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 Dresser By Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A standout piece from one of America's most iconic mid-century manufacturers, this vintage Broyhill credenza blends timeless design with practical storage. Crafted in beautifully gra...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-century modern Broyhill sculptra credenza/buffet. Circa 1960s Features a quintessential mid-century modern design with a beautiful walnut wood grain, 3 drawers with dove...
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch The cabinet measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high The hutch measures:...
Wood
Mid-Century Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine drawer dresser by Thomasville with sculpted front drawers. Walnut grain with accenting rosewood ellipses. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Mid-Century Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long American made dresser by United Furniture. Nine drawers with sculpted handles. Sleek modern design. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Mid Century Brasilia Credenza Sideboard by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Broyhill Brasilia credenza, sideboard, in good, clean, ready ton use condition. The sideboard features a lower cabinet which has top doors that open to reveal open stora...
Glass, Wood
$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
Midcentury Vintage Broyhill Premier "Emphasis" Credenza
By Broyhill, J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring genuine Mid-Century Modern American design home with this fantastic petite credenza by Broyhill Premier Furniture. From their iconic "Emphasis" series, featuring diamond-like c...
Wood, Walnut
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
$3,800
H 33 in W 56 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Walnut
Mid-Century ‘Fresco’ Highboard by G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Fresco’ highboard designed Victor B. Wilkins for G-Plan, circa 1960s. This teak piece features a credenza styled bottom and shelving atop. Storage and display opportunit...
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
By Lane Furniture, Henredon, Bassett Furniture, Drexel, Dixie
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign dresser by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s Accolade line. Featuring ten smooth sliding drawers, a bank in the middle...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield ‘Prophecy Group’ Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century credenza manufactured by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950s. This piece was a part of Wakefield’s ‘Prophecy Group’ collection. The oak wood is warm tone with excellent grain....
Metal
Mid-Century 'Magna' Dressers by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two mid-century ‘Magna’ dressers manufactured by Broyhill and a part of the Sculptra line. We are offering for individual purchase or purchase as a pair by choosing your quantity bel...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century teak credenza manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark. Made from teak wood with tambour doors that align the front. Each door has sculpted teak oval handles that add nice charac...
Wood, Teak
Gio Ponti for M. Singer and Sons Rare Model 2160 Floating Credenza
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid-century modern credenza by the legendary Italian designer Gio Ponti, crafted circa 1950–1951 for M. Singer & Sons. This exquisite Model 2160 features a sleek, low-prof...
Wood, Walnut
