Founded during the 1920s, the Broyhill Furniture Company was one of the stalwart North Carolina makers of mid-priced, traditional wooden furnishings, and it served American families well. The Colonial Revival style — chairs with turned legs, beds with split pediment headboards — had always been the company’s stock in trade. But the vintage Broyhill bedroom furniture, dressers and cabinets of the postwar era are quite popular with today’s fans of mid-century modern design — particularly those who enjoy more flamboyant stylings, such as those of Adrian Pearsall.
For collectors of a certain type, Broyhill is most admired for its brief foray into the contemporary furnishings of the late 1950s and ‘60s. In 1957, responding to changing tastes, the firm launched its Broyhill Premier line with the Sculptra series.
Sculptra pieces featured decorative molding with a square-within-a-square motif and horizontal cat’s eye-shaped drawer pulls. Five years later, Broyhill introduced the Brasilia furniture group, inspired by the Oscar Niemeyer architecture for the brand-new Brazilian capital. The collection made its debut at the Seattle World’s Fair.
The cabinet door fronts of vintage Broyhill Brasilia pieces feature moldings based on the sweeping colonnades and parabolic curves of such buildings as the Palácio da Alvorada (“Palace of the Dawn”), the presidential residence. As you will see on 1stDibs, Broyhill created a striking and spirited line of furnishings that will make a happy keynote in any Atomic Age-inspired interior.
Ohio retailer Big Lots acquired the rights to the Broyhill name and related trademarks in 2019.
Find vintage Broyhill tables, credenzas, seating and other items on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century American Walnut Sideboard by Young Manufacturing
By Broyhill, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cheer up any space with genuine mid-century modern furniture! This beautiful vintage walnut sideboard was designed and manufactured by Norwood, North Carolina's Young Manufacturing C...
Metal
$2,450
H 32.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Broyhill Premier Walnut Mid Century Dresser Twelve Drawer Central Doors Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut dresser by Broyhill Premier Division. Reminiscent of the Lane "First Edition" Line, the dresser features twelve drawers and metal hardware. The four central draw...
Metal
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 66 Inch Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 66 Inch Credenza This credenza measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Small Areas of Minor Stain W...
Brass
1960s Broyhill Saga MCM Walnut Dresser Drawers Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long triple dresser or credenza from the iconic "Saga" line by Broyhill Premier. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and th...
Wood
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood accents
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood Handles United States, 1960s A beautifully crafted 9-drawer walnut credenza dresser by Kroehler, exemplifying the e...
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long walnut dresser by Broyhill for their Emphasis line. Featuring nine total drawers. Two banks are concealed behind doors. The middle drawers have sculpted wood handles. Please co...
Walnut
$3,720
H 31.5 in W 66 in D 17 in
Broyhill Sculptra Nine Drawer Low Dresser in Walnut Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Broyhill Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Oak Measurements: 66" wide x 17" deep x 31.5" tall
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Showcasing one of the most iconic designs of the mid-century era, this circa 1960s Broyhill Brasilia walnut 9-drawer dresser is a true collector’s piece. Renowned for its sculptural ...
Brass
$7,400
H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza 2 Doors Compartment
By Knoll, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 11 drawers dresser credenza 2 doors compartment MINT!.
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Nine-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s mid-century modern Broyhill Emphasis nine-drawer walnut dresser with sculpted pulls. The three center drawers are behind hinged panels. Solidly built and elegantly designed, th...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett ' Prestige '
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Sideboard with ample storage space, which was designed by Ba...
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 3 Door Credenza on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Credenza Offered is a teak credenza. This piece makes a statement and will make a nice feature piece in any room. Features pencil legs, three doors ...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Mini Sideboard/Credenza
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Mini Sideboard/Credenza Offered is a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza. This piece has the look. The piece features 2 door with separate storag...
Teak
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made by Dixie. This piece is quite versitile and lends itself to any space or design pro...
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Franz Ehrlich
By Franz Ehrlich
Located in Wilmington, DE
Rare Mid Century Modern Franz Ehrlich teak executive desk, professionally refinished in a rich espresso finish and featuring the distinctive architectural design language for which E...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Richard Young for Merrow Associates Chrome Credenza
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern credenza, designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. It has chrome legs and pulls. ...
Chrome
