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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
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Walnut and Slate Nightstands, 1960
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Chicago, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Walnut and Slate Nightstands, 1960
A clean, mid-century pairing by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1960. Each nightstand features a honed c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Slate
$4,400 Sale Price / set
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Jack Cartwright Founders Furniture Night Stand End Table Single Drawer Mid-Centu
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A single Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture night stand or end table. One lower ingle rawer with a nicely book matched top. Fully marked.
The opening is 11.75" tall.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
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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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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Maple, Paint
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. Burl Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
By Renzo Rutili, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Queens, 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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Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 26 wide x 16 deep x 23 inches high
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Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut King Headboard
This headboard measures: 77.75 wide x 1.5 deep x 34 inches high
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Walnut
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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by Jack Cartwright for Founders - A Pair
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Elkton, MD
Offered is a stunning pair of mid-century modern nightstands manufactured in the 1960s. Crafted from rich walnut wood, these nightstands showcase clean lines, sculpted recessed pulls...
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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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Mahogany
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Nightstands - Pair
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
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
1960s Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture King Size Walnut Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a King-Sized Walnut Headboard, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in the 1960s. It was produced in the USA. The piece has a tailored look, and the walnut feat...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
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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