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Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Upholstered Swivel Armchairs, After Charles Hollis Jones
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Here we have a striking pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite swivel armchairs, very much in the glamorous American idiom associated with Charles Hollis Jones. They’re sculptural, low-slung, and a little bit Jet Age nightclub—exactly the kind of seating that made acrylic furniture feel futuristic in the late 1960s and 1970s.
The design language is right for the period: thick clear acrylic sides sweeping up into arms and back, black tufted cushions, and tulip-like pedestal bases. That combination places them squarely in the Lucite luxury tradition that bridged Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency.
Construction appears machine-made and period-appropriate rather than hand-crafted in the antique sense. The acrylic panels are substantial, the metal bases have the expected mass, and the loose upholstered cushions fit the era. Importantly, these photos show age: scratches, clouding, and edge wear to the acrylic, plus oxidation and pitting on the bases.
Condition is good but clearly used. The upholstery shows wear and compression, and the acrylic has enough scuffing to suggest genuine service life. None of that hurts authenticity—in fact, it helps. What does limit confidence is the lack of a visible maker’s label or any documented hallmark tying them directly to Charles Hollis Jones.
So, my read: authentic vintage chairs, likely circa 1965-1975, but best catalogued as 'after Charles Hollis Jones' or 'in the manner of.' Authenticity score: 68%. Conservative auction estimate: $1,500-$3,000 for the pair if period examples; $300-$800 if later reproductions. Chic, spacey, and still wonderfully theatrical.
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Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Upholstered Swivel Armchairs, After Charles Hollis Jones
By:Unknown maker; in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones
Style:Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency
Origin:United States, likely
Materials:clear acrylic (Lucite), black vinyl or leatherette upholstery, metal pedestal bases
Age:circa 1965-1975
Condition:Good (visible scratching and haze to acrylic, base oxidation, upholstery wear; structurally appears intact from photos)
Value:Auction estimate, if period and by a quality 1960s-1970s maker: $1,500-$3,000 for the pair; if later reproduction or unattributed decorative examples: $300-$800 for the pair.
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker's mark visible in the provided images.
Date:2026-03-25 00:44:06.421398
Description:
A pair of low swivel armchairs with thick clear acrylic slab sides forming the back and arms, loose black upholstered seat cushions, and brushed metal tulip pedestal bases. The form strongly recalls 1960s-1970s American glamour and Space Age seating associated with Charles Hollis Jones and related Lucite makers.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
These appear to be vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite swivel lounge or desk chairs made in the taste of Charles Hollis Jones rather than confidently attributable examples by him. The clear acrylic panels, low profile, pedestal bases, and black button-tufted cushions are period-appropriate, and the visible surface scratching, clouding, and oxidation to the bases support age and use. However, no maker's label or distinctive documented construction detail is visible, so attribution should remain cautious. A word about copies.. Lucite glamour furniture is a category with many later reproductions and look-alikes, especially from the late 20th century onward, so absent labels or provenance it is safest to catalog these as 'after Charles Hollis Jones' or 'in the manner of' rather than as fully autograph works. Condition issues include scratching and haze to the acrylic, wear to the upholstery, and oxidation/pitting to the metal bases.
Individual Images:
whole chairs side views
back of chairs
whole chairs reverse angles
front of chairs
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good (visible scratching and haze to acrylic, base oxidation, upholstery wear; structurally appears intact from photos)
Identification Score: 93%
The chair form, acrylic slab construction, pedestal swivel base, and black loose cushion strongly indicate vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite seating. The exact maker is less certain, so confidence is high on type but lower on attribution.
Authenticity Score: 68%
The visible wear—scratched acrylic, aged upholstery, and oxidized metal bases—supports a genuine vintage 1960s-1970s origin rather than a brand-new reproduction. That said, no label, signature, or catalogued maker-specific detail is shown, and this category has many later copies, so authenticity as 'period vintage' is more likely than authenticity as a confirmed Charles Hollis Jones design.
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Keywords
Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Lucite armchairs, acrylic swivel chairs, pedestal base chairs, after Charles Hollis Jones, American furniture, vintage seating
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