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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Tomlinson
TOMLINSON 1960's Walnut Square Cocktail Table with Metal Legs - A
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
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
American Federal Style Mahogany Sideboard
By Tomlinson
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage federal-style mahogany sideboard by Tomlinson of High Point with beautiful brass hardware. It features two large drawers in the middle,...
Category
1930s American Federal Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Pair of Chairs in Walnut
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, pair of easy chairs, model '650', walnut, cane, fabric, United States, 1950s
This pair of American easy chairs are designed by the du...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1950's Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Burbank, CA
We have a beautiful set of original 1950’s Mid-century Modern nesting tables for sale. They were manufactured by Tomlinson Sophisticate, and are high-end design pieces from that time...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sophisticate by Tomlinson Caned Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Esperance, NY
The Mid Century Sophisticate by Tomlinson Caned Side Table is a stylish and sophisticated piece of furniture that captures the essence of mid-century design. With its clean lines, sl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pavane by Tomlinson Burl Table
By Tomlinson
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning in its simplicity! Burl top Pavane by Tomlinson side table with geometric pawn style hexagon base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Burl
Tomlinson Furniture Walnut, Burlwood And Caned Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A well kept mid century Tomlinson Furniture Walnut, Burlwood And Caned Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 29.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and stands 19" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Cane, Walnut, Burl
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
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
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
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson in the United States, circa 1950s. These incredible chairs feature solid walnut details that ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pavane Tomlinson Neoclassical Marble Top End Tables
By Tomlinson
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pavane Furniture by Tomlinson Fossil Marble top tables. Neoclassical meets mid-century with column sides. Great irregular top surface. Brass swi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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
Tomlinson Sophisticate Patchwork Burl Wood Extra Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern extra long surfboard coffee table
By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with gorgeous inlaid patchwork burl wood ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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
Pair of Tomlinson Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in y...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Burled Oak Tomlinson 'Sophisticate' Jewelry Box
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century wooden jewelry box by Tomlinson "Sophisticate." Oak with burl details. 6 Felt lined drawers with brass pulls.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Burl
TOMLINSON 1960's Walnut Hollywood Regency Gentleman's Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style gentleman's chest by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their slightly distressed Nutmeg finish, raised panel doors, brass hardware and block feet. Features decoratively carved double doors...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Collection
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Hollywood Regency easy chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lamert Mulder for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate Collection" circa 1950s.
These chairs have been beautifully rei...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Oak
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
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style console cabinet by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight distressing and brass hardware. Features cabinet with two bi-fold doors revealing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Pair Sophisticate By Tomlinson End Table Night Stands Mid-Century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate marble top nightstand end tables. These fine tables feature an inset marble top and tamboured doors. We love the attention to detail that t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Stone, 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 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 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
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
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
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
Gorgeous Pair Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Wide Seat Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection lounge chairs, circa 1950s. We just love the super wide low seats and gorgeous sabre wooden legs. They retain their original apricot crushed...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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
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 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 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 Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
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 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
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 Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
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
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
Modern Neoclassical Loungers by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson, circa 1958
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
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
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
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 Driftwood Glazed Coffee Table with Triple-Curule Forged Iron Base
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully refinished Tomlinson iron curule leg coffee table in a bleached walnut with driftwood grey glaze. The triple curule form hammered iron legs are lacquered satin black and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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
Sophisticate by Tomlinson Cane Back Settee, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Rochester, NY
Sophisticate by Tomlinson rare cane back settee designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder in all original vintage condition w/ beautiful glowing c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Fabric, Felt, Cotton
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.