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.
Two Piece Room Divider by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing over six feet tall this bookcase is a perfect room divider, featuring a finished back and open storage. Made by Broyhill for their 'Modern Classic' series, this unit has amp...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The lower of the room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 27 inches high The upper of the room divider measures: 52 wide x 13 dee...
Walnut
$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
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
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The lower of the room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 26.5 inches high The upper of the room divider measures: 52 wide x...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Room Divider The lower of the room divider measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 26.75 inches high The upper of the room divider measures: 52 wide x 13 ...
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 Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walmart mid-century modern sculpted two part hutch display cabinet credenza china cabinet.
Walnut
$2,500
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 14 in
Tobago Canadian Mid-Century Modern walnut Wood Display Cabinet w/ Glass Doors
Located in Montréal, CA
Canadian tobago Mid-Century Modern walnut wood display cabinet featuring clean lines and a warm, timeless aesthetic. Crafted with a rich walnut wood frame, this piece includes glass-...
Walnut
$4,595 / set
H 75 in W 56 in D 17 in
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
$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
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Storage Cabinet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Bring timeless sophistication to your home with this Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis walnut storage cabinet, crafted in the 1960s. Featuring a beautifully sculpted walnut case w...
Wood, Walnut
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 Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Showcasing one of the most iconic designs of the mid-century era, this circa 1960s Broyhill Brasilia walnut 9-drawer dresser is a true collector’s piece. Renowned for its sculptural ...
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta walnut high chest, crafted in the 1960s and showcasing the iconic sculptural design that made the Per...
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane 2-Piece Tambour Hutch
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your space with this striking Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane 2-Piece Tambour Hutch, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted in warm walnut, this substantial piece features distinc...
Cane, Wood, Walnut
