George Mulhauser Armchairs

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.

Creator: George Mulhauser

Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Style Mr. Chair & Ottoman

$3,431Sale Price / set|20% Off

Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Style Mr. Chair & Ottoman

By Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft, George Mulhauser

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Mr. Lounge Chairs by George Mulhauser, Circa 1960

$7,230Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mr. Lounge Chairs by George Mulhauser, Circa 1960

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in London, GB

An exceptional pair of "Mr." lounge chairs designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960's. This sought-after model represents the larger counterpart to Mulhauser’s celebrate...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Silk, Plywood

George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

$3,201Sale Price / item|22% Off

George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

By Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft, George Mulhauser

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$1,200 / set

H 43 in W 33 in D 31 in

Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman

$3,896

H 37 in W 37 in D 35 in

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 Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Walnut Eames Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$1,495

H 41.5 in W 34 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Walnut Eames Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Plycraft

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

A striking Mid-Century Modern Plycraft walnut swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman, circa 1960s. Produced by Plycraft, Inc. of Lawrence, Massachusetts, this vintage set reflects ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

$7,850 / set

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 27 in

Pair of Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be compl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s

$1,450 / set

H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in

Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s

By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s. The swivel and tilt chair features bent plywood arms which are attached to the tufted vinyl upholstered seat and backrest. The not often seen ottoman features a fully tufted surface which is supported by the tapering tubular metal four leg base. This example is in good, original condition showing some signs of age and use, specifics to follow. The vinyl upholstery on the seat cushion of the chair has a small flaw, and the upholstery at the top of the side of the back shows minor scuffs. The chair is fully functional and usable as is, or you can have it reupholstered if you prefer a more polished look. In the style of the Mulhauser , and Eames plywood lounge chairs...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

$1,380

H 31.9 in W 29.9 in D 29 in

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker..Classic Mid Century Modern Design.. Nice original condition... Extremely comfortable.. fit seamlessly with any mo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman

$2,900

H 42.5 in W 36 in D 32 in

George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman

By Plycraft

Located in Essex, MA

George Mulhauser designed Plycraft walnut and Italian leather lounge chairs and ottomans, bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chairs, and ottomans in the style of Eames. They are in excellent condition and professionally restored circa 1960 - 1970. Beautiful patina to the walnut wood frame, reclining black leather...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Cenutry Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s

$3,136 / set

H 30.32 in W 25.4 in D 29.93 in

Mid-Cenutry Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Mid-Century armchair / lounge chair with ottoman fully made in beechwood. This iconic piece was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Brugnoli Cantù in Italy during the 19...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Wood, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

$4,995 / set

H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser, Mid-Century Walnut Plywood, USA

$6,500 / set

H 38 in W 36.5 in D 32 in

Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser, Mid-Century Walnut Plywood, USA

By George Mulhauser

Located in Malibu, CA

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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Chrome

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

$7,000 / set

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 30 in

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather

By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back fra...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

$4,995 / set

H 39.5 in W 33 in D 30 in

MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed

By Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid Century Modern (MCM) Style Mid to Late 20th Century Plycraft Eames style lounge chair & matching ottoman composed of a molded ash plywood s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Expertly Restored - George Mulhauser "Scroll" Swiveling Armchair for Plycraft

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H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 20.75 in

Expertly Restored - George Mulhauser "Scroll" Swiveling Armchair for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ 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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

George Mulhauser, Sultana Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, 1960s

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H 28 in W 23.125 in D 19.25 in

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 Plycraft, USA, 1960s. Dimensions: 28 “ H x 23.125” W x 19.25” D Seat height: 17.5” H

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

George Mulhauser, Sultana Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, 1960s

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H 28 in W 23.125 in D 19.25 in

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 Plycraft, USA, 1960s. Dimensions: 28 “ H x 23.125” W x 19.25” D Seat height: 17.5” H

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Restored Pair of Bent Ply Faux White Tufted Leather George Mulhauser Mr. Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 38.5 in D 38 in

Restored Pair of Bent Ply Faux White Tufted Leather George Mulhauser Mr. Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, George Mulhauser, Plycraft, Florence Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

There's something indescribably awesome about these Mulhauser chairs in tufted white upholstery. Cool, casual and comfortable in their skin. Anywhere they go, is exactly where they'r...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

Restored Plycraft Ivory Leather Walnut George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman

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H 49.5 in W 31 in D 30.63 in

Restored Plycraft Ivory Leather Walnut George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Original and authentic Mid-Century "Mr. Chair" with ottoman designed by George Mulhauser. The magnificence of the fiery grained, rich patinated walnut can't be overstated. It's tr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Red Sultana Swivel Armchair

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H 23.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Red 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 for Plycraft USA, 1960s Measures: 23"W x 21"D x 23.5"H. Seat height 15.5"; arm height 24.5". Red lacquered walnut...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Yellow Sultana Swivel Armchair

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H 23.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

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 for Plycraft USA, 1960s Measures: 23"W x 21"D x 23.5"H. Seat height 15.5"; arm he...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Green Sultana Swivel Armchair

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H 23.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Green 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 for Plycraft USA, 1960s Measures: 23"W x 21"D x 23.5"H. Seat height 15.5"; arm he...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Blue Sultana Swivel Armchair

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H 23.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Blue 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 for Plycraft USA, 1960s Measures: 23"W x 21"D x 23.5"H. Seat height 15.5"; arm he...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer

Midcentury George Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" & Ottoman

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H 40.5 in W 31.5 in D 27 in

Midcentury George Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" & Ottoman

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful midcentury lounge chair & ottoman designed by George Mulhauser and manufactured by Plycraft. This vintage chair and ottoman have a ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Walnut

Expertly Restored - George Mulhauser "Scroll" Sculpted Arm Chair for Plycraft

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H 27 in W 22 in D 21 in

Expertly Restored - George Mulhauser "Scroll" Sculpted Arm Chair for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare armchair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft Co. in the United States circa 1950s. This extraordinary swivel chair has been sturdily constructed with laminated walnut bent...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut, Scrap Wood

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

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H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Torino, Piemonte

George Mulhauser, born in 1922, was known for his pioneering molded plywood designs and iconic lounge chairs. Graduating in 1953 from Pratt Institute with a degree in Industrial Desi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Armchairs

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Metal

George Mulhauser armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

George Mulhauser armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by George Mulhauser were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Craft Associates, Florence Knoll, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for George Mulhauser armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,895.

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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
George 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.

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