Tomlinson Boxes

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

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Wood, Oak, Burl

Mid-Century Burled Oak Tomlinson 'Sophisticate' Jewelry Box

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20th Century American American Craftsman Tomlinson Boxes

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Burl

Michael Elkan Burled Wood Box

H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Box

By Mandruzzato

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano green & yellow "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box attributed to Mandruzzato. The box is cased in heavy clear glass with yellow and gre...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Boxes

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Art Glass

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Box

H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Lucite

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

H 1.66 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in

Italian Black Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black leather jewelry box. Sweet petite jewelry box in butter soft black leather with red felt interior. This little box i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Boxes

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Leather

Italian Black Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern

H 3.6 in W 8 in D 5.2 in

Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Delightful mid-century decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home Production. This...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s

H 2.56 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 in

Italian Medium Size Brown Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Size Leather Jewelry Box, Italy Circa 1950's Feminine as well as charming mid-size leather box hand crafted in brown leather and gold embossed monogram. Monogram letters are M.H...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Leather, Fabric

Italian Medium Size Brown Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern

H 7.4 in W 7.4 in D 5.5 in

Mid Century Falcon’s Eye Intarsia Hardstone Jewelry Box, Italy, c. 1960

Located in London, GB

An exquisite vintage intarsia box veneered in falcon’s eye quartz, made in Italy, c. 1960. This decorative box has beautiful presence thanks to the deep rich blue-black colouring o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tomlinson Boxes

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Stone, Quartz

Mid Century Falcon’s Eye Intarsia Hardstone Jewelry Box, Italy, c. 1960

H 1.23 in W 4.65 in D 2.13 in

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This lucite jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies embodies the mid-century modern style with its sleek, minimalist form and use of synthetic materials. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Lucite

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite Round Jewelry Box

H 1.78 in Dm 3.94 in

Italian Mid-Century Jewelry Collectable Box With Cherubs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Italian box with Cherubs and Rococo decorations perfect for jewelry or other collectables. This box features intricate baroque and Rococo detailing including cherubs on the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Tomlinson Boxes

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Jewelry Collectable Box With Cherubs

H 4 in W 7.75 in D 4 in

Mid Century Dresser Top Jewelry Chest / Box

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A four drawer jewelry chest / box with upper and lower storage having an area between the two for laying out your pieces to try on. The medium dark walnut with fine graining and the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Walnut

Mid Century Dresser Top Jewelry Chest / Box

H 25 in W 15 in D 16 in

Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern

By Line Vautrin

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box

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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Boxes

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Brass

Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern

H 2.37 in Dm 6.7 in

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Mid-Century Modern era parquetry wooden jewelry box was made in the United States in approximately 1955 in a cubist style. The box is done in a series of woods with various stai...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Boxes

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Wood

Mid-Century Parquetry Decorative Jewelry Box with Side Drawer and Mirror

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Tomlinson boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Tomlinson boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original boxes by Tomlinson were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by and Tiffany & Co.. Prices for Tomlinson boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $850.

Questions About Tomlinson Boxes

Where is Tomlinson furniture made?
1 Answer
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.