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Thomasville Vintage Burlwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $2,675.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Brutalist Nightstands c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price $1,795.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price $1,895.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Vintage Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Round Burlwood Nightstands or End Tables c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $2,375.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Vintage Burlwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Pain of Nightstands c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $2,275.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Omega Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $1,675.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Omega Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $1,675.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Omega Vintage Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price From $1,775.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Vintage Mid Century Modern Lowboy Brutalist Dresser c. 1960s
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price $1,995.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Thomasville Mid Century Modern Vintage Highboy 6 Drawer Dresser
Vendor:ThomasvilleRegular price $1,795.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Vintage Thomasville Furniture
Thomasville Furniture Industries of Thomasville, North Carolina has been producing residential furniture since 1904, but the company mid-century modern output from the 1950s and 1960s represents some of its most collectible work. During this period, Thomasville responded to demand for modern American furniture with a series of well-crafted bedroom, dining, and living room collections.
Thomasville mid-century pieces are characterized by quality walnut and pecan veneers, solid wood construction on key structural elements, and hardware ranging from simple brass bail pulls to more decorative period-specific designs. Their bedroom suites — including the Huntley and Tableau collections — are particularly sought by collectors who want coordinated sets with consistent quality.
Unlike some other North Carolina manufacturers of the period, Thomasville maintained strong quality control across its product range. Drawer joinery is typically dovetailed, drawer slides are smooth and well-fitted, and veneer application is consistent. Most surviving pieces retain functional hardware and structurally sound frames.
At Mod City Mad, we source vintage Thomasville furniture from estate sales and private collections. Each piece is individually assessed for construction quality, veneer condition, and hardware integrity before listing. We carry both original-condition examples and professionally restored pieces.
Thomasville mid-century furniture offers strong value in the current market — the quality is genuinely good, the designs are attractive, and the pieces remain accessible relative to more aggressively collected brands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vintage Thomasville Furniture
What is Thomasville furniture?
Thomasville Furniture Industries is a long-established American furniture manufacturer founded in Thomasville, North Carolina in 1904. During the mid-century modern era (1950s-1970s), Thomasville produced high-quality bedroom, dining room, and occasional furniture in walnut, cherry, and mahogany that represented the mainstream of quality American residential furniture.
Is vintage Thomasville furniture worth collecting?
Vintage Thomasville from the 1950s and 1960s represents excellent value in the vintage furniture market. The construction quality — solid hardwood frames, quality veneers, dovetail drawer construction — is consistently high, and pieces are priced more accessibly than designer-attributed furniture while offering equivalent or better build quality.
How do I identify vintage Thomasville furniture?
Thomasville pieces carry the manufacturer's label, typically a paper or foil tag on the back or underside of case pieces. Older pieces may also have a stamped or branded mark. The construction quality — especially in drawers, which use the dovetail joinery Thomasville was proud of — is a reliable authenticity indicator.
What wood did Thomasville use in mid-century furniture?
Thomasville's mid-century offerings featured American walnut, cherry, and mahogany as primary woods, with secondary woods (poplar, gum) used for interior construction. The veneers on case pieces were carefully selected and matched, and the overall wood quality was consistently high throughout the mid-century production period.
How do I restore vintage Thomasville furniture?
Thomasville furniture responds well to restoration. Surface finishes can be cleaned, lightly abraded, and refreshed with new oil or lacquer without full stripping in many cases. Drawer hardware is typically replaceable with period-appropriate pulls available from vintage hardware suppliers. The solid construction means frames rarely need significant structural repair.
Want to learn more? Read our in-depth Vintage Thomasville Furniture Guide for expert guidance on identifying, buying, and caring for authentic pieces.
