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George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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
Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker
Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

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Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

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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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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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George Mulhauser rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

George Mulhauser rocking chairs 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 rocking chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rocking chairs 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 rocking chairs by Charles Eames, Maison Jansen, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for George Mulhauser rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $4,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,000.

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Questions About George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs
  • Who is George Mulhauser?
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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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