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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.

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Creator: George Mulhauser
George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft
George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

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

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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Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Style Mr. Chair & Ottoman
Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Style Mr. Chair & Ottoman

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

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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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.

Questions About George Mulhauser Armchairs

  • 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.