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Tomlinson

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Pay a visit to the town of High Point, North Carolina — long the capital of American-made furniture — and, from nearly any location in the city, you’ll see a tall smokestack bearing the name Tomlinson. It’s a name with deep roots there: In 1901, Sidney Halstead Tomlinson, Sr., and his brother founded the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co., producing adaptations of 19th-century European antiques for an enthusiastic American audience. Later the Tomlinson Furniture Company grew rapidly over the ensuing decades, becoming a significant contributor to High Point’s thriving manufacturing economy.

Although Tomlinson began with a focus on antique-style furniture, by the middle of the century the company had adopted aesthetics from the modern style that was rapidly growing in popularity around the world.

Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Tomlinson Furniture produced coffee tables, storage cabinets and seating in the low-slung, sleek silhouettes that were typically characteristic of what we now know as mid-century modern designs.

Working with designers like John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, the company experimented with materials like woven cane and unique styles such as neoclassical lounge chairs in cherrywood that were seen as thoughtful modern interpretations of Biedermeier furniture.

During the mid-1950s, Tomlinson Furniture introduced its dramatic and decorative Sophisticate line, a collection of case pieces, seating, tables and more, available in a variety of woods. Today, designs that originated in the collection, such as its pecan-framed chairs with seats and backs of woven leather straps, are increasingly sought after by collectors.

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Pair of Curvaceous Caned Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
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Pair of curvaceous caned slipper lounge chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstere...
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Curvaceous Caned Settee by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson
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Vintage Tomlinson Hollywood Regency Crushed Velvet Lounge Chair
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An amazing crushed velvet lounge chair with exposed wood base by Tomlinson Furniture circa 1970. Original upholstery has some light wear and the seat straps are stretched out. The sl...
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Tomlinson Louis XV French Provincial Walnut and Brass Dresser
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Mid Century Coffee Table By Tomlinson, Living Room, Sculptural, Wood, Stone
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson

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Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet or Credenza
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Fine quality mid-century modern sideboard, walnut buffet or credenza. This beautiful sideboard was designed and developed in the mid-20th Century by Tomlinson Furniture. This two-toned handsome sideboard was created by Tomlinson Furniture. Beautiful walnut case. This four panel door sideboard opens to reveal ample storage with a set of three drawers, a slot for serving trays, and adjustable shelving. The doors are accentuated with very stylish brass handles that adds a modern touch. Install dividers in the drawers and they would be perfect for flatware. In exceptionally clean, newly restored condition. Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet...
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John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder Slipper Chair for Tomlinson 1950
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An elegant Tomlinson model 650 slipper chair with custom purple leather cushion labeled "Furniture by Tomlinson, Tailor Made for Mr. Wm. Quentin Snook". This custom designer chair wa...
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Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
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Tomlinson 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 Tomlinson furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tomlinson 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 Bernhard Rohne, Brueton, and Nicos Zographos. Prices for Tomlinson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,398.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Tomlinson furniture is mainly made in the USA. The American furniture maker has production facilities in both High Point and Thomasville, North Carolina. Although Tomlinson began with a focus on antique-style furniture, by the middle of the century, the company had adopted aesthetics from the modern style, which was rapidly growing in popularity around the world. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Tomlinson furniture.

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