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 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
$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
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
$3,895
H 30.75 in W 66 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Dresser has Minor Stain ...
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches on Top Surf...
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain Wear on Fro...
Brass
Broyhill "Emphasis" Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout piece from Broyhill's celebrated Emphasis collection, this Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser showcases the clean lines, warm walnut tones, and understated elegance that d...
Wood
$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
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
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
H 44 in W 17 in D 54 in
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Broyhill, Walnut, USA, 1970
By Broyhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing well designed walnut wood Highboy dresser. Has nice detailed top working doors. Has been refinished and left im excellent condition. Legs are all sturdy and strong. Great for...
Walnut
Exceptional Triple Dresser and Mirror by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in South Charleston, WV
Final price reduction Sale Jan 2026 through March 2026. Exceptional piece by Unagusta. 64.5" wide, 32.5" tall and 21.25" deep. The mirror is 55.5" wide, 35.75" tall and the special plinth used when mounted to the dresser adds 1.5" in height). A avant-garde company before a fire destroyed the factory in NC in 1955 although some operations kept going into the 60's. Their designs were intricate, modernist, leading and they were renown for high-end pieces. This triple dresser comes with an immense mirror that can be mounted on the dresser top or wall hung. It has a small plinth...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
1960 Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Dresser and Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sale Jan-March 2026. 66" x 18" x 30" plus mirror. Designed by Ernest Swarts and O.B. Solie for Lane Furniture Produced 1960. Exceptional design kept in excellent condition by first o...
Walnut, Rosewood
Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
Teak
over-sized Dunbar End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley, USA, Model 4478 table, New World Group, Enduring Modern collection Series. Linen White Lacquer over mahogany circa 1949, 30 1/8" deep and wide. 24 7/8" tall....
Brass
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in South Charleston, WV
71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970. May be used as a conference table or executive desk. An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...
Aluminum, Steel
Two-Tone Coffee Table in Teak and Black Lacquer
By American of Martinsville
Located in South Charleston, WV
Maker unknown, but likely an American of Martinsville cocktail table from the late 1950s. Features inserted teak wood to tabletop area. Finished with new black lacquer and clear lacq...
Teak, Lacquer
