General Fireproofing Company [Trade Catalogue] Fireproofer Insulated Files. 1954

Description: [General Fireproofing Co.].[Trade Catalogue] Fireproofer Insulated Files.Youngstown, OH: General Fireproofing Co., 1954. 11, [1] pp. Illus. with b/w photos and renderings. 4to. Illustrated paper wrappers. Very good, minor soiling and creasing to wrappers, contents fine. Item #45700 Sales catalogue for the General Fireproofing Co.'s Fireproofer collection of insulated filing cabinets, with specifications. (Form No. 150FE758). Man photographs of the damage fires can do to files."The company was founded in 1902 in Youngstown, Ohio, USA, to produce fireproof construction materials. When construction of new buildings ceased during the American financial crisis of 1907, the company turned to the production of office furniture. In 1923, the furniture, mostly made of sheet metal, had become so standardized that it could be mass-produced in large quantities. Through the 1920s, The General Fireproofing Company was one of the leading American manufacturers of office furniture. Some of its models were produced with virtually no modifications into the 1970s, with the exception of the World War II period, when the company produced metal parts for the aviation industry. From the 1930s, chairs and standardized filing cabinets were among the firm's most important products. Though the chairs were made from sheet aluminum, the first models resembled traditional models made of wood. As of 1932, the firm established the brand Good Form for its chair production; for desks, it established the Mode-Maker brand in 1948. In 1963, the University of Illinois in Chicago placed an order for their Circle Campus of 17,000 40/4 stacking chairs designed by David Rowland; the chair then entered serial production and is presently made by the Howe company. The General Fireproofing Company declared bankruptcy in 1989." See Vitra Design Museum: collectiononline.design-museum.de/#/en/person/5958.ABAA, ILAB Fine, Rare, & Unusual Books and Manuscripts with a special emphasis on the Americas We are located on Parker Mountain, in the small town of East Jewett, set in the High Peaks region of the Northern Catskill Mountains, not far from the tallest waterfall in New York State, after which we are named. Though our special focus is on the Americas -North, Central, and South, we offer fine, rare, and unusual books and manuscripts on a wide range of subjects, including Asia, Exploration, Art, Literature, and Books about Books. We are proud to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and adhere to their strict codes of conduct and ethical standards. Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. All books may be returned in original condition, for any reason, within 30 days. It is helpful if you notify us first so your refund can be processed promptly. We will pay for return postage if the book is not as described. Shipping Standard shipping for all items is via USPS Media mail. We usually ship within two business days of receipt of payment, though weather conditions in the mountains can occasionally interfere. Postal delivery usually takes an additional week to ten days. For alternative methods or faster shipping please contact us. We ship internationally. Please contact us for exact details and costs. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items, and will issue a prompt refund if ebay charges you incorrectly upon checkout. Payment We prefer Paypal. Feedback Please contact us first if you have any issues. We appreciate feedback.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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