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1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood and Chrome Credenza / Sideboard
1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood and Chrome Credenza / Sideboard

1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood and Chrome Credenza / Sideboard

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an impressive large book matched Rosewood Credenza, designed by American designer Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jack Cartwright Designed Rosewood Dresser for Founders
Jack Cartwright Designed Rosewood Dresser for Founders

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Founders Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Founders Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

Founders Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Founders mid century rosewood expanding dining table with 2 leaves The table measures: 41 wide x 41 deep x 28 inches high; each leaf is 20 inches wide, making a maximum table width ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet
1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet

1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet

By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Rosewood Chest of Drawers, designed in 1960 by David Parmelee for Founders Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders bachelors chest of drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century David Parmelee Rosewood Chests for Founders with Marble Tops
Pair of Mid Century David Parmelee Rosewood Chests for Founders with Marble Tops

Pair of Mid Century David Parmelee Rosewood Chests for Founders with Marble Tops

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A refined pair of rosewood chests designed by David Parmelee for Founders, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern
1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern

1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1960s Rosewood Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Dressing Cabinet Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Attribution Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Mid-Century Modern

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian rosewood bar cabinet. This piece has been well cared for and is in wonderful vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.
Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.

Set of 6 Rosewood Frame Dining Chairs by Founders Furniture Co.

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and rare set of 6 dining chairs, by Founders Furniture Co. as part of their Patterns 15 collection. Six armchairs each with upholstered backs and seats (upholstery as is) ....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black
David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black

David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black

By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee

Located in Miami, FL

Well-proportioned eight-drawer cabinet for jewelry or anything else. Black and Rosewood veneer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee

MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee

By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP (Continuing Design Program) # 47133 and attributed to David Parmelee, with chrome legs, e...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Chrome

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s
David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s

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H 28.5 in W 60 in D 35.75 in

David Parmelee for Founders Staved Rosewood X-Form Desk or Table, Circa 1970s

By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee

Located in Peabody, MA

Mid-century modern writing desk featuring a staved rosewood top over an X-form chrome base, designed by Dave Parmelee for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Jack Cartwright For Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Jack Cartwright For Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

Jack Cartwright For Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 1960's mid-century modern Brazilian rosewood credenza with three drawers and two doors with one adjustable shelf, designed by Jack Cartwright for founders, fully restored wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Credenza Cabinet in Rosewood
1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Credenza Cabinet in Rosewood

1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Credenza Cabinet in Rosewood

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Six Drawer Credenza Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. This particular piece was produced in the United States and dates to the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

1970’s Modern Set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 Side or Dining Chairs
1970’s Modern Set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 Side or Dining Chairs

1970’s Modern Set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 Side or Dining Chairs

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Their designs often incorporated elements of Scandinavian & American Modernism and were characterized by their functional aesthetics, clean lines, and use of superior materials inclu...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Jack Cartwright / Founders Dining Table & Chairs S/7
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Jack Cartwright / Founders Dining Table & Chairs S/7

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Jack Cartwright / Founders Dining Table & Chairs S/7

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an excellent mid-century modern rosewood dining set designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Petite Cabinet
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Petite Cabinet

Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Petite Cabinet

By Kipp Stewart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Jack Cartwright for founders Furniture Petite Cabinet Expressive grained Rosewood venner

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Credenza
Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Credenza

Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Credenza

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H 30 in W 67 in D 18 in

Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Credenza

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Credenza. 3 sets of double doors, three dove-tailed pull out drawers with ample storage beneath.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Rosewood and Chrome Campaign Desk by Dave Parmelee for Founders
Rosewood and Chrome Campaign Desk by Dave Parmelee for Founders

Rosewood and Chrome Campaign Desk by Dave Parmelee for Founders

By Dave Parmelee

Located in Chicago, IL

by Dave Parmelee for Founders USA, circa 1970s. Rosewood and chrome.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser Attributed to Jack Cartright for Founders
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser Attributed to Jack Cartright for Founders

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser Attributed to Jack Cartright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Chicago, IL

Dresser Attributed to Jack Cartright for Founders, USA, circa 1960s. Rosewood. Measures: 21 ¼" H x 36 ⅛" W x 18" D.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Solid Rosewood Dining or Work Table
Solid Rosewood Dining or Work Table

Solid Rosewood Dining or Work Table

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H 28.5 in W 36 in D 60 in

Solid Rosewood Dining or Work Table

By Founders Furniture Company, Dave Parmelee

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid butcher block technique rosewood top on flat polished chrome x-leg base. Made by Founders.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Cocktail Table or Occasional Table
Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Cocktail Table or Occasional Table

Jack Cartwright for Founders Rosewood Cocktail Table or Occasional Table

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rosewood two-tier cocktail table or occasional table by Jack Cartwright for Founders.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Founders Rosewood Credenza with Drawers & Shelves on a Black Plinth Base
Founders Rosewood Credenza with Drawers & Shelves on a Black Plinth Base

Founders Rosewood Credenza with Drawers & Shelves on a Black Plinth Base

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This Rosewood Credenza from Founders offers ample storage space with its drawers and shelves, making it a practical yet stylish addition to any home.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Founders Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Sideboard
Founders Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Sideboard

Founders Brazilian Rosewood Mid Century Credenza Sideboard

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Founders Brazilian rosewood credenza circa early 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza for Founders
Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza for Founders

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza for Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table
Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table

Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Founders solid rosewood table with chrome X-base. Solid blocks of rosewood forms the top much like a butcher block table is produced.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Founders Furniture Chest of Drawers in Rosewood
Founders Furniture Chest of Drawers in Rosewood

Founders Furniture Chest of Drawers in Rosewood

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H 45.25 in W 52.25 in D 18 in

Founders Furniture Chest of Drawers in Rosewood

By Founders Furniture Company, Dave Parmelee

Located in Chicago, IL

Founders Furniture Chest of Drawers in Rosewood; features bi-fold doors concealing five drawers with six adjustable, removable shelves on a plinth base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Early Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Founders after George Nelson
Early Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Founders after George Nelson

Early Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Founders after George Nelson

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

An incredibly rare, early 1950s rosewood credenza by Founders after George Nelson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table by Founders
Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table by Founders

Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood and Chrome Coffee Table by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage coffee table in solid planked rosewood manufactured by Founders Furniture Company, circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders Furniture
Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders Furniture

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders Furniture

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Jack Cartwright Manufacturer: Founders Period or model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Rosewood, Oak Condition: This Jack Cartwright credenza or dresser for Founders ...

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Rosewood Credenza

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jack Cartwright for Founders mid century rosewood credenza This piece measures: 71 wide x 18 deep x 27 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century rosewood credenza is a striking piece of furniture designed by Jack Cartwright and produced by Founders Furniture Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid-Century Modern Honduran Rosewood Cabinet
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid-Century Modern Honduran Rosewood Cabinet

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid-Century Modern Honduran Rosewood Cabinet

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern Honduran rosewood book-matched cabinet designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company in circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders 2 Part Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet
Jack Cartwright for Founders 2 Part Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet

Jack Cartwright for Founders 2 Part Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture 2 part Brazilian Rosewood bar cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

David Parmalee Founders MCM Rosewood Ebonized Ash 8 Drawer Jewel Lingerie Chest
David Parmalee Founders MCM Rosewood Ebonized Ash 8 Drawer Jewel Lingerie Chest

David Parmalee Founders MCM Rosewood Ebonized Ash 8 Drawer Jewel Lingerie Chest

By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee

Located in Franklin Park, IL

David Parmalee for Founders mid century rosewood and ebonized ash 8 drawer jewelry lingerie dresser chest Dresser chest measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 36.25 inches high All pieces...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza TV Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza TV Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza TV Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Lafayette, IN

Beautiful Honduran rosewood Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Highboy Dresser for Founders
Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Highboy Dresser for Founders

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Highboy Dresser for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer Founders Materials Brazilian Rosewood, Metal Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing his...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Sofa by Founders Furniture Co.
Jack Cartwright Rosewood Sofa by Founders Furniture Co.

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Sofa by Founders Furniture Co.

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A upholstered sling styled sofa in apple green woven contract fabric with rosewood legs and aluminum tipped feet and stretchers.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood MCM Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Rosewood MCM Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Rosewood MCM Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Southampton, NJ

Rosewood mcm credenza by Jack Cartwright for founders furniture circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Rosewood Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Rosewood Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Manufactured by the Founders Furniture Company designed by Jack Cartwright

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Upholstered Sofa Loveseat by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Rosewood Upholstered Sofa Loveseat by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Rosewood Upholstered Sofa Loveseat by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Very comfortable and in a great size with loose cushions manufactured by the Founders Furniture company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Southampton, NJ

Gorgeous Mid-Century rosewood wall unit having two storage drawers designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Aluminum Low Sling Velvet Loveseat
Rosewood Aluminum Low Sling Velvet Loveseat

Rosewood Aluminum Low Sling Velvet Loveseat

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This is a beautiful rosewood and aluminum low sling loveseat 2-seat. Simple design open frame with high-contrast Brazilian rosewood. Upholstery is original soft brown velvet. A fanta...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet
Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet

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H 30.25 in W 36 in L 30.25 in

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian rosewood Cabinet. Outstanding Rosewood which is beautifully figured!

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza/ Buffet
Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza/ Buffet

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza/ Buffet

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jack Cartwright Brazilian rosewood credenza/ buffet with interior detailing and beautiful handles and pulls. Interior cabinet and drawers have dividers built in. The Rosewood used on...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet
Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet

Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Chicago, IL

Striking Honduran rosewood book matched bi-fold door credenza or sideboard cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Rosewood Squircle to Oval Shaped Expanding Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern
Rosewood Squircle to Oval Shaped Expanding Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern

Rosewood Squircle to Oval Shaped Expanding Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Hibriten, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

It has no markings except a number, it came with chairs marked Hibriten and a Honduran rosewood buffet credenza by Jack Cartright for Founders Furniture and an extensive search onlin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet
Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet

Honduran Rosewood Book-Matched Four-Door Cabinet

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Striking Honduran rosewood book matched bi-fold door credenza or sideboard cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Blue Sling Sofa
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Blue Sling Sofa

Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Blue Sling Sofa

By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Attr. to Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome sofa by Founders. Fabric is fairly recent but could use a professional cleaning.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Cube Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Rosewood + Chrome
Mid-Century Cube Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Rosewood + Chrome

Mid-Century Cube Chair by Jack Cartwright for Founders, Rosewood + Chrome

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Harvey Probber, Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Decatur, GA

Stellar cube lounge chair in Brazilian rosewood by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Rosewood slabs with chrome cross bars and hardware and black leather straps.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Founders Rosewood Chrome Credenza
Milo Baughman for Founders Rosewood Chrome Credenza

Milo Baughman for Founders Rosewood Chrome Credenza

By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful midcentury Danish modern rosewood or chrome Milo Baughman Founders credenza.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Founders
Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Founders

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Founders

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jack Cartwright Brazilian Rosewood credenza for Founders Furniture Company. The Rosewood on this Cabinet is outstanding and newly refinished to bring out the beauty!

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders
Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders

Jack Cartwright Rosewood Credenza / Dresser for Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: Jack Cartwright Manufacturer: Founders. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Rosewood, Oak.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Danish Modern Style Rosewood Credenza by Founders
Danish Modern Style Rosewood Credenza by Founders

Danish Modern Style Rosewood Credenza by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid century Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders, American, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Founders Solid Plank Rosewood and Chrome X-Base Desk/Table
Founders Solid Plank Rosewood and Chrome X-Base Desk/Table

Founders Solid Plank Rosewood and Chrome X-Base Desk/Table

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful table designed by Founders and having a solid rosewood plank top with chrome X-base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Rosewood Nine-Drawer Dresser by Founders
Mid Century Rosewood Nine-Drawer Dresser by Founders

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinet
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinet

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinet

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian rosewood floating wall cabinet.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table
Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table

Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table

By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Founders solid rosewood table with chrome X-base. Solid blocks of rosewood forms the top much like a butcher block table is produced.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Rosewood 9 Drawer Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Vintage Rosewood 9 Drawer Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Vintage Rosewood 9 Drawer Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood 9 drawer dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood, Cane and Black Leather Nightstands or Side Tables by Founders
Pair of Rosewood, Cane and Black Leather Nightstands or Side Tables by Founders

Pair of Rosewood, Cane and Black Leather Nightstands or Side Tables by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Miami, FL

A gorgeous pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern two-tier rosewood side or end tables manufactured by Founders Furniture in the 1960s, often attributed to Harvey Probber.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza-5'
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza-5'

Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Credenza-5'

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, Harvey Probber

Located in Southampton, NJ

Stunning grain having book matched drawers and doors. Masterfully refinished. A truly stunning credenza in the manner of Harvey Probber.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Lafayette, IN

Fantastic design by Jack Cartwright for Founders, and boy did he get this cart right! With its beautiful rosewood case, cane-front doors, brass hardware and versatile, expanding desi...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bar Serving Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Classic Mid-Century Modern design by Jack Cartwright for Founders featuring a rosewood case, cane-front doors, and brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Honduran Rosewood Bookmatched Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Honduran Rosewood Bookmatched Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture

Honduran Rosewood Bookmatched Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Buffet or credenza in bookmatched Honduran rosewood, circa 1960s. Designed by Jack Cartwright for the Founders Furniture Company.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood
Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood

Midcentury Modern King Headboard Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut + Rosewood

By Jack Cartwright, Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman

Located in Decatur, GA

King size mid century walnut headboard with contrasting rosewood inlay by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture, circa 1961.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

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Jack Cartwright for Founders Sling Sofa, Rosewood + Aluminum Floating Frame
Jack Cartwright for Founders Sling Sofa, Rosewood + Aluminum Floating Frame

Jack Cartwright for Founders Sling Sofa, Rosewood + Aluminum Floating Frame

By Adrian Pearsall, Lawrence Peabody, Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

Located in Decatur, GA

Rare open frame floating sling sofa by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture, circa 1960's. Minimalist rosewood and aluminum frame.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Aluminum

Brazilian Rosewood Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Brazilian Rosewood Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Brazilian Rosewood Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The pulls are cast metal in satin black with a chrome backing, manufactured by the Founders Furniture company and designed by Jack Cartwright.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Console Table, circa 1960
Rosewood Console Table, circa 1960

Rosewood Console Table, circa 1960

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H 27.25 in W 58.5 in D 15.75 in

Rosewood Console Table, circa 1960

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in South Charleston, WV

Founders production, , USA, walnut, rosewood circa 1960, 58.5" wide, 27.25" tall and 15.75" deep.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rosewood Cocktail Bar by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co.
Mid Century Rosewood Cocktail Bar by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co.

Mid Century Rosewood Cocktail Bar by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co.

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful midcentury rosewood cocktail bar designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Co, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Desk
Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Desk

Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Desk

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H 29.5 in W 62 in D 28 in

Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood Desk

By Kipp Stewart, Founders Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Very chic and stylish Mid Century desk in the Danish Modern style. This desk features a sculpted top having a raised wrap around edge, three drawers on left with 4 inch rosewood fron...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood, Walnut

Exquisite Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Exquisite Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

Exquisite Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders

By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman

Located in Danville, CA

Handsome eight-drawer dresser of vibrant matched-grain walnut with ebony trim by Jack Cartwright for Founders. This small and coveted collection of case goods is quite rare and desir...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood, Teak

Diminutive Slate and Walnut Console Cabinet with Low Profile
Diminutive Slate and Walnut Console Cabinet with Low Profile

Diminutive Slate and Walnut Console Cabinet with Low Profile

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in South Charleston, WV

Jack Cartwirght Founders Furniture 1970. Slate, Honduran Rosewood 48 wide, 25 tall and 16 inches deep.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs

By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company, Directional

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chairs. Sturdy frames light signs of upholstery wear. Produced by Founders as part of their "Patterns 15" collection.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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Danish Modern, Rosewood China Display Cabinet by Founders
Danish Modern, Rosewood China Display Cabinet by Founders

Danish Modern, Rosewood China Display Cabinet by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Danish Modern Rosewood China Display Cabinet by Founders

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Vintage 1970s American Vitrines

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Rosewood, Glass

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Founders Rosewood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of founders rosewood you’re looking for. An item from our selection of founders rosewood — often made from wood, rosewood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of founders rosewood, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of founders rosewood that is appealing in its simplicity, but Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Founders Rosewood?

Prices for a piece of founders rosewood start at $995 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $3,408.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.