Kent-Coffey Furniture
American
Established in 1907 by Finley H. Coffey and Dr. A.A. Kent, a contemporary and competitor of furniture makers John Bernhardt and James Broyhill, the Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company in Lenoir, North Carolina, developed a name for itself by designing and mass-producing durable, affordable and stylish bedroom furniture, dressers, tables and other items.
Consider Kent-Coffey a precursor to IKEA, with sturdy oak and mahogany furniture rather than particleboard structures and an American-design bent rather than a Swedish one. The company's mid-century modern furniture, under the leadership of Finley’s son Harold, took off. A magazine ad from the era for the brand’s Perspecta collection positioned a minimalist bedroom set front and center, with its walnut and rosewood dresser, an elegant nine-drawer piece that rested on tapered legs and featured gorgeous sculptural details carved into its drawer fronts, occupying most of the page’s real estate. The materials for Kent-Coffey furniture were sourced locally, as the company touted its relationship with the Lilly Company in nearby High Points, North Carolina, as a supplier of its mahogany, for example.
In 1964, Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company was sold to Magnavox (but reportedly operated as a wholly owned subsidiary thereafter), and later, in 1983, the company became part of the furniture branch of the Singer Company (of the sewing-machine fame). Singer shuttered its furniture division in the late 1990s.
Today, as is the case with most of the sophisticated furniture designed in postwar America, work that originated at Kent-Coffey is hard to come by.
Previously owned walnut headboards and vintage bedroom dressers with Formica tops from the company’s Perspecta line and sandalwood continental dressers, for example, are highly valued by collectors. Kent-Coffey’s various mid-century modern lines — such as Goldenaire and Town House — were always clearly branded with identifiers such as drawer markings or stamps on the underside of its coveted end tables.
Find vintage Kent-Coffey case pieces and cabinets, nightstands and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Kent-Coffey
Walnut and Brass End Table by Kent Coffey, C. 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of walnut and brass end tables by Kent Coffey, circa 1950s, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Featuring sculpted drawer pulls, each door opens to reveal elegan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey Perspecta Pecan & Walnut Travertine Top Demilune Nightstand - a Pair
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Pecan & Walnut Travertine Top Demilune Cabinet Nightstands - a Pair. Item features finished tops under the cream colored travertine s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 64 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of ten Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a “Y” back design, solid wood frames, two arm chairs, eight armless side cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Kent Coffey Moderrn "Floating" 9 Drawers Pickled Mahogany Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kent Coffey Moderrn "Floating" 9 Drawers Pickled Mahogany Dresser Credenza MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut Surfboard Dining Table
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut surfboard dining table
This table measures: 60 wide x 42 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern "The Appleton" Highboy Dresser by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century highboy dresser from “the Appleton” series by Kent Coffey features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, five dovetailed drawers with unique cur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
LARGE Vintage Mid Century MODERN MIRROR by Kent Coffey's Teakway Line
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid century modern mirror by Kent Coffey's Teakway line, circa 1960's. This unique mirror features an ebonized and woodgrain lam...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Table
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a rectangular top, four removable pinched legs, one leaf to expand the length to 71.75” ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Walnut and Brass End Table by Kent Coffey, C. 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning set of walnut and brass end tables by Kent Coffey, circa 1950s, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Featuring sculpted drawer pulls, each door opens to reveal elegan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floating Tops One Drawer Tapered Legs Step End Tables Night Stands MINT!
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Floating Tops One Drawer Tapered Legs Step End Tables Night Stands MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Kent Coffey Buffet Sideboard Dresser Bar
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Early 20th Century Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Wood
Kent Coffey Mid-Century Modern Bar / Drinks Serving Cart with Expandable Top
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern bar with expandable flip-top in black melamine, perfect for serving drinks. From the Perspecta line by Kent Coffey Furniture.
With top fully open, this measures 6...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Elkton, MD
Great set of 6 Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone High Chest Dresser Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact chest on chest style Mid-Century Modern two-tone horn and dark expresso coffee high chest dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Nine Drawer Kent Coffey Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern dresser made by Kent Coffey for their "Greenbrier" collection. Walnut wood grain throughout with nine drawers and sculpted handles....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Floating Base 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers walnut "floating" base cone shape legs dresser with brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern One Drawer Walnut End Tables Night Stands MINT
By American of Martinsville, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern One Drawer Walnut End Tables NightStands MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Eloquence Credenza in Dark Walnut by Kent Coffey, circa 1950s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza by Kent Coffey, circa 1950-1959. Executed in walnut, completely restored.
Other designers from this period include Paul McCobb, Paul Frankl,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Steel
Full Size Headboard by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern headboard by Kent Coffey for their 'Brasilia' series. Features their signature bent rosewood arches.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century Walnut Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey continental mid century walnut mirror
This mirror measures: 33.25 wide x 1.25 deep x 49.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Kent Coffey 'Brasilia' Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four foot tall wall mirror by Kent Coffey for their 'Brasilia' line. Walnut frame with their iconic bentwood accents.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Kent-coffey furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kent-Coffey furniture 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 Kent-Coffey furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Kent-Coffey 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 furniture by Merton Gershun , Broyhill, and Conant Ball. Prices for Kent-Coffey furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $7,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,150.
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Questions About Kent-Coffey Furniture
- How do I identify Kent-Coffey?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Kent-Coffey furniture, look on the back or bottom of the piece. You'll usually find a label in one of these locations that bears the Kent-Coffey name. Typically, the name of the line also appears on the label. If you can't find a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you in the identification process. Explore a wide variety of Kent-Coffey furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Kent-Coffey?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Kent-Coffey is a furniture company that operated during the 20th century. Established in 1907 by Finley H. Coffey and Dr. A. A. Kent, the company developed a name for itself by designing and mass-producing durable, affordable and stylish bedroom furniture, dressers, tables and other items. In 1964, Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company was sold to Magnavox (but reportedly operated as a wholly owned subsidiary thereafter), and later, in 1983, the company became part of the furniture branch of the Singer Company (of sewing machine fame). Singer shuttered its furniture division in the late 1990s. However, Kent-Coffey pieces remain in demand with collectors today. Shop a range of Kent-Coffey furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sadly no, Kent Coffey closed its doors in 2001 after nearly 100 years in business. You may still be able to find pieces from the mid-century modern furniture maker in antique shops. You can also find a collection of Kent Coffey goods from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company was founded in 1907 by Harold Coffey in North Carolina and became famous for producing low-end furniture with a reputation for quality and durability. Unfortunately, after the company was sold to the Singer Furniture company in 1983, Singer tried to diversify, pushing Kent Coffey furniture division into bankruptcy in 1997, and they closed their doors when Singer went under in 2001. On 1stDibs, Shop vintage Kent Coffey furniture from top sellers.
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