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Jack Cartwright for Founders 2 Part Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture 2 part Brazilian Rosewood bar cabinet. Top has a side lock
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
LONG + MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Modern Walnut CREDENZA / Media Stand / Sideboard
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Long + Magnificent Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Media Stand by Founders featuring the most
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Matching Jack Cartwright for Founders Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent pair of matching Jack Cartwright lounge chairs that have just been reupholstered by our team. The reupholstery includes new fill. The fabric is a subtle raspberry colored...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Two-tier Nightstands Designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders circa 1963
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier nightstands designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders circa 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Jack Cartwright Walnut Nightstand/Cabinet
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-century modern walnut nightstand or small cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Six-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders circa 1970s
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Peabody, MA
, designed by Jack Cartwright for for Founders Furniture, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Jack Cartwright Rosewood Sofa by Founders Furniture Co.
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
retaining the label for the Founders Furniture Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Chest of Drawers with Cane Panels by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with cane panels by Jack Cartwright for Founders
High
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Front Cabinet or Night Stand in Blonde Wood
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple eye catching designed cabinet that can be used in any room situation. It features oak and maple construction with plenty of storage space.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Oak
Bespoke Two Tone Geometric Gentleman
s Dresser by Milo Baughman for Founders 70s
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a bespoke gentlemen's dresser attributed to Milo Baughman for Founders. Constructed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
Jack Cartwright Attr. for Founders Walnut
Brass 4-Door Extendable Bar Cart
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to Jack Cartwright, this rare bar serving cabinet was built in the 1970s by Founders
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Jack Cartwright Walnut Dresser - Founders "Decorum" - Eight Drawer
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern eight drawer dresser in black walnut by Jack Cartwright for his "Decorum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stand by Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern night stand made by Founders, c.1960s. Rarely found design by Jack Cartwright
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Jack Cartwright Walnut Dresser - Founders "Patterns 10" - Nine Drawer
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern nine drawer dresser in black walnut by Jack Cartwright for his "Patterns
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Jack Cartwright Founders Walnut Credenza
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Night Stand Made by Founders, c.1960s
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern night stand made by Founders, c.1960s. Rarely found design by Jack Cartwright
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the chest a contrasting look with plenty of storage. Manufactured by the Founders Furniture Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chrome Low Sling Velvet Lounge Chair
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Founders Furniture open frame with brown walnut frame with chrome details. Upholstery is original soft
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PAIR Midcentury Side Tables - Jack Cartwright - Founders Patterns 7 - Walnut
By Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Patterns 7 end or side tables designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Dresser - Jack Cartwright - Founders Patterns 10 - Tall Highboy Chest
By Harvey Probber, Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern chest of drawers by Jack Cartwright for Founders. Part of his "Patterns
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Console by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Southampton, NJ
Gorgeous Mid-Century rosewood wall unit having two storage drawers designed by Jack Cartwright for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Jack Cartwright for Founders Pecan Wood Dry Bar Cart Mid Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pecan wood dry bar cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. This lovely little cart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Beige Set of Six Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of six dining armchairs, framed in chrome, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa the 1970s. Cocoa suede upholstery. Would benefit from a prof...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede
Mid-Century Burl King Headboard by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century modern headboard for a king size bed in olive burlwood and brass, by Jack Cartwright
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Chinoiserie Burl Wood Dresser With Mirror by Founders
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century chinoiserie dresser with mirror by Founders. Features a Burl wood veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Round Flip Top or Folding Dining Table to Demilune
By Founders Furniture Company, Poul Volther
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern round dining table with a flip top or folding top converting it to a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jack Cartwright Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Danish Style
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome walnut dresser designed by Jack Cartwright and manufactured by Founders Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza w/ Stone Top
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stone
Jack Cartwright Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser Danish Style
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome walnut dresser designed by Jack Cartwright and manufactured by Founders Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Squircle to Oval Shaped Expanding Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Hibriten, Jack Cartwright
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome expanding Mid-Century Modern rosewood dining table. Starts out with no leaves as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Jack Cartwright Walnut Gentleman
s Tall Chest by Founders
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest
Offered is an excellent example of American mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Tall Back Dining Chairs by Founders
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern tall back dining chairs by Founders
Offered is a set of set of 8 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Cane-Front Credenza in the style of Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique cane front credenza makes a unique server in a tight dining space. Spacious cabinet storage, leather door pulls, and lovely vintage cane set this piece apart from others....
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
1960
s Mid-Century Modern Three-Part Founders Cabinet in Solid Pecan
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A significant quality 1960's mid-century modern three part Founders in solid pecan. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century American of Martinsville Nightstands - a Pair
By American of Martinsville, Founders Furniture Company, Drexel, Lane Furniture, Stanley
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of nightstands by American of Martinsville (AOM), made in the U.S. circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza /Chest Att. to Milo Baughman for Founders
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Mid-Century Modern credenza / chest attributed to Milo Baughman for Founders. It has
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wood Chrome
Glass Coffee Table Baughman Founder Style 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic coffee table, made of chrome and wood and with a large glass top, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa the 1970s. In excellent condition. The di...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Square Midcentury Walnut Rolling End Table Storage Cabinet on Brass Ball Caster
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
to many other pieces we have offered which were by Founders Furniture and since Founders tended to
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Low Slung Walnut Midcentury Rectangular Coffee Table with Storage on Casters
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture pieces we have previously offered. Plus, the fact that Founders tended to have hang tags inside
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Aluminum Low Sling Velvet Loveseat
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
high-contrast Brazilian rosewood. Upholstery is original soft brown velvet. A fantastic piece of Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Walnut Cane Headboard - Queen/Full Size
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-century Walnut Headboard with Cane Detail is designed to add a touch of elegance and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Founders Patterns 9 Sideboard
By Jack Cartwright
Located in San Diego, CA
sofa console. This console would mix with all styles including Traditional, Mid-century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut, Zebra Wood
Six Harvey Probber Dining Armchairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New Windsor, NY
Excellent set of six modern dining armchairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1970-1980. Upholstered backs and seats with angular brushed metal frames.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Walnut
Polished Aluminum Room Divider
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Modular wall unit or room divider from Founders Furniture Company. Solid walnut (not veneer) cases
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Burlwood Nightstands
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of midcentury Founders burl wood veneer two drawer nightstands with square brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jack Cartwright Dressers for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Jack Cartwright
Manufacturer: Founders
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Maple
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Thomasville Founders Orange Lacquered Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, TX
An chic and modern credenza by Thomasville Founders lacquered in orange.
Credenza features four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Founders Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders dining table by Milo Baughman in two shades of walnut with aluminium trim on pedestal base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Cartwright Night Stands for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Jack Cartwright
Manufacturer: Founders
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Maple
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
Walnut Sideboard Milo Baughman for Founders
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A walnut sideboard attributed to Milo Baughman by Founders having aluminum trim throughout the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood Upholstered Sofa Loveseat by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
manufactured by the Founders Furniture company.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Walnut Pedestal Dining Table for Founders
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
An adjustable full length dining table attributed to Milo Baughman for Founders having polished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Founders for Thomasville Walnut Jack Cartwright Dining Chairs
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Founders for Thomasville walnut Jack Cartwright dining chairs with caned backs and original black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Serving Bar Cart
By Edward Wormley, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut bar cabinet with 2 pull up leaves that add 16" to each size
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Rosewood MCM Credenza by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rosewood mcm credenza by Jack Cartwright for founders furniture circa 1960.
This phenomenal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Blue Sling Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Attr. to Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome sofa by Founders. Fabric is fairly recent but
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Midcentury Jack Cartwright for Founders, Room Divider Wall Unit
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Midcentury Jack Cartwright For Founders - Room Divider Wall Unit
A beautifully Refinished and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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Founders Midcentury Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of founders midcentury furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of founders midcentury furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of founders midcentury furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of founders midcentury furniture over the years, but those crafted by Founders Furniture Company and Jack Cartwright are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Founders Midcentury Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of founders midcentury furniture at 1stDibs is $2,345, while they’re typically $1,295 on the low end and $4,250 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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