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Health Chair by Herman A. Sperlich for Ironrite Inc.

Creator: Herman A. Sperlich
Offered by: Original in Berlin

Description
Health chair designed 1938 by Hermann A. Sperlich and produced by Ironrite Inc., Detroit.
Important American modernist work chair designed for use with an ironing machine.
Painted steel and lacquered plywood.
This chair came to the attention of the design world when it was added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and was included in their Classic 1959 monograph: "introduction to 20th century Design.".
Early collector's item in its original condition and marked.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Painted Steel, Lacquered Plywood
Condition:	Fair.
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	cc.Said (Sperlich)
Incollect Reference #:	361984

Dimensions

W.	17.13 in;	H.	26.77 in;	D.	18.9 in;
W.	43.5 cm;	H.	68 cm;	D.	48 cm;

Seat H.	18.11 in;
Seat H.	46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spread across more than 500 m2 of retail space, Original in Berlin offers a wide range of Mid-Century Modern and selected studio furniture, lighting and accessories. Here, design lovers can find rarities by well known designers such as Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Chapo and Gio Ponti, as well as American classics by Paul McCobb, Jens Risom and George Nelson.

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