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.
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
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
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 Mahogany Gate Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style solid mahogany gate leg drop leaf dining table, breakfast table, or game table. With leaves down, makes an excellent sofa table or console ta...
Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Solid Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
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 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 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 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 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
$10,920
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 54 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table, England
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality, Mid-18th Century, George II Period Solid Mahogany Oval Drop Leaf Dining Table, To Seat 8 People, Having Extremely Well Figured Two Flap Top Retaining Exceptional, Rich, Untouched Colour And Patina, Raised On Four Elegant Turned Legs Terminating With Original Pad Feet. Georgian drop leaf dining tables of this design are relatively common to find, however it is rare to find one of this size and in this condition, which retains such a fabulous colour and patina. It is also quite nice to find an oval one, which is not far off being circular when extended. This is a superb example of its type, constructed from what would have been the absolute best solid mahogany available in the mid 18th century and because of that the table is still as fit for purpose as the day it was made. It is particularly solid even with the moving legs fully extended and this allows for great functionality. Of course another tick on the desirability scale for this table is that it can be easily folded down and even pushed against a wall, or into a corner when not in full use, meaning one does not require such a large dining room as may otherwise have been required. The table also retains a fabulous untouched colour and patina and has very clearly not ever been stripped and repolished or anything like that. Seating 8, this table is one of one of the most desirable antique dining table forms available and would work with a whole variety of different dining chairs...
Mahogany
$2,496
H 30 in W 97.5 in D 42 in
Regency Crossbanded Mahogany Satinwood Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Regency crossbanded Mahogany and satinwood inlay double pedestal extension dining table measuring 97.5" wide with three leaves and 62.5" wi...
Brass
$2,395
H 29.38 in W 52.25 in D 52.25 in
Baker Furniture McMillian Georgian Style Round Extension Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baker Furniture Georgian style round pedestal dining room table that is extendable with two leaves and rests upon hidden drop down legs. Once extended on the metal rails, the turned ...
Brass, Other
$8,600
H 29.38 in W 90.75 in D 31.12 in
English Georgian Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Extendable Dining Table, 1950
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome mid-20th century English Georgian-style double pedestal dining table, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from beautifully figured mahogany, the table features an elega...
Brass
$3,195
H 28.5 in W 101.25 in D 35.5 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Walnut Draw-Leaf Dining Table
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
Swedish Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Swedish style gate leg table with one drop leaf. The top can be separated from the base by pulling out a peg on each end. Table is 28.5" tall, 40" long and 36" wide when open...
Pine
English 19th century carved pine refectory dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved pine refectory dining table circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this large pine refectory table with original patina. 8 foot long and capable of seating a comfo...
Pine
American Farmhouse Drop-Leaf Dining Table w/ Turned Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple Style: American Farmhouse Dimensions: 28.75”H x 19.50” -46"W x 41.50”D This charming American farmhouse drop-leaf dining table from the 1940s feature...
Maple
Round Mahogany Georgian Style Pedestal Dining Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order round traditional mahogany dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features field of radial cut West African swirly crotch mahogany and a border of sati...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany, figured mahogany veneered and crossbanded extending dining table, the rectangular top opening to accommodate two additional self-storing leaves, the paneled satinwood ven...
Wood
Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Table, 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Handsome Spanish dining table crafted in wood, featuring turned baluster legs, carved details, and distinctive barley twist stretchers. Inspired by traditional Spanish Renaissance f...
Brass
Dennis and Leen Georgian Style Drop-leaf Oval Dining Table
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome yewwood wake style oval dining table or console designed by Dennis and Leen. The Georgian Irish style table features a drop leaf on each side with gate leg supports. The tab...
Wood
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H 29.25 in W 104 in D 44 in
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
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H 29.25 in W 114 in D 48 in
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
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H 29.13 in W 114 in D 44 in
Kittinger Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous banded mahogany top, with carved solid mahogany pedestals, and b...
Brass
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H 29.25 in W 93 in D 39 in
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Hepplewhite style extension dining table By Kittinger, "100th Anniversary" Collection USA, 1966 Beautiful mahogany, with satinwood banding and inlaid mar...
Brass
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H 29.5 in W 108 in D 48 in
Kittinger Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
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 flame mahogany with satinwood banding, carved soli...
Brass
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H 29.25 in W 114 in D 48 in L 29.25 in
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 Contemporary 58" Round Dining Table
By Kittinger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kittinger Contemporary 58" Round Dining Table This dining table measures: 58 wide x 58 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches About Photos: We take our ph...
Metal
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H 28.5 in W 147.5 in D 48 in
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Georgian Mahogany Triple Pedestal Dining Table
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style solid mahogany triple pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 67"W x 48"...
Mahogany
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H 29.25 in W 104 in D 44 in
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Banded mahogany, with carved solid mahogany legs and brass-capped paw feet. ...
Brass
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H 29.38 in W 103.5 in D 44 in
Kittinger Georgian Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style mahogany double pedestal extension dining table By Kittinger, USA, circa 1960s Measures: 67.5" W x 44" D x 29.38" H. Extends up to 103.5" W wit...
Mahogany
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H 30 in W 78 in D 26.25 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Thistle Convertible Console Dining Table by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare 1950s Asian-inspired console table by Kittinger Furnitture Co. of Buffalo, NY. Table features an incised "Thistle" motif to the top with a unique convertible design that allows it to transform from console table to dining table. Sliding convertible top also conceals felt-lined storage compartments! With its distinctive design, versatility, and renowned Kittinger quality, this table would make a unique addition to any interior! Closed console...
Mahogany
Georgian Style Triple Pedestal Mahogany Dining Banquet Table
By Kittinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Historical Georgian style triple pedestal dining or banquet table produced by Kittinger for Williamsburg Restoration Inc. This program started in 1937 to meticulously reproduce 18th ...
Brass