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Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Cast Aluminum Swivel Armchairs in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
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Mid-Century Modern Marilyn reporting!
What we have here is a striking pair of Lucite and cast aluminum swivel armchairs — pure Space Age glamour. With their transparent sculptural backs and those tulip pedestal bases, they practically wink at us from the late 1960s.
This design language is closely associated with Charles Hollis Jones, the maestro of acrylic furniture who helped define Hollywood Regency’s sleeker, more futuristic cousin. Lucite was the material of optimism — modern, daring, and just a bit Jetsons.
Look at the continuous molded acrylic forming both back and arms — that fluidity is key. The cast aluminum pedestal bases show honest oxidation and surface wear, which I actually like to see. It tells us these aren’t fresh-off-the-factory-floor reproductions. The black tufted vinyl cushions appear period-appropriate, though likely reupholstered at some point — perfectly acceptable and common.
Condition-wise, we see surface scratching to the Lucite and patina to the bases — entirely consistent with 50-plus years of life. No visible maker’s marks, however, which is important.
A word about copies.. Lucite furniture from this era has been widely reproduced since the 1980s. Without a label or documented provenance, we must attribute these "in the style of" rather than definitively to Jones.
Authenticity confidence as period pieces: about 65%. Auction estimate: $800 to $1,500 as stylish vintage examples. If documented as authentic Charles Hollis Jones? Think $3,000 to $5,000.
Either way — they swivel beautifully into design history.
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Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Cast Aluminum Swivel Armchairs in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By:In the style of Charles Hollis Jones (unmarked)
Style:Mid-Century Modern
Origin:United States (attributed), possibly Italy
Materials:Lucite (acrylic), black vinyl upholstery, cast aluminum bases
Age:circa 1965–1975
Condition:Very Good (visible wear and oxidation to aluminum bases, light scratches to Lucite, cushions intact; not newly reupholstered)
Value:If authentic Charles Hollis Jones: $3,000–$5,000 for the pair at auction. If unmarked period examples or later reproductions: $800–$1,500 for the pair.
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker’s marks observed in provided images.
Date:2026-02-20 06:53:59.231577
Description:
A pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel armchairs featuring clear molded Lucite backs and arms, black tufted vinyl cushions, and cast aluminum tulip pedestal bases. The chairs combine transparency and industrial materials in a distinctly Space Age aesthetic.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
These chairs strongly reflect the Lucite-driven glamour of late 1960s and early 1970s American design, particularly associated with Charles Hollis Jones and similar designers working in acrylic and metal. The molded continuous acrylic form and tulip-style cast aluminum pedestal bases are consistent with the period. However, the absence of visible maker’s marks and the somewhat heavy casting and visible wear to the bases suggest caution in firmly attributing them. They appear to be period examples rather than recent reproductions, but without labels or documentation, attribution remains stylistic rather than definitive.
Individual Images:
front view of both chairs
side view of chairs
back view of chairs
three-quarter side view of chairs
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (visible wear and oxidation to aluminum bases, light scratches to Lucite, cushions intact; not newly reupholstered)
Identification Score: 90%
The form, materials, and construction clearly align with late 1960s–1970s Lucite pedestal armchairs associated with Charles Hollis Jones and similar designers.
Authenticity Score: 65%
The chairs show appropriate age-related wear to the aluminum bases and light scratching to the Lucite, supporting period manufacture. However, no visible maker’s marks are present, and similar forms were widely produced, so firm designer attribution is uncertain.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Mid-Century Modern, Lucite armchair, acrylic chair, tulip base, swivel chair, Charles Hollis Jones style, Space Age design, United States
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