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 Queen Headboard Frame
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage queen Brasilia headboard manufactured by Broyhill Furniture, circa 1960s. This piece is sculpted with the line's signature arches reminiscen...
Walnut
Broyhill Emphasis Queen Size Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern queen size walnut bed dating from the 1960s manufactured by Broyhill for their Emphasis collection. The sculptural bed fram...
Walnut
$1,595
H 41 in W 60.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Full Size walnut Headboard from Brasilia by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern full size headboard from the Brasilia line by Broyhill features hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, signature Brasilia detailing on the front,...
Walnut
$1,295
H 39.5 in W 55.5 in D 1.5 in
Broyhill Sculptra Mid-Century Modern Walnut Full Size Headboard, 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut full size headboard By Broyhill, "Sculptra" Collection USA, 1960s Measures: 55.5"W x 1.5"D x 39.5"H. Very good original vintage ...
Walnut
Full Size Headboard by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern headboard by Kent Coffey for their 'Brasilia' series. Features their signature bent rosewood arches. Please confirm item location NY or NJ
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Full Size Headboard with Turned Wood Frame
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern full size headboard features hard wood construction, beautiful walnut veneer, turned wood supports, and two large flat panels offering a minimalist modern fla...
Walnut
Queen Headboard by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This queen size headboard by Martinsville features a cutout design in warm walnut wood grain. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Mid Century Modern King Headboard with Beveled Square Design
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern king size headboard features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, and two large panels with beveled detailing sections. Dimensions: 78....
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Queen Size Headboard, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut queen size headboard In the manner of Broyhill Brasilia USA, 1960s Measures: 60.5"W x 1.25"D x 37.5"H. Very good original vintag...
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Twin Headboard by Perspecta from Kent Coffey
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern twin sized headboard from Perspecta by Kent Coffey features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with original finish, signature bent wood detailing...
Walnut, Bentwood
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut King Headboard This headboard measures: 80 wide x 1.75 deep x 35.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Small Areas of Cloudiness in the Finish...
Walnut
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Swedish Full Headboard This headboard measures: 54 wide x 1.75 deep x 38.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
Wood
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress King Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress King Headboard This headboard measures: 79 wide x 2.25 deep x 38 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Cypress
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard This headboard measures: 80 wide x 3.5 deep x 36 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...
Cherry
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Queen Headboard
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century walnut and burlwood queen headboard The headboard measures: 60 wide x 1.75 deep x 40.25 inches high All ...
Walnut, Burl
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Furniture Mid Century walnut king headboard Headboard measures: 80 wide x 3 deep x 36 high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Wood, Walnut
