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Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Founders case pieces, seating, tables and more.

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Creator: Founders Furniture Company
Midcentury Dresser - Jack Cartwright - Founders Patterns 10 - Tall Highboy Chest
By Jack Cartwright, Harvey Probber, Florence Knoll, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern chest of drawers by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Part of his "Patterns 10" line circa late 1950s. American black walnut with minimalist black metal pulls....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-century Walnut Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser c.1960
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Walnut, six drawer dresser designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Ebonized wood inset border detail and black knobs. Four smaller drawers and two larger drawers on the bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.75 wide x 18 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Leather, Wood

Jack Cartwright Designed Rosewood Dresser for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional mid-century rosewood dresser from American designer master Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Nine ample drawers offer nearly limitless storage options, whether in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Metal

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset carved handles. Each dresser sits on ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century four drawer dresser in a very well grained clear birch with dark chocolate brown drawer fronts . The chromed U shaped finger pulls give detail to the dark color and wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Birch

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Pecan wood Cane High Boy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and stunning vintage high boy dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Features gorgeous Pecan wood construction with...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Mcm Dresser Credenza with Glass Top & Mirror by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Founders Mid-Century...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Wicker, Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Founders Furniture Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern 8 drawer dresser, attributed to Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company, USA circa 1960’s. Expertly crafted, this absolute j...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Jack Cartwright Founders Furniture Walnut Brass Mid-Century Modern Dresser
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An elegant and very well made Mid-Century Modern six drawer lowboy dresser designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Walnut case with walnut and brass hardware. Unmarked.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

Pair of Founders Blond Pecan Bachelor Chests Dressers Large Night Stands Mint
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of founders blond pecan bachelor chests dressers large night stands mint! All solid hardwood dovetail joints construction.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jack Cartwright Founders Credenza/Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut Jack Cartwright for Founders credenza/dresser Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jack Ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Founders Dresser with Wicker Doors
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long dresser with hidden drawers by Founders. Cane wrapped doors and brass hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Wicker, Wood

Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 Drawers Dresser by Founders MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 drawers dresser by Founders MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Chrome

Mid Century Rosewood Nine-Drawer Dresser by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century dresser by Founders features a beautiful Rosewood finish, graduated drawers, and unique metal drawer pulls. Wonderful mix of modern style and plenty of storage space make this vintage nine drawer dresser...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser, 2 Available
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy, six-drawer, dresser with black base and black wood inset detail. Dove-tale construction of drawers. Newly Re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with 6 Drawers by Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this gorgeous 6 drawer Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Absolutely clean lines, accentuated steel black pulls with chromed plate backing. Elevated by the m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 2 door credenza/sideboard by Founders Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard with ample storage space, which was designed by Foun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

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Founders Furniture Company dressers 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 Founders Furniture Company dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Conant Ball, Thomasville, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Founders Furniture Company dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,190 and can go as high as $7,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,955.
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