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In my decades in this industry, I have never come across this particular bedroom set before. The owner of the affluent home I purchased it from told me upon pickup that they had had family members that worked for Thomasville, and that perhaps she had gotten some opportunity at a prototype bedroom. That testimony combined with the rarity of this set tells me that these pieces might be unique. Based on public records for Thomasville-owned copyright, this set was never even advertised.
Despite their rarity, their production quality is top notch just like the more common Thomasville. High-end classic mid-century walnut finish, with wonderful graining and carved solid walnut accents for drawer handles and accents. This model features 6 large drawers of three different types, and is signed by branding and a stamp on the back dating this piece to 1966.Creator: Thomasville (Manufacturer)Dimensions: Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Walnut,CarvedPlace of Origin: United StatesPeriod: 1960-1969Date of Manufacture: 1966Condition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Philadelphia, PAReference Number: Seller: JYA1stDibs: LU1273243605862Shop All Thomasville
Thomasville
Thomasville Furniture was once a manufacturing giant known for its chic designs and popular licensed collections. Today, every vintage solid wood Thomasville cabinet, dining chair and dining table is a charming piece of American furniture history.
Thomasville was founded in 1904 in the town of Thomasville, North Carolina. The neighboring city of High Point, home to Tomlinson and others, would one day be known as the capital of American-made furniture, while iconic mid-century modern brands Century, Broyhill and Drexel also opened their doors in the so-called Tar Heel State.
Thomasvilles initial offerings were limited to one item the Thomasville chair and it was known in its early days as the Thomasville Chair Company. People loved Thomasville chairs so much that demand surged for more types of seating and other furnishings. In 1922, there was even a 13-foot replica of the original chair design installed in the town square. Dubbed “The Big Chair,” it was rebuilt in 1951 to a height of 30 feet and still serves as the town’s most notable landmark.
Thomasville quickly grew and expanded, and was featured in hundreds of retail stores across America. The manufacturer also established Thomasville Home Furnishing stores to carry the companys products exclusively. In 1995, Thomasville was purchased by Interco Inc.
In 2002, Thomasville unveiled the Humphrey Bogart collection, the first of two highly successful licensed collections. Inspired by the Art Deco movement as well as the Hollywood Regency style, the theatrical line of alluring mahogany chests, mirror-topped nesting tables and other furnishings positioned glamour and sophistication front and center. Upon seeing the collection, Bogart’s widow, actress Lauren Bacall, remarked, “They haven’t missed a trick.”
This was followed in 2004 by the Ernest Hemingway collection, released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the writer’s Nobel Prize. The collection, which included sleigh beds, chests, dining tables and more, drew on Chippendale furniture and the French Rococo style. It represented the largest launch in Thomasville’s history, boosting the company’s sales and brand image.
In 2008, Thomasville introduced a new signature collection in collaboration with designer Darryl Carter. The partnership yielded a line of versatile traditionalist center tables, seating and other pieces with a contemporary twist and saw Carter offering a fresh take on the classic work for which Thomasville is known.
In 2014, Thomasville, then owned by Heritage Home Group, announced the end of operations in its native city.
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