Tomlinson Furniture
American
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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TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style secretary desk by Tomlinson. Crotch mahogany with brass hardware, pediment top with three finials and bracket feet. Upper blind bookcase...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oversized Baroque Style Lounge Chair by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An amazing oversized lounge chair by Tomlinson, upholstered in a pinkish-red damask fabric. The custom-made pillows are included, as shown. The pillow's intricate trim work showcases...
Category
1990s American Baroque Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Large Round Mid-Century Coffee Table by Tomlinson Sophisticate
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressively large, Mid-Century Modern, 54 inch round, coffee table by Tomlinson Furniture, Sophisticate Line features a recessed, bookmatched pecan wood top with butterfly joinery. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Reupholstered Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining
By Tomlinson
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous orange velvet fabric. Tomlinson used this particular model for their...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
TOMLINSON Nutwood French Louis XVI Square Glass Case Display Accent Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Louis XVI style square glass top accent table with display case by Tomlinson. Nutwood with a slightly distressed finish, framed glass top, black felt lined interior, tapered...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Felt, Glass, Nutwood
TOMLINSON 1960's Walnut Square Cocktail Table with Metal Legs - B
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A mid 20th Century cocktail table by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Chateau finish, parquetry design top, prong "U" shaped metal legs and center turned walnut stretcher. Made...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960's Modern Tomlinson Side or End Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1960's side or end table by Tomlinson Furniture of fiery Pecan & Mahogany inlay woods in the Hexagon form. An unusual design suitable for a variety of uses.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Console Cabinet with Carved Arch Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style console cabinet with arched bookcase top by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight distressing and brass hardwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
TOMLINSON 1960's Asian Inspired Triple Dresser with String Inlay
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian inspired triple dresser by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, brass hardware, slight serpentine front, string inlays to door & drawer fronts and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical End Side Table with Casters
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style rectangular side table by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with burlwood banding to top, slightly distressed finish, straight square legs affixed to "U" shaped stretc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Upholstered Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style upholstered dining armchairs by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Style Hexagon End Side Table - A
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style side table by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut, or similar nutwood, with their Nutmeg finish, hexagon shaped banded & inlaid flame wood top,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Style Hexagon End Side Table - B
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style side table by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut, or similar nutwood, with their Nutmeg finish, hexagon shaped banded & inlaid flame wood top,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
TOMLINSON 1960's Carved Walnut Scroll Regency Style Wall Mirror - A
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style wall mirror by Tomlinson Furniture. Mirrored glass in a walnut wood frame. Features arched top with a decorative fleur-de-lis to center top. Made in North Carolina, U...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
TOMLINSON 1960's Carved Walnut Scroll Regency Style Wall Mirror - B
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style wall mirror by Tomlinson Furniture. Mirrored glass in a walnut wood frame. Features arched top with a decorative fleur-de-lis to center top. Made in North Carolina, U...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate Collection Faux Tambour Door Walnut Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern faux tambour split door walnut side table with great lines and details, rippled faux tambour design, brass hardware, butterfly ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table by Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table by Tomlinson Furniture. America circa 1970’s, composed of walnut and Carpathian elm. Masterfully restored in a modernized 2-tone satin finish. ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Tower Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern burl walnut two tier tower side table in very good vintage condition. Table measures 22.5 inches in width, 22.5 inches in dep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion. Scul...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Pair Triangular Shape Marble Tops End Side Stands Lamp Tables Tomlinson Mint!
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Triangular shape marble Travertine tops end side stands lamp tables tomlinson mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tomlinson Parkway Terrace Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of very sophisticated and elegant lounge chairs with silk diamond tufted outer panels and large buttons on skirts, with down seat cushions, by Tomlinson as part of their Parkway Terrace...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Tomlinson Marble and Pecan Midcentury Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line, developed in the mid-1950s and continued throughout the 1960s. This piece is #315, a cocktail table in Pecan, with a Portuguese marble top...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Marble
Tomlinson Ram's Head Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Ram's head and feet lounge chairs by Tomlinson, fully restored and reupholstered in Kravet fabric.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth. Restored: the chairs feature solid ebonized wood frames with two straight front legs and two rais...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Pair of Easy Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, pair of easy chairs Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection, fabric, beech, United States, 1950s
This pair of American easy chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Burl Wood, Brass and Glass Showcase Curio Cabinets
By Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of china vitrine cabinets by Tomlinson are an excellent example of their timeless quality and design. This rectangular top cabinet features two doors with glass panels and brass...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tomlinson of High Point, Set of Four Dining Chairs, USA, 1957
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
Chairs are marked with original patent information on the bottom of each chair. Chairs are in very good original condition. Very sound.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood
H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" 1st Edition Woodcuts by Clare Leighton
By Tomlinson
Located in San Francisco, CA
H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" First Edition with woodcuts by Clare Leighton, circa 1930
Rare First Edition. Very good condition. Fantastic woodcuts by noted artist Clare...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Other
Modern Neoclassical Loungers by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson, circa 1958
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described: completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A magnificent restored pair of loungers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Glamorous X Back Dining Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous X back dining chairs, designed by Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and ca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and made by Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s. These chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticate Marble Top Pecan Night Stands
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of pecan nightstands designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's flagship "Sophisticate" series. A pair of tambour doors open to reveal ample out-of-s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Large Scale End Tables by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale End Tables, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. Designed for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line, these large scale tab...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burl Walnut and Aluminium Console/Sofa Table by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Hanover, MA
Parsons style sofa or console table by Tomlinson with patchwork burled walnut top on a polished aluminium square frame base. Four corners embellished with aluminium open corbel brack...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Georgian Modern Burled Walnut End Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
A great example in textured simplicity, this clean-lined Georgian end table by Tomlinson Furniture has a burl clad top and sides with stylized walnut legs and a flush, concealed drawer.
Category
20th Century American Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Beech, Leather
Tomlinson American 1960s Walnut Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1960s cocktail table with a cerused limed wood base and a polished burl match-booked walnut top. Original label.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tomlinson Empire Style Mahogany and Black Leather Square Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Unexpected and rare Tomlinson square bleached mahogany coffee table with black leather inlaid top. Clean lined with chunky Empire influenced solid mahogany inverted obelisk legs with...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stunning Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, 1955 - Choice of Lacquer Color
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chair frames are shipped meticulously restored in customer choice of lacquer. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A stunning set of eight ( 8 ) m...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Maple
Tomlinson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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.