Before it became a legendary American manufacturer of traditional furniture, Kittinger Furniture was a paper company called Thompson, Colie & Company (later to become Colie & Son), after its founders, Oliver and George Colie. The father-son entrepreneurs started a small business in 1866 manufacturing paper products and, subsequently, upholstered furniture in Buffalo, New York. Business for the latter was so successful that in order to keep up with demand, the Colies opened a second factory in 1885 that focused on handcrafted furniture designed in 18th-century styles.
Later, George Colie decided to sell his beloved company to his son-in-law, Irvine J. Kittinger Sr., and his brother, Ralph. They changed the name to the Kittinger Furniture Company in 1913. In 1929, the company’s sales exceeded $1 million, which allowed the brothers to expand far beyond Buffalo, opening showrooms in Chicago, Dallas and other cities across the United States, where they could present their expert reproductions of popular historic furniture styles for the home and office.
In 1937, Kittinger was granted an exclusive license to reproduce antique custom furniture for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The company manufactured Hepplewhite-style chests of drawers, mahogany Chippendale dressers, Asian-influenced mid-century modern marble-top coffee tables of ebonized wood and a variety of other pieces. The brand’s revered Mandarin line, a Hollywood Regency–style collection that debuted in the 1940s, included bedroom furnishings such as lacquered wood vanities, nightstands and more, each featuring prominent Greek key drawer pulls and decorative black trim.
Between the mid-1970s and 1990s, Kittinger Furniture changed hands frequently and even went out of business. In 1996, Raymond Bialkowski, a former master cabinetmaker for the company, and his wife, Karen, purchased the company and, along with some other former Kittinger craftsmen, began creating furniture under its name once again in north Buffalo. Over the years, Kittinger has produced furniture for the White House, including a handcrafted conference table and chairs for the Cabinet Room during President Nixon’s administration and chairs for the Roosevelt Room in 2016.
Today, the award-winning Kittinger Furniture continues to make historical and new custom handcrafted pieces of high quality.
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$5,250
H 35 in W 87 in D 20 in
Vintage Kittinger American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Triple Dresser 87"
By Kittinger
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional Kittinger triple dresser showcases the brand's signature high-end craftsmanship, executed in a stately American Federal and Neoclassical style, circa 1960s. Crafted ...
Brass
$4,995
H 30 in W 67.75 in D 44 in L 30 in
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal dining table By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched figural mahogany top, with English yew wood banding, carv...
Brass
$4,200
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Large Antique Renaissance Carved Walnut Refectory Dining Table by Kittinger 1915
By Kittinger
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American carved walnut refectory dining table, by Kittinger NY, circa 1915. A phenomenal antique Renaissance Revival refectory/dining table, the long table made from s...
Walnut
$15,895
H 92.5 in W 45 in D 24 in
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-190 Bombe Highboy Chest, Mahogany
By Kittinger
Located in Perkasie, PA
KITTINGER CW-190 Colonial Williamsburg Bombe Chest on Chest This magnificent KITTINGER CW-190 Bombe Chest on Chest is one of the most exceptional and sought-after reproductions from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Dating to approximately 1986, this extraordinary piece was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kittinger's association with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and represents one of the finest achievements of the company's celebrated Williamsburg reproductions. Only 150 of these meticulously crafted, signed, and numbered chests were produced, making the CW-190 exceptionally rare among Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg reproductions. Each chest was individually hand crafted by a single Kittinger master cabinetmaker, who signed the Williamsburg certificate of authenticity on the left side of the lowest drawer of the upper case. The construction is remarkably intricate, with the chest comprised of 265 individual pieces of fine mahogany and beautifully dovetailed drawer construction. The drawer interiors are crafted in white pine. The architectural and carved details are outstanding. The dramatic scroll top is crowned with hand-carved finials, while the carved rosettes and shell provide exquisite 18th-century Chippendale ornamentation. The bombe form, gracefully shaped case, and substantial proportions are complemented by striking hand-cast solid brass hardware. The two-piece construction allows the upper and lower cases to be properly proportioned while retaining the impressive presence of the original period example. The CW-190 is an exacting reproduction of a famous circa 1780 antique made in coastal Massachusetts, probably along Boston's North Shore, and represented in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. Kittinger's interpretation captures the craftsmanship, proportions, carving, hardware, and construction of the original with extraordinary attention to detail. This Golden Anniversary Chest on Chest is an exceptional example of Kittinger's commitment to traditional cabinetmaking and represents the pinnacle of the company's Colonial Williamsburg reproduction furniture. A remarkable collector's piece with tremendous presence, craftsmanship, and historical significance. Maker: KITTINGER Model: CW-190 Collection: Colonial Williamsburg Age: Circa 1986 Style: 18th Century Chippendale / Traditional Design: Bombe Chest on Chest Material: Fine mahogany with white pine drawer interiors Construction: Hand crafted; two-piece construction; dovetailed drawer construction Features: Hand-carved scroll top, finials, rosettes and shell, solid brass hardware, bombe form Production: Limited edition of only 150 signed and numbered examples Special Designation: Golden Anniversary Chest on Chest Craftsmanship: Hand made by a single Kittinger master cabinetmaker Condition: Excellent original finish and condition Dimensions: 45"W x 24"D x 92.5"H Suggested 1stDibs Keywords: KITTINGER CW-190, KITTINGER Colonial Williamsburg, KITTINGER furniture, KITTINGER bombe chest, KITTINGER chest on chest, Colonial Williamsburg furniture, Colonial Williamsburg reproduction, Colonial Williamsburg Chippendale, Williamsburg bombe chest, Chippendale chest on chest, Chippendale bombe chest, 18th century Chippendale furniture...
Brass
$2,921Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 86 in D 30 in
1920s William And Mary Style Carved Walnut Executive Desk By R.G. Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an incredible piece! It is a heavily carved walnut William and Mary style desk by R.G. Kittinger. This was crafted during the 1920s, the Golden Age of American furniture. It ...
Brass
$6,500
H 29 in W 114 in D 48 in
Kittinger Georgian Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, a...
Brass
$895
H 29 in W 22.5 in D 33.5 in
Antique Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-27 Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-27 Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table with ...
Mahogany
$5,995
H 29.38 in W 104 in D 44 in
Kittinger Georgian Solid Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian, Regency, or Queen Anne style solid mahogany double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 68"W x 44"D x 29.38"H. Extends...
Mahogany
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