VINTAGE GOOD FORM ALUMINUM INDUSTR STEAMPUNK BANKER OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR FREESHIP

Name: VINTAGE GOOD FORM ALUMINUM INDUSTR STEAMPUNK BANKER OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR FREESHIP
Brand: EachProject
SKU: IF_83FDD1CC-1-2-2-1-1-1-1-2-1-2-2-3
Price: 400.00 USD
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$400.00 USD

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This listing is for a Rare Vintage As Is Condition Vintage VINTAGE GOOD FORM ALUMINUM INDUSTRIAL STEAMPUNK BANKER TYPIST SWIVEL CHAIR as can be seen in the pictures.

This GOOD FORM ALUMINUM CHAIR FRAME DOES SWIVEL AND ALSO INCLINE ALL THE WAY BACK FOR COMFORT!

Came from a Federal University which had it stored in the basement of its Architectural School.

This is a wonderful example of the quality industrial office chairs produced by General Fireproofing in Youngstown, Ohio.

There isn't a model number, but it is stamped 1959, which could mean it was made around 1959.

The chair is in excellent, working condition and is quite rare.

It has the original green office color paint as can be seen in the pictures.

Condition

Chair does not have the original Upholstery, is basically just the frame as can be seen in the pictures but is still solid and being able to be used.

It was being used exactly like this (without Upholstery) but buyer can upholster it to his own Fabric/Leather color taste.

Wear to the painted surface as shown makes it look so original and industrial cool.

Original Label reads GOOD FORM and shows the 1959 date so we believe it is from around that year.

Vintage industrial stool, with great patina on aluminum.

Beautiful chair for workshop or industrial-looking office.

Backrest has part of original upholstery as can be seen in the pictures.

Seat height cannot be adjusted.

Original Olive Drab painted finish as can be seen in the pictures.

Includes all four feet and all feet are fine.

Seat is Set at 18.5"High

Seat is about 16"Wide x 15" Deep

Backrest is about 13"Wide x 9" High

Rare Antique GOOD FORM Swivel Adjustable Office Typing Banker's Chair

This office chair was made by the ever popular Good Form chairs from American Fireproof Co. of Youngstown, Ohio!

They are as lovely to look at as they are to sit in.

We can imagine seeing these as seating at your table, desk, or anywhere else you can imagine.

This chair will become a well loved and admired item in your home.

Vintage from the 1930s

Materials: Aluminum

History

The General Fireproofing Company (GF) was founded in 1902 in Youngstown, Ohio as a manufacturer of building materials. During the panic of 1907, when all building practically ceased, the company decided to emphasize their line steel office furniture. GF’s first 4-drawer steel vertical file was built in 1910, and their first fireproof safe was introduced in 1912.

In 1923 GF decided to produce a standardized steel desk which could be made on an assembly. This led to the introduction of the 1600 Series in 1925, which was produced well into the 1970’s. Starting in the 1950’s, these were the largest selling commerical office desks in the world.

The world’s first all-aluminum office chair was designed by the ALCOA company in 1924. In 1929 GF began manufacturing their own aluminum chairs, the first of which were shipped in 1930. These first chairs were copies of the wood office chairs popular at the time, and were even painted with woodgrain finishes.

The “Goodform” seating line began in August 1932 with the introduction of the Model #2123. Ten more models were introduced in 1935.

The original Comfort Master executive office chair came out in 1937 and was redeisgned in 1939. Also in 1939, the institutional twin Models #4303 and #4304 were announced.

During World War II, GF ceased production of all its regular products in order to manufacture aircraft parts. After VJ Day, almost the entire plant had to be converted back to the manufacture of furniture, and by 1946 the company was producing the same volume they were in 1938. In 1948, GF introduced the Mode-Maker line of executive office desks, designed in collaboration with Raymond Loewy.

Many of GF’s furniture lines were discontinued in the 1970’s, and the original company went bankrupt in 1989 and was bought by TANG Industries of Gallatin, Tennessee.

FREE CONTINENTAL USA SHIPPING! (ALASKA, HAWAII & PUERTO RICO NOT INCLUDED)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we will respond promptly!

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