50's Task Chair, Unknown Maker

Object Name: Low Back Arm Chair 


Series Name: ?
Product Number: ?
Designer: ? (Styled after the work of George Nelson and C&R Eames)
Manufacturer: ? (Styled after products produced by Herman Miller)
Date Manufactured: ca.1960 (best guess)
Dimensions: W: 22 in, D: 23 in, H: 32 in (adjustable)

Physical Description: 

This chair consists of a padded plywood seat and backrest with painted cast aluminum arm rests. The seat, backrest and armrest pads are upholstered with a white textured vinyl. The seat is supported by a adjustable chrome and polished aluminum pillar setting on a four blade, solid aluminum base (in the style of an Eames contract base) with casters. The chair is equipped with a tilt swivel mechanism.

Additional Information: 

This chair does not retain a logo tag or product information tag. The tilt swivel mechanism is stamped Flo-tilt 300 with a patent number of 2.008.209 and 2.051.043. Patent number 2.008.209 was issued to The Bassick Company in July of 1935 for the "Chair Iron" for use with tiltable chair seats.

Condition: 

Some surface imperfections in arms and base but overall very good condition. Upholstery has been damaged on the tips of the arm rest pads and the back rest.