Tomlinson Seating
American
Pay a visit to the town of High Point, North Carolina — long the capital of American-made furniture — and, from nearly any location in the city, you’ll see a tall smokestack bearing the name Tomlinson. It’s a name with deep roots there: In 1901, Sidney Halstead Tomlinson, Sr., and his brother founded the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co., producing adaptations of 19th-century European antiques for an enthusiastic American audience. Later the Tomlinson Furniture Company grew rapidly over the ensuing decades, becoming a significant contributor to High Point’s thriving manufacturing economy.
Although Tomlinson began with a focus on antique-style furniture, by the middle of the century the company had adopted aesthetics from the modern style that was rapidly growing in popularity around the world.
Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Tomlinson Furniture produced coffee tables, storage cabinets and seating in the low-slung, sleek silhouettes that were typically characteristic of what we now know as mid-century modern designs.
Working with designers like John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, the company experimented with materials like woven cane and unique styles such as neoclassical lounge chairs in cherrywood that were seen as thoughtful modern interpretations of Biedermeier furniture.
During the mid-1950s, Tomlinson Furniture introduced its dramatic and decorative Sophisticate line, a collection of case pieces, seating, tables and more, available in a variety of woods. Today, designs that originated in the collection, such as its pecan-framed chairs with seats and backs of woven leather straps, are increasingly sought after by collectors.
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Creator: Tomlinson
6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958. Includes 4 side chairs and two armchairs. Pecan hardwood frame with woven black lea...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
4 Michael Taylor Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Michael Taylor, Tomlinson
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Michael Taylor for Tomlinson Sophisticate Walnut Dining Chairs. American Mid Century. Sculptural curved crests with woven wicker splats. Neoclassical style fabric.
Dimensions:
20"...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Henredon, Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT! TOMLINSON
Category
20th Century Georgian Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This l...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oversized Baroque Style Lounge Chair by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An amazing oversized lounge chair by Tomlinson, upholstered in a pinkish-red damask fabric. The custom-made pillows are included, as shown. The pillow's intricate trim work showcases...
Category
1990s American Baroque Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson MCM Cane Walnut Slipper Chair - Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Countryside, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 28 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 inches...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Henredon, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane, Burl
Mid-Century "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs by Tomlinson- Set of Six
By Tomlinson
Located in Trenton, NJ
This matching set of six dining chairs from the Tomlinson "Sophisticate" line features solid wood chair frames with upholstered seats and tall seat backs. This substantial set of vintage dining chairs makes a striking addition to any dining room or kitchen seating area.
Dimensions:
armchair: 21.25w 21d 42h side chair: 20.25w 21d 42h seat height:
Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, chips, finish loss, vintage joints...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful and rare Tomlinson Furniture highback model #63 side chairs from their “Sophisticate Collection” are a distinctive, graceful interpretation of their time. Made from s...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of vintage sculptural walnut lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson in the United States, circa 1950s. These incredible chairs feature solid walnut details that ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Lounge Chairs Ottoman Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of Lounge Chairs...
Category
1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Cotton
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Countryside, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson midcentury Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 inche...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Stylish Sophisticates Walnut Desk and Chair Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950s walnut desk by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, from the Sophisticates collection. We love the stylish curved front with a built-in bookcase along with the five side drawers and a center drawer. Beautiful figured light walnut. . The original chair is included and adds to the total...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Walnut
Reupholstered Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining
By Tomlinson
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 1960s Tomlinson “Sophisticate Collection” No.63 Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in a gorgeous orange velvet fabric. Tomlinson used this particular model for their...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tomlinson Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson mid-century walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 43 high, with a seat ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Collection
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of Hollywood Regency easy chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lamert Mulder for Tomlinson's "Sophisticate Collection" circa 1950s.
These chairs have been beautifully rei...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Tomlinson Lounge Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in y...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tomlinson of High Point, Set of Four Dining Chairs, USA, 1957
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
Chairs are marked with original patent information on the bottom of each chair. Chairs are in very good original condition. Very sound.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Wood
Tomlinson Ram's Head Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Ram's head and feet lounge chairs by Tomlinson, fully restored and reupholstered in Kravet fabric.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Tall Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson Refinished and Reupholstered
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Tall Back Mid Century Lounge chairs, designed by Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are being refinished and reupholstered and can be co...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Pair Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Wide Seat Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection lounge chairs, circa 1950s. We just love the super wide low seats and gorgeous sabre wooden legs. They retain their original apricot crushed...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Upholstered Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style upholstered dining armchairs by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion. Scul...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Modern Neoclassical Loungers by Lubberts and Mulder for Tomlinson, circa 1958
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described: completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A magnificent restored pair of loungers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
Pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate Ebonized Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth, Tomlinson
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" lounge chairs designed by Erwin Lambeth. Restored: the chairs feature solid ebonized wood frames with two straight front legs and two rais...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tomlinson Parkway Terrace Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of very sophisticated and elegant lounge chairs with silk diamond tufted outer panels and large buttons on skirts, with down seat cushions, by Tomlinson as part of their Parkway Terrace...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Pair of Easy Chairs
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, pair of easy chairs Tomlinson's 'Sophisticate' Collection, fabric, beech, United States, 1950s
This pair of American easy chairs...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Stunning Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, 1955 - Choice of Lacquer Color
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chair frames are shipped meticulously restored in customer choice of lacquer. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A stunning set of eight ( 8 ) m...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Maple
Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and made by Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s. These chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Glamorous X Back Dining Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous X back dining chairs, designed by Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and ca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready.
An in...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather
Tomlinson seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Tomlinson seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tomlinson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Tomlinson were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by James Mont, Laverne International, and Maurizio Tempestini. Prices for Tomlinson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $640 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,698.