Description
This mid-century American telephone chair balances clean-lined modernism with practical design. Upholstered in brown vinyl with a hinged lift-top seat, it was designed to serve both function and presence-offering seating with concealed storage in a compact footprint.
Key Details
Maker: Loroman Company
Era: Circa 1950s-1960s
Material: Vinyl upholstery, wood frame
Style: Mid-Century Modern / American Modern / Institutional
Dimensions: 41" H x 17" W x 19" D
Styling & Placement: Ideal for an entryway, office, studio, or bedroom. Works beautifully as a valet chair, accent seat, or sculptural storage piece in curated mid-century or modern interiors.
A rare functional survivor-purposeful, architectural, and quietly striking.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition. Vinyl is in excellent condition. No cuts, scratches, or scuffs. Very small split in vinyl seam at one corner. Light stain wear on the legs. Hinges function properly; storage interior is clean. Structurally solid.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Vinyl, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Key Details
Maker: Loroman Company
Era: Circa 1950s-1960s
Material: Vinyl upholstery, wood frame
Style: Mid-Century Modern / American Modern / Institutional
Dimensions: 41" H x 17" W x 19" D
Styling & Placement: Ideal for an entryway, office, studio, or bedroom. Works beautifully as a valet chair, accent seat, or sculptural storage piece in curated mid-century or modern interiors.
A rare functional survivor-purposeful, architectural, and quietly striking.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition. Vinyl is in excellent condition. No cuts, scratches, or scuffs. Very small split in vinyl seam at one corner. Light stain wear on the legs. Hinges function properly; storage interior is clean. Structurally solid.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Vinyl, Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good vintage condition. Vinyl is in excellent condition. No cuts, scratches, or scuffs. Very small split in vinyl seam at one corner. Light stain wear on the legs. Hinges function properly; storage interior is clean. Structurally solid.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
41 x 17 x 19 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Butler/Valet Telephone Chair W/ Lift-Top Storage
Estimate $140-$410
Starting Bid
$70
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