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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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...
Fabric, Cherry
$3,996Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lounge Chairs Ottoman Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of Lounge Chairs &...
Cotton
1970's Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair by Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Tomlinson Furniture lounge chair circa 1973 in the original floral upholstery with velvet welting and trim.
Wrought Iron
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or lounge chairs By Tomlinson USA, 1960 Sculpted walnut frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Matching pillow included w...
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Upholstery
Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of cane and walnut slipper chairs from the Sophisticate line by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson. The chairs have a bullhorn shaped barrel back. Each chair measu...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
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...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Club Chair or Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair By Tomlinson USA, 1960 Sculpted walnut frame, with upholstered seat and back. Matching pillow included. Measures: 27....
Upholstery, Walnut
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine original condition, this is a scarce walnut slipper chair with original cane back. Model no. 650 designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company, circa 1950s. Part of the 'Sophisticate' line, United States Design Patent #181, 260 October 22, 1957 Tomlinson of High...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, 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...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms. Carved front legs with quatrefoil and el...
$4,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
Fabric, Walnut
$3,895 / set
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 30 in
Expertly Restored - Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Slipper Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern styling. Beautiful curves and unique shape. Masterfully restored in a rich dark espre...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,650
H 30.75 in W 31.75 in D 30.75 in
Hollywood Regency French Slipper Lounge Chair Reupholstered Your Fabric Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Hollywood Regency French Tub Lounge Chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us...
Brass
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Frames redone in high gloss black lacquer finish. New upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,880 / set
H 28 in W 30 in D 28 in
A Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century / Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970s Features the original Paisley upholstery and Removable seats and back cushions. In good, sol...
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Oversized Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of oversized Adrian Pearsall lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,900
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic well built asian inspired lounge chair produced by Mastercraft in the early 1970s. It features a heavy brass framing with the original decorator fabric. Ready for use.
Brass
Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of charming French country low slung slipper chairs. With elegant shaped crest rails and sides with slight wings on the ends. Wide comfortable seats, raised on cabriole legs w...
Walnut
$1,048 / set
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs, 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Beautiful and unique shape, made entirely from foam with a plastic floor. 1970-1975 production, reupholstered...
Upholstery, Foam
Vintage Tomlinson Hollywood Regency Crushed Velvet Lounge Chair
By Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
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...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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 ...
Fabric, Walnut
Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Tomlinson Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
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...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 48 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Stylish Pair of Tall Back Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of tall back Tomlinson Sophisticate lounge chairs. We love absolutely everything about these chairs and actually the whole Sophisticate collection for Tomlinson. Every i...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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H 28.06 in W 27 in D 22.87 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, Tomlinson, US, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, circa 1950.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 34 in W 29.5 in D 31 in
Gorgeous Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Sophisticate for Tomlinson lounge chairs. These are quite rare and are part of one of my favorite mid-century modern furniture collections-Sophisticate by Tomlinson...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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.
Fabric, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in L 28.4 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut lounge chair with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 1950. Oth...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 195...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in L 28.4 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions. Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 195...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural fret back lounge chairs by Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice of f...
Upholstery, Wood