“health Chair” By Herman Sperlich For Ironrite - 1930

"Iron Rite" refers to the Ironrite Health Chair, a chair designed by Herman H. Sperlich for the Ironrite Ironer Co. in Detroit in the 1930s. Originally made of steel and varnished beech plywood, it was intended for use with Ironrite ironing machines. This chair has become a collector's item, particularly for fans of industrial design. More specifically, the Ironrite Health Chair was designed to facilitate a scientifically correct ironing posture, complementing Ironrite ironing machines. The Ironrite company was founded in Detroit in 1911 by Herman A. Sperlich and John H. Uhlig, and began manufacturing washing machines in 1917, followed by Ironrite ironers in 1921. Ironrite demonstrations and classes emphasized the posture benefits of the Health Chair. The Ironrite Health Chair is now a collector's item, particularly sought after by fans of industrial design.
Place of Origin: United States - Period: Mid-20th Century - Date of Manufacture: 1938
Dimensions: 43 cm x 50 cm H: 68 cm H: 44 cm
Materials: Steel and powder-coated steel