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.
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pecan Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style drop leaf buffet server or bar cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Carved pecan wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 39"...
Brass
Thomasville French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Flip Top Buffet Server
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Italian Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style flip top buffet server or bar cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved burl wood and walnut, with o...
Brass
Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT 2x19” leaves with an extended table length of 76”
Oak
Mid-20th Century Thomasville Walnut Drop Leaf Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-20th Century Walnut Drop Leaf and Rolling Dry Bar Buffet Server by Thomasville. Measures 43.25" in width with leaves closed, 68" in width with leaves open, 18" in depth and 30"...
Walnut
Sold|$15,000
H 41 in W 48 in D 21.25 in
French Buffet Cabinet, Louis XVI Style Ebonized with Marble Top
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French buffet cabinet, Louis XVI style, ebonized with marble top, early 20th century. In the spirit of Hollywood Regency and Maison Jansen. T...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century French walnut Louis XV Provincial Buffet A period handcrafted buffet made of solid walnut with three drawers above two beveled doors opening to a single shelf open. Ori...
Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|29% Off
H 36 in W 66.5 in D 23 in
Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French Provincial style sideboard has two smaller side drawers and one larger middle drawer, all dovetailed. Below are two panelled doors flanking a centre panel all a la French ...
Wood
$3,375Sale Price|55% Off
H 46 in W 54.5 in D 22.5 in
18th century French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Server
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial walnut cabinet or server featuring a rectangular top over a conforming case fitted with three small drawers with applied diamond design over a two cupboard doors th...
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Style Blue-Painted Two-Door Buffet
Located in Troy, MI
A charming French Provincial buffet in the Louis XV taste, featuring arched and molded double doors, a reeded frieze, shapely scalloped apron, and characteristic cabriole front legs....
Iron
$4,050
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group" USA, 1950s Black lacqu...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price|44% Off
H 40.25 in W 53.75 in D 25.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial fruitwood buffet, 19th century. With a 3 board rectangular top with rounded front corners, 2 frieze drawers with iron hardware over two fruitwood do...
Iron
$4,300
H 38.5 in W 57 in D 22.25 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" "Harvest" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one ...
Oak
$3,200
H 39.5 in W 56.5 in D 25 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet
Located in Carmine, TX
This is a beautifully crafted 18th century antique wooden sideboard, likely inspired by French Provincial design. It features rich, warm-toned wood with striking grain patterns, eleg...
Walnut, Burl
Louis XVI Style French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid mahogany construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. Ther...
Marble, Brass
$3,950
H 40 in W 53.75 in D 24 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Solid Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet
Located in Carmine, TX
This 18th-century Louis XV buffet is a beautifully crafted French buffet. Made from richly figured burl wood, it features elegant cabriole legs, a gently scalloped apron, and finely ...
Walnut, Burl
$572Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Mandarin Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie Buffet Server Dry Bar by White Furniture Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. White Furniture Co Mandarin Lacquered Asian Chinoiserie buffet server...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Thomasville Horizon Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Stone Top Style Credenza
By Thomasville, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern "Horizon" credenza by Thomasville would be perfect in a living room as an entertainment console, in the dining room as a traditional sideboard buffet...
Stone
MCM Sideboard Bar Buffet Flip Top Rolling by THOMASVILLE
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 1970s MCM Campa...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 77 in D 18.13 in
Thomasville Embassy Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
By Thomasville, Henredon, Drexel, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dorothy Draper style campaign server bar cart on casters made by esteemed US furniture maker Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fr...
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style flip top buffet server or bar cabinet By Thomasville, "Winston Court" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass ha...
Brass
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H 30 in W 44 in D 18.63 in
Thomasville Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous figural burl wood and walnut, with o...
Brass
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H 32 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
Thomasville Walnut & Ash Burl Rolling Buffet Flip Top Server Sideboard Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Thomasville buffet or server, circa 1970s. Made from walnut with olive ash wood burled panels. Includes a large upper dovetailed drawer and lower ca...
Laminate, Ash, Walnut
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H 30 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Horizon by Thomasville Moroccan Tommi Parzinger Style Stone Top Style Credenza
By Thomasville, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern "Horizon" credenza by Thomasville would be perfect in a living room as an entertainment console, in the dining room as a traditional sideboard buffet...
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Light Oak Credenza or Buffet
By Thomasville
Located in Bellport, NY
American made by Thomasville in the 1950s this piece was built to last, made of a beautiful light grain oak woods. The finely crafted brass hardware is original and shows all the de...
Oak
Turquoise Chest by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in New York, NY
One could design a room around this stunning cabinet by Thomasville, circa 1960s. The size allows this piece to serve as a buffet, dresser or as a useful entry table. The piece consi...
Modern Mahogany Server with Granite Top
By Thomasville
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany with a shaped front and gray granite top with bullnose border. The cabinet with two side compartments flanking two long center drawers and a lower shaped shelf. Raised on fr...
Granite
Paneled Mid-Century Bar Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Paneled Mid-Century Bar cabinet Signed Tamerlane by Thomasville. This sophisticated piece has a black laminate pullout for pouring drinks, two cab...
Wood
Fabulous Vintage Buffet by Thomasville in Turquoise Lacquer
By Thomasville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Stunning multi-purpose case piece by Thomasville, circa 1960's. A center bank of three drawers, flanked by two open compartments ( each divided by a single shelf ). Lacquer color...
Brass