Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood
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Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood
About the Item
- Creator:Founders Furniture Company (Maker),Jack Cartwright (Designer)
- Similar to:Harvey Probber (Designer)Milo Baughman (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This piece has been fully restored by our team of in-house craftspeople. It is in excellent condition with no flaws to speak of. This headboard is ready for use.
- Seller Location:Decatur, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6647228316222
Founders Furniture Company
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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