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.
Find a range of Kittinger Furniture on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
Lacquer
Mid-Century Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Sideboard
By Kittinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 1940's-1950's Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg model CW26 sideboard with fine Federal and Georgian aspect, veneered in glossy flame m...
Brass
Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing recommended.
Birch
Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Williamsburg Restoration Inc., Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger 5 drawers pull out tray mahogany federal style bachelor chest dresser. Lockable drawer.
Brass
Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant chest of drawers by Kittinger of Buffalo. Could be used as a console table, mini dresser, or jewelry chest. The cabinet is covered in metal leaf t...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Kittinger French Regency Style Satinwood & Rosewood Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kittinger Satinwood & Rosewood French Regency Style Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features nine dovetail constructed drawers, two upper cabinet...
Rosewood, Satinwood
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high quality decorative cabinets.
Brass
Kittinger French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Twelve-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style twelve-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved mahogany, with ebony inlay, and original brass ha...
Brass
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard, buffet server, or credenza By Kittinger USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original br...
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mullioned ...
Brass
Kittinger Federal Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard Credenza or Buffet
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bow front sideboard, credenza, or buffet server By Kittinger, “Williamsburg Adaptation” Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with o...
Brass
Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Kittinger two-tone bachelor chest from Mandarin collection. In style of James Mont.
Hardwood
Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Retains it's original two-toned light grey and cream l...
Wood
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Console Buffet Table Walnut by KITTINGER
By Kittinger
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Walnut
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
By Kittinger
Located in Charleston, SC
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, “Wi...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with orig...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Burled Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest, Newly Restored
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers By Kittinger Furniture USA, circa 1930s Solid walnut, with burled walnut drawer fronts and original brass hardwa...
Brass
Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By James Mont, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
Oak, Hardwood
Kittinger American Chippendale Mahogany Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Chippendale style compact credenza or bar cabinet By Kittinger USA, Mid-20th century Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key is in...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive. Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
Wood
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design and craftsmanship cabinet.
Brass
Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Light Mahogany Queen Anne 6 Drawer Sideboard Server Credenza MINT!
Brass
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
Wood
Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek key drawer handles. Retains its original two-toned light green lacquer finis...
Lacquer, Wood
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$9,200
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Moroccan Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. Pair Available. Please note buyer has the option to select any color for professional refinishing to match the desired interior. Certainly one of Paul Frankl's most celebrated designs, the chest is timeless and pairs well with contemporary, eclectic and mid century decor. Paul Frankl was known in the Art Deco period for his architectural skyscraper...
Lacquer
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Handsome American of Martinsville Tall Walnut Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern tall walnut and rosewood American of Martinsville chest of drawers dresser. We love the simple li...
Walnut
$3,295
H 35 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Baker Furniture By Finch Fine Furniture ...
Brass
Vintage Faux Bamboo Tall Cabinet Chifferobe Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Introduce a touch of Palm Beach Regency to your home with this striking 1970s tall cabinet. Designed in the sought-after style of the Thomasville Allegro line, this chifferobe combin...
Faux Bamboo
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Teak
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
Mahogany, Burl
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency Dresser Tall 5 drawer ebonized dresser with Greek key details. Recessed pulls and tapered legs accented in gold. Restored.
Walnut
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made by Dixie. This piece is quite versitile and lends itself to any space or design pro...
Walnut
$2,700
H 46 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut & Rosewood Sculptural Tall Chest or Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
United States designed and made, this dresser features a great look with modern clean lines and sculptured elements such as the arches on the drawers. The appeal is enhanced by high-...
Rosewood, Walnut
$15,147 / item
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 17.72 in
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
Wood, Plywood
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset olivewood stringing and oval brass hardware featuring the Prince of Wales triple plume an...
Mahogany
Sold
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
Sold
H 39.25 in W 79 in D 23.5 in
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard buffet or credenza By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original brass hardw...
Brass
Sold
H 72.25 in W 43.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique Kittinger Carved Walnut Blind Front Credenza with Ebonized Highlights
By Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Kittinger Elizabethan Inspired Carved Walnut Blind Front Credenza with Ebonized Highlig...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
Lacquer
Sold
H 33.25 in W 46 in D 21 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
Lacquer
Sold
H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 21.75 in
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Desk, Rosewood, Satinwood, Brass, USA 1950s Regency campaign desk designed and produced by Kittinger in the United States, circa 1950s. This des...
Brass
Sold
H 82.13 in W 59.5 in D 14.75 in
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors. Cabinet locks, and ...
Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.63 in W 66 in D 21 in
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Georgian style ten-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original brass hardware....
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Bookcase or Etagere
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style bookcase or etagere By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with brass hardware. Measures: 41.5"W x 15"D x 60.25"H. Very good original vinta...
Brass
1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Six Drawer Dresser
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Six Drawer Dresser, cream color lacquer and black pulls. Ready for a new home. Dresser is not signed. Matching Nightstand available.
Wood
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front secretary desk By Kittinger USA, Circa 19...
Brass
Sold
H 35.25 in W 37.38 in D 21.75 in
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Georgian Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Mid-20th century Solid mahogany, wit...
Brass