Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Inc. from the late 1950s–1960s. MA. For Sale

-It’s a mid-century modern molded plywood lounge chair with swivel base and matching ottoman—very similar in style to the famous Eames Lounge Chair but a distinct, more affordable design from Plycraft (not Herman Miller). The photos perfectly match with the exact “Mr. Chair® Manufactured by Plycraft, Inc.” metal label and the original polyurethane foam tag listing their Canal St. address. -The wooden shell, base mechanics, and overall construction look solid and original (typical star-base swivel with wooden arms/legs and metal connectors). The black upholstery (likely original leather or Naugahyde/vinyl) is the main issue—multiple large tears on the seat with foam exposed, plus general wear and cracking. The wood has some scratches and patina, but nothing structural.-🔥 ICONIC 1960s PLYCRAFT \"MR. CHAIR\" BY GEORGE MULHAUSER + MATCHING OTTOMAN 🔥
The real deal. Not an Eames. Not a knockoff. This is the badass original Mr. Chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Inc. (Lawrence, Massachusetts) – the cult-classic molded-plywood swivel lounge that serious MCM hunters go feral for.Straight from the golden era of American modern design (late 1950s–early 1960s). Mulhauser (the guy behind the Coconut Chair) brought that perfect Eames-inspired silhouette to the masses with Plycraft’s killer plywood shells and smooth-swiveling star base. This set still has the original metal “Mr. Chair® MANUFACTURED BY PLYCRAFT, INC.” tag PLUS the original polyurethane foam law tag with the 39 So. Canal St. address. No fakes here.**Condition – Honest & Raw:**
- Solid walnut plywood shells with authentic grain, light patina, and minor surface scratches – exactly the character you want.
- Swivel/tilt base works perfectly. Wheels roll smooth. No wobble.
- Black leather/vinyl upholstery is original but shows its age: multiple tears on the seat and arm (foam visible in photos). This is a straight-up PROJECT chair – the perfect canvas for a $600–$1,200 reupholstery job in your choice of leather and you’ll have a $2,500–$3,500+ piece.
- Ottoman is in the same condition – solid base, torn top surface.
- Structurally bulletproof. No cracks in the plywood, no broken welds, everything tight.**Dimensions (approx):**
Chair: 38\" H × 35\" W × 35\" D
Seat height: 15.5\"
Ottoman: 17\" H × 25\" W × 21\" DThis beast belongs in a loft, a man cave, or a serious MCM collection – not in some boring corporate waiting room. It’s the chair that makes people stop and ask “where the hell did you get that?”**Shipping:**
Local pickup STRONGLY preferred (Westland, Michigan area – I’ll help load it).
If you need it shipped, I’ll crate it professionally and get you an exact quote (these are heavy – expect $250–$400 depending on your zip). No international.**Serious buyers only.**
This is a vintage piece with honest wear – if you’re looking for mint condition, keep scrolling. If you want the real 1960s Plycraft vibe and aren’t afraid to make it yours, hit that Buy It Now or send your best offer.12+ high-res photos included – zoom in on the tags, the tears, the mechanism, everything. Ask questions before you offer. I answer fast.Don’t sleep on this. These don’t hit the market every day, and when they do in this raw, ready-to-restore state, they move quick.Thanks for looking – go make it legendary.