Thomasville Furniture
Thomasville Furniture was once a manufacturing giant known for its chic designs and popular licensed collections. Today, every vintage solid wood Thomasville cabinet, dining chair and dining table is a charming piece of American furniture history.
Thomasville was founded in 1904 in the town of Thomasville, North Carolina. The neighboring city of High Point, home to Tomlinson and others, would one day be known as the capital of American-made furniture, while iconic mid-century modern brands Century, Broyhill and Drexel also opened their doors in the so-called “Tar Heel State.”
Thomasville’s initial offerings were limited to one item — the Thomasville chair — and it was known in its early days as the Thomasville Chair Company. People loved Thomasville chairs so much that demand surged for more types of seating and other furnishings. In 1922, there was even a 13-foot replica of the original chair design installed in the town square. Dubbed "The Big Chair," it was rebuilt in 1951 to a height of 30 feet and still serves as the town's most notable landmark.
Thomasville quickly grew and expanded, and was featured in hundreds of retail stores across America. The manufacturer also established Thomasville Home Furnishing stores to carry the company’s products exclusively. In 1995, Thomasville was purchased by Interco Inc.
In 2002, Thomasville unveiled the Humphrey Bogart collection, the first of two highly successful licensed collections. Inspired by the Art Deco movement as well as the Hollywood Regency style, the theatrical line of alluring mahogany chests, mirror-topped nesting tables and other furnishings positioned glamour and sophistication front and center. Upon seeing the collection, Bogart's widow, actress Lauren Bacall, remarked, "They haven't missed a trick."
This was followed in 2004 by the Ernest Hemingway collection, released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the writer's Nobel Prize. The collection, which included sleigh beds, chests, dining tables and more, drew on Chippendale furniture and the French Rococo style. It represented the largest launch in Thomasville's history, boosting the company's sales and brand image.
In 2008, Thomasville introduced a new signature collection in collaboration with designer Darryl Carter. The partnership yielded a line of versatile traditionalist center tables, seating and other pieces with a contemporary twist and saw Carter offering a fresh take on the classic work for which Thomasville is known.
In 2014, Thomasville, then owned by Heritage Home Group, announced the end of operations in its native city.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Thomasville case pieces, tables, seating and more.
Late 20th Century North American Modern Thomasville Furniture
Hardwood
1970s American Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Laminate, Walnut
20th Century American Post-Modern Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Naugahyde, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Thomasville Furniture
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Thomasville Furniture
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Thomasville Furniture
Brass
20th Century American Hepplewhite Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Oak, Faux Bamboo
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Thomasville Furniture
Marble, Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Other Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Thomasville Furniture
Marble
Mid-20th Century North American Thomasville Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Furniture
Hardwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Thomasville Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century American Ming Thomasville Furniture
Oak
1970s American Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Fabric, Cane
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Thomasville Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Furniture
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Provincial Thomasville Furniture
Burl
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Mirror, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1970s American Queen Anne Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Maple
1970s American Campaign Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Thomasville Furniture
Fruitwood, Hardwood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Thomasville Furniture
Mirror, Oak
1970s North American Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Furniture
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Thomasville Furniture
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Wood
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Laminate, Wood, Paint
1970s Georgian Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Furniture
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Thomasville Furniture
Oak, Fabric
1970s Georgian Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Mirror, Cherry
1970s American Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Smoked Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Thomasville Furniture
Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century North American Thomasville Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Thomasville Furniture
Maple
1970s French Provincial Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Wood
1970s American Rustic Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Thomasville Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Thomasville Furniture
Wood
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Thomasville Furniture was not made in china. Thomasville Furniture Industries was a furniture manufacturer based in Thomasville, North Carolina. The furniture manufacturer ceased operations and production in 2014, however, secondhand options are still available at reputable retailers, including 1stDibs.