Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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 Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four double doors with cast bronze finish hardware.
The le...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end table cabinet #21135 Patterns 21 in solid Mozambique veneer & brass hardware. This...
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20th Century American Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low chest of drawers in walnut designed by Jack Cartwright. Simple mid-century design with straight lines, dovetailed drawers and black pulls.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Bachelor’s Chest by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic Three Drawer Bachelors Chest designed by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture Co, 1960’s. Deep rich Walnut tones, well made. Walnut exterior and oak interiors. Deep doveta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands.
Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X 28.25 H
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Campaign Style Mid Century Modern 10 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Mint!
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style Mid-Century Modern 10 drawers long dresser credenza mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Steel
Mid century modern chest of drawers by jack Cartwright for founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders features hardwood construction, original maple finish, four dovetailed drawers with white lacquer fronts, and original...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Lacquer
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. This piece is in wonderful vintage condition with only light signs of age. The rosewood color is deep and da...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Hardwood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Chest of Drawers
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low chest of drawers designed by Jack Cartwright in a walnut finish with black accents. Dovetail jointed drawers, warm walnut grain frame, set on solid wood legs.
Please confirm loca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century teak 12-drawer low chest with three sections of four drawers each with circular brass drawer pulls in a rectangular cabinet resting on four square teak legs. (FO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Teak
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Founders Furniture Company commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Founders Furniture Company commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers by Conant Ball, Thomasville, and Kent-Coffey. Prices for Founders Furniture Company commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,260 and can go as high as $8,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.
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