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.
$950
H 22.75 in W 23.25 in D 15.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by Kent-Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
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
$995
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Night Stand by Bassett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Specialty Woodcraft Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Specialty Woodcraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a stunning walnut highboy by Specialty Woodcraft. Sporting two contoured doors and sculpted drawers, this piece will make a statement anywhere. Please confirm location with ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra Walnut High Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this authentic 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Sculptra walnut high chest, freshly refinished to highlight its rich grain and warm tones. This iconic piece...
Wood, Walnut
$4,400
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Light Walnut Cane Doors 6 Drawers Compact Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Broyhill Brasilia, Lovig Dansk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Light Walnut Cane Doors 6 Drawers Compact Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$795
H 24 in W 20.25 in D 14 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstand with Open Cubby & Drawer.
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century modern nightstand features rich walnut wood tones, smooth grain patterns, and iconic tapered peg legs. Designed for both style and functionality, it offers a single ...
Walnut
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Walnut, Burl
Midcentury Vintage Sculpted Walnut Highboy
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Endlessly interesting Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser with fantastic sculpted details. A pair of double doors feature a panel of carve...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cabinet / Dresser
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Mid-Century Modern dresser is a study in restraint and proportion, crafted in richly grained walnut with a soft, honeyed depth that'll bring natural warmth to any space. Its bal...
Raffia, Walnut
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Single Drawer Corner Desk by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and fabulous MCM single drawer walnut corner desk designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s "Declaration Collection", circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage c...
Walnut
American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare
By Kent-Coffey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut a classic MCM desk by Kent Coffey a rare piece to find nice original finish and patina very light use , unique rosewood accent handle with brass accents very clean p...
Rosewood, Walnut
American Walnut Mid Century Mediterranean Pillow Tufted Facade Credenza Buffet
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful long great quality walnut credenza with brass handles , circa 1970's we have cleaned and oiled the piece its in very nice condition elegant versatile , dove tail drawers tu...
Brass
American Modern Walnut Side Table / Cabinet "Altavista" Series by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
American modern walnut side table / cabinet from the "Altavista" series by Lane Furniture, circa 1970s. The table base is hexagonal and has a door that opens to some great storage sp...
Walnut
Danish Modern Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Dressers/Armoires 2 Available
By Dyrlund
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of walnut with rosewood accents double doors and drawers storage units , very nice and clean condition with rosewood handles and accents, shelves and drawers inside. Buyer...
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Four-Drawer Walnut Writing Desk by Sligh Lowry
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern four-drawer walnut writing desk with metal pulls and leg caps by Sligh-Lowry of Holland. MI, circa 1960s. The desk is finished on all sides and can be floated in t...
Walnut
