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.
Pair of Founders Blond Pecan Bachelor Chests Dressers Large Night Stands Mint
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of founders blond pecan bachelor chests dressers large night stands mint! All solid hardwood dovetail joints construction.
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 Drawers One Door Compartment Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Blond Birch 6 drawers One Door Compartment dresser credenza MINT!.
Birch
Lacquered Blond Birch 6 Drawer Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Credenza Mint
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lacquered blond birch 6 drawer Swedish Mid-Century Modern dresser credenza mint.
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Cabinet w 5 Drawers Shelf Compartmet
By Jesper International
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side cabinet w 5 drawers shelf compartmet.
Teak
Edmond Spence 9 Drawers Blond Birch Swedish Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza
By Edmond J. Spence, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence 9 Drawers Blond Birch Swedish Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza MINT!
Birch
Mid Century 12 Drawer Dresser by Founders Furniture Company
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Handsome 1970s Pecan Blonde 12 drawer dresser made by the Founders Furniture Company. All solid hardwood dovetail joints construction ,Simple mid century design with horseshoe shaped...
Hardwood
Restored Mid-century Paul Frankl Combed Wood Chest of Drawers for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century Low Boy dresser with 6 drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman company features his trademark combed wood sides with curled brass pulls. The chest of drawers inclu...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Drawers Cabinet / Credenza, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Drawers Cabinet / Credenza, France, 1960s This beautifully crafted solid pine cabinet from 1960s France is a fine example of mid-century modern design....
Pine
Mid-Century Teak Six Drawer Dresser
By Dyrlund
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century six drawer dresser. Made in Denmark from teak wood. This small-scale dresser is perfect for those looking for great storage without compromising a large footprint. Each s...
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak low long 6 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak low long 6 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple design with inset handles with black lacquer paint. Very stunning curved design an...
Teak, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza 3 Drawers 3 Doors rounded corners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak 3 Drawer 3 Door Wide Credenza. Has 3 top drawers and 3 lower doors with adjustable shelves. Sits on a plinth base. Circa 1970s. Drawers have metal glide draw...
Teak
