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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Two-Door Burl Bar Cabinet by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking vintage bar cabinet by Tomlinson — warm burl-wood veneer all around, dignified brass hardware, and versatile interior built for entertaining or sophisticated storage. Behi...
Brass
Stunning Tomlinson Postmodern / Mid Century Olive Burl Wood & Brass Credenza
By Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite 1970’s Tomlinson Furniture Olive burl wood and brass Credenza is exceptional quality, it feature Brass and Olive Burl Wood. Brass has a nice patina. 67.75 long 17....
Burl
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer featuring three dovetailed, flawlessly working drawers, pull out secretary tray extend...
Oak
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, 1950s Walnut, with gorgeous inlaid chevron-patterned d...
Brass
$4,500Sale Price / set|43% Off
Mid Century Modern Pair of Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets By Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Tomlinson Burl Wood & Brass Vitrine cabinets Exquisite 1970’s burl wood and brass vitrine cabinets, exceptional quality, feature glass doors ...
Burl
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...
Brass
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This dresser measures: 78 wide x 19.75 deep x 32.5 inches tall All pieces of furniture...
Brass
Tomlinson Sophisticate Cross-Banded Walnut And Burl Low Storage Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
Tomlinson Furniture Co. Sophisticate Collection Cross-Banded Walnut And Burl Low Storage Chest in great vintage condition. Measures 33.75" in width, ...
Walnut, Burl
$8,447 / set
Tomlinson Mid Century Display Cabinet, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson mid century Display cabinet - pair Each cabinet measures: 34 wide x 16 deep x 78 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - ...
Glass, Wood, Burl
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
H 80 in W 42 in D 15 in
American Arch Shape Lucite, Mirror & Oak Wood Vitrine, Showcase, Display Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern two piece arched Lucite top Vitrine, showcase, bookshelf made in America 1980 with a blonde Oak Wood Cabinet Base. Features a mirrored Back and 2 tier clear Lucit...
Chrome
$3,569
H 48.43 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Black Brutalist Bar Cabinet, Two Doors, Three Drawers, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking black Brutalist bar cabinet, crafted in Belgium in the 1970s, is a stunning example of minimalist design. Made from black lacquered oak, the sideboard features two door...
Oak
$3,995
H 31.13 in W 71.25 in D 18 in
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
$3,200
H 86 in W 36 in D 17 in
Mastercraft Dome Shape Top Two Doors Glass Shelve Display Curio Cabinet Showcase
By Established Lines, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Dome Shape Top Two Doors Glass Shelve Display Curio Cabinet Showcase MINT
Brass
$1,355Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.3 in W 37.6 in D 17.92 in
Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Walnut & Marble France, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet cocktail bar made from a sewing machine cabinet Walnut lacquered Marble has been inlaid at the sewing-machine level, giving it a quality design that's practical for placing gl...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$826
H 27.17 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
Brass
Vintage Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A solid Mid-Century Modern server made of Walnut. It boasts 6 drawers with 3 of them hidden behind detailed doors. Tapered legs perfectly accent the piece and allow it to fit into an...
Walnut
$3,300Sale Price|21% Off
H 29.75 in W 45.25 in D 18.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible brass demilune display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features a mirrored and illuminated interior, exquisite textured top, a pair of glass doors and ...
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
1950s Mid Century Walnut Credenza by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut credenza designed by Florence Knoll and manufactured by Knoll Associates Inc. circa 1950s. This exceptional piece showcases a gorgeous walnut frame supported by fo...
Chrome
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 19th century Swedish provincial chest of drawers combined with a table in it's original finish from the Gustavian period. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Pine
Mid-Century French Vitrine in Brass and Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vitrine, marble, brass, glass, mirrored glass, France, 1950s. This is a refined mid-century brass vitrine of exquisite craftsmanship. Its clean-lined brass frame is complemented b...
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 89.5 in W 42.5 in D 16.75 in
Vintage Tomlinson Pagoda Bells Chinoiserie Hutch Cabinet Chinese Chippendale
By Tomlinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Tomlinson cabinet. Tagged Tomlinson inside. Light inside on top underneath, pictured. Fabulous Greek Key, pagoda top with wood bells! 2 glass shelves removable, 1 w...
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 31.25 in W 68.25 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet or Credenza
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
Fine quality mid-century modern sideboard, walnut buffet or credenza. This beautiful sideboard was designed and developed in the mid-20th Century by Tomlinson Furniture. This two-toned handsome sideboard was created by Tomlinson Furniture. Beautiful walnut case. This four panel door sideboard opens to reveal ample storage with a set of three drawers, a slot for serving trays, and adjustable shelving. The doors are accentuated with very stylish brass handles that adds a modern touch. Install dividers in the drawers and they would be perfect for flatware. In exceptionally clean, newly restored condition. Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard by Tomlinson Furniture, MCM Buffet...
Brass
Sold
H 78 in W 34 in D 16 in
Postmodern Olive Burlwood and Glass Lighted Vitrine Display Cabinets - A Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century/Post Modern 1970’s Tomlinson Olive Burlwood Display Cabinet Pair. A striking set with brass trim/hardware, glass front doors and side panels, and interior lighting. The...
Glass, Wood
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H 32 in W 73.75 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Credenza / Sideboard By Tomlinson Furniture
By Tomlinson
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome mid-century modern walnut and burl walnut credenza or sideboard. It was manufactured by Tomlinson. It features two long drawers, two smaller ones, and two bifold d...
Walnut
Vintage Boho Tomlinson Burl Wood Credenza
By Tomlinson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Tomlinson Burl Wood Credenza" is a stunning piece that seamlessly fuses the rustic charm of bohemian design with the sophisticated craftsma...
Burl
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H 74.5 in W 76 in D 19.5 in
Magnificent Tomlinson "Sophisticate" 2 Piece Credenza Buffet Hutch Mid-Century
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous "Sophisticate" credenza hutch designed for the Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Collection, by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder. This wonderful storage piece comes in two parts, t...
Brass
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H 31.75 in W 80 in D 18 in
Tomlinson Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza, 1960s
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Tomlinson Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut and burl wood, with original brass har...
Brass
Pr Tomlinson Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Vitrine Cabinets
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of Tomlinson Pagoda vitrines, in the Chinese Chippendale, Hollywood Regency style. Each cabinet has two swing out door which open to rev...
Glass, Wood
Tomlinson Mid Century Walnut Cane Front Sideboard Credenza
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson mid century walnut cane front sideboard credenza This credenza measures 61 wide x 20 deep x 32 inches high ?All pieces of furnitur...
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 55 in D 30 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder Executive Desk with Bookcase for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder executive desk with bookcase for Tomlinson.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 68 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Credenza or Sideboard by Tomlinson, 1960s
By Tomlinson
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful patchwork burled walnut credenza or sideboard by Tomlinson. Rich dark mocha brown coloring. Clean lines with brass pulls and aged brass patina legs, circa 1960s.
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 68 in D 18 in
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an exceptional Mid-Century Modern burl wood and chrome sideboard or credenza by Tomlinson Furniture. The sideboard features stunning patchwork burl wood with chrome legs and...
Chrome