Founders Furniture Company Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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1960s Jack Cartwright for Founders Rectangular Coffee Table in Walnut and Cane
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rectangular coffee table designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. This particular example was produced in the United States in the 1960s. The table features a wa...
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Founders Furniture Company Mid Century Walnut and Brass Round Coffee Table
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, 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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Fred Kemp for Founders Mid Century Soapstone and Walnut Coffee Table
By Fred Kemp, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, 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
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Founders Furniture Company coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Founders Furniture Company coffee and cocktail 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 coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by Russell Woodard, Kipp Stewart, and Thomasville. Prices for Founders Furniture Company coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $620 and can go as high as $1,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,638.
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