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 Modern Broyhill Brasilia 2-Piece Walnut China Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
An iconic piece of American Mid-Century Modern design, this Broyhill Brasilia 2-piece walnut china cabinet showcases the collection’s signature sculpted arch motifs and warm walnut g...
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5" Mid-Century Modern China cabinet Mid-Century Modern walnut china cabinet with brass fretwork over the doors revealing ample shelving for china ...
Brass
$12,800
H 77.5 in W 65.5 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley Mid-Century China Cabinet in Walnut & Rosewood, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century two-section china cabinet / hutch with an upper walnut case with four rosewood cabinet fronts featuring inset Japanese wood blocks depicting pastoral scenes with adjacent...
Wood, Walnut, Rosewood
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut buffet China cabinet in great original condition. The hutch is one solid-piece, featuring two sliding glass doors on ...
Glass, Walnut
$5,800
H 72 in W 66 in D 20 in
Walnut mid century modern two-part hutch credenza display cabinet glass doors
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.
Walnut
1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet. Unique design with wonderful clean lines, beautiful all original walnut figuring an...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser with Caned Doors
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut highboy dresser. Attributed to Broyhill's "Lenoir House" imprint, the sculptural base supports a tall and spacious top featuring 5 drawers and 3 levels of shelf space. Pristin...
Brass
$10,000
H 72.5 in W 54 in D 17 in
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base & Deck Walnut Wall Unit
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Broyhill Brasilia line is extensive, spanning multiple rooms across more than 30 models. Throughout our multi-decade experience in this industry, we have seen and handled nearly ...
Walnut
$5,000
H 76.25 in W 65.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Hutch by Lane Furniture, Walnut, 1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Exceptional mid-century modern Brutalist hutch by Lane Furniture, showcasing the bold architectural detailing that defines the era. Crafted in richly t...
Walnut
$2,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 70 in W 52.25 in D 19 in
Mid Century 2pc China Cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern China cabinet by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, two piece design with three ca...
Glass, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza and Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 56 wide x 17 deep x 28 inches high The hutch measures: 55.5 wide x 13 deep x 47 inches high ...
Brass
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple China Cabinet This china cabinet measures: 48 wide x 19.25 deep x 51.5 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
Glass, Maple
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mid Century Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet The upper of the china cabinet measures: 60 wide x 13.25 deep x 44.5 inches high The lower of the chi...
Glass, Mahogany
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
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut, Burlwood Sliding Door Credenza and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Sliding Door Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 26.25 inches high The hutch measures: 67.75 wide x 13....
Glass, Walnut, Burl
SOLD 10/10/23 Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Buffet and Hutch The buffet measures: 64 wide x 19 deep x 24.75 inches high The hutch measures: 60 wide x 12.5 deep x 49 inches high Th...
Glass, Walnut
