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Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.

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Creator: Kittinger
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Retains it's original two-toned light grey and cream l...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with orig...
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1980s American Chippendale Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Chippendale Burled Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest, Newly Restored
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers By Kittinger Furniture USA, circa 1930s Solid walnut, with burled walnut drawer fronts and original brass hardwa...
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant chest of drawers by Kittinger of Buffalo. Could be used as a console table, mini dresser, or jewelry chest. The cabinet is covered in metal leaf t...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Williamsburg Restoration Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger 5 drawers pull out tray mahogany federal style bachelor chest dresser. Lockable drawer.
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20th Century American Federal Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high quality decorative cabinets.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Black Lacquer Stand
By Kittinger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kittinger mid century gold leaf chest of drawers on black lacquer stand This chest of drawers measures: 71.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 36.5 inches hig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design and craftsmanship cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive. Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing recommended.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Kittinger two-tone bachelor chest from Mandarin collection. In style of James Mont.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kittinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

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By Henredon
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Mid-Century Kittinger Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest, Pair
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Kittinger Multi Drawer Mahogany and Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser Server
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super high quality multi functional mahogany chest of drawers by Kittinger.
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Materials

Brass

Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Highboy Dresser
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Pair of Kittinger Four-Drawer Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Locust Valley, NY
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Pair of Kittinger Four-Drawer Chests
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Located in New York, NY
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Tall Kittinger Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Detail
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Located in Troy, MI
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Kittinger commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

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