Category
American Furniture
Medium
Wood, metal, seats "All new materials: 70% latex rubber foam, 30% cotton (strips and padding) includes cushions," Metal castings w/ballbearings and probably hard rubber wheels
Distinguishing marks
Gold Label: Milwaukie Chair Co. Milwaukee, Wisc.: logo with man crafting a chair in center
Condition
Good
Date Period
I acquired this in the '70's and it was old then. I remember having it in a house built in 1945; it may have come with the house.
Size and dimensions of this item
31" high x 16" wide x 19"deep
Weight
heavy - 20 lbs?
Long Description
It is a very comfortable desk chair with backrest. Heavy springs make it possible to lean back, yet provide firm support for your back because of the tightness of the springs. There are workings to raise the seat. The chair rotates freely. Wood base; heavy metal workings; wood frame back; metal castings w/ ball bearings for the wheels - probably hard rubber wheels. The wood has lost it's lacquer sheen, but the wood is in good shape.
155 is stamped in white paint on the bottom of the chair along with other paint markings that are illegible.
Note the logo label in picture.
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eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
don't remember
For Sale?
No
Re: Milwaukee Chair Company Office Chair
Office cahirs of this type were made from just after World War One to the mid 1950's. The earlier varieties tended to be construced of oak, later examples like this one were made of maple or birch. Values for them are modest , at auction many sell for less than $50.00.
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