Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Known for its durable vintage display cabinets, nightstands and dressers made of cherry, oak, walnut and more, Century Furniture of Hickory, North Carolina, began as an upholstered goods company in 1947 but added case goods and sophisticated mahogany dining-room furnishings shortly thereafter.
Launched by Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., a Hickory native who was born to a family of textile mill owners, Century Furniture was intended to be “the best furniture company in the world.” With respect to speed and efficiency, the brand found its footing midway through production on a government contract that Shuford had secured in the early days to manufacture thousands of five-drawer chests. The effort was significant, but it was also a teachable moment as far as Shuford and his team’s learning the ropes of running a factory.
After hiring designer Raymond K. Sobota in 1950 and introducing the enormously popular Citation Collection in 1954, Century established its reputation as a leader in stylishly designed high-quality furniture. Sobota had furniture in his blood — after graduating from Kendall College of Art Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he worked for his uncle Karl Schmidt, who was at the time a well-known furniture designer for Berkey and Gay and other makers in the Grand Rapids area, then known as America’s furniture capital. Sobota soon launched his own studio, designing furniture as a freelancer for various local manufacturers. Shuford found him by happenstance, journeying to Michigan’s second-largest city to offer a job to another designer who turned him down but recommended Sobota instead.
Century’s Citation line — a sizable collection for the brand that spanned furnishings for the bedroom, dining room and more — is revered in the world of vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors. The pieces sold very well during the 1950s, and the line is an oft-cited success story for Sobota, who would go on to win awards for his work and whose own catalogue of designs for the brand is massive.
In his 40-year career at Century, until he retired in 1995, he designed well over 100 furniture lines. Sobota’s nightstands, cabinets, side tables and more are characterized by his interest in Asian design, distinctly and brilliantly expressed in his Hollywood Regency–style Chin Hua line, which debuted during the 1970s. With its geometrically decorative brass drawer pulls and door handles as well as dining-chair seat-back carvings — all inspired by Asian motifs — this collection has rendered vintage pieces that saw Century’s craftsmen working with alluring ebonized walnut and more, some of the company’s most sought-after work today.
Also in the 1970s as well as in the 1980s, Manhattan interior designer Jay Spectre introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at Century Furniture, creating oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.
Century licensed collections with celebrity interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams among others. In 2013, when Alex Shuford III was named president of Century Furniture, the move marked the succession of the third generation to lead this company, which is today one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of high-end furniture.
Find Century Furniture lounge chairs and dining chairs as well as vintage mid-century modern credenzas, dressers and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Century Furniture
Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Furniture Company Federal Style poster queen size bed in very good vintage condition.
Measures 64"in width, 87.5" in depth and stands 90" to the top of the poste...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$1,871 Sale Price
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Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture.
Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer at bottom. Ample open area above for...
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1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,320 Sale Price
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Pair of English Style Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made in a honey tone antiqued wood finish. With two long drawers (looking like four with the carved panels) with silver tone metal drop pu...
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20th Century Rustic Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th C. Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Ebonized Mahogany Bedside Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Ebonized Mahogany Bedside Table in great vintage condition.
Measures 25...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,042 Sale Price
25% Off
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Modern Art Deco White Oak
Chrome Headboard
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Art Deco queen size headboard
By Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
USA, 1980s
Measures: 65.5"W x 17"D x 36"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Matchin...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Chrome
King Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Late 20th Century Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,116 Sale Price / set
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Rare 1986 Raymond K Sabota for Century Furniture Queen size Wall Unit
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
SUPER RARE Raymond K Sabota queen bedroom set.
Classic two tone black lacquer and Burlwood.
Beautiful Chin Hua brass hardware.
**Headboard with st...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
$2,500 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut
Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design, made up of solid wood with cane over top, and a beautiful walnut finish. This is an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair large Jay Spectre bullnose oak bedside cabinets / nightstands, USA 1980s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of large Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bullnose oak bedside cabinets, USA 1980s.
Steel detailing on the plinth base and trim below the top. Two large drawers in each.
Could...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Century Bombay Style Night Stands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Century Night Stands done in a bombay style. The beautiful mahogany will resonate in any room. The bombe style is quite timeless.
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1970s American Other Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Pair of Chin Hua nightstands by Century Furniture....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
93" Black Lacquered Chin Hua Headboard by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Black lacquered chin hua headboard by Century Furniture.
Carved details on corners of headboard. Would look fantastic with drapery behind or a scree...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Hollywood Regency King Size Headboard, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie black lacquered king size headboard
By Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 80.5"W x 2.5"D x 47.25"H.
Very goo...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Asian Century Chin Hua Nightstands - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom or living area with this sophisticated pair of vintage nightstands from Century Furniture’s iconic "Chin Hua" collection, designed by Raymond Sobota. A celebrate...
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Burl
Pair of Century Furniture of Distinction Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Pair of Century Furniture of Distinction Collection Cross-Banded Mahogany Bedside Cabinets / Nightstands in great vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century American Other Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,871 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish dresser, commode, night stand designed by Jay Spectre for the Century Furniture Company.
This chic chest features two deep drawers, a brushed steel plinth base, and cerused...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Steel
Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
White lacquered ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Cerused Faux Bamboo Chests by Ray Sabota
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wonderful pair of cerused faux bamboo small chests by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company, circa 1970's. Brass hardware and lovely Greek Key motifs a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Picklewood Nightstands by Century Furniture Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nightstands Side End Tables Oversized by Century Furniture a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Century Furniture Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,156 Sale Price / set
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Raymond Karl Sobota (1914-2010) is an award-winning American furniture designer. He attended and obtained his degree in design from Kendall College of Art and Design in his native home of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating in 1946 Sobota apprenticed with his namesake and uncle, a furniture designer as well, Karl Schmidt, who designed for Berkey and Gay Furniture Company. He apprenticed for seven years leading to his designing for Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co., the Mt. Airy Furniture Co., Hekman Furniture and finally Century Furniture for whom he designed from 1952 until 1995. He designed all the company’s wood furniture during that time in total, over 150 collections. The most notable being Citation, Chin Hua, Claridge, and the Henry Ford Museum and the British National Trust collections...
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Century Furniture bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Century Furniture bedroom 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 Century Furniture bedroom furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bedroom furniture by Century Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Century Furniture bedroom furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $895 and can go as high as $10,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,250.
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