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.
$3,720
H 31.5 in W 66 in D 17 in
Broyhill Sculptra Nine Drawer Low Dresser in Walnut Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Broyhill Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Oak Measurements: 66" wide x 17" deep x 31.5" tall
Oak, 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
1960s Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Nine-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s mid-century modern Broyhill Emphasis nine-drawer walnut dresser with sculpted pulls. The three center drawers are behind hinged panels. Solidly built and elegantly designed, th...
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut 'Emphasis' Dresser by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long walnut dresser by Broyhill for their Emphasis line. Featuring nine total drawers. Two banks are concealed behind doors. The middle drawers have sculpted wood handles. Please co...
Walnut
$2,450
H 32.5 in W 60 in D 19 in
Broyhill Premier Walnut Mid Century Dresser Twelve Drawer Central Doors Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut dresser by Broyhill Premier Division. Reminiscent of the Lane "First Edition" Line, the dresser features twelve drawers and metal hardware. The four central draw...
Metal
Mid-Century American Walnut Sideboard by Young Manufacturing
By Broyhill, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cheer up any space with genuine mid-century modern furniture! This beautiful vintage walnut sideboard was designed and manufactured by Norwood, North Carolina's Young Manufacturing C...
Metal
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Credenza
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted by Young Manufacturing, this authentic mid-century modern credenza showcases the timeless elegance and quality construction the brand is known for. Featuring rich...
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 30.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain Wear on Fro...
Brass
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood accents
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza Dresser with Rosewood Handles United States, 1960s A beautifully crafted 9-drawer walnut credenza dresser by Kroehler, exemplifying the e...
Walnut
$2,956Sale Price|10% Off
H 31 in W 66 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Walnut Solid 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Broyhill walnut Solid 9 Drawer Dresser Dimensions. 66W ; 19 D ; 31 H.
Walnut
Broyhill Emphasis Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Broyhill Premier "Emphasis" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: 66.25"W x 18"D x 29.25"H. Pro...
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line USA, Mid-20th Century Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By John Stuart for Mount Airy, "Casalinda Collection" USA, 1960s Walnut, with original brass teardrop drawer pulls...
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser or credenza By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1961 Sculpted walnut, with original hardware. Measures: 52"W x...
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Beautiful book-matched walnut, with origin...
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Dresser, 1960s
By Dale Ford, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or credenza By Dale Ford for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with original rosewood and aluminum...
Aluminum
