What is Brasilia furniture?

Broyhill Brasilia furniture debuted at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962. The signature lines and waves of Brasilia furniture were inspired by the distinct architecture of the city of Brasilia (capital of Brazil). Anyone who’s a mid-century furniture fan has probably seen and drooled over the Brasilia line.

Why is Broyhill Brasilia so popular?

Sold as part of the Broyhill’s ‘Premier’ series the Brasilia pieces were all constructed from solid walnut and were well-made, sturdy pieces of furniture. Today Brasilia is very popular with collectors and given that so many of the pieces were produced they are a relatively affordable American classic.

When was Broyhill Brasilia made?

1962
Broyhill Furniture’s Brasilia collection, bold and futuristic on its commercial introduction in 1962, has become an iconic representation of mid-century modernism in home decor. The line was an up-market-yet-mainstream offering and encompassed dozens of case goods, dining and accent table options.

Who is Kent Coffey?

He was a friend, neighbor and competitor of industry icons James Broyhill and John Bernhardt. The Kent Coffey company became popular in the 1950s and 60s. They mass produced low-end furniture which became very popular due to their reputation for being good quality and durable.

Is Broyhill furniture solid wood?

Expert Craftsmanship Broyhill furniture comes from a long history of designing American traditional styles featuring elegant solid woods. This isn’t a hot style in modern markets, but Broyhill’s intimate knowledge of quality craftsmanship will never be out of style.

How can you tell if furniture is Broyhill?

A Broyhill label will be in the format XXXX-XX or XXX-XXX. The first four numbers are the furniture’s group number, and the last two or three numbers are the item number.

Does Kent Coffey still make furniture?

In 1997 their failing furniture division finally collapsed. Sadly the Kent-Coffey division was unable to stay in business after the parent company went under and finally closed its doors in 2001.

When was Kent Coffey furniture made?

1907
The Kent Coffey Manufacturing Company was founded in 1907 by Harold Coffey in Lenoir, North Carolina. The company was a part of what was a boom in furniture manufacturing in the area at the time – local contemporaries were James Broyhill and John Bernhardt.

When did Broyhill go out of business?

Closing The Doors As of September 2018, Broyhill Furniture has closed its doors. A prominent asset realization firm, SB360 Capital Partners, has acquired Heritage Home Group and the remaining inventory of Thomasville & Co. and Broyhill.