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.
$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
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
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
Mid-Century American Walnut Sideboard by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company, Broyhill
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
$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
Walnut Credenza From Broyhill's Modern Classic Collection
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut credenza is apart of Broyhill Premier's Modern Classic collection. The credenza features a vibrent grain pattern from top to bottom. The left half of the piece is compos...
Walnut
$1,295
H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett ' Prestige '
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Sideboard with ample storage space, which was designed by Ba...
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 66 Inch Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 66 Inch Credenza This credenza measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Gentle Stain Wear Throu...
Brass
$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
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 56 wide x 17 deep x 28 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain Wear on Top Surface...
Brass
Mahogany Ebony Mid Century Dresser / Credenza by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A elegant richly grained Mid-Century mahogany and ebony toned dresser / credenza with tri fold doors revealing three centered divided drawers and to each side three drawers with chro...
Wood
Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser Chest by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut nine drawer Mid Century dresser chest with elegant blended pulls giving the piece a clean look and feel for its size and proportions. Having plenty of functional storage wit...
Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut Danish Styled Small Mid Century Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller sized walnut credenza with two drawers to the left side one small one file and a door to the other having an adjustable shelve. Designed by Jens Risom whose slim trademark ...
Walnut
Mid Century 6 Drawer Dresser in the style of American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dresser chest with six drawers having nicely curved and tapered metal pulls and offering plenty of storage . The extra attention to detail is noted in the bull no...
Wood
Stunning Black Walnut Mid- Century Dresser Chest by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted stunning black walnut nine drawer dresser having inner flush carved out pulls, tapered matching legs with brass button detail. The graining of the natural old gro...
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted Mid Century five drawer walnut highboy dresser chest with the two top drawers having dividers and plenty of storage. The attention to details for this piece is sh...
Walnut
