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
Mid-Century Kent Coffey "Continental" Series Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite mid-century dresser by Kent Coffey features the wonderful style of the Continental series, including tapered brass tipped feet, ornate drawer pulls, and a rich walnut ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
KENT COFFEY Marquee Modern Mid 20th Century Dresser / Wall Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid-Century Modern dresser or wall mirror by Kent Coffey, of Lenoir, North Carolina, USA, from their Marquee Modern line. Dual mirror glass in a combined...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
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Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kent-Coffey walnut credenza with marble insert. Featuring brass knobs and vibrant walnut, this credenza is well constructed and in very good shape.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
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Walnut
Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super nice walnut wood pattern Mid-Century Modern long dresser credenza. Beautiful refinished condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
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Walnut
Restored 1960s Mid-Century Walnut Credenza - Modern Elegance for Living Spaces
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza, a stunning piece meticulously restored by our expert craftsmen. Crafted from high-quality walnut wood, this credenza ha...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
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Steel, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern server by Kent Coffey features rich walnut woodgrain, brass and wooden accents, and abundant storage with twelve drawers. The server has six center drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
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Mirror, Walnut
Pair of Ebony Kent Coffey Nightstands from the Ming Collection
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Kent Coffey nightstands or end tables from his 1950s Ming collection. Good storage, one pull-out bottom drawer, upper open compartment. Ebony...
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1950s American Anglo-Japanese Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey "The Cadence" High Boy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern high boy features a storage compartment with dividers hidden by two cabinet doors and three large drawers. Sleek design has a unique vertical louvered front on the cabinets and unusual sculpted pulls. Stunning light walnut wood grain and tapered legs make this handsome Mid-Century Case...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Thick Carved Solid Walnut Panels Design 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick solid walnut sculptural design panels high chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a rounded design, single door that opens up to storage space, a single drawer, sc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta 12-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, doors on each side with sculpted rosewood pulls that open up to three...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut High Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with sculpted rosewood pulls that open up to storage spa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Tempo Walnut Coffee Table
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Tempo Walnut Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line design, long rectangular top, two drawers with original black metal hardware...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Metal
SCULPTED Mid Century MODERN CREDENZA / Long Dresser by Kent Coffey Perspecta, c.
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Sculpted Mid Century Modern Credenza / Long Dresser by Kent Coffey's Perspecta line, c. 1960's. This fabulous piece features three deep and spacious drawers at the center and a shelv...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Kent Coffey Walnut Double Dresser Arcadia Sculptural Handles Restored
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dresser
Mid-Century Modern double dresser by Kent Coffey, line is Arcadia. USA 1960s.
Walnut wood with sculptural wood handles. Double tone walnut wood.
Measures: 32 H x 58 W x 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Kent Coffey Teakway Bedroom Suite
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful vintage modern set features a headboard, desk, and two matching chests of drawers. A wild desk with an unusual shape and a spoked headboard adds to the allure. The pai...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kent-Coffey Furniture
Materials
Formica
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
- 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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