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Machinists Chair

Run of 6 Singer Machinist Chairs
Run of 6 Singer Machinist Chairs

Run of 6 Singer Machinist Chairs

$5,670 / set

H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 18.71 in

Run of 6 Singer Machinist Chairs

Located in Southampton, GB

A rare set of 6 Singer Machinest Chairs. Branded cast iron bases, bent ply backrest and the more

Category

20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Steel

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair
1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair

$668 / set

H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair. We discovered these tucked away in

Category

Vintage 1920s English Stools

Materials

Metal

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair
Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

$1,900

H 33 in W 15 in D 24 in

Make-Do Wood Shop Chair

Located in Cambridge, US

USA, ca. 1930s or 1940s. A pitched machinist’s chair with striking Constructivist look. Features

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Singer Sewing Machinist Industrial Stool Swivel Chair
Adjustable Singer Sewing Machinist Industrial Stool Swivel Chair

Adjustable Singer Sewing Machinist Industrial Stool Swivel Chair

By Singer

Located in New York, NY

Industrial style swivel work chair, stool made by the world renown Singer company. The chair is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool
Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool

Set Original Vintage Industrial Factory Machinist Singer Sewing Chairs Stool

By Singer

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful set of original Singer sewing chairs, England circa 1940. - The chairs feature a

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

A pair of English Singer Machinist Work chairs
A pair of English Singer Machinist Work chairs

A pair of English Singer Machinist Work chairs

$2,558 / set

H 34.45 in W 15.56 in D 18.9 in

A pair of English Singer Machinist Work chairs

By Singer

Located in Faversham, GB

An exceptional pair of machinist stools by the manufacturing company Singer incorporated. This

Category

20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

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Operator Chair, 1940s
Operator Chair, 1940s

Operator Chair, 1940s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in

Operator Chair, 1940s

Located in Bern, CH

Heavy cast iron machinist chair, 1940s, restored. Originally screwed to the floor, this chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Machine Age Chairs

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco
Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

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H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

By Simanco

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This 'Singer' machinist chair was manufactured by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing company), in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Machinist Chair
Vintage Machinist Chair

Vintage Machinist Chair

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage industrial 3-legged machinist chair from the Czech Republic. It has it's original plywood

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Industrial Swivelling Machinist’s Chair
1950s Industrial Swivelling Machinist’s Chair

1950s Industrial Swivelling Machinist’s Chair

Located in High Point, NC

An industrial swiveling machinists chair from Czechia, circa 1950. A metal frame with a central

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

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H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Sprung seat and back rest - Height adjustable

Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Pair of Industrial Swiveling Machinists Chairs
1950s Pair of Industrial Swiveling Machinists Chairs

1950s Pair of Industrial Swiveling Machinists Chairs

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H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in

1950s Pair of Industrial Swiveling Machinists Chairs

By Industrial Production

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s pair of industrial swiveling machinists chairs 1950s vintage pair of Industrial swiveling

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s
French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s

French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s

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H 37.8 in W 14.97 in L 37.8 in

French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

French industrial machinists chair, circa 1950s Product code #OA515 - Height adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s
Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

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H 34.65 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

By Ama Elastik

Located in Gloucester, GB

Machinists chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s - Price is per chair (3 available) - Sprung seat

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Early 20th Century Oak Machinists Chair, circa 1900
Early 20th Century Oak Machinists Chair, circa 1900

Early 20th Century Oak Machinists Chair, circa 1900

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H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 18.9 in

Early 20th Century Oak Machinists Chair, circa 1900

Located in Gloucester, GB

Early 20th century oak machinists chair, circa 1900 - Solid oak seat, legs and backrest - Cast

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support, '2517'
1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support, '2517'

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support, '2517'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair – With Foot Support (2517) 1950s Evertaut Original

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Steel

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Price is per chair - Sprung seat and backrest

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Beech

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in

Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Price is per chair - Sprung seat and backrest

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Beech

Industrial Machinists Chair by Singer, circa 1930s
Industrial Machinists Chair by Singer, circa 1930s

Industrial Machinists Chair by Singer, circa 1930s

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H 38.19 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

Industrial Machinists Chair by Singer, circa 1930s

By Singer

Located in Gloucester, GB

Industrial Machinists chair by Singer, circa 1930s Cast iron base Embossed SINGER logo Shaped

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Stools

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s
Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

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H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in

Machinists Chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s

By Ama Elastik

Located in Gloucester, GB

Machinists chairs by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s. - Price is per chair - Sprung seat and backrest

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support '2518'
1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support '2518'

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair, with Foot Support '2518'

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Evertaut Original Machinists Chair – With Foot Support (2518) 1950s Evertaut Original

Category

Vintage 1950s English Stools

Materials

Metal

German Machinists Chair by Polstergleich, circa 1940s
German Machinists Chair by Polstergleich, circa 1940s

German Machinists Chair by Polstergleich, circa 1940s

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H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

German Machinists Chair by Polstergleich, circa 1940s

By Polstergleich

Located in Gloucester, GB

German Machinists chair by Polstergleich, circa 1940s - Sprung seat and back rest - Beech seat

Category

Vintage 1940s German Industrial Stools

Unique set of 6 Swiss machinist chairs K. Mischke Sohn Zurich
Unique set of 6 Swiss machinist chairs K. Mischke Sohn Zurich

Unique set of 6 Swiss machinist chairs K. Mischke Sohn Zurich

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Set of 6 adjustable machinist chairs by Swiss producer K. Mischke Sohn, Zurich Adjustable sprung

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Original Working Factory Machinist Chairs by Sewing Company Singer, ca. 1930/40
Original Working Factory Machinist Chairs by Sewing Company Singer, ca. 1930/40

Original Working Factory Machinist Chairs by Sewing Company Singer, ca. 1930/40

By Singer

Located in Munster, NRW

The singer stools are becoming increasingly rare. We have nevertheless found a set of chairs in

Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940

Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940

Located in London, GB

Oak framed industrial machinist's chair. c.1940 Likely a historical marriage of two chairs, the

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930
Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930

Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930

By Singer

Located in London, GB

An untouched example of the the iconic Singer machinist's chair. c.1930 Designed to be more

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair
Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair

Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair

By Singer

Located in London, GB

A robust and characterful machinist’s chair made by Singer in the early 20th century. Designed with

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Singer Sewing Machinist Factory Chairs
Singer Sewing Machinist Factory Chairs

Singer Sewing Machinist Factory Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 13.75 in D 17 in

Singer Sewing Machinist Factory Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Wooden button shapes seats with sprung backrests and adjustable seat height.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Machinist’s Leather and Iron Swivel Chair
Industrial Machinist’s Leather and Iron Swivel Chair

Industrial Machinist’s Leather and Iron Swivel Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Industrial Machinist’s leather and iron swivel chair The Chair is covered in its original good

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair

By Tan-Sad

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s original tan-sad machinists, desk, study swiveling chair 1940s vintage stunning original tan

Category

Vintage 1940s British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bevco Industrial Machinist Adjustable Metal Drafting Work Stool Chair
Vintage Bevco Industrial Machinist Adjustable Metal Drafting Work Stool Chair

Vintage Bevco Industrial Machinist Adjustable Metal Drafting Work Stool Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bevco Precision Mfg Co. Industrial Machinist Adjustable Metal Drafting Work Stool Chair

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey

Category

Vintage 1940s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs

1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s vintage stunning original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study chairs, swivelling and height

Category

Vintage 1940s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Singer Work Chair
Singer Work Chair

Singer Work Chair

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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in

Singer Work Chair

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Singer Work Chair
Singer Work Chair

Singer Work Chair

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H 90 in W 40 in D 40 in

Singer Work Chair

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Singer Work Chair
Singer Work Chair

Singer Work Chair

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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in

Singer Work Chair

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Singer Work Chair/Stool
Singer Work Chair/Stool

Singer Work Chair/Stool

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Singer Work Chair/Stool

By Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930
Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930

Vintage Singer Sewing Machinists Chair, English, circa 1930

By Singer

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A fabulous work or desk chair made by the Singer Sewing Machine Company Brilliant design

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

1920s German Machinists Chairs
1920s German Machinists Chairs

1920s German Machinists Chairs

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H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

1920s German Machinists Chairs

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Two German Machinists chairs. 1920s. Price is per chair.

Category

20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Singer Machinist Chairs, c1950
Set of Four Singer Machinist Chairs, c1950

Set of Four Singer Machinist Chairs, c1950

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H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in

Set of Four Singer Machinist Chairs, c1950

By Singer

Located in Downham Market, GB

A run of four original vintage Singer machinist chairs. A wonderful set of industrial chairs by

Category

20th Century British Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco
Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

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H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

By Simanco, Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This 'Singer' machinist chair was manufactured by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing company), in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco
Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

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H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chairs Stool by Simanco

By Simanco

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This four 'Singer' machinist chairs was manufactured by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing company), in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco
Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

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H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco

By Simanco, Singer Sewing Machine Co.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This 'Singer' machinist chair was manufactured by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing company), in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Singer Work Chairs
Singer Work Chairs

Singer Work Chairs

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chairs

Singer Work Chairs
Singer Work Chairs

Singer Work Chairs

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chairs

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Machinists Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the machinists chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and beech, every machinists chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect machinists chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each machinists chair bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one machinists chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ama Elastik, Singer and Industrial Production produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Machinists Chair?

Prices for a machinists chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $382 and can go as high as $3,717, while the average can fetch as much as $559.

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