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 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
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
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 66.25 in D 18 in
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
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
Broyhill 'Emphasis' Series Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern American made dresser by Broyhill. This dresser or buffet has three wide drawers and two side cabinets. Please confirm locatio...
Walnut
Mid Century Credenza - Fruitwood Finish
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly balancing style and functionality, Classic Regency designs, and mid century modern elegance, this piece is a stunning addition to any home decor. The breakfront credenza, ...
Wood
$3,600
H 32.25 in W 76 in D 19.5 in
Thomasville Arched Series Dresser Sideboard Credenza Travertine Top Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An "Arched" series nine drawer dresser by Thomasville. The dresser features a solid wood frame, walnut and burlwood veneer and a solid travertine top. Designed with clean lines and ...
Travertine
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Dresser has Stain Wear and Minor Scratches Throughout...
Wood
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
$2,350
H 30.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional. Circa 1960s Features a sleek Mid Century Modern Design with a beautiful walnut woodgrain, two trifold doors with flat...
Walnut
Vintage MCM Harvey Probber Sliding Door Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza is a quintessential work by the legendary designer Harvey Probber. Crafted with a sophisticated modernist sensibility, the sideboard feat...
Brass
Mid-Century Heywood Wakefield Wood Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exemplifying stream-lined mid-century modern design, this authentic Heywood Wakefield wood credenza captures the timeless appeal of mid-20th-century American craftsmanship. Built fro...
Wood
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sliding Door Sideboard
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Edward Wormley for Dunbar sideboard is a quintessential example of mid-century modern sophistication. Celebrated for his ability to blend historical elegance with contemporary m...
Mahogany
Vintage MCM Stereo Cabinet Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking Mid-Century Modern stereo cabinet credenza, a masterful blend of architectural Brutalist texture and elegant Chinoiserie influence. Crafted f...
Brass
Vintage Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson “Sophisticate” Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning credenza from the celebrated "Sophisticate" collection by Tomlinson is a masterwork of mid-century American design. Characterized by its architectural lines and rich ma...
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Morganton Wooden Credenza
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho credenza. Made by the Morganton group and tagged inside the drawer. A beautiful double door credenza with a beautiful warm wood f...
Wood
