Walnut armchair identification  

Gunlocke perhaps?

Thanks EamesJunkie for the response!
That's what I'm leaning toward, but have yet to find a match. The wood piece spanning the seat back (pic 3) resembles Gunlocke, but I can't seem to find many examples with the one-piece seats like mine. It seems most Gunlocke chairs have separate seat and seat backs (with the exception of a few lounge/occasional chairs).
What other prominent American furniture makers were competing with Gunlocke at the time?
Are these definitely American, or should I broaden my search?
Josh

Might check into the B.L. Marble company. They made a lot of chairs that were inspired by Risom

Haha, it's funny you say that, parafo. Here are some pics I took at the same time with the chair in question next to a Risom armchair I have. Similar lines for sure; I actually went down that road a bit, but to no avail.
I will look into B. L. Marble, thanks for the help!
Josh

I would second B.L. Marble as the manufacturer. I have 5 of the Series 7611 Chairs, solid walnut, black Naugahyde, floating backs, mfg in 1961. This info is all on the legal tag, which was still present on few of my chairs.
The lines on my Series 7611 chairs are quite similar in design to yours. Most specifically, the way the the two front legs taper at the bottom, and also at the top where they meet the arm, seems to be a distinct feature of BLM's designs of this era. Additionally, the construction is quite similar, down to the fasteners used to attach the back cushion.
I have found it difficult to find a lot of info on my chairs, but I hope you are having better luck. I see a few of the series 7611 chairs sold from time to time, and they typically go for around 100 USD a piece; however, your chair is a much cleaner design than mine, and I would expect a bit more desireable/valuable than the ones I have. In any case, it is a handsome chair, and if indeed B.L. Marble, a very well built piece of furniture.

Hi Zephyr, thanks for the input,
I was finally able to determine they are indeed B. L. Marble. Still not sure of the model number, but I'm just happy to have pinned down the maker... with the help of designaddict of course!
And you are right, they are incredibly well built, quality chairs.
Thanks all for the help.
Cheers,
Josh

The chairs discussed above are clearly made by BL Marble, but the likeness to Jens Risom designed chairs is unmistakable. So my question is, does anyone have definitive proof that Risom designed for the Marble company?
I bring this up again because I have found some additional information that is quite interesting....
I picked up a wonderful Walnut desk that was designed by Risom, this is well documented. When I opened up the drawer, however, I found the following tag. Thoughts?

Lief,
There is some info here http://www.pedrolobo.com/consumer/Jens_Risom.pdf on the acquisition of JRD by Dictaphone and what became of Risom, Marble and Costa Mesa furniture lines. Once Risom sold JRD to Dictaphone in 1971-I believe he stopped designing for the company.

Thanks Jesgord, that is somewhat helpful. Also, BTW, I am not Leif, although I certainly wish I had his knowledge of furniture....

Zephyr: you did a very nice impersonation of me though. It is really confusing me too.

Ooops- sorry about that.

edited. hi.
Best,
Aunt Mark