Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Founders Furniture Company was a short-lived 20th-century American brand that produced enduring mid-century modern designs. The company's streamlined dressers, lounge chairs and coffee tables feature solid wood construction and simple but elegant designs.
The history of Founders Furniture Company began in 1946 when it was established as a subsidiary of Knoll Inc., an esteemed manufacturer known mainly at the time for its pioneering workplace furniture — largely owing to the work of visionary designer Florence Knoll — so it launched Founders as its residential division.
During its years of operation, Founders hired celebrated American modernist designers like Milo Baughman and David Parmelee, who created sleek commodes and sideboards in mahogany and rosewood for the brand. Michigan native Jack Cartwright, a designer at Heritage during the 1950s, also worked at Founders as head designer before moving on to start his eponymous furniture company in 1963.
Founders continued operations until 1965 when Thomasville Furniture acquired it. Established in 1904 in North Carolina — home to other iconic mid-century brands such as Drexel and Broyhill — Thomasville expanded significantly during the 1960s and purchased several other American furniture manufacturers.
Today, the timeless styles and exceptional craftsmanship associated with Founders Furniture Company pieces continue to render them desirable even for today’s interiors.
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Creator: Founders Furniture Company
Pair of Nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Oiled walnut, radius top with 1/4" lip and lower shelf open storage, Doors open concealing generous storage space.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 23.25 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Slate
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders Jack Cartwright Mid Century Modern Yellow Nightstand Chest Maple Chrome. Item features the original label and serial number, 4 dovetailed dr...
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17th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Maple, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Front Cabinet or Night Stand in Blonde Wood
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple eye catching designed cabinet that can be used in any room situation. It features oak and maple construction with plenty of storage space.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Midcentury Walnut Nightstand
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders midcentury Walnut Nightstand
This nightstand measures: 22 wide x 16 deep x 22.75 inches high
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard
This headboard measures: 77.25 wide x 1.25 deep x 35 inches high
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Expertly Restored - Jack Cartwright Walnut Night Stands for Founders Co.
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jack Cartwright Walnut Night Stands for Founders Co.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furni...
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Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. Burl Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
By Founders Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century nightstand / bedside table comprised of an upper two-drawer chest with burl wood veneer and two polished brass drawer pulls, resting on an open square base with ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut and Cane Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century cabinets or nightstands
By Jack Cartwright for Founders
USA, 1960s
Walnut, with woven rattan door fronts, black lacquered plinth base, and ori...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair Mid Century Walnut Nightstands Cabinets Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables, attributed to Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company. USA circa 1970’s. Expertly crafted, these ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Chrome
Modernist Blonde Mahogany Coffee / Magazine Table, X-Sides, Robsjohn
By Founders Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist blonde mahogany coffee / magazine table. X-sides. Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings, Classic Modernist design.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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