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Founders Furniture Company Tables

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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
Jack Cartwright - Founders Pair of Bookmatched Walnut & Cane Tiered Side Tables
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Jack Cartwright and made in America by Founders, these side tables or end tables feature solid walnut construction, with bookmatched walnut veneer tops and a lower tier o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Steel

Jack Cartwright Steel & Walnut Coffee Table 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Steel

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 43.75 wide x 43.75 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Modern Brass And Burlwood Parsons Style Console Table By Founders Ed
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking burlwood and brass console table manufactured by Founders Furniture Company. It has a minimalist almost Parsons style that makes it versatile for a variety of inte...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Brass

Extending Burl Table by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite mid-century modern dining table by Founders in beautiful bright burl wood grain. Accented with brass trimming. Two extra 16 1/4" wide leaves extend the table from 68" to ov...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Burl

Mid-century Walnut and Brushed Steel Table by Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid-century modern table by Jack Cartwright for founder in the United States, circa 1960s. It features a book-matched walnut top, an X-shaped stretcher, and brushed steel leg...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Steel

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders mid century walnut drop leaf dining table This table measures: 27.25 wide x 54.25 deep x 29 high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

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.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Chrome

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 Tables

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Brass

Dining Table by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round dinette table by Founders on caster wheels. Simple round design with cross stretchers and brass caps. Opens to accommodate leaves.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Brass

Founders Console
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a truly exquisite piece by Founders, this captivating console table masterfully melds aesthetics and functionality, making it a must-have addition to any living space. Bo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Brass

Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Founders light blonde pecan single pedestal desk tubular chrome legs MINT! Solid wood construction dovetail joints.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Chrome

Fred Kemp for Founders Mid Century Soapstone and Walnut Coffee Table
By Fred Kemp, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Fred Kemp for Founders Mid Century Soapstone and Walnut Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 18.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Soapstone

Mid-Century Modern Blonde Pecan Night Stand End Side Table Dovetail Joints Mint
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blonde pecan night stand end side table dovetail joints mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Hardwood

2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern corner step tables from Coronado Group by Luther Draper for Founders Furniture. Gorgeous condition. This pair of tables have been completely restored to their original glory. The tops have been stripped and repainted and the legs have been sanded and given a fresh finish. There may still be some age-related signs of use that refinishing did not catch. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa 1955. Note- We have listed here as well, if they are still available, an additional pair of tables 1 step and 1 side, in this same style but with a satin finish. Although their sheens are different, they would be very complimentary to each other. Double Delightful-ness!! This is a stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern corner step tables from the Coronado Group designed in 1955 by Luther Draper for Founders Furniture. Their long straight legs with cross stretchers and beautiful brass sabots on the feet are eye catching and sophisticated. They are square with a corner angled step and comprised of a superb matte finished hardwood with Classic back beveled edges. They would look stunning beside your loveseat; living room sofa; dividing a corner or u-shaped sectional; or even a separation for perpendicularly placed sofas and chairs. They will add just the right Mid-Century Modern flair to your home. Founders Furniture was started in 1947 as a subsidiary of the esteemed Knoll International for their residential line and then merged with Thomasville Furniture in 1965. It is said that Luther Draper designed for the whose-who of high caliber furniture companies in the mid-century. He designed The Coronado Group collection for Founders Furniture in 1955. He had an unmistakable clean, modern mark he left on his work. He also designed fabulous furniture including the “India Teakwood” collection for White Furniture Company and the well known “Boomerang Desk” for Alma, which was recognized for its prize-winning office furnishings. He also worked in High Point, North Carolina, for such well-known firms as Henredon, Myrtle Desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Brass

MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP (Continuing Design Program) # 47133 and attribu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Chrome

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. Showcases contrasting natural wood grains accented with an ebony base and stu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Chrome

Modernist Blonde Mahogany Coffee / Magazine Table, X-Sides, Robsjohn
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Founders Furniture Company
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 Tables

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Mahogany

Founders Mid Century Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, 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 widt...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Rosewood

Founders Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut and Brass Round Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders furniture company mid century walnut and brass round coffee table This table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 14.5 inches high ?Al...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Table Cabinet by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century made side table with beautiful rosewood inlay. Drum style pedestal table with cabinet storage and octagonal shape inset. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

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Pair of Mid-Century Heritage Walnut Tiered Side Tables
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Parsons Style Brass Console Table Attributed to Directional Circa 1970s
By Mastercraft, Directional
Located in Peabody, MA
Brass parson's style six foot long console or sofa table with inset glass top attributed to Directional, circa 1970s.
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Mid Century Modern Burl Laminate Parsons Console Table
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Located in Long Island City, NY
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Mid-Century Modern Round Side Table
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1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Laminate Parsons Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
Faux burl Parsons console table with clean, minimalist lines. Features rich shades of brown with a stunning veneer burl pattern. Circa 1970s.
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Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Extendable Dining Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with this mid-century modern burl wood Parsons extendable dining table. This stunning piece features a rich bu...
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Burl

White Parsons Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century white painted Parsons console with satin finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Wood, Paint

White Parsons Console Table
White Parsons Console Table
$2,800
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Large Dining Table Mid-Century Teak Danish Expandable
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful large Danish, teak Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table. Features richly grained, teak top. Raised over four tapered leg...
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Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" table with a sculptural walnut base. The walnut has nice graining and patina. The glass is in very good original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table in Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Side Table in Walnut
$1,400
H 18.75 in W 24 in D 20 in
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By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
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Wood

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H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 70.87 in
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PAIR Midcentury Side Tables - Jack Cartwright - Founders Patterns 7 - Walnut
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Jack Cartwright, Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Patterns 7 end or side tables designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture, circa late 1950s. American black walnut with two drawers and inset handles. Fully restored a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Founders Square Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern walnut coffee table by Founders. Produced in the 1960s, this table features a beautiful quartered walnut veneer top on a sled base. It can serve as an end table or...
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Mid-20th Century Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Founders Square Coffee Table
Founders Square Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 28 in D 28 in
1960s Founders Monumental Walnut Dining Table for Heritage
By Heritage Furniture, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Grand 1960s Founders for Heritage Walnut Expanding Dining Table Art Deco modern clean lines in elegant walnut wood exude the finest craftsmanship. features a unique pedestal base of...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, End Table, Burlwood, USA, 1970s
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Founders, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Burlwood, USA, 1970s A nightstand with a single drawer over a storage compartment with two doors and nice hide-a-way handles. All rests on...
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Late 20th Century Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Wood

Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five dovetailed drawers with sculpted hand pulls and a laminate woodgrain tabletop, perfect ...
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful executive desk designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Stunning walnut veneered desk top and drawer fronts encased in in solid walnut legs and sides. Finished back with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Buffet/ Console with Mirror
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Console and Mirror. Mirror is 22" x44" listed measurements are for the Console. New iron base has been made for this piece. Where this was ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Founders Wood Desk Dining Table with Laminate Wood Table Top
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern wood desk table with laminate wood table top. This handsome piece features a full solid wood construction, a minimali...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Walnut Extension Pedestal Dining Table for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Detroit, MI
This original Mid-Century Milo Baughman expandable walnut dining table by Founders Furniture Company is a rare find. Only one previous owner, in great condition with polished aluminu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Metal, Steel, Aluminum

Jack Cartwright for Founders side, end or coffee table
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jack Cartwright for Founders side, end or coffee table, 1960s. Walnut, black trim accents and black metal pulls. The drawers are full length, so it provides plenty of storage. Only m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Birch Wood Desk by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Jack Cartwright birch wood desk for Founders Furniture. A gorgeous birch wood desk designed by Jack Cartwright. This wonderful desk features a fully wood constriction, two pull out...
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Founders Solid Rosewood Dining Table/Desk or Conference Table
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Chrome

Founders Furniture Company tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Founders Furniture Company tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Charles Eames, Kipp Stewart, and Bernhardt. Prices for Founders Furniture Company tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $6,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,697.
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