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Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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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.

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Creator: Founders Furniture Company
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset carved handles. Each dresser sits on ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser, 2 Available
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy, six-drawer, dresser with black base and black wood inset detail. Dove-tale construction of drawers. Newly Re...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Jack Cartwright Designed Rosewood Dresser for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional mid-century rosewood dresser from American designer master Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Nine ample drawers offer nearly limitless storage options, whether in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Metal

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Founders Furniture Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern 8 drawer dresser, attributed to Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company, USA circa 1960’s. Expertly crafted, this absolute j...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 Drawers Dresser by Founders MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 drawers dresser by Founders MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Chrome

Pair of Large Mid Century Nightstands by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of striking oversized nightstands or small dressers by American manufacturer Founders with lovely natural wood grain. Really a great addition to a mid century modern or modern...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Hardwood

Founders MCM Dresser with Glass Top Mirror
By Founders Furniture Company
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 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Glass, Wicker, Wood

1960s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser Refinished
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Six Drawer Highboy Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1965. It has a case of walnut and features six drawers that have Dovetail Joints. I...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 67 wide x 18 deep x 30.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has Areas of Stainwear Thr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet
By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood Chest of Drawers, designed in 1960 by David Parmelee for Founders Furniture. This piece dates to the early 1960s. It has a top drawer with dividers that is felt-li...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Aluminum, Chrome

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

Founders Mid Century Dresser by Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century four drawer dresser in a very well grained clear birch with dark chocolate brown drawer fronts . The chromed U shaped finger pulls give detail to the dark color and wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Birch

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Hardwood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Dresser
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century modern dresser by Jack Cartwright. Six wide dovetail jointed drawers with black metal pulls. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut

1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Walnut Credenza / Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Six Drawer Credenza Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1970. It has a case of walnut and features six wide drawers that have Dovetail Joi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Founders Patterns 10 Mid Century Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 77.75 wide x 18 deep x 30.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Founders Furniture Company Dressers

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Leather, Wood

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Founders Furniture Company dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Founders Furniture Company dressers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Founders Furniture Company dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Conant Ball, Thomasville, and Harvey Probber. Prices for Founders Furniture Company dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,190 and can go as high as $7,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,955.
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