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 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
Tomlinson Sophisticate Side Table by Lubberts & Mulder
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Side table with single drawer and big brass hardware designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate" line. Versatile and can be used as an end table or c...
Wood, Burl
Mid Century Modern Tomlinson Furniture Octagonal Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 1960's hexagonal side or end table by Tomlinson Furniture comprised of pecan with mahogany inlay. The table with a hexagonal top surmounted by faceted cured legs on a conforming ba...
Wood
1960's Modern Tomlinson Side or End Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1960's side or end table by Tomlinson Furniture of fiery Pecan & Mahogany inlay woods in the Hexagon form. An unusual design suitable for a variety of uses.
Mahogany
Tomlinson Sophisticate Collection Faux Tambour Door Walnut Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern faux tambour split door walnut side table with great lines and details, rippled faux tambour design, brass hardware, butterfly ...
Brass
Pavane by Tomlinson Burl Table
By Tomlinson
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning in its simplicity! Burl top Pavane by Tomlinson side table with geometric pawn style hexagon base.
Burl
Tomlinson Blond Two Tier Large 32x32 Square Side End Occasional Table MINT
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tomlinson Blond Two Tier Large 32x32 Square Side End Occasional Table MINT
Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson American Mid-Century Round Marble Top Side Tables / Commodes
By Tomlinson
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century round drum shaped 2-door burlwood side tables opening to a single interior shelf with brass escutcheons and a pull out hidden drawer beneath a round marb...
Brass
Georgian Modern Burled Walnut End Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
A great example in textured simplicity, this clean-lined Georgian end table by Tomlinson Furniture has a burl clad top and sides with stylized walnut legs and a flush, concealed drawer.
Walnut
Mid-Century Tomlinson Pavane Hexagonal Pedestal Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in West Chester, PA
Signed Pavane Furniture by Tomlinson hexagonal side table with fluted columnar pedestal on unique three footed base.
Wood
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern Burl Walnut Tower Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
Tomlinson Mid-Century Modern burl walnut two tier tower side table in very good vintage condition. Table measures 22.5 inches in width, 22.5 inches in dep...
Walnut, Burl
Tomlinson Furniture Co. Queen Anne Style Walnut Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Tomlinson Furniture Co. Queen Anne Style Walnut Games Table in great vintage condition. Measures 26" in width, 26" in depth and stands 24.5" tall.
Walnut
Pair Tomlinson Tambour Door Fossil Marble Top Side End Night Stands Tables Mint!
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tomlinson tambour door fossil marble top side end night stands tables mint!
Stone
Vintage Tomlinson Burl Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Accent Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tomlinson Burl Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Accent Side Table. Item features wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, qual...
Walnut
Pair Triangular Shape Marble Tops End Side Stands Lamp Tables Tomlinson Mint!
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Triangular shape marble Travertine tops end side stands lamp tables tomlinson mint!
Stone, Marble
$322Sale Price|65% Off
H 20.87 in W 26.19 in D 15.95 in
Scandinavian Teakwood Wheeled Side Table or End Table, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wheeled console, French, circa 1960-1970 This furniture was created to store sewing materiel Very good condition Shipping: L 66.5, P 40.50, H 5...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Teak
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Two Tiered Side End Table Adrian Pearsall for Lane
By Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern octagonal side, end or drinks table by Lane Furniture. Sleek and stylish and very unique. Features gorgeous walnut wood frame with a beautiful parquetry...
Wood
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
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Square Walnut Side End Table This side table measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 20.25 inches high Restored - Mint Condit...
Walnut
Unusual Burl Lamp Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and unusual bookmatched burl lamp table by Lane. Measures approx. 28 x 28 x 22" H.
Burl
$561Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
"Adrien" Mappa Burl Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Adrien side table boasts a clean, modern silhouette reminiscent of design master Pierre Jeanneret. It features a stunning mappa burl finish, complemented by aged brass accents th...
Burl
Mid-Century French Rosewood Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of side tables from France from the Modernist period. The tables are made with a beautiful rosewood veneer in a classic mid-century design. They are supported by tapered legs a...
Brass
Tomlinson Furniture, Side Table, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brass side tables produced by Tomlinson Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. One has signs of repair and natural cracking on tabletop surface. Dramatic patina to brass deta...
Brass
$1,600
H 20.5 in W 16 in D 25.5 in
Midcentury Organic Modern Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Side or End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An awesome studio made walnut burl side table. It features a thick cut of walnut with beautiful graining. A truly one of a kind piece.
Wood, Walnut, Burl
$1,477 / set
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Rattan Dal Vera Inspired pair of Side Table or End Table, Italy, 1960s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Bielecky Brothers, Dal Vera
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury pair of bamboo, Rattan single drawer end or side table. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. A fantastic item that will be a perfect a...
Rattan
$1,200
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Side Table or End Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern classic designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. It consists of chrome plated steel with thick clear glass top.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Side Tables - Set of 2
By Tomlinson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Side Tables. Featuring a straight line step table design, solid cherry wood construction, modern legs, cane sides, and a ...
Wood, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Solid Cherry Wood Side Tables - Set of 2
By Tomlinson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Solid Cherry Wood Side Tables. Featuring a straight line step design, solid cherry wood construction, long modern legs, can...
Wood, Cherry
Tomlinson Furniture Walnut, Burlwood And Caned Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A well kept mid century Tomlinson Furniture Walnut, Burlwood And Caned Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 29.5" in width, 29.5" in depth and stands 19" tall.
Abalone, Cane, Walnut, Burl
Pair Tomlinson Marble Side Tables with Walnut Bases
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticate collection marble side tables with walnut bases by Tomlinson, c.1960s, USA. These tables feature polished triangular marble tops with walnut tripod bases. Underside marked - Sophisticate by Tomlinson...
Marble
Sold
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Stunning Pair of Inlaid Walnut Midcentury Tomlinson End Lamp Tables w Ring Pulls
By Tomlinson, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing pair of Tomlinson End Tables. Walnut case top with 2 drawers. Decorative wrought iron base with brass detailing. The attention to detail on these tables is absolutely stunnin...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Burl Wood One Drawer Hall Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century burl wood hall or large end table w/ one drawer storage compartment.
Burl
Pair of Provencal Style Side Tables by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful quality pair of mid-20th century side or end tables made of dark burled wood. A veneered top with a molded edge rests on a frieze containi...
Wood
Handsome "Sophisticate" End Tables/Side Tables by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of end tables from the Tomlinson "Sophisticate" furniture series, Circa 1950's.Beautiful detail... there is a subtle Paul McCobb vibe to the pieces. Excellent Vintage Con...
Brass