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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Set of Mid-Century Modern “Sophisticate” Nesting Tables w/ Brass Accents
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut-Stained Mahogany Wood, Patinated Brass A testament to Mid-Century elegance, this set of “Sophisticate” nesting tables by To...
Brass
$1,439Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Brass
Set of Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Nesting Tables by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 3 authentic vintage mid century modern teak nesting tables / side tables. "Quadrille" series designed by Richard Bennett for G Plan. This set is in excellent overall conditi...
Teak
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Brass Nesting End Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables.
Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Nesting Tables, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of three Mid-Century Modern nesting tables. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid teak legs and original teak veneered tops. This wonderful set of thr...
Teak
$1,412 / set
H 20.28 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass and Glass Side/Nesting/Stacking Tables
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 2 pcs. different sizes Mid-century side tables made of brass with smoked glass tops. Measurements: 59 x 45 x H51,5 44 x 44 x H45,5 Very good vintage condition.
Brass
$1,118 / set
H 24.02 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Brass and Smoked Glass Nesting Tables
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Set of three essential nesting tables designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s, brass in original patina and smoked glasses are in good conditions with small signs of use and ...
Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century "Quadrille" Nesting Tables by G-Plan
By G-Plan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century "Quadrille" Nesting Tables by G-Plan. Featuring clean lines and warm contrasting wood tones, these versatile tables offer stylish functionality and space-saving...
Wood
$1,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables by Tony Paul Super sleek design, signature mark of Tony Paul. Each has a tripod base with circular table surface.
Metal
$1,850
H 21 in W 20 in D 18 in
Fantastic Set of Milo Baughman Chrome Nesting Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of Milo Baughman cube shaped chrome nesting tables. This fine set is in excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
$1,950 / set
H 24 in W 25.25 in D 17.25 in
Neoclassical Mid Century Modern Set of 3 Nesting Tables by Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful classically styled nesting tables. Reeded column legs with stretchers that band around legs. Tables slide effortlessly into one another. Generous proportions make tables ve...
Brass
$1,002 / set
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Nesting Tables, Side Tables
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century nesting tables. Modernist silver and brass tone frames with smoked glass tops.Dimensions:Small:32W x 34H x 32D cm Med: 42W x 38H x 32D cm Large: 52W x 42H x 32D cm.
Brass, Chrome
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Modern Nesting Tables Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Modern rosewood nesting tables. They all nest stacking downward. 3 tables total. The dimensions are for all the tables nested into one. Good vintage condi...
Rosewood
$1,359Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 17 in
1970's Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Chrome Nesting Side Tables
By Saporiti
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern nesting tables for sale. Set of 3 in chrome, and manufactured in the 1970's by Saporiti. These were made in Italy, and have a beautiful chrome fram...
Chrome