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.
Edward Wormley, Side Tables, Wood, USA, 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood side tables designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 28.125"W x 28.125"D All items ship from High Poin...
Wood
Danish Designer, Side Tables, Teak, Ceramic, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and floral-printed orange brown ceramic side tables designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H...
Ceramic, Wood, Teak
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.4"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Marble
Heywood Wakefield, Side Tables, Oak, Rattan, USA, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and rattan side tables produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.625"H x 25.0"W x 15.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
Rattan, Oak
French Designer, Side Tables, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of foldable oak side tables or occasional tables designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D All items ship from High Po...
Oak
American Designer, Side Tables, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood side tables designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 23.875” H x 18.55” Diameter
Wood
Near Pair of Mango Wood Midcentury Low Side Tables with Single Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Midcentury mango wood low side tables with single drawers and tapering legs. Embodying the timeless appeal of Midcentury design, this near pair of low side tables comb...
Wood
Drexel Solid Wood and Slate Top Side Tables, a pair
By Drexel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of mid century modern era end tables by Drexel. With carved legs and fronts and an etched slate top. Taking cues from the mid century modern era and mixing it well with traditio...
Slate
Pair of mid century Swedish teak side tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century teak side tables circa 1960. Pair of scandinavian teak side tables, ideal for being either end of the sofa, or many possibilities around the home. Richly colour...
Teak
Paul McCobb End Tables Perimeter Group for Winchendon Furniture Co. 1950
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Company, 1950."Perimeter Group" beech wood and leather end tables.Stunning tables,classic mid century modern design.. This line was very lim...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables with unique walnut wood grain running in different directions on the top. A wonderful square shaped design helps this piece fit into conve...
Walnut
Pair of Conant-Ball Side Tables by Russel Wright, circa 1940's
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
This is a gorgeous pair of mid-century modern end tables designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Part of the "Modernmates" series manufactured by Conant Ball of Massachusetts, ...
Birch
