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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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.
Walnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we cal...
Walnut, Burl
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...
Wood
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 gorgeo...
Walnut, Burl
Tomlinson Ebony and Brass Coffee/Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage Tomlinson ebony coffee/side table with curved square top and brass accents. With stenciled label on underside.
Brass
Tomlinson Leather Topped Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Tomlinson
Located in North Canton, 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...
Leather, Wood
H 23.63 in Dm 41.15 in
Danish Mahogany Round Coffee Table, 1960s Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, the 1960s. This table has a gold-colored lining across the table and the tabletop. It has a mi...
Wood, Mahogany
H 13.98 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Tobia Scarpa Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury rectangular coffee table in walnut wood with smoked glass top. This incredibly beauitiful coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1960s and designed by Afra & ...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.57 in W 43.31 in D 13.39 in
Coffee Table Made In Rosewood Of Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood coffee table is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The table exudes a timeless elegance and is in nice used condition, which reflects its quality and ...
Rosewood
H 22.25 in W 55.12 in D 37.6 in
English Mahogany and Brass Butler's Tray Coffee Table, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Mahogany and Brass Butler's Tray Coffee Table, 1960s. Twentieth century "Butler's Tray" table in solid mahogany with brass hinges. Features a removable oval table top with f...
Brass
H 21 in W 28 in D 20 in
Habersham Wooden Plantation Campaign Trunk Style Side Coffee Table w/ Brass Trim
By Habersham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Habersham Wooden Plantation Campaign Trunk Style Small Coffee Table/Side Table with Brass Trim, Distressed Finish, 3 Drawers, and Swing Door. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 2...
Brass
H 13 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mid Century stone and wood round coffee table by Hans Krieks
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage slate top and Oak base coffee table by designer Hans Krieks. Circa 1970’s. Stone has a minor chip on the edge as shown on video and pictures. 38”Diameter x 17”H
Stone
H 14.75 in Dm 35.75 in
Custom Knoll Ebony coffee table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Ebony wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The ebony is flawless, the highest grade and uncomm...
Aluminum, Steel
H 20.5 in W 55.25 in D 55.25 in
Sculptural Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully expressive 1960s coffee table featuring a sculptural, clover-form top in richly figured burl wood. The tabletop is crafted from four interlocking quadrants, each showca...
Metal
Italian Calacatta Viola Stone Marble Handmade Living Room Coffee Table
By Salvatore Meli
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE STONE COFFEE TABLE Type of Stone: Calacatta Viola Diameter: 40" - 100 cm Leg Model: Calacatta Viola Customizable: Available! Production Time: 2-3 Weeks Shippi...
Stone, Marble
H 24.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Rosewood and Walnut Square Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Rosewood and Walnut Square Side Table Measures 27" in width and 24.5" in height and 27" in depth.
Rosewood, Walnut
H 16.75 in W 59 in D 33.5 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Wicker Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern coffee table, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, beautifully blends warm walnut tones with natural woven texture. The solid walnut frame ...
Wicker, Walnut
H 16.54 in Dm 35.63 in
STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
By Fendi Casa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather coffee or cocktail table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price I have two large bedroom occasional high back chairs, a massive Emperor size bed...
Chrome
H 16 in W 47 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line design, solid cherry wood construction, rectangular top, modern legs, and beautiful cherr...
Wood, Cherry
H 16 in W 47 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Solid Cherry Wood Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Solid Cherry Wood Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line design, solid cherry wood construction, opening space for magazine storag...
Wood, Cherry
H 16.75 in Dm 54 in
Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate 54" Butternut & Pecan Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
From Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line is this impressive 54" diameter six-leg coffee table made of butternut and pecan woods. This lovely table is in nice vintage condition and is im...
Fruitwood
H 16.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate MCM Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x 16.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be h...
Walnut, Burl
H 19 in Dm 54 in
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. ...
Nutwood
H 15 in W 50 in D 19 in
Tomlinson Fossil Marble Rolled Edges Rounded Corners Rectangle Coffee Table MINT
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tomlinson Fossil Marble Top Rolled Edges Rounded Corners Rectangle Surf Boat One Drawer Coffee Table MINT!
Stone
H 16.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
Tomlinson Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tomlinson round coffee table in walnut. Top with sunburst pattern and butterfly joinery on its dovetail edge.
Walnut
H 16.5 in Dm 40 in
Stylish Round Coffee Table Sophisticate for Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely round coffee table part of the Sophisticate line by Tomlinson. This table features a coved top edge with a sunburst pattern figured butternut, and wood butterflies mortised in...
Fruitwood
H 14 in W 74 in D 17 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Midcentury Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Norwalk, CT
Midcentury surfboard style parquet top and oak frame coffee table by Tomlinson as part of their Sophisticate collection.
Wood
H 16 in Dm 40 in L 16 in
Round Midcentury Coffee Table by Sophisticate by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely, Mid-Century Modern, round coffee table by Sophisticate by Tomlinson features a recessed top with sunburst pattern, bookmatched pecan ...
Wood
H 23 in W 33 in D 33 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Cocktail Bar and Storage Coffee Table, 1950s, Signed
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ingenious coffee table is by Tomlinson for their Sophisticate collection, featuring two sliding doors which reveal two storage spaces to the top, ideal for storing beverages, glassware and other items, and a nook with sliding cabinet doors revealing additional storage spaces to the sides. Can also be used as a large end table. For those who have a lot of things but don't wish to show the clutter, this is an ideal way to have a home for all of your belongings while keeping your home stylish and organized. This storage coffee or large end table by Tomlinson would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Postmodern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Signed with manufacturer stamp, 'Sophisticate by Tomlinson...
Wood
H 14 in W 74.5 in D 17 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Norwalk, CT
Midcentury surfboard style parquet top and oak frame coffee table by Tomlinson.
Wood