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An exceptional early 20th-century adjustable dental operating stool manufactured by the Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company of Rochester, New York. Dating …
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An exceptional early 20th-century adjustable dental operating stool manufactured by the Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company of Rochester, New York. Dating to approximately the 1930s, this distinctive piece of American medical furniture combines industrial engineering, Art Deco influences, and an innovative ergonomic design.
The stool features a circular black upholstered seat supported by a metal framework with an integrated openwork footrest. Beneath the seating assembly, an adjustable metal shaft extends into a slender wooden column, creating an appealing contrast between the various materials and finishes.
A substantial domed metal pedestal provides the foundation for the stool’s distinctive pivoting mechanism. Designed to accommodate movement while seated, the construction allows the user to tilt and shift position, reflecting the practical requirements of early dental and medical workspaces.
The stool incorporates an adjustable-height mechanism, allowing the central post to be raised or lowered without conventional threaded rotation. Its unusual combination of mobility, adjustability, and compact proportions illustrates the thoughtful industrial design associated with early 20th-century professional equipment.
An original manufacturer’s plate identifies the piece as a Ritter Operating Stool, Model C, produced by Ritter Dental Manufacturing Company in Rochester, New York.
Beyond its historic dental application, the stool offers an attractive seating option for an artist’s studio, drafting workspace, industrial interior, or collection of antique medical furnishings.
Dimensions: 12dia 23-30h (base dia 11in)
Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, seat worn, discoloration, see photos.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 12ʺD × 30ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 23.0 in
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, seat worn, discoloration, see photos. age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, seat worn, discoloration, see photos. less
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