Antique Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Typset Office Chair c.1920-1940

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A solid Oak typist or stenographer's swivel office chair with curved legs, sculpted seat and curved backrest. Original Milwaukee … Read more ABOUT

A solid Oak typist or stenographer's swivel office chair with curved legs, sculpted seat and curved backrest. Original Milwaukee Chair Co. label, original "Patent Pending" label in front and three U.S military tags on the back, "War Assets Association", "U.S. Navy" and serial number. New casters were added for smooth gliding.

CREATOR Milwaukee Chair Company.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Oak.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. New casters added.
DIMENSIONS H 35 in. W 18 in. D 18 in. Seat Height: 19 in.

HISTORY

The Milwaukee Chair Company was founded in 1889 and quickly became one of the biggest employers and producers of furniture in the area. The original factory was destroyed in the 1899 fire but like a phoenix from the ashes they rose again. The company continued to produce furniture until they eventually closed their doors in the mid 20th century. See less