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.

Creator: George Mulhauser

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

$1,380

Seldom seen George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mid Century Modern Rocker

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

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 Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960

$8,000 / set

Pair George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Rocking Chairs, 1960

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

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 Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

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 Rocking Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

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

$8,974 / set

H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

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 Rocking Chairs

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Silk, Plywood

Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s

$8,800

H 30 in W 40 in D 30.5 in

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 Rocking Chairs

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Steel

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 Plycraft, George Mulhauser

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 Rocking Chairs

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Metal

George Mulhauser Mr. Chair Leather Walnut Lounger for Plycraft

$3,800

H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 35 in

George Mulhauser Mr. Chair Leather Walnut Lounger for Plycraft

By Plycraft

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A exceptional stunning walnut and tufted buttery soft black leather lounge chair and matching ottoman called Mr. Chair by the manufacturer Plycraft . The chair swivels and can rock a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

$6,500 / set

H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 35 in

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 Rocking Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

George Mulhauser “Mrs. Chair” for Plycraft

$1,850

H 32.75 in W 29.75 in D 28 in

George Mulhauser “Mrs. Chair” for Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An elegant mid-century modern “Mrs. Chair” designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This sculptural lounge chair features a beautifully curved molded plywood shell with broad, swee...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Iconic Space Age Version Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 40 in W 35 in D 28 in

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 Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

George Mulhauser Tufted Leather & Walnut Lounge Chairs for Plycraft

$7,895 / set

H 32 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in

George Mulhauser Tufted Leather & Walnut Lounge Chairs for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

$4,500

H 39 in W 36.5 in D 31.5 in

1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

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 new textured leather tufted up...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr Chair Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$4,595 / set

H 35 in W 35.5 in D 36 in

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr Chair Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr Chair Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 35.5 wide x 36 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair c...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Walnut Lounger with Ottoman by Plycraft

On Hold|~~$2,800 / set~~

H 39.25 in W 31 in D 32 in

George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Walnut Lounger with Ottoman by Plycraft

By George Mulhauser

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A luxurious molded walnut swiveling and tilting lounge chair and ottoman with bent wood legs and adjustable feet , upholstered in a black leatherette. The lounger called "Mr. Chair" ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr Chair Black Tufted Ottoman Mid Century

$950

H 17 in W 24 in D 21 in

Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr Chair Black Tufted Ottoman Mid Century

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a vintage Mr. Chair ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft featuring a black vinyl tufted top and walnut bentwood base. It retains two original labels.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker

$1,974

H 38 in W 26 in D 32 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Danish Modern Ingmar Relling Rocker Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some very slight wear to wood frame....

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Teak

George Mulhauser Plycraft Walnut Lounge Chair

$1,900

H 32 in W 27 in D 30 in

George Mulhauser Plycraft Walnut Lounge Chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An exceptionally stunning swiveling lounge chair with molded walnut frame having woven upholstery in the style of Danish modern design. This rare hard to find chair is extremely comf...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Rare Rocking Chair Rocker by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

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H 29 in W 29.5 in D 31 in

Rare Rocking Chair Rocker by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

Rare walnut encased rocking chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Reupholstered in white fabric with new cushions. The wood has numerous areas of wear - please see picture...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Steel

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Rocker

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H 29 in W 30 in D 33 in

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Rocker

By George Mulhauser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Malhauser rocker of a bent plywood shell fitted with a pale yellow vinyl upholstery supported by tubular steel legs and solid wood rockers by Plycraft

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Mulhauser Rocking Chairs

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Walnut, Wood

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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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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