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Boudoir Chair

November 4, 2022

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Boudoir Chair

Boudoir Chair-image
Designed by: Swedlow D
Co-Designed by:
Designer: Swedlow D
Co-Designer:
Country of Origin (Designer): USA
Date of Design: 1939
Date of Manufacture: 1939
Decade: 1930s
Region: Americas
Significance: Possible the first plastic chair
Manufacturer: Swedlow
Country of Origin (Manufacturer): USA
Material: Acylic glass
Process: Pressure moulded
Monobloc: No
Cantilever: No
Renewable Carbon: No
ERPR Score: NA
ERPR Rating: NA
Weight:
Note: Based in California Swedlow Plastics was a leading manufacturer of acrylic glass components for aircraft. In additon the company experimented with producing a very wide range of consumer goods including several chairs and stool.
Image Credit: Swedlow Plastics catalogue

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