1960s Babcock-Phillips Gentleman’s Valet Chair With Original Vinyl Seat and Pull-Out Tray

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A distinctive gentleman’s valet chair by Babcock-Phillips, a division of Dart Industries, Richmond, Virginia. This practical mid-century dressing chair combines … Read more A distinctive gentleman’s valet chair by Babcock-Phillips, a division of Dart Industries, Richmond, Virginia. This practical mid-century dressing chair combines a shaped wooden jacket hanger and accessory bar with a textured back panel, padded seat, and concealed pull-out tray beneath the seat for small personal items.

The chair retains its original vinyl-plastic upholstery and attached law label. The label identifies the seat filling as 85% excelsior and 15% shredded urethane foam. The frame has turned wooden legs, which unscrew and can be removed.

The maker’s label does not give a manufacturing year. Based on the manufacturer and materials, we estimate the chair was made circa the 1960s. The dates printed on the label—Kansas, March 1923; Colorado, July 3, 1926; and Minnesota, April 24, 1929—refer to state law approvals for the label, not the chair’s production date. The label also cites New Jersey Revised Statutes 26:10-6 to 18 and lists license number N.Y. 23317 (VA) and Federal Requirement RN 18238. Its “Date of Delivery” line is blank.

Measurements:
• Overall height: 41½″
• Seat height: 17″
• Seat: 17″ wide × 13″ deep
• Hanger width: 18″
• Legs: 14½″ long; removable See less