Herman Sperlich Health Chair for Ironrite Corporation, 1938, United States

Description

1938
A fine and early example of the Health Chair designed for industrial machine operators. The laminated plywood on the … more 1938
A fine and early example of the Health Chair designed for industrial machine operators. The laminated plywood on the seat and back were later replaced with stamped metal in the 1940s. The back pivots and has an applied decal with patent no. 0112453. Reference: LAMA/Butterfields Modernist Design from the collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd May 19, 2002, lot 244

Good condition with wear to seat paint and some oxidation on metal frame at base. Two small specks of gray paint on seat. All original parts and finish. less