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Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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"...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Walnut

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Tomlinson, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

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Tomlinson dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Tomlinson dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Ficks Reed, Laverne International, and Anton Lorenz. Prices for Tomlinson dining room chairs 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 $4,150.

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