Industrial Globe Wernicke Machinist Chair
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare model of a machinist chair by the American manufacturer Globe Wernicke.
Iron
$665 / 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 a warehouse when clearing a batch of industrial lights in the Midlands.
Metal
$5,649 / set
H 29.93 in W 14.97 in D 18.71 in
Run of 6 1930's Singer Machinist Chairs Industrial Kitchen Dining Room
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare set of 6 Singer Machinest Chairs. Branded cast iron bases, bent ply backrest and the more unusual round seats of the earlier models. Manufactured by "Simao " the Singer manufa...
Steel
Make-Do Wood Shop Chair
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1930s or 1940s. A pitched machinist’s chair with striking Constructivist look.
Wood
$808
H 17.33 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Antique Industrial Singer Factory Machinists Swivel Chair, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
An untouched example of the iconic Singer machinist's chair. c.1930 Designed to be more ergonomic than the cast iron stool Singer were so famous for.
Iron
1960's Czech Workshop Swivel Desk Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Czech Workshop Swivel Desk Chairs. Classic Czech machinists chair used throughout Eastern Europe.
Birch
1960's Czech Workshop Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Czech Workshop Swivel Desk Chair. Classic Czech machinists chair used throughout Eastern Europe.
Birch
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 adjustable in height ( Back Rest 28" - 31" x Seat H 16.5" - 20" ). The chair swivel...
Steel
$1,203 / item
H 33.67 in W 15.36 in D 18.12 in
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 branded heavy die-cast iron base in their original grey painted finish, and that hold a...
Iron
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 heavy weight set of stools retain the original cast iron base and quad arm legs with t...
Iron
Unavailable
H 36 in W 16 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century Green Machinist Chair Adjustable, Swivel, Desk and Office
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century 'Metchair Production' green machinist chair with adjustable seat height from 16' to 23'.
Operator Chair, 1940s
Located in Bern, CH
Heavy cast iron machinist chair, 1940s, restored. Originally screwed to the floor, this chair comes with four cantilevers to stabilize, seat, back and armrest in black lacquered wo...
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 1930s.
Iron
Vintage Machinist Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Vintage industrial 3-legged machinist chair from the Czech Republic. It has it's original plywood backrest.
Steel
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 screw allows the chair to be raised and lowered to the desired height.
Metal
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Sprung seat and back rest - Height adjustable seat and back rest - Made from Beech and Beech ply - German, 1930s - Measures: 4...
Beech
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 machinists chairs.
Birch
French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French industrial machinists chair, circa 1950s Product code #OA515 - Height adjustable - Sprung seat and backrest - Shaped ply seat and backrest - Swivels 360 - French, ci...
Steel
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 and backrest - Height adjustable - Beech seat and back rest - Each chair is mark...
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 iron adjusting wheels - Adjustable back rest and seat - French, circa 1900 - 39c...
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H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
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 Machinists Chair – With Foot Support.
Steel
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Price is per chair - Sprung seat and backrest - Height adjustable seat and backrest - Made from Beech and Beech ply - Model P3...
Beech
Machinists Chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Machinists chairs by Bombenstabil, circa 1930s - Price is per chair - Sprung seat and backrest - Height adjustable seat and backrest - Made from Beech and Beech ply - Model P3...
Beech
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 ply seat and back Original paint English, 1930s Measures: 40cm wide x 45cm deep ...
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 - Height adjustable - Beech seat and backrest - Each chair is marked with the D...
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H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
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 Machinists Chair – With Foot Support.
Metal
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 and back rest - Height adjustable and turns 360 - German, Circa 1940s - 40cm wid...
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 backrests and base The feet are all set in their highest position Beautiful curve...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
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 excellent condition with perfect patina. The chairs are adjustable in height by turnin...
Iron
Sold
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 21.26 in
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 backrest bearing the Leabank stamp.
Oak
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H 17.13 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
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 ergonomic than the cast iron stool Singer were so famous for.
Iron
Sold
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original Tan-Sad Machinists Chair 1940’s Original Tan-Sad Machinists Chair – swivelling and height adjustable.
Metal
Vintage Antique Industrial Spring Back Singer Machinists Factory Chair
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and sought after original example of the iconic spring-back Singer sewing stool. c.1930 A robust and characterful machinist’s chair made by Singer in the early 20th century.
Iron
Singer Sewing Machinist Factory Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden button shapes seats with sprung backrests and adjustable seat height.
Iron
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 soft Green Leather, it has a metal frame with an adjustable curving back and top ra...
Leather
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-sad machinists- dining, desk, study chairs, swiveling and height adjustable, with ...
Metal
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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in
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.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chair, Black Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study chair in black, swivelling and height adjustable.
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, swivelling and height adjustable.
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
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 adjustable, this listing is for one chair.
Metal
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 seat and back rest.
Iron
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H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s stunning original tan-sad machinists/dining/desk/study chair – tall grey 1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey, swivel...
Metal
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 seat and backrest.
Metal
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 seat and back rest.
Iron
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 seat and back rest.
Metal
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, practical and comfortable. Made from cast iron, steel and maple veneered plywood. All ...
Steel, Iron
1920s German Machinists Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Two German Machinists chairs. 1920s. Price is per chair.
Metal
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 the Simanco Manufacturing Company with a generous ply seat and heavy cast iron base i...
Iron
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 1930s.
Iron
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 the 1930s.
Vintage Industrial Singer Work Chair Stool by Simanco
By Singer Sewing Machine Co., Simanco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This 'Singer' machinist chair was manufactured by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing company), in the 1930s.
Iron
Singer Work Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply seat and back rest.
Singer Work Chairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Singer machinist or work chairs. Branded cast iron base with factory painted finish, steam bent ply seat and back rest.
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