Founders Furniture Company Seating
American
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 Countryside, 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
6 Caned Walnut Jack Cartwright Dining Armchairs for Founders 1960s
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Camden, ME
A matched set of six Jack Cartwright dining chairs in walnut and cane for Founders Furniture Co. from the early 1960s.
Complete restorati...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Seating
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Cane, Walnut
Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21.75 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Eac...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating
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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
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
Pair of Polished Aluminum & Linen Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished aluminum frame lounge chairs, in the manner of Harvey Probber, with ivory silk/linen blended upholstery. Unexpected details come in the form of exposed oversized flat head s...
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1960s American Vintage Founders Furniture Company Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
Pair of Aluminum Frame Upholstered Chairs in the Style of Harvey Probber
By Founders Furniture Company, Harvey Probber
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
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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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Founders mid century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 6
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