George Mulhauser Seating
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.
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Creator: George Mulhauser
'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Mr. Chair' and ottoman, designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960s. A timeless example of American Modernist design, this sculptural lounge ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Plywood, Faux Leather
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George Mulhauser Tufted Leather & Walnut Lounge Chairs for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
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 produced by Plycraft, USA, 1960s.
seat height 17”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Velvet, Plywood
Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Recliner for Plycraft – Fully Restored, Maharam Upholstery
A true icon of Mid-Century Modern design, this Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Leather Recliner Lounge Chair By George Mulhauser For Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare Mid-Century Modern recliner lounge chair was designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. The recliner features all of Mulhauser's design elements - a bent plywood shell with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
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Metal
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft comprised of walnut bentwood frames or shells, tan vinyl or faux leather, black pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
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Metal
Bentwood Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by George Mulhauser for Plycraft USA, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare piece of American Mid-Century Modern history: the George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" bentwood lounge chair and ottoman ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Walnut
Classic Modernist 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Mr." Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Constructed of bent walnut plywood and upholstered in its original button tufted black Naugahyde, this chair sits atop an adjusta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Naugahyde, Wood, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Tulsa, OK
Iconic Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr chair and ottoman. Above average condition and structurally sound. Walnut veneer has some small chips and sligh...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finely crafted vintage mid century, Plycraft's "Mr. Chair" lounge chair beautifully designed by George Mulhauser, for Plycraft, 1960's, swivel lounge chair. Features a stunning profi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Naugahyde, Walnut
$2,996 Sale Price
25% Off
Iconic Space Age Version Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Iconic space-age version of the Mr. Chair and matching ottoman by Plycraft. This molded ply lounge chair/ottoman is designed by George Mulhauser and made by Plycraft features stylish...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Upholstery, Walnut
$2,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are in excellent original condition, showing...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
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Upholstery, Plywood
Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This iconic mid century modern chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests and brand new black vinyl tufted u...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Faux Leather, Walnut
George Mulhauser for Plycraft MCM Walnut Sultana Swivel Chairs - Set of 4
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Countryside, IL
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Walnut Sultana Swivel Chairs - Set of 4
Each swivel chair measures: 22.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm he...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
Materials
Metal
George Mulhauser Leatherette Mr. Chair Lounge & Ottoman for Plycraft - Set of 2
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr. Chair Lounge & Ottoman for Plycraft in Black Leatherette
This is a an amazing timeless chair and ottoman by designer George Mulhauser for Ply...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Faux Leather, Teak, Walnut
Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivelling lounge chair and ottoman for Plycraft having molded walnut shells and bases form fitted with seamless upholstery that is devoid of tufting.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Steel
Mrs. Lounge Chair in Walnut & Vinyl by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, c. 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true Mid Century Modern masterpiece: the Low Back Lounge Chair designed by George Mulhauser. This iconic model, known as the "Mrs. Chair", is in 100% original, vintage condition making it ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Plycraft bentwood chair. Constructed from a bentwood walnut shell with mesmerizing woodgrains, this chair is both durable and stylish and an iconic piece of American Mid-Century Modern design.
George Mulhauser was an American industrial designer who gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s for his furniture designs. He was one of the most important designers of the Mid-Century Modern era, and his designs were frequently featured in the pages of the most prestigious design publications of the time. He was a major player in the furniture design industry and his designs were considered as modern for all...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Walnut
Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft
By Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for ONE chair with ottoman. The second chair has been sold.
Beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern white lounge chair with ottomans designed in the manner of George...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
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Metal
Mid-Century George Mulhauser Mr. Lounge
By George Mulhauser
Located in Raleigh, NC
Very nice mid century modern George Mulhauser Mr. Lounge swivel and spring reclining lounge. Amazing condition straight out of a time capsule. Hardly ever used and is very comfy. No ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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 cushions are in original Vinyl condition and the paint is a great mustard color. They even...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Plywood
Tufted Mr. Chair with Star Base by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in Walnut 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this iconic Mr. Chair, designed by the acclaimed George Mulhauser, is the epitome of functional art. The shell, constructed of audaciously-shaped bent w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Walnut
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This iconic mid century modern chair features sculptural bent walnut armrests and new textured leather tufted up...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Leather, 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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
Materials
Suede, Bentwood
Vintage Bent Plywood Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern bentwood side chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft of Massachusetts. Both original labels still intact, revealing an original manufacture date of...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Bentwood, Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Chrome Chair By George Mulhauser For Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern armchair was designed by American designer George Mulhauser, circa 1964, for a competition to furnish the TWA building at John F. Kennedy airport. While he di...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
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Chrome
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 rocking chair model from George Mulhauser's iconic "Sultana" line for Plycraft Furnitu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Leather "Mr. Chair" By George Mulhauser For Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Mr. Chair" by George Mulhauser for Plycraft is a coveted classic, Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. This iconic chair features a walnut shell with sculptural bent walnut armrests...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser Lounge Chair & Ottoman in White Faux Leather
By George Mulhauser
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser lounge chair and ottoman for Plycraft. Reupholstered in white faux leather, beautiful bentwood armrests, 1960's. Ottoman dimensions 24...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Faux Leather, Bentwood
MCM Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" Lounge Newly Upholstered in Plaid Leather
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in Burberry Print Blue Leather
We upholstered this iconic MCM George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 'Mrs' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in London, GB
A pair of American walnut plywood lounge chairs from the 1960's by American designer George Mulhauser. This larger version is seen with the more rarely wooden legs. The smaller famou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
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Silk, Plywood
George Mulhauser Leather Ottoman Chrome Star Base for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Munich, DE
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft´, USA, 1960s. Steel and faux black leather.
Measures: H 40 x W 54 x D 61 cm.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Seating
Materials
Steel
George Mulhauser seating for sale on 1stDibs.
George Mulhauser seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Mulhauser seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by George Mulhauser were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Kipp Stewart, Nicos Zographos, and John Stuart. Prices for George Mulhauser seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,896.
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- Who is George Mulhauser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023George Mulhauser was a furniture designer. He is best known for designing a chair called Mr. Chair, a luxurious reclining mid-century modern lounge chair for Plycraft made from a single sheet of plywood. Other famous designs by Mulhauser include the Coconut chair and the Origami chair. Shop a range of George Mulhauser furniture on 1stDibs.