Founders Furniture Company Game 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
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 Game Tables
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Founders Furniture Company game tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Founders Furniture Company game 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 game tables, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original game tables by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider game tables by Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Founders Furniture Company game tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,699 and can go as high as $6,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,847.
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