$5,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Rare Set of Five George Mulhauser Sultana Style Iron Swivel Stools Mid-Century
By George Mulhauser
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of five Mulhauser Sultana style iron barstools. Great looking faux black leather
Iron
$11,500
H 32 in W 26 in D 59 in
George Mulhauser, Sultana Chaise Longue, Moulded Plywood, Velvet, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted moulded plywood and brown velvet chaise longue designed by George Mulhauser and
Velvet, Plywood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 48 in
'Sultana' Sculptural Dining Table by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is both functional and a work of art, this Mulhauser Sultana table stands as a testament to the
Wood
$8,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 39 in
Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960’s. Exceptionally rare pair of
Upholstery, Bentwood
Plycraft Oak & Blue Lacquer Sultana Table by George Mulhauser c. 1950s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gregarious and sculptural Sultana Table designed by George Mulhauser with an oak top and blue
Wood, Oak
$6,000 / set
H 24.25 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Mustard Yellow George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Armchairs
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana chairs in original condition. The vinyl
Plywood
Sultana Set of Four Chairs and One Table by Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A plywood table and 4 chairs set by Mulhauser with table top in formica laminate. Plycraft
Plywood
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Green Swivel Armchair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Jupiter, FL
I style of George Mulhauser for Plycraft Green Sultana Swivel Armchair , Mid- Century culture.
Metal
George Mulhauser Sultana Chair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning bentwood accent chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. The chair retains
Bentwood
George Mulhauser Sultana Chair for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Astoria, NY
George Mulhauser (American, 1916-2002) Sultana Chair for Plycraft, circa 1960s, with red leather
Leather
George Mulhauser, Sultana Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric "Sultana" armchairs designed by George Mulhauser and produced by
Fabric, Walnut
George Mulhauser, Sultana Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric "Sultana" armchairs designed by George Mulhauser and produced by
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 20.32 in D 17.5 in
Marble-Top Chain Link Garden Patio Set in the Manner of George Mulhauser
Located in Hudson, NY
Mulhauser's Sultana design. Welded chain link base. The tabletop measures 38 inches in diameter, 30 inches
Marble, Metal
George Mulhauser Red Sultana Chairs, Pair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chair's namesake, the Sultana chair. We did not change the white leatherette seat as it still shows in
Faux Leather, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer
Rare "Sultana" Side Table by George Mulhauser
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare "Sultana" Bent Wood Side Table by George Mulhauser.
Glass
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Scroll Arm Sultana Swivel Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Sultana swivel chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Bent plywood
Upholstery, Bentwood
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Dining Table, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" dining table By George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Formica, Bentwood
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Red Sultana Swivel Armchair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" swivel armchair or club chair By George Mulhauser
Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Yellow Sultana Swivel Armchair
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" swivel armchair or club chair By George Mulhauser
Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Blue Sultana Swivel Armchair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" swivel armchair or club chair By George Mulhauser
Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Green Sultana Swivel Armchair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" swivel armchair or club chair By George Mulhauser
Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer
Sultana Swivel Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Long Island City, NY
A George Mulhauser (1922- 2002) for Plycraft, "Sultana" chair newly reupholstered by us with
Fur, Plywood, Walnut
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Dining Set, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" dining set By George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Upholstery, Formica, Bentwood
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Scroll Arm Sultana Swivel Chair
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Sultana chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This example is in original
Upholstery, Plywood
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Chairs, Set of Four
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" dining or club chairs By George
Upholstery, Bentwood, Lacquer
Sold
H 28.75 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
George Mulhauser Walnut and White Leather Sultana Chair for Plycraft, 1950s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
, the Sultana chair.
Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
Four George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Chairs with Round Table
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare complete dinette set of the mid-1960s "Sultana" round table with four swivel dining
Plywood
Set of 4 George Mulhauser Plycraft Sultana Bentwood Scroll Dining Chairs
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Troy, MI
A set of 4 Sultana swivel chairs designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft 1950s Bent walnut
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood
"Sultana" Occasional Table by George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
"Sultana" occasional table by George Mulhauser.
Glass, Walnut
Sultana Chair Set by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 "Sultana" dining chairs by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Chairs swivel and are featured
Walnut
1960’s swivel Sultana Scroll Chair by George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Swivel Sultana Scroll Chair by George Mulhauser, new suede upholstery.
Suede, Bentwood
Mid Century George Mulhauser Walnut Bentwood Sultana Scroll Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in West Hartford, CT
swivels 360 degrees. Designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, circa 1950s.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These Mulhauser chairs are a great example of why we do what we do, circa 1965. Collecting
Zebra Hide, Bentwood, Plywood
Red Sultana Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This striking sultana chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft provides a sculptural
Metal
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Sold|$4,890
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa 1970's. Signed on chrome: Le Corbusier, LC4, 98...
Chrome, Metal
$266 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Clay, Stoneware
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,164
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$1,161 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...
Fabric
Gene Scherer Jewelry chest. Signed and dated, 1986
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.
Walnut
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
By Carl-Erik Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...
Metal
$23,117
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$5,334 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally a Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. This one was designed for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna - Comes in all sizes. ...
Brass
Pair Of Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Arm Door Handles combine elegance and originality in a unique proposal that transforms any space with its iconic and sophisticated design. With the stylized shape of an arm, thes...
Brass, Chrome
$7,290 / item
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Beech, Bentwood
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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage George Mulhauser chairs, lounge chairs and other furniture.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.