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Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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No other American mid-century furniture line has become as synonymous with a certain type of curvilinear decoration as Broyhill’s Brasilia group. While its revered cabinets, dressers, dining chairs and more were made in the United States, the inspiration for the distinguishing characteristics of vintage Broyhill Brasilia furniture can actually be found in Latin American architecture.

Broyhill Furniture Industries was launched in Lenoir, North Carolina by brothers Thomas H. and James Edgar “Ed” Broyhill. Ed had been working for his brother’s furniture manufacturing company, the Lenoir Furniture Corporation, which produced bedroom furnishings in the 1920s, when a nearby supplier’s factory, Bernhardt Chair Company, burned in a fire.

Ed founded Lenoir Chair Company and expanded its operations while remaining an employee at Lenoir Furniture Corporation. He subsequently partnered with Thomas and together they purchased Harper Furniture Company, a local producer of Colonial Revival-style furniture, in 1929.

By the 1940s, Broyhill Furniture Industries had absorbed more factories and gained footing as a strong competitor of Lenoir’s Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company and a rebuilt Bernhardt Furniture.

In the mid-1950s, responding to changing tastes and to an appetite for what is now universally known as mid-century modern furnishings, the firm launched its Broyhill Premier line with the Sculptra series. Sculptra pieces featured a square-within-a-square motif and horizontal cat’s-eye-shaped drawer pulls. Later, in 1962, the Broyhill Brasilia furniture group debuted at the Seattle World’s Fair. The collection was heavily inspired by Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist buildings for the eponymous Brazilian capital.

Designed and built by Niemeyer between 1956 and 1960, the modernist architecture of Brasília’s state capitol buildings has since taken on iconic status. The elegant curves of Niemeyer's works — those that characterize the white concrete structures that encase Palácio do Planalto in addition to the fluid inverted arches of the Supreme Federal Court Building — can be seen in the pronounced decorative elements that adorn the Broyhill Brasilia group’s sleek walnut highboy dressers, specifically in their striking brass drawer-pull arches and carved moldings. While considerably popular during the 1960s, the production of the Brasilia line — with its beloved two-tiered bedside tables and tasteful credenzas — was discontinued in 1970.

On 1stDibs, browse vintage mid-century Broyhill Brasilia furniture, such as its walnut dressers, dining chairs, case pieces and more.

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Mid Century Brasilia Credenza Sideboard by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Broyhill Brasilia credenza, sideboard, in good, clean, ready ton use condition. The sideboard features a lower cabinet which has top doors that open to reveal open stora...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Rare Broyhill Brasilia 2 Piece Curio Display Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare unique two-piece curio display or entrance way cabinet with nonadjustable upper glass shelves. The lower piece has two doors with slated wood front design, bronze toned pull a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Dresser has Minor Scratches and Wear...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Dry Bar c. 1960 s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid century, Space Age classic, Broyhill Brasilia dry bar, featuring the signature sculpted raised walnut arches, and decorative modernist brass drawer pulls. The top, constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut boat-shaped extension dining table By Broyhill Brasilia USA, 1960s Measures: 60"W x 40"D x 30.25"H. Extends up to 72"W with one 12" leaf. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base Deck Walnut Wall Unit
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Broyhill Brasilia line is extensive, spanning multiple rooms across more than 30 models. Throughout our multi-decade experience in this industry, we have seen and handled nearly ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Table with 1 Leaf.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table Chairs in Walnut Pink Upholstery w/ 3 Leaves
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful dining set by Broyhill Brasilia. This set includes the classic Brasilia base table with three 12" leaves, and 6 recently reupholstered chairs, 2 armchairs, 2 side chairs. T...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid-Century Round Walnut Side Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid-Century Round Walnut Side Table. Featuring clean lines and a simple, elegant silhouette, it’s a versatile accent piece ideal for living rooms, bedroom...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-62/63 Breakfront Buffet/Hutch Walnut China Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Broyhill Brasilia line is extensive, spanning multiple rooms across more than 30 models. Throughout our multi-decade experience in this industry, we have seen and handled nearly ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs c. 1960 s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Mid Century Brasilia dining chairs, made by the Broyhill Furniture Company circa 1960's. The chairs feature the signature sculptural elongated diamond form back supports...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 56 wide x 17 deep x 28 inches high The hutch measures: 55.25 wide x 13 deep x 47 inches high The combi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Brass 9-Drawer Long Dresser Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic long dresser & mirror combo was built in the 1970s by high-end manufacturer Broyhill for their Brasilia line of furntiure. Since then, the Brasilia line has become mor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Brasilia Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office. This beautiful high-boy dresser features the signature Brasilia sculpted front panels and brass pulls. These key elements are what makes a Brasilia a Brasilia. The dresser features five wide drawers in total, the top drawer with a sculpted wood front panel and four with brass Brasilia pulls. All standing on top of a sculpted Brasilia base. Brasilia by Broyhill Premiere label located inside of top drawer. We have the matching low dresser with mirror, nightstands and headboard - contact us or see our other listings for details. Originally designed in the 1960s based on the emerging modern designs coming from the capital city of Brazil, Brasilia. Much of the public spaces were designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer such as the Palácio do Planalto which this credenza shares many design similarities with. Perfect for the Mid-Century Modern collector or the interior designer looking for the perfect piece to make a room look complete and finished. These authentic and original Brasilia pieces are always in such high demand. In addition they are commonly copied these days by so many faker makers (there is one West Coast modern...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy, USA, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Manhasset, NY
Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1960s Modernist highboy dresser designed and produced by Broyhill Brasilia in the United States circa 196...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Table. Featuring an oval top design, sculpted Brasilia arched designed legs, two leaves that extend the table...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain Loss and Wear. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Restored Expanding Broyhill Brasilia Dining Set, Walnut, Mid-Century, 6 Chairs
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully restored Broyhill Brasilia dining set. This sought after Mid-Century Modern walnut dining set includes an expanding dining tab...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Sideboard
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Sideboard. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with sculpted Brasilia pulls that open up to storage space, three ce...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Side End Tables - Pair
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Side End Tables - Pair Each side table measures: 22 wide x 28 deep x 20.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand This nightstand measures: 22.25 wide x 15 deep x 22.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a high back sculpted arch design, two arm chairs, four side chairs, original walnut ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut

Handsome Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Mirror Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia mirror, circa 1960s. The walnut frame features the signature relief cut and sculpted pattern mod...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 20 wide x 18.5 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and arm height of 23....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia End Tables / Record Cabinets
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern iconic end table cabinet by Broyhill for their 'Brasilia' line. Featuring the unmistakable sculpted arches on each door, walnut grain throughout, and taper...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Dining Chairs with 1 Captain, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury dining chairs with 1 captain - set of 5 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 20.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches The captains chai...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Square Side Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut square side table This end table measures: 26 wide x 26 deep x 20 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 1 Leaf This table measures: 66 wide x 40 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches, the leaf m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features white lacquered exterior with a gorgeous dark stained walnut wood front, with sculpted ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Broyhill Brasilia Professionally
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautifully restored example from Broyhill’s iconic Brasilia collection, this Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf dining table showcases the bold lines and sculptural elegance that define...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Ten Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten vintage walnut dining chairs manufactured by Broyhill for the Brasilia collection, circa early 1960s. It is such a unique design based upon a world-class architect designs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Broyhill "Brasilia" Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with this rare set of six Broyhill “Brasilia” dining chairs, a celebrated icon of American mid-century modern design. Crafted in the 1960s as part of Broyhill’s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut dining table with 1 leaf. This table measures: 66 wide x 40 deep x 29.75 high, the leaf measures 12 inches wide, making a maximum table width o...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 vintage walnut dining chairs manufactured by Broyhill for the Brasilia collection, circa early 1960s. It is such a unique design based upon a world-class architect designs f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring two arm chairs, six side chairs, sculpted back rests, modern legs, new black v...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this exquisite and highly sought-after set of 6 chairs by Broyhill Brasilia. Crafted in 1962, the chairs have been cherished by only two previous owners.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 19 deep x 38.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chair meas...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Broyhill Brasilia Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Broyhill Brasilia furniture 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 Broyhill Brasilia furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Broyhill Brasilia 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 furniture by Broyhill, Kent-Coffey, and Conant Ball. Prices for Broyhill Brasilia furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $19,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,895.
Questions About Broyhill Brasilia Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The first year for the Broyhill Brasilia line was 1962. North Carolina’s Broyhill Furniture Industries introduced its Brasilia series at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pieces in the collection reflect mid-century modern style conventions with their clean lines, organic shapes and overall simplicity. Shop an assortment of vintage Broyhill Brasilia furniture on 1stDibs.

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