Please confirm loca...
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20th Century Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Handsome Wood & Brass Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic combination of dark wood, aged brass and glass makes this transitional coffee table a winner. The glass seems to float above subtle pieces of aged brass with handsome screws.
Category
1980s Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Tables
Materials
Glass, Rattan
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Square Parsons Style Sunburst Inlay Zebra Wood Occasional End Side Lamp Table
By Andrew Szoeke, Century Furniture
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 Tables
Materials
Zebra 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 Tables
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 Tables
Materials
Pewter
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 Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Jay Spectre "DeLanay" Round Chrome and Glass Table
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jay Spectre "DeLanay" Glass and Chrome Side Table. In beautiful Condition. Couldn't an example of this table anywhere besides in an Ad! Updated Deco feel with a beautiful Etched G...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jay Spectre "Entrance Maker" Console Table with Mirror
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
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 Tables
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass or Bronze Patinated Gueridons by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of gueridons with etched mottled tops with a tortoise-shell style patina applied with acid to add interest to the tops and give them an antique appearance. Th...
Category
1990s American Directoire Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair Century Walnut Waterfall Brand New Old Stock Two Tier End Side Tables Stand
By Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture
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 Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Century Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Side Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid-century burlwood side table
The side table measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 29.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Tables
Materials
Burl
Century Furniture tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Century Furniture tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Century Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Tomlinson, Nicos Zographos, and Richard Schultz. Prices for Century Furniture tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $795 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,475.
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- 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 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.
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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.
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