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 Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid mahogany frames...
Leather, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid mahogany frames,...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant Pair of Traditional Parsons Style Mahogany & Upholstered Benches
By Kittinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant pair of vintage mahogany & rasberry linen upholstered traditional rectangular benches with decorative trim.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chair or Dining Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style side chair or dining chair By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, 1959 Carved solid mahogany frame, with l...
Leather, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid mahogany frames, wit...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid mahogany frames,...
Leather, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Georgian, Chippendale, or Queen Anne style side chairs or dining chairs By Kittinger, "Colonial Williamsburg" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid mahog...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,200 / set
Set of Eight CW Kittinger Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Kittinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding set of Mid-Century English style solid mahogany frame dining chairs in very good condition, made by Kittinger. The seats retain their original vibrant red glazed leath...
Mahogany
Kittinger Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 22"W x 25.5"D x 36...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kittinger Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 22"W x 25.5"D x 36"H. Seat he...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. S...
Wood
$1,428Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality, C1900 Armchairs. These chairs encapsulate the elegance of the Georgian era with their fine craftsmanshi...
Wood, Mahogany
$3,341Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Antique C.1910 Georgian Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 8 (6+2)
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique C.1910 Georgian Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 8 (6+2) Full of authentic charm and character, this fine set of eight Georgian Revival mahogany dining chairs dates to...
Wood
$4,849 / set
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany carved set of 6 dining chairs having a pretty shaped top rail with scrolled detail, carved centre splats, newly upholstered seats standing on turned reeded...
Other
$1,996Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Finely Carved Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Dining Chairs C1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 finely carved solid mahogany Georgian style dining chairs, circa 1920s, is a remarkable example of early 20th-century craftsmanship inspired by the elegance of 18th-cen...
Mohair, Wood
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Ottoman
By Marge Carson, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Parsons Ottoman. Stunning midcentury Milo Baughman or Billy Baldwin Parsons style upholstered ottoman. This gorgeous Hol...
Bouclé
Set of Eight Tommi Parzinger X-Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs consisting of six side chairs and two host armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger (German 1903-1981) for Charak Furnit...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,800 / set
H 17.75 in W 47.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair of French Napoleon III Style Mahogany Upholstered Storage Benches
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and highly decorative pair of French Napoleon III style benches, crafted in solid mahogany and dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900. Each bench featu...
Brass
Antique Set of Four Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant and original set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs dating from the early 19th century. These chairs display classic Regency design with refined proportion...
Mahogany
Set 6 Georgian Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charming set of six Georgian mahogany dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver Elegant and understated design showcasing fine period craftsmanship Raised on square ta...
Mahogany
$1,250 / set
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Midcentury Postmodern Waterfall Upholstered Bench Set, Ottomans or Poufs in Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic looking upholstered bench set from the 1980s with a waterfall form. This well made set still retains its original upholstery which is in fantastic condition.
Fabric
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Upholstered Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning midcentury Milo Baughman Parsons style upholstered ottoman. This gorgeous Hollywood Regency Parsons ottoman or bench has been professionally ...
Bouclé
$2,853 / set
H 16.93 in W 51.97 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Benches with Red Patterned Fabric Upholstery, Italy
By Dedar
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These benches feature a solid lacquered ebonized beech frame and a new red and white patterned fabric upholstery. These benches are vintage therefore they might...
Fabric, Beech
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
Wood
$3,600 / set
H 18.5 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Coral Parsons Benches Ottomans Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of 1970s parsons stools, benches, ottomans. Newly upholstered in a. fabulous coral fabric. Dimensions: 18.5 H x 29 W x 18.5 D.
Upholstery
Kittinger Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 25.75"W x 26...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Kittinger William and Mary Style Walnut Bench or Low Sofa Table
By Kittinger
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Kittinger William and Mary Style Walnut Bench or Low Sofa Table.
Walnut
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chair or lounge chair By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask upholstered ...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chairs Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chairs or lounge chairs By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask up...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chair or lounge chair By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask upholstered ...
Brass
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Stools, 2
By Kittinger
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Floral Upholstered Mahogany Stools, marked to interior leg. 18" H x 21" W x 16" D. Provenance: The Estate of Alton G. Marshall, former aide ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.25 in W 21 in D 19.75 in
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21"W x 19.75"D x 37.25"H...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs By Kittinger, "Williamsburg Adaptation" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstere...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.75 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style side chairs or dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass studded blue leather seats. Measures: 22"W...
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 23.25 in
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass studded blue leather seats. Measures...
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style side chairs or dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass studded blue leather seats. Measures: 2...
Brass
Kittinger Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with brass studded blue leather seats. Measures: ...
Brass
Antique Kittinger Carved Mahogany Trestle Long Bench C1930
By Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Kittinger Carved Mahogany Trestle Long Bench C1930 Measures- 20.5"H x 62"W x 17"D
Mahogany
Kittinger Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chair, side chair, or desk chair By Kittinger USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with red upholstered seat. Measures: 21.5"W x...
Upholstery, Mahogany