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.
Mid-Century Modern Slate Top Petit Oiled Walnut Credenza Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double accordion doors walnut credenza storage cabinet with slate top. Dramatic vintage oiled walnut wood grain. Excellent condition. Milo Baughman influence.
Slate
$3,895
H 25.25 in W 48 in D 16 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Credenza
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Walnut and Slate Top Credenza This credenza measures: 48 wide x 16 deep x 25.25 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Stain on Top Surface i...
Slate
$2,475Sale Price|50% Off
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 23 in
Mid Century American Studio Craft Thick Slate Top Black Walnut cabinet
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century American Studio craft thick slate top black walnut credenza cabinet. beautiful hand crafted solid black walnut single drawer cabinet. Has 2 Lower doors with Brass Knobs l...
Slate
Mid Century Walnut and Slate Cabinet
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Edward Wormley
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful mid century stone top cabinet with 2 hinged bifold doors. Doors open fully to expose 2 adjustable shelves. Wonderful grain. Slate like stone top for nice contrast.
Stone, Slate
$2,895
H 41 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Jack Cartwright / Founders Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet Chest
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern Jack Cartwright for Founders walnut pagoda form dry bar cabinet or gentleman’s chest. Jack Cartwright was taking Scandinavian minimalism and incorporatin...
Walnut
$3,000
H 25 in W 48 in D 16 in
Walnut Base Petit Credenza with Slate Top TV Stand Cabinet Console Table
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small hall entry space cabinet credenza, TV stand alternative with slate top. Mid-Century Modern circa 1970s Milo Baughman style piece.
Slate
Vintage Carved Walnut Credenza With Slate Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage carved walnut credenza pairs mid-century craftsmanship with a striking slate top. The case is built from richly grained walnut in its...
Stone
$3,395
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 15 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut Bar Console Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut Bar Console Credenza This credenza measures: 40 wide x 15 deep x 30.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Small Areas of Wear on B...
Walnut
Edward Wormley Mid-Century Dry Bar Cabinet, Walnut & Slate, USA
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century dry bar cabinet with a walnut case featuring a left-hand closed cabinet next to an open shelf compartment topped with a gray slate serving area, all resting on ...
Metal, Brass
$22,000
H 76 in W 66 in D 20 in
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Walnut Two Part Sideboard Credenza Breakfront Carved Slate Inserts MINT! Lots of storage cabinets superior quality mid century modern cabinet.
Stone
Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
Teak
Exceptional Triple Dresser and Mirror by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in South Charleston, WV
Final price reduction Sale Jan 2026 through March 2026. Exceptional piece by Unagusta. 64.5" wide, 32.5" tall and 21.25" deep. The mirror is 55.5" wide, 35.75" tall and the special plinth used when mounted to the dresser adds 1.5" in height). A avant-garde company before a fire destroyed the factory in NC in 1955 although some operations kept going into the 60's. Their designs were intricate, modernist, leading and they were renown for high-end pieces. This triple dresser comes with an immense mirror that can be mounted on the dresser top or wall hung. It has a small plinth...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Executive Desk and Credenza suite in rosewood and walnut 1969
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very special home library or office executive suite consisting of an executive desk and the original credenza that accompanied it when created for Ray Resources Corporation in 1969...
Rosewood, Walnut
1960 Lane Tuxedo Bowtie Dresser and Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sale Jan-March 2026. 66" x 18" x 30" plus mirror. Designed by Ernest Swarts and O.B. Solie for Lane Furniture Produced 1960. Exceptional design kept in excellent condition by first o...
Rosewood, Walnut
over-sized Dunbar End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley, USA, Model 4478 table, New World Group, Enduring Modern collection Series. Linen White Lacquer over mahogany circa 1949, 30 1/8" deep and wide. 24 7/8" tall....
Brass
Square end or sofa table in Black Walnut
Located in South Charleston, WV
24" square, 22" tall. Fine Black walnut, refinished with lacquer. Minor marks exist to legs. Very good condition. For use as sofa, end or side table. Possibly could be used as a beds...
Walnut
