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Style: Machine Age
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and manufacturer but these are similar to KEM Weber, Troy Sunshade. Lloyd, and Gilbert...

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1940s American Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Chrome

Machine Age Leather And Chrome Lounge Chair By Kem Weber
Machine Age Leather And Chrome Lounge Chair By Kem Weber

Machine Age Leather And Chrome Lounge Chair By Kem Weber

By Kem Weber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Machine Age, lounge armchair is designed by KEM Weber for Lloyd circa early 1940s. It features a cantilevered tubular and flat bar chrome frame, that gives the chair a nice boun...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller Co. Model No. 3689 1936
Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller Co. Model No. 3689 1936

Gilbert Rohde Lounge Chair Herman Miller Co. Model No. 3689 1936

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Camden, ME

A Gilbert Rohde classic chrome plated lounge chair model number 3689 Eaasy chair designed for Herman Miller in 1936. Freshly re-upholstered in a thick dark grey boucle and very comfo...

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Warren McArthur Pair of Chaise Longues Style No. 1018 NAMCO Australia 1950s
Warren McArthur Pair of Chaise Longues Style No. 1018 NAMCO Australia 1950s

Warren McArthur Pair of Chaise Longues Style No. 1018 NAMCO Australia 1950s

By Warren McArthur, Namco

Located in Camden, ME

Pair of Warren McArthur Style No. 1018 chaises, produced by Namco Ltd. in Australia during the early 1950s under license from the Warren McArthur Corporation. These rare post-war exa...

Category

1930s Australian Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen this form before, nor can we find any examples in the literature. The construction, style and materials make us think they were made by McKay Craft...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair
Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair

Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair

Located in Sharon, CT

A rare 'Machine Age' chair. Constructed of aluminium or 'Monel', leather and leatherette of foam (which has vulcanized). All original.

Category

1920s French Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

French Deco Modernist Leather and Steel Arm Chairs Machine Age 4 available
French Deco Modernist Leather and Steel Arm Chairs Machine Age 4 available

French Deco Modernist Leather and Steel Arm Chairs Machine Age 4 available

By Emile Guillot

Located in Hudson, NY

Very heavy chairs. Stunning French Modernist chairs with a beautifully patinated leather arm detail. Solid steel frames with solid black metal detail on the frame. These chairs are ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel

Machine-Age Mid-Century Aluminum Lounge Chair
Machine-Age Mid-Century Aluminum Lounge Chair

Machine-Age Mid-Century Aluminum Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Machine-age, mid-century, lounge armchair circa 1940's features a sleek, light weight, aluminum frame with maple armrests and newly upholstered seat and back cushions in camel tan te...

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s
Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s

Early Warren McArthur Reclining Shampoo Chair, Custom Wood-Base Model, 1930s

This exceptionally rare reclining shampoo chair was created by Warren McArthur, confirmed through its patented tubular-aluminum construction and the surviving shadow remnant of the o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Loveseat By GoodForm
Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Loveseat By GoodForm

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Loveseat By GoodForm

By GoodForm

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Machine-Age, Art Deco loveseat / sofa by Goodform features a streamlined design with a sleek brushed aluminum frame. The armrests are capped in black lacquered maple. The gently...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

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 Seating

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Kem Weber for Lloyd Mfg, chromed steel and red/coral vinyl,  1930 Art Deco
Kem Weber for Lloyd Mfg, chromed steel and red/coral vinyl,  1930 Art Deco

Kem Weber for Lloyd Mfg, chromed steel and red/coral vinyl, 1930 Art Deco

By Kem Weber

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Lovely example of (Karl Emmanuel Martin) Kem Weber Cantilever Lounge Chair manufactured by Lloyd. Vinyl is in a surprisingly good condition with few minor pinhead size spots. It is...

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939
Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939

Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939

By Donald Deskey

Located in High Point, NC

A matte-chrome plated steel and beige oil cloth armchair attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, c. 1939. Seat height: 17.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request ...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee
1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

1930s Douglas DC-3 Passenger Seats Warren McArthur Corp Mid-Century Chair Settee

By Warren McArthur

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Extremely uncommon 1930s Warren McArthur Corporation made plane seats from an early Douglas DC-3 Passenger Plane. These were shipped back to the states for one of the last pilots who...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer
1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

1930s Machine Age Polished Aluminum, Air Flow, Propeller Chair by Cramer

By Cramer Company

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 Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs
6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs

6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs

By General Fireproofing Company

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's

Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

A slat back three-seat sofa, an early design by Warren McArthur manufactured in Rome, New York in 1933-1934. The slat back seating of Warren McArthur is his first seating design intr...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set
Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sleek Machine Age Industrial three seat sofa with matching ottoman features a streamlined design with an exposed brushed aluminum frame in a geometric form. The armrests are cap...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Machine Age seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age seating made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation, Kem Weber, and McKay Furniture Corp.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,850.