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.
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
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
Kittinger Georgian Banded Mahogany 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, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, and b...
Brass
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
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
Kittinger Walnut Regency Side Table with Pull Out Writing Surfaces
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Well crafted side table by Kittinger of Buffalo, NY. Regency styling with a curved and scalloped apron, cabriole legs and full galleried top with incised corners. Unique characterist...
Brass
Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Console Table
By Kittinger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Console Table This console table measures: 71.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 36.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
Gold Leaf
Pair of English Georgian Style Mahogany Demilune Consoles by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of mahogany demi-lune console tables hand-crafted by Kittinger. The pair are made with a minimalist aesthetic and free from inlay and decoration as most Georgian per...
Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful book-matched mahogany with yew wood banding, carved solid mahog...
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Solid Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, 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: 67"W x 48"D x 28.25"H. Extends...
Mahogany
Kittinger American Colonial Mahogany Drop Leaf Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial style mahogany drop leaf coffee table By Kittinger USA, Mid-20th century Measures: 54" W x 34.5"...
Mahogany
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Black Stained French Style Bureau Plat or Desk by Kittinger, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been refinished in a black stain that still allows you to see the beautifu...
Metal, Brass
Classic Mid-Century Modern Night Stands/Tables by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of 1940s side tables with drawer. The two-tone finish in original factory paint, visible wear. Shelf is adjustable. Drawer marked with Kittinger foil label.
Wood
1950s Kittinger Buffalo Mahogany Rectangular Side Table
By Kittinger
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Kittinger Buffalo Mahogany Rectangular Side Table. Refinished not too long ago and in good vintage and steady condition. measures 17.5" wide, 27.5" deep and stands 24" tall.
Mahogany
Kittinger Double Pedestal SOLID Mahogany 1x24" Extension Board Leaf MINT!
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Double Pedestal Solid Mahogany 1x24" Extension Board Leaf MINT! 1x 24" leaf with an extended table length of 104".
Mahogany
18th Century Style Mahogany Conference Table by Kittinger - 12 feet
By Kittinger
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual 18th century style mahogany conference table by Kittinger. The table features three pedestals (two with three legs and central ...
Mahogany
Georgian-style Kittinger Tea Table with Scalloped Gallery and Two Pullout Trays
By Kittinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a George III-style tea table featuring a scalloped gallery with two functional pull-out trays and a small but deep drawer with an oval punched brass pull at the center. C...
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Solid Mahogany Extension 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, Circa 1980s Measures: 68"W x 44"D x 29.25"H. Extends up t...
Mahogany
Kittenger Wood Lawyer's Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A Kittinger solid wood lawyer's desk. The desk is made of solid mahogany wood. The desk has a long thin drawer in the center flanked by four drawers to the sides. The desk has ornate...
Mahogany
Vintage Kittinger Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Mahogany Coffee Table Base
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Kittinger Buffalo Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wood Coffee Table ...
Mahogany
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, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Measures:...
Mahogany
Kittinger English Sheraton Style Mahogany Conference Table
By Kittinger
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton-style (20th Century) mahogany conference table with banded edge and bowed center in 4 sections on 3 splay foot pedestal bases with brass lion paw feet (KITTINGER) A...
Brass
Lotus Faux Tortoisehell Top Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer for Kittinger
By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Hollywood Regency "Lotus" coffee or cocktail table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabelle Barringer for Kittinger (ca. 1948, USA). Features a surface decorated with an elega...
Gold Leaf
Kittinger Queen Anne Mahogany Tilt-Top Pedestal Tea Tables, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Queen Anne style solid mahogany tilt-top pedestal side tables or tea tables By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 20"W x 20"D x 28"H. Very good o...
Mahogany
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaption Colonial Queen Anne Cherry Square Side Tea Table
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaption Colonial Queen Anne Cherry Square Side Tea Table. Item features Queen Anne legs, square top, classic colonial form. Original label on the underside. C...
Cherry
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Kittinger Williamsburg Restoration Federal Mahogany Tilt Top Table Candle Stand
By Kittinger
Located in Dayton, OH
A Federal style mahogany candle stand by Kittinger, circa 1970s. Williamburg Restoration line. Features a rectangular top with serpentine edge over a baluster turned base with cabrio...
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer for Kittinger
By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Hollywood Regency gold gilded, oil drop medallion flower cocktail table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabelle Barringer for Kittinger. Large circular bullnose top supported...
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Queen Anne Mahogany Revolving Server, 20th C
By Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Queen Anne style revolving server offers mahogany construction in hexagonal form with upper and lower plat...
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Kittinger American Mid-Century Wooden Four-Compartment Magazine Tables
By Kittinger
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century wooden magazine tables with square top surrounded on three sides with shallow galleries open on two sides above three lower compartments with curved shelf...
Wood
Pair of Kittinger Company Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Dandelion Design
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
PAIR of Hollywood Regency-style (1950s) end / side tables with a walnut top section with an incised dandelion design and a single drawer with a brass drawer pull, resting on a black ...
Brass
Pair of Modern Grey Distressed Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in North York, ON
Original pair of modern grey distressed chests by Kittinger. Excellent quality vintage chests restored in a custom grey finish with new matte black pu...
Metal