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Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Before growing into one of the largest furniture brands in the United States in the mid-20th century, the Kroehler Manufacturing Co. had humble beginnings. It was founded in 1902, when Peter E. Kroehler, a Chicago-based businessman who grew up on a farm in Minnesota, bought a small furniture manufacturer called Naperville Lounge Co., a maker of wooden lounge chairs and upholstered furniture, founded in 1893. He had first worked there as a clerk before rising to partner and then president and finally owner. Under Kroehler’s leadership, a new factory was built in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 1913, and soon after the company was renamed.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. became a fixture of the American furniture industry, eventually employing around 8,000 people in four plants in Illinois and Ohio, and by the 1940s was bringing in more than $20 million in annual sales. The company was a pioneer in innovative 20th-century furniture, patenting some of its designs, like the Unifold sofa bed with a removable mattress that was developed in 1909 and the sideways foldable Duofold sofa bed. Colorful ads in popular magazines such as Ladies Home Journal propelled these dual-purpose furnishings into customer favorites. Kroehler was also known for its hand-tufted Turkish couches as well as unique shapes for lounge-chair backs, such as batwings and scallops. In addition to seating and sofa beds, the company specialized in furniture for the entire home, from sturdy wooden cabinets to sleek mid-century modern credenzas.

Kroehler’s historic Naperville factory closed in 1978 due to financial struggles and was acquired by a Chicago investment firm that sold the plants as well as the rights to the Kroehler name. Its Naperville factory was converted into apartments in the 1980s, and decades later the company name is still visible on the building.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. is remembered for its long association with the Chicago area and its quality mid-century modern furniture pieces, which remain coveted collector’s items to this day.

Find vintage Kroehler Manufacturing Co. furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Cute Low Lounge Chair by Kroehler Mid Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Small mid century modern lounge chair by Kroehler. Pumpkin orange original fabric.
Category

1960s Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Style Kroehler Walnut and Grey Reupholstered Fabric Accent Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Adrian Pearsall style Kroehler accent chair. A beautiful accent piece with a super cozy reupholstered grey fabric, removable seat cushion, and a curved walnut wood base frame. Bot...
Category

20th Century Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Kroehler Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered in a High End Italian "Cooled Silver" Mohair - Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern pair of newly upholstered in a b...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Kroehler in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs are not just a pair of chairs, but a statement piece that exudes eleganc...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Slipper Chair By Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, mid-century modern, walnut frame, slipper chair by Kroehler is newly upholstered in sumptuous taupe chenille. With it's tucked sides and tapered legs, it's the perfect midcent...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Mid-Century Brasilia Style Walnut Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into retro style with this set of four Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs from Kroehler Furniture, crafted in the style of the iconic Broyhill Brasilia collection. Each chair is a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Armchair by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Overall great condition. Received new face-lift with a wood touch up with very minor wear. 30.5w x 30.5d x 38.5t, Arm height: 19.5"h, seat height: 17.5"h, Seat dimensions: 22w x 20d....
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Kroehler Avant Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Kroehler Avant Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 30 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of 20 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Slope Armchair by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chair with dramatic swooping arms and tapered wood legs. Great comfort and design by Kroehler. (Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).   
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall style midcentury walnut Lounge chair This chair measures: 29 wide x 29 deep x 45 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 21 inches All pie...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Velvet Slipper Chair by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Hollywood regency, slipper chair by Kroehler upholstered in textured, cream velvet with lacquered rosewood legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Pair of Upholstered "High and Low'" Chairs by Avanti
By Avanti, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of upholstered and walnut chairs. The pair features two different versions often called "His and Hers". But we call it "High and Low" referring to the high and low back of the ch...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Donghia, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs by Kroehler Approximate...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Kroehler Clean Modernist Sculptural Form Chairs, Restored
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair by Kroehler Avant Designs. Featuring sleek curved backs, leading to padded arms with a removable seat cushions all rising on sculptura...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Kroehler Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Kroehler Adrian Pearsall style mid century lounge chair Chair measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Valentine Seaver for Kroehler Mid Century Black Vinyl Slipper Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Valentine Seaver
Located in Countryside, IL
Valentine Seaver for Kroehler mid century black vinyl slipper lounge chair This chair is 24.75 wide x 29.5 deep x 30.5 high, and a 15.5 inch seat hei...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Kroehler Avant Lounge Chairs on Original Condition, USA, 1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Kroehler Avant lounge chairs on original condition, USA 1960s The chairs have vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in h...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Red Upholstery Barrel Scallop Shape Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of striking looking red upholstery lounge chairs by Kroehler.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Midcentury Kroehler Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Well designed pair of sculptural armchairs by the Kroehler Co. Featuring blue fabric upholstery, solid American wood construction with comfortable deep seats. The sculptural legs rea...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Kroehler, 1950s Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Kroehler, 1950s swivel chairs. These chairs have recently been re-upholstered with a modern pattered fabric and look great. I pers...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair from the "American Leisure" Collection by Kroehler, ca. 1966
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Miami, FL
All original "American Leisure" collection lounge chair with wooden arm accents, made by Kroehler, ca. 1966, USA.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super cool pair of Kroehler bat wing swivel slipper chairs. The chairs are in nice vintage condition and retain their original black faux leather-reupholstery is recommended. We love...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant slipper chairs by Kroehler. Original upholstery, white laquered legs.
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Kroehler Mfg. Co. Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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Kroehler Mfg. Co. seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Kroehler Mfg. Co. seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kroehler Mfg. Co. seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Kroehler Mfg. Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Cy Mann, Roger Sprunger, and Chromcraft. Prices for Kroehler Mfg. Co. seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $10,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,600.

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