Skip to main content

Retro Theatre Seats

1
to
5
51
26
79
41
38
22
15
9
7
5
8
5
4
4
4
Sort By
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 Seats

Materials

Steel

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 Seats

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelain Plate of Princess of Wales Theatre ceiling design (Limited Edition)
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
2,000-seat live theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on King Street West, in Toronto's
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Porcelain, Screen, Mixed Media

Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
, folding seat Measures: Height 98 cm, 58 x 53 cm height seat: 50cm (depth with seat closed: 50 cm).
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel decorated the new
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
armchairs is undoubtedly from a theatre, cinema or opera. Indeed the seat folds down and reveals a seat
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
organic shapes and lines dominate this three-seater sofa. The tilted, architectural lines of wood making
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman by the Artist Juan J. G. Hernandez-Abad
Located in Marbella, ES
Aquino Prize of the University of Cordoba in Sculpture and Theatre with El anillo, a one-act play for an
Category

1970s Spanish Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Bronze

20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Italian Ceramic Lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A lion seated on his hind quarter with
Category

1970s Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic lion by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). A lion seated on his hind quarter with
Category

1970s Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

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 Seats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Iron

Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Green Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Cornaro two-seater sofa, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1974. Made
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Chenille, Wood

Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, theatre and lecture halls, a bookshop, a restaurant & café). and it was for this library in the centre
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Retro Theatre Seats

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 Seats

Materials

Steel

Suzanne Benton, Facing Each Other, 1974, Copper, Coated Steel
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
Sculpture Work. The theatre sets were returned at the final end of its long run. These Seated Sculpture
Category

1970s Feminist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Copper, Steel

Suzanne Benton, 1974, Pelvic Woman, Copper, Coated Steel
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
Sculpture Work. The theatre sets were returned at the final end of its long run. These Seated Sculpture
Category

1970s Feminist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Copper, Steel

Suzanne Benton, Becoming, 1975, Copper, Coated Steel
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
Sculpture Work. The theatre sets were returned at the final end of its long run. These Seated Sculpture
Category

1970s Feminist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Copper, Steel

1950s Pair Of Original Metal Stacking Fibrocit Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
fibrous cement acoustic tiles for theatres and auditoriums, eventually this led to requests for seating
Category

1950s Belgian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

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 Seats

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

Horse & Rider - Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting by Gen Paul
By Gen Paul
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
charming work depicts a jockey wearing red jacket and breeches seated on a white horse. This work is likely
Category

1950s Expressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Board, Oil

Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Bernini in 1977. Structure made from oak and walnut timber. Seats and backrest made from cognac
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Plastic

La Contrebasse - Expressionist Musician Portrait Oil by Gen Paul
By Gen Paul
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
work depicts a seated musician wearing a green suit with a black bow tie playing the double bass. This
Category

1950s Expressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Expressionist Portrait, Follower of Max Beckmann, Glasgow School
Located in Cotignac, FR
face and a wry smile. His large hands are holding one of his own artistic endeavours. He is seated in a
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carlo Scarpa Iroko and Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974, Set of 2
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Cornaro two-seater sofas, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Studio Simon in
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
and walnut timber. Seats and backrest made from cognac leather. Excellent vintage condition. Carlo
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Walnut

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 Seats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid 20th Century, Belgium, Bruges, The Market Square
By Leonard Machin Rowe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front lower left and inscribed to the back. The artist painted this view seated facing the 13th century
Category

1950s Impressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 20th Century, Belgium, Bruges, Market Square Monument
By Leonard Machin Rowe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front lower left and inscribed to the back. The artist painted this view seated with the 13th century
Category

1950s Impressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Watercolor

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 Seats

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Set of Four Theatre Chairs
Located in New York, NY
collars support a shaped seat and moved back with show wood frames. Each chair upholstered in its original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Set of Four Theatre Chairs
Set of Four Theatre Chairs
H 37 in W 23 in D 25 in
Six Small Armchairs, Design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six small armchairs, design Gastone Rinaldi, 1950 LV4 model, structure in printed metal and seat
Category

1950s Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Wood

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
Category

1970s Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurines, Harlequin and Columbine, Factory First
By Royal Copenhagen, Rasmus Harboe
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Harlequin in his famous suit and yellow short sword, seated on a white plinth with three hearts on the front
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Art Deco Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Birch

Row of Birch Numbered Theatre Seats
Row of Birch Numbered Theatre Seats
H 33.25 in W 135.5 in D 18 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Ronald Rainer Theatre Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Dutch chairs that stack and have area under seat to store the cushion.
Category

1950s Dutch Retro Theatre Seats

Ronald Rainer Theatre Chairs
Ronald Rainer Theatre Chairs
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
Set of Ten Rare Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Theatre Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. They fold and can be stacked. White enameled sheet metal frame and molded acrylic seat and back. In
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Art Deco Streamline Bauhaus Chrome Frieze Vinyl Folding Auditorium Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Twenty-nine handsome folding auditorium chairs or theatre seats. They are in an Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Metal 'Lagos' Chair by Nel Verschuuren for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1983
By Nel Verschuuren, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
1983. It has a perforated steel plate seat and a cast aluminum frame. It was also produced in a 2-, 3
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

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 Seats

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Egon Eiermann for Wilde Spieth SE68 Dining Chairs, Germany, 1993
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. These are the non stackable chairs, model SE68. We have replaced all the rubbers under the seats with
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Metal

Italian Actress Portrait Exhibited at Venice Biennale by Marco Novati 1931
By Marco Novati
Located in Milan, IT
, (Venice 1895 - 1975) and depicting the female portrait of the famous Italian actress Paola Borboni, seated
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas

The Paris Opera House Mid 20th Century French Impressionist signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
swept frame which really suits it. The Palais Garnier or Opéra Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house at
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, Italy circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic lion, circa 1970s by Bruno Gambone (1936 - ). A lion seated on his hind quarter with full
Category

1970s Italian Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cherry Wood Sculptures by Mario Del Fabbro, 1982
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in Milano, IT
several projects of seats for concert halls, theatres and courtrooms. From 1968 Dal Fabbro returned to
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Cherry

Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion or cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s. This seated lion
Category

1980s Italian Minimalist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s
Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1980s
Free Shipping
H 9.06 in W 8.27 in L 9.06 in
Ceramic Cat Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic cat or lion sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s. This enchanting seated cat
Category

1970s Italian Minimalist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1990s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, (circa 1990s). This seated lion
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of French Chairs with Arms Upholstered Velvet Rubelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
outward to give more space and comfort to the seat; the back is wide and comfortable; were created between
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Velvet

Ralph E. Anderson “San Francisco Still Life”, Trompe-l’Oeil Oil Painting, 1967
Located in San Francisco, CA
first staged as a musical at the Playhouse in 1961; a pair of balcony seat theatre ticket stubs; a small
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Silver Leaf

Mario Botta Set of Four 614 or La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias
By Alias, Mario Botta
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 Seats

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

"ROPIN THE WIND" COWBOY WESTERN BRONZE. 1959
By Harry Jackson
Located in San Antonio, TX
, and a year later the couple divorced. Jackson did scenery painting for theatre and television, headed
Category

1950s Impressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Bronze

For Your Toughest Pots and Pans (male nude seated on tub with cream dripping)
By Arthur Tress
Located in New Orleans, LA
Arthur Tress ,in his vintage 1995 silver gelatin photograph, depicts a sensual male nude seated on
Category

1990s Contemporary Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Pair of Red Theater Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
a pair of theater armchairs form a forniture of Florence Theatre ,circa 1950 beech and red velvet
Category

1950s Italian Modern Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Pair of Red Theater Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Pair of Red Theater Armchairs, Italy, 1950
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Bank of Folding Chairs / Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
3-seat maple folding chairs in original condition. Great patina. Commonly used in theatres and
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Wood, Maple

Bank of Folding Chairs / Bench
Bank of Folding Chairs / Bench
H 33.875 in W 55 in D 22 in
Suzanne Benton, Mother and Child, 1974, Copper, Coated Steel
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
Sculpture Work. The theatre sets were returned at the final end of its long run. These Seated Sculpture
Category

1970s Feminist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Copper, Steel

Dancers in Dressing Room - 20th Century Oil, Elegant Figures in Interior Cosson
By Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on canvas by Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson depicting two dancers seated in a dressing room while a
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Retro Theatre Seats

Materials

Canvas, Oil

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Retro Theatre Seats", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Retro Theatre Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro theatre seats for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, all retro theatre seats available were constructed with great care. Retro theatre seats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro theatre seats made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Retro theatre seats have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by RIMA, Jacques Adnet and Alias are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Theatre Seats?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,438, while they’re typically $738 on the low end and $24,500 highest priced.