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Founders Furniture Company Armchairs

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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
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome Dining Armchair
By Milo Baughman, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair attributed to Milo Baughman by Founders. Features a square tube chrome fra...
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Pair of Vintage Italian Chrome Upholstered Club Arm Chairs
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Founders Furniture Company armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Founders Furniture Company armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of upholstery and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Founders Furniture Company armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Founders Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Drexel, Henredon, and Steelcase. Prices for Founders Furniture Company armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,998.
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