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Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
In 1959 Friso Kramer transformed his 1953 Revolt chair into his absolute masterpiece, the 'theatre
Category
1950s Dutch Industrial Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in
Theatre Vintage Chair 1950s
Located in Foggia, FG
Vintage Theatre chair 1950s
Velvet pink, Iron and Wood
Very very nice and good condition
Category
1950s Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Theatre Red Chairs, 1950s
Located in Foggia, FG
Pair of Theatre red chairs 1950s
Very very nice
Velvet, Iron and wood
Measures
Cm 50
Category
1950s Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
1950s Pair Of Original Metal Stacking Fibrocit Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of original metal stacking fibrocit dining chairs
1950s pair of original metal stacking
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1950s Belgian Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
the Piccolo theatre of Milan followed, with Zanuso. In 1954, he won the Compasso d'Oro for the chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Mario Botta Set of Six 605 Quinta Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 605 Quinta chairs with a black steel rod frame seat and back in bent perforated sheet
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
H 37.01 in W 22.25 in D 17.72 in
2 Midcentury Organic Modern / Sculptures/ Lounge Chairs, Frederick Kiesler, 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare Organic Modernist Sculptures that also function as lounge chairs and attributed to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Oak
H 25.5 in W 18.88 in D 35.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Single Midcentury Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegantly simple desk chair features beautiful dark walnut wood and comfortable upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a chair from the house of many names: in germany usually called „centre pompidou“, among the french
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.82 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Sculptural Chairs by Santiago Calatrava for De Sede
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of sculptural pedestal chairs in black enamel steel frame and red leather upholstery designed
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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs, designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Italian manufacturer
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Plastic
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
Sant’Erasmo Theatre, the Opera Don Calabria at Cimiano, and the Church of Sant’Ildefonso in Milan.
Carlo de
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Brass
Costumi Ceramic Tiles after Giò Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Weesp, NL
Gluck's "Orfeo".
These were Gio Ponti's two principal encounters with the theatre, taking place within
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Authentic Knoll Warren Platner Wire Glass Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Baltimore, MD
designs for the Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., the Repertory Theatre at Lincoln Centre
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Organic Modern Sculpture / Bench Attributed to Frederick Kiesler circa 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
Kiesler designed variant sculptural organic form chairs for Robert Motherwell's home in Provincetown
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 16.5 in W 30.5 in D 18.75 in
France LimitedEdition 1878Mignot 9LeadFigurines BoxSet Can-CanStageBar Curiosity
Located in Chicago, IL
side of the rectangular box falls to enable ample room to view the three-walled dance-theatre that
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Late 20th Century French Retro Theatre Chairs
W 5 in D 3.5 in L 7.5 in
Original Radiant Baby drawing (hand signed and inscribed by Keith Haring)
By Keith Haring
Located in New York, NY
Foundation, including the Old Globe Theatre and Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, San Diego, and
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1980s Pop Art Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Ink, Permanent Marker, Offset
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Experimental Theatre Club (also known as Café La MaMa) in a rock musical production called "Coney Island Play
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
.
Composed of 5 mod. 783 “Kentucky” dining chairs and one "Scuderia" dining table.
Structure made from oak
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Large Expressionist Portrait, Follower of Max Beckmann, Glasgow School
Located in Cotignac, FR
large and imposing chair in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackenzie has cleverly used
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 49.61 in W 43.71 in D 1.78 in
Hope for Peace
By Arman
Located in New York, NY
Foundation, including the Old Globe Theatre and Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, San Diego, and
Category
1990s Pop Art Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker
"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, theatre, and the arts, and left her hometown of Sacramento for New York to attend the Bennett School for
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
Ann Miller in Follies Broadway Musical Contemporary Drawing Illustration Eloise
Located in New York, NY
York, he studied architectural drafting (at Delahanty Institute), interior design and theatre design
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1990s Performance Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Brown Walnut “Scuderia” Dining Table for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
chairs, part of the same furniture series.
Excellent vintage condition.
Born in Venice on June 2nd
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 51.97 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
Romeo Moon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triennale Arts Theatre. Among the winners were Philippe Starck, who was the winner of the Best Designer
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Metamorphosis, " Original Watercolor Abstract signed by Jeanne Spicuzza
By Jeanne Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, Green Mill, Pabst Theatre and others. Her films have screened at Portobello Film Festival London
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Watercolor
Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
& still-life) and Photography
Initiated Interdisciplinary Program: Dance, Music, Poetry, Theatre, Film
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Monotype
Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
& still-life) and Photography
Initiated Interdisciplinary Program: Dance, Music, Poetry, Theatre, Film
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Monotype
Untitled (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
& still-life) and Photography
Initiated Interdisciplinary Program: Dance, Music, Poetry, Theatre, Film
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Monoprint
Matthew (male portrait)
By Randall Exon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, Philadelphia, PA
Theatre Gallery, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Widener University Art Museum, Chester, PA
Category
1990s Realist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Wall Lamps Coming from Drouant Restaurant Paris, 1960
Located in Encino, CA
worked at the Théâtre de la Michodière nearby. As an ensemblier, Ruhlmann's designs for the Drouant
Category
1960s Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Theatre Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A unique set of four Italian late 1930s theater chairs in bois clair. The turned legs with carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Theatre Chairs
Hamletmaschine Chair by Robert Wilson
By Robert Wilson
Located in Cologne, DE
" at the Hamburg Thalia Theatre in Germany.
150 chairs were produced by XO, this is number 17
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1980s French Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Small Armchairs, Design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in plywood, designed for theatres and cinemas, published in the book (Gastone Rinaldi Designer alla
Category
1950s Italian Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Wood
Richard Chamberlain Smiling in Chair Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
vintage portrait, the star is posed smiling with his back turned, sitting in a chair.
Since then, he has
Category
1960s Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Orson Welles in the Studio Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This black and white capture features Orson Welles posed seated on a chair in the studio.
Orson
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1970s Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Thonet Children Bentwood Armchair No. 1
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare, antique and Austrian Thonet chair, which was produced between 1910-1929 and was designed
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Theatre Chairs
French Play Poster Lithograph "Lorsque L'enfant Paraît", Signed Paul Colin
By Paul Colin
Located in Petaluma, CA
performed 1603 times at the Théâtre des Nouveautés, this poster is from it's 4th year ("4 eme annee"). The
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Paper
Josephine Baker's Farewell Appearance Gala Célébrations
Located in New York, NY
exotic, Baker traveled to Paris to perform in La Revue Nègre at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. She made
Category
1950s Photorealist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Swans, Big Sculpture by British Artist Joan Moore, 1960s
By Joan Moore
Located in Eltville, DE
joined the Women's International Association and was its Vice-Chair for a short period and also a
Category
1960s English Expressionist Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ronald Rainer Theatre Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Dutch chairs that stack and have area under seat to store the cushion.
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1950s Dutch Retro Theatre Chairs
Set of Ten Rare Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Theatre Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1959 and only produced for four years, the Friso Kramer theater chairs are very rare
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Rosewood Arm or Lounge Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style lounge or theatre chairs. An outstanding set of Art Deco
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Retro Theatre Chairs
Pair of 1930s Spanish Cinema Theatre Iron Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1930s Spanish cinema theatre iron chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Iron
Six Santiago Calatrava Chairs from the Tabourettli Theatre
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Designed for the Tabourettli Theatre in Basel Switzerland.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Friso Kramer ''Theatre'' Revolt chair Ahrend De Cirkel
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Premsela foundation presented the book ''Friso Kramer's chair'' written by Yvonne Brentjens and published
Category
1950s Dutch Industrial Retro Theatre Chairs
Row of Birch Numbered Theatre Seats
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing row of theater seats in birch with flip up seats. Most likely from Sven Markelius. Seven seat length. Original condition with visible signs of wear.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Three Mid-Century Theatre Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three Italian Mid-Century flip-down theater seats upholstered in brick-red leatherette with four armrests.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Theatre Chairs
Pair of Italian Sculptural Red Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
their quite so unusual form they might look like a good mix between a comfortable movie theatre chair
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of six sculptural chairs Santiago Calatrava for De Sede
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of highly sculptural pedestal chairs in red leather designed by architect Santiago Calatrava
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Pair of French Chairs with Arms Upholstered Velvet Rubelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and seductive pair of French chairs; they are made with a sturdy black lacquered wood; the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mario Botta Set of Four 614 or La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs 614 or La Tonda with a black lacquered steel rod frame, seats and backs
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Sheriff lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, manufactured by ISA Bergamo in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
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Retro Theatre Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro theatre chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all retro theatre chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro theatre chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro theatre chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern retro theatre chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made retro theatre chairs over the years, but those made by Gastone Rinaldi, Arflex and Carlo Bartoli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Retro Theatre Chairs?
Retro theatre chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $29,000.
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