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Style: Machine Age
Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum star base. Iconic Machine Age classic, clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare model of executive office chair by Cramer, circa 1930s.
Swivels on a streamline rolling propeller base of polished aluminum.
Polished aluminum seat back.
Seat adjusts up, d...
Category
1930s Vintage Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
21.5” seat height
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling upholstery offers a appealing contrast to the Industrial...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of 6 Goodform mid-century machine age and industrial style aluminum armchairs by General Fireproofing Company. Comprised of anodized slightly gold colored aluminum frames and upholstered in a woven beige fabric. They are in wonderful vintage condition overall. The aluminum has been cleaned and gone over gently with steel wool and the fabric has been professionally cleaned. That does not mean they are free from signs of age but have a nice patina. You may wish to recover. The aluminum coloration ranges from silver to gold and is individual on each chair. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa 1940s-1960s.
Holy cow! We are in love with these awesome Goodform chairs by General Fireproofing!! We have six and they are comprised of anodized brushed aluminum frames and bare a blend of machine age, industrial, mid-century styles. They are anodized a lovely gold color… You heard that right… Gold! Or kind-of “gliver.” A little silvery with a gold tone. Not sure exactly how to describe it, but it’s fabulous!! Two of the chairs are slightly darker gold with less silver and a little extra detail including a V-shaped overlay detail of aluminum on the front curve of the arms, so you can use those two as host and hostess chairs. Currently they are upholstered in a wool-like woven beige fabric, but we don’t think its original; however, it is in good condition and ready to use for a while but…. Wow! Would they ever look fantastic in new leather, vinyl, or maybe mohair! They have a slightly rolled seat back which is a cool detail, the arms are partially upholstered for comfort, and their stretchers and cross bars enhance their industrial look and make them sturdy enough to stand up to a family of toddlers, teenagers, or…elephants whichever you have! Ha Ha!!!
The General Fireproofing Company or GF began in 1902 in Youngstown, Ohio. They were originally manufacturers of building materials. But when the building industry took a downturn in 1907 the put their efforts into producing steel office furniture. Their first 4-drawer steel file cabinet came to fruition in 1910 and the first fireproof safe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial Machine Age Brushed Steel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s, machine age, brushed steel desk chair with newly upholstered light ochre vinyl seat.
Category
1940s American Vintage Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition.
This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending.
The elongated S of the b...
Category
1930s American Vintage Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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