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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Creator: Tomlinson
Tomlinson Sophisticate Side Table by Lubberts & Mulder
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Side table with single drawer and big brass hardware designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line. Versatile and can be used as an end table or c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 12 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large set of rare examples is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Coffee Table By Tomlinson, Living Room, Sculptural, Wood, Stone
By Tomlinson
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Coffee Table, Solid Wood, Sculptural, By Tomlinson, Living Room, Square, Marble, Fossil Stone
Measurements: 44" x 44" x 18.5" H
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line, de...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tomlinson Parkway Terrace Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
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 Furniture Co. Queen Anne Style Walnut Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Tomlinson Furniture Co. Queen Anne Style Walnut Games Table in great vintage condition. Measures 26" in width, 26" in depth and stands 24.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Tomlinson Tambour Door Fossil Marble Top Side End Night Stands Tables Mint!
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tomlinson tambour door fossil marble top side end night stands tables mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Stone
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare Tomlinson slipper chair from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's. The model 650 chair was designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder.
This chair have a walnut ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Hartville, OH
Very Rare Tomlinson square bleached mahogany coffee table with distressed black leather inlaid top. Clean lined with chunky Empire influenced solid mahogany inverted obelisk legs wit...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Torchiere Floor Lamp with Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Torchiere Floor Lamp with Table and milk glass torcchire shade and brass feet.
High quality craftmanship and in great vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 8 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large set of rare examples is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tomlinson Postmodern / Mid Century Olive Burl Wood & Brass Dining Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Tomlinson Postmodern / Mid Century Olive Burl Wood & Brass Dining Table
Exquisite 1970’s burl wood and brass Dining Table is exceptional quality, it feature Brass and Olive Burl ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson
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. This l...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
28x28x37
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Tomlinson Burl Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Accent Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tomlinson Burl Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Accent Side Table. Item features wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Pair Tomlinson Sophisticate Nightstand End Table Mid-century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Incredible pair of end tables from Tomlinson Furniture Sophisticate Line, the iconic style creates a classic yet modern look with its paneled chevron design. Original hardware and b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson midcentury Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 inche...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Tall Back Mid Century Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be co...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful and rare Tomlinson Furniture highback model #63 side chairs from their “Sophisticate Collection” are a distinctive, graceful interpretation of their time. Made from s...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare set of Tomlinson slipper chairs from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's. The model 650 chair was designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder.
These chairs have...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Tomlinson Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson mid-century walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 43 high, with a seat ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Dining Table by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage dining table by Tomlinson for their 'Sophisticate' series. Walnut grain throughout with a lighter border and tapered legs. Table has two 18" leaves to open from 66" to 8 1/2 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
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Questions About Tomlinson Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Tomlinson 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.