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Founders Furniture Company Seating

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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
Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 34 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Chrome

Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa
Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa

Founders Mid Century Cane and Walnut Sofa

$4,595
1970’s Modern Set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 Side or Dining Chairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1970’s Modern set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 “23366” side or dining chairs with flame stitch fabric & wood frames. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

$2,495 / set
Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright Founders Furn. Leather Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Stafford, TX
1960s Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright W/ Original Black Leather Walnut Lounge Chairs for Founders Furniture! Beautiful lines, solid bones and very comfortable! These both have som...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright Founders Furn. Leather Walnut Lounge Chair
Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright Founders Furn. Leather Walnut Lounge Chair

Mid Century Modern Jack Cartwright Founders Furn. Leather Walnut Lounge Chair

$1,500 Sale Price / set
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Set of Six Caned BackJack Cartwright Armchairs for Founders Furniture Co. 1960s
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
A stunning set of six armchairs designed by Jack Cartwright in walnut and cane for Founders Furniture Co. from the early 1960s. Complete restoration with newly caned backs and new u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Caned BackJack Cartwright Armchairs for Founders Furniture Co. 1960s
Set of Six Caned BackJack Cartwright Armchairs for Founders Furniture Co. 1960s

Set of Six Caned BackJack Cartwright Armchairs for Founders Furniture Co. 1960s

$4,050 Sale Price / set
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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) ....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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.

$7,200 / set
Pair of Extruded Aluminum and Velvet Sling Lounge Chairs by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous matched pair of extruded aluminum and velvet slung lounge chairs manufactured by Founders, Classic elegance, extremely comfortable, amazing quality, flawless welds, joints, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Extruded Aluminum and Velvet Sling Lounge Chairs by Founders
Pair of Extruded Aluminum and Velvet Sling Lounge Chairs by Founders

Pair of Extruded Aluminum and Velvet Sling Lounge Chairs by Founders

$5,400 / set
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.25 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Each captains...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$3,895
Pair of Aluminum Frame Lounge Chairs by Founders in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Pair of Aluminum Frame Lounge Chairs by Founders in the manner of Harvey Probber. Original bright orange upholstery does not include all cushions. Great gestural frames an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Aluminum Frame Lounge Chairs by Founders in the Manner of Harvey Probber
Pair of Aluminum Frame Lounge Chairs by Founders in the Manner of Harvey Probber

Pair of Aluminum Frame Lounge Chairs by Founders in the Manner of Harvey Probber

$2,650 / set
Vintage Chrome Club Arm Chairs / Milo Baughman Pierre Cardin
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Italian upholstered club side chairs purchased with a Paul Evans game table. Designer sled base for legs. These were "Made in Italy". Recently located a reference. Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Upholstery

Vintage Chrome Club Arm Chairs / Milo Baughman Pierre Cardin
Vintage Chrome Club Arm Chairs / Milo Baughman Pierre Cardin

Vintage Chrome Club Arm Chairs / Milo Baughman Pierre Cardin

$3,500 / set
Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lutz, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Armchairs in Brushed Chrome/Aluminum with upholstered seats. Purchased from original owners as part of a suite with the matching Founders Furniture...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Founders Patterns 23 Mid Century Brushed Chrome Dining Chairs

$1,900
Pair of Aluminum Frame Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of aluminum frame chairs upholstered in a soft grey corduroy in the style of Harvey Probber. Manufacturer, Founders Furniture Company.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of Aluminum Frame Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber
Pair of Aluminum Frame Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber

Pair of Aluminum Frame Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber

$6,800 / set
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Sling Sofa, Rosewood + Aluminum Floating Frame

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

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Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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Pair of Matching Jack Cartwright for Founders Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered

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Amazing Mid-Century Modern trio of square walnut cube stools number 42102-01 with black faux leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One seat cushion has a repair to its underside, one stool has a scratch to one side, and another stool has a repair to one corner. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Propriotor’s note: Although these stools are not marked with a maker’s name, they are stamped inside with the number 42102-01. My 30-year experience in the vintage furniture business lead me to believe they were Founder’s Furniture and with the help of a great FB Group I was able to find this number, without the -01, in one of their catalogs for Patterns 7 designed by Jack Cartwright. It is the number for a fabulous Founder’s Furniture cube side table which looks exactly like these stools apart from the padded removable seats and the measurements are the same. My feeling, as well as some of the experts, that these were a factory special order or undocumented offering using the existing side table as the base and adding the cushion. However, I cannot document that thought. They could have been something someone did themselves, but I do not think that as they are too factory-made in my opinion. What a terriffic trio!!!! Triple your pleasure with this outstanding trio of square walnut cube stools designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Patterns 7 line!! They are FABUOLUS!! The tops are comprised of black faux leather and the back of the tops have silver snaps that snap on and off of the top of the cube, it’s nice for cleaning purposes. Also, you can see in the photos that the underneath of the tops is a bit different… one has full faux leather upholstery, and a small repair has been made. The other two have fabric backs. It’s the way we obtained them, and you can’t see that when the tops are snapped on. They are hollow in the center and would obviously make handy foot stools however, we are more inclined to see them used as extra seating. You could use all 3 together as a bench or fireside stools...
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MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders

MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders

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Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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Founders Furniture Company seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Founders Furniture Company seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Founders Furniture Company seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by John Risley, Maurice Villency, and W. & J. Sloane. Prices for Founders Furniture Company seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,025.

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The most famous Swedish furniture company is arguably IKEA. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world. The brand has more than 450 stores located in more than 60 countries. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the largest furniture company in the world?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    IKEA is generally considered to be the world's largest furniture company. Established in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, the company now operates more than 450 stores around the world. In 2022, more than 800 million people visited IKEA stores, and millions more bought pieces online. Find an assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, most Bombay Company furniture is real wood. The furniture maker produces pieces out of rubber wood, cherry wood and other hardwoods. Some pieces also feature other materials, such as bamboo. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Bombay Company wood furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company?
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    1stDibs ExpertJuly 9, 2024
    What happened to the Drexel Heritage furniture company was that the brand went out of business. In 2014, the last plant operated by Drexel Heritage — known to mid-century modern furniture collectors as Drexel Furniture — closed its doors. The North Carolina company rebranded as Drexel in 2017. Then, in 2018, the Heritage Home Group, which was formed years earlier by an equity investor called KPS Capital Partners when it acquired Drexel Heritage and other manufacturers such as Lane and Broyhill, filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Production of Drexel furniture never resumed.

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