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'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft (Pair Available)

Creator: George Mulhauser
Offered by: Hobbs Modern

Description
This is a more unique version of the larger "Mr. Chair" that Mulhauser designed in 1959 with a slightly smaller frame and a more rare wooden bent plywood leg base.

The chair was made by the American company "Plycraft". This company initially made boats in the early 1950s, hence the name "Plycraft". Plycraft had great expertise in the field of plywood, which can be seen in the beautiful seat that consists of one large moulded piece of wood.

The wooden walnut shell has been completely restored and the original blue leather has been kept for a classic Mid-Century Modern look. These chairs are truly striking and bring in a unique character to any space. These are the perfect chairs to sit back and sink into.

Dimensions: 31"H x 28.75"W x 17"D

Seat Height: 14.5"

If you want to see it or have any questions, text Nicole (619) 300-3551

About the Designer:

Reflecting on George Mulhauser’s decades-long career conjures up images of him sitting in his well-known Mr. Chair — a luxurious reclining mid-century modern lounge chair for Plycraft made from a single sheet of plywood — and thinking to himself what mark he would leave on the world of furniture design.

Mulhauser studied industrial design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated in 1953. His early designs were quite venturesome and landed him his first design job in the Manhattan studio of architect, journalist and designer George Nelson, who was the director of design for legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer Herman Miller.

In 1955, Mulhauser designed his now-immediately recognizable Coconut chair. Angular and visually striking, this alluring lounge chair, with its sloping molded plastic shell, was something of a prelude. Soon, Mulhauser would make the acquaintance of American furniture designer Paul McCobb. Mulhauser collaborated with McCobb on concepts for molded fiberglass chairs, and McCobb’s Origami chair for Directional would become a big hit on the mid-20th century market.

Mulhauser kept busy. In his home studio, he sketched out each furniture design on paper and then translated them to handmade scale models. Mulhauser engaged his neighbors and family in trying out his sophisticated seating and gathered feedback for improvements. He designed his Mr. Chair for Plycraft — an adjustable armchair with a seat of tufted leather that yielded a series — and collaborated with many other companies throughout his career, including Directional, Singer, Overman and the Design Institute of America. He also taught furniture design at Pratt Institute, while the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts brought him on as an instructor of 3-D design.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Walnut, Leather
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	652076

Dimensions

W.	28.75 in;	H.	31 in;	D.	17 in;
W.	73.03 cm;	H.	78.74 cm;	D.	43.18 cm;

Seat H.	14.5 in;
Seat H.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

FURNITURE SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL ART, YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE PERFECT RETREAT. Hobbs Modern is the premier mid century modern furniture dealer in San Diego, CA. We hand-select and curate each piece of our inventory which represents the iconic and exemplary Danish, American, and Brazilian vintage modern design with a relentless pursuit of restoration perfection and historical accuracy. Our passion is to breathe new life into vintage pieces. We ship nationwide.

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