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Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century swivel side / desk chair with a shaped seat and back upholstered in bright and

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Modernist
George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Modernist

George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Modernist

By Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Mid-Century Modern design, Molded plywood seat

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

Materials

Metal

Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Hanover, MA

This is a rare edition from a limited production Plycraft produced of George Mulhauser's design for

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair, 1950's
George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair, 1950's

George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair, 1950's

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Rochester, NY

George Mulhauser for Plycraft swivel desk chair in walnut veneer with the original cream white

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

Materials

Metal

Rolling Segmented Lounge or Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Rolling Segmented Lounge or Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Rolling Segmented Lounge or Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Walnut encased scarce segmented back lounge or desk chair on castors by George Mulhauser for

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Mulhauser for Plycraft side/desk swivel chair.
George Mulhauser for Plycraft side/desk swivel chair.

George Mulhauser for Plycraft side/desk swivel chair.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice and rare swivel desk chair designed by Mulhauser .

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood, PVC

Midcentury George Mulhauser Plycraft Black Leather Bentwood Office Desk Chair
Midcentury George Mulhauser Plycraft Black Leather Bentwood Office Desk Chair

Midcentury George Mulhauser Plycraft Black Leather Bentwood Office Desk Chair

By Plycraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser for Plycraft black leather bentwood office desk chair. Item

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair
George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair

George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 19 in

George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bentwood office chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, ca. 1958. Please confirm item location (NY

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs
Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs

Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs

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H 32 in W 26 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Vintage Plycraft Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of 80's chairs (4 side chairs and 2 armchairs) designed by Lou App and produced by

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Late 20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Rosewood Swivel Office Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Rosewood Swivel Office Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Rosewood Swivel Office Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Rosewood swivel office chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Needs reupholstering.

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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair
Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hard to find Plycraft compass leg desk in a dark walnut tone teak and oak with three drawers

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Cognac Leather Desk Chair
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Cognac Leather Desk Chair

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Cognac Leather Desk Chair

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Littleton, CO

A rare, limited-production executive desk chair by George Mulhauser for his "Mr. Chair" series for

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Mid Century Mr. Chair Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid Century Mr. Chair Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid Century Mr. Chair Executive Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Lafayette, IN

Wonderful original example of the "Mr. Chair" desk chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Office Chair or Task Chair
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Office Chair or Task Chair

Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Office Chair or Task Chair

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super clean original armchair task / office chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. It

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

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H 36.75 in W 29 in D 23.5 in

Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Located in Hudson, NY

Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Wood and faux black leather.

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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Bentwood Chair, c1960s
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Bentwood Chair, c1960s

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Bentwood Chair, c1960s

By George Mulhauser

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Now available is a George Mulhauser for Plycraft bentwood chair. Measures approximately 23w x 21d x

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Bentwood

Early Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in patent leather Plycraft Inc.
Early Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in patent leather Plycraft Inc.

Early Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in patent leather Plycraft Inc.

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in original green patent leather .manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

vintage plycraft desk chair
vintage plycraft desk chair

vintage plycraft desk chair

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H 31 in Dm 25 in

vintage plycraft desk chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

vintage plycraft desk chair with black vinyl upholstered seat and casters, by george mulhauser

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair. C1965
George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair. C1965

George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair. C1965

Located in New York, NY

George Mulhauser designed desk chair for Plycraft. Note the artistic use of bent wood for

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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair, circa 1960
George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair, circa 1960

George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chair, circa 1960

Located in New York, NY

ZA607 - Note the artistic use of bent wood for the back which evolves seamlessly and beautifully into the spiral arm termination. The column base also with applied bent wood which sp...

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

Pair George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chairs. Circa 1965
Pair George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chairs. Circa 1965

Pair George Mulhauser Plycraft Desk Chairs. Circa 1965

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in New York, NY

# Y036 - PAIR George Mulhauser designed chairs for Plycraft. Note the artistic use of bent wood

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

vintage plycraft teal chair
vintage plycraft teal chair

vintage plycraft teal chair

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H 31.5 in W 17 in D 26 in

vintage plycraft teal chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

plycraft desk chair with teal seat and original tag minor superficial damage to one wooden leg

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1965
Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1965

Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1965

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Swivel desk chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1965. Authentic bentwood swivel desk chair on

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Bentwood

Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser
Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser

Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury swivel desk chair By George Mulhauser for Plycraft. It has original tag. New leather

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Two Chairs by Norman Cherner produced by Plycraft
Two Chairs by Norman Cherner produced by Plycraft

Two Chairs by Norman Cherner produced by Plycraft

Located in Hudson, NY

two chairs offered seperately at $1250. each

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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Walnut Desk with Chair by Plycraft
Walnut Desk with Chair by Plycraft

Walnut Desk with Chair by Plycraft

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H 30.5 in W 36 in D 20 in

Walnut Desk with Chair by Plycraft

Located in Hudson, NY

Perfect desk for a small office or bedroom. Chair measurements: back of seat is 31" tall, seat is

Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Authentic bentwood swivel desk chair on original casters by George Multiuser for Plycraft, Inc

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Naugahyde

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Early Period Office Revolving Desk Chair Mid-Century
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Early Period Office Revolving Desk Chair Mid-Century

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Early Period Office Revolving Desk Chair Mid-Century

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in London, GB

Unusual plywood desk chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with black vinyl upholstery. All

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

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser
Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser

Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair by George Mulhauser

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury swivel desk chair By George Mulhauser For Plycraft. It has original tag. New leather

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Plycraft Wood Chair by Norman Cherner

Plycraft Wood Chair by Norman Cherner

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H 31.5 in W 17 in D 20 in

Plycraft Wood Chair by Norman Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in Chicago, IL

Plycraft wood chair by Norman Cherner.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft

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By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous original set of six Norman Cherner Dining chairs for Plycraft c1955. Totally restored, wood was scrubbed clean and restrained and lacquered. All new upholstery, faux black l...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern

By Norman Cherner

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft. One chair has original Plycraft sticker and the date of inspection label. Second chair is missing Plycraft sticker...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Chrome and Black Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 3 chrome cantilever Cesca chair with black lacquered wood profiles by Marcel Breuer. The chairs are in really good vintage conditions.    

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Wayne, NJ

Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition, Retains original seat and back padded cushion fabric, Extremely comfortable, Sculptura...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928
Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

$3,600

H 32 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1928

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House in Princeton, NJ, designed by ...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Kinetics Dining Chairs
1970s Kinetics Dining Chairs

1970s Kinetics Dining Chairs

$525 / item

H 30.2 in W 22.1 in D 23 in

1970s Kinetics Dining Chairs

By Kinetics

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Visually very hefty and sculptural; 1970s manufacture. This set of eight was used in an industrial setting. Loads of patina, but very structurally sound. A very rare offering in a se...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's
A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's

$3,500 / set

H 31.75 in W 26.5 in D 22.5 in

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's

By Norman Cherner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic, vintage 1 st edition Cherner chairs with arms. Walnut with nice patina. Both chairs signed with labels-designed by Norman Cherner/Plycraft.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Maple, Walnut

Norman Cherner Rare Prototype Armchair for Plycraft
Norman Cherner Rare Prototype Armchair for Plycraft

Norman Cherner Rare Prototype Armchair for Plycraft

By Norman Cherner

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Rare Norman Cherner prototype armchair for Plycraft.

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early example,, Seat and back reupholstered in a fun pok a dot and stripped black and white f...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968
Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968

Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968

By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A simple sofa on a chromed steel sled base in the original upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Plycraft Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the plycraft desk chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and faux leather, every plycraft desk chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect plycraft desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each plycraft desk chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plycraft desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Mulhauser and Plycraft produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Plycraft Desk Chair?

Prices for a plycraft desk chair start at $1 and top out at $3,900 with the average selling for $1,750.

Finding the Right Office-chairs-desk-chairs for You

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.