tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post1565550019087178774..comments2024-03-28T20:41:08.251-05:00Comments on Mid2Mod: George C. Mulhauser, Jr.Dana@Mid2Modhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-74959302344123764812020-12-08T21:57:00.496-06:002020-12-08T21:57:00.496-06:00I have the chair that looks like the Eames lounge ...I have the chair that looks like the Eames lounge (dare I say it looks better?). Haven't been able to find much history on that one. Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-66885339050390701112020-05-02T14:09:18.593-05:002020-05-02T14:09:18.593-05:00You should have included the plycraft lounge chair...You should have included the plycraft lounge chair that looks a lot like the Eames lounge. I would not have been confused because I own the recliner bye George mulhauser with the rare pop out footrest beautiful and very uncommon. huggerbuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334963581216338920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-41945796160897304082012-10-29T13:03:33.447-05:002012-10-29T13:03:33.447-05:00The deeper I get into mid-century design, the more...The deeper I get into mid-century design, the more I learn about "the men behind the men"...people like Mulhauser and Irving Harper who quietly went about designing for the big names like George Nelson and Charles Eames and getting almost no credit for their work. Interestingly, there were a number of "women behind the men" too, and I'm sure they'll get their own posts in due time.<br /><br />Their work was so important to 20th century design, and they deserve to be recognized now for some of the gorgeous pieces of furniture they gave us.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-41819013426160977382012-10-29T12:59:04.149-05:002012-10-29T12:59:04.149-05:00Yes, Nick...there seem to have been numerous incar...Yes, Nick...there seem to have been numerous incarnations of the Mr. Chair, which has always been confusing to me. I started to include one of the Eames knockoffs in this post, but I thought that would just confuse everyone else too.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-2566992007601224922012-10-29T12:56:41.256-05:002012-10-29T12:56:41.256-05:00Yes, my SIL and I spend hours and hours every day ...Yes, my SIL and I spend hours and hours every day in front of the computer doing research. We also have over 100 books (and the collection is constantly growing)that we refer to. After a while, though, you're right that you do train your eye to recognize the main characteristics and general feel of the major designers.<br /><br />Probably the best books to have are 50s Decorative Art and 60s Decorative Art by Charlotte and Peter Fiell, along with 1000 Chairs by Charlotte Fiell. Also, it's good to have a couple of books on Herman Miller and Knoll furniture, since so much iconic mid-century furniture was produced by those companies.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-55069092810959933312012-10-29T12:54:03.606-05:002012-10-29T12:54:03.606-05:00Those chairs are exquisite!
I saw the coconut cha...Those chairs are exquisite! <br />I saw the coconut chairs exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute, such a design statement.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-87551392353091176562012-10-29T11:49:57.193-05:002012-10-29T11:49:57.193-05:00Isn't that just the coolest little chair ever?...Isn't that just the coolest little chair ever? I'd love to have one too!Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-88593273416621479352012-10-29T09:44:35.202-05:002012-10-29T09:44:35.202-05:00The Eames Lounge knockoffs were also produced unde...The Eames Lounge knockoffs were also produced under the Mr Chair name, correct? Personally, I think that the version in your post is much better looking,though the only ones that I've found around here have been in vinyl.nickarmadillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800334075532515276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-53099096451317261232012-10-29T09:39:42.522-05:002012-10-29T09:39:42.522-05:00Dana --
Thanks for the furniture lessons! I'm...Dana --<br />Thanks for the furniture lessons! I'm always a little amazed at how you guys know all the pieces and makers. I guess it's just a matter of doing your researching and training your eye. Is there one definitive source/book/site that would be good for me to learn up on? Cheers - CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-70739903548896266912012-10-29T05:18:00.464-05:002012-10-29T05:18:00.464-05:00Is there an Aussie on earth that wouldn't want...Is there an Aussie on earth that wouldn't want one of Mulhauser's Kangaroo Chairs in their home?! It's a new addition to my covet list, that's for sure!Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258543009688502584noreply@blogger.com