Vintage Mid-Century Modern Iron Rod Side Chair

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Seller's Notes:A clean and precisely resolved mid-century modern side chair in black enameled iron rod with a forest green tweed back pad and black vinyl seat, in the manner of Paul McCobb's influential iron furniture for Arbuck Inc. The chair features four angled iron rod legs, minimal cross-bracing, a generous black vinyl seat, and a floating back pad upholstered in deep hunter green salt-and-pepper tweed on two vertical iron uprights. The color combination is sophisticated and striking — black frame, black seat, forest green back — giving this chair a stronger color personality than most iron rod chairs of the period. Paul McCobb — a five-time MoMA Good Design Award recipient — pioneered the use of black iron rod as a primary furniture material in American mid-century design, creating chairs that brought industrial precision and modernist discipline into the domestic interior. This chair operates confidently in that tradition. The floating back pad at a slightly reclined angle provides genuine ergonomic support while maintaining the visual lightness and openness that defines quality MCM iron seating. No maker's markings, consistent with this production category. Structurally sound and in very good vintage condition. Versatile enough for use as a dining chair, desk chair, side chair, or accent piece. Pairs with walnut and maple MCM furniture and clean-lined contemporary interiors. A piece with real color and character — the forest green tweed back makes this version particularly appealing in the current design moment where saturated earth tones and natural textures are central to the most considered interiors. Dimensions: 20w 22d 30h 15sh Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, see photos.

Brand: Vintage/Antique Finds