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Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
question is LV 4.
The five cinema or theater armchairs is one of the earliest examples for the IL PICCOLO
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century theater seat from the emblematic Art Nouveau style building: "Palau de la
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
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 pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco exquisitely sculpted armchair by Henri Rapin, sculpted by Charles Hairon
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Arès Armchair by ROCHE & FRÈRES
Located in Geneve, CH
Arès Armchair by ROCHE & FRÈRES
Numbered With Certificate Of Authenticity.
Dimensions: D 83 x W
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sipario Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
This refined armchair flaunts a plump and compact body, generously stuffed to provide a comfortable
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sipario Beige Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The curtains ("sipari" in Italian) in theaters inspired the characteristic creased look of this
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sipario Pink Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Feminine and glamorous, this armchair is a triumph of plush volumes that will create a cozy spot in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sipario Light-Brown Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated armchair boasts a bold and compact silhouette, marked by plump volumes richly
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal, wood and grey fabric armchairs or side chairs designed and produced by Frank
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Armchair Touro by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique armchair touro by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 78 x D 76 x H 88 cm
Materials: Wood
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 lacquered metal, wood and white fabric armchairs or side chairs designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Visconti Armchair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
“I like melodrama because it is situated just at the meeting point between life and theater
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
of refined beauty. Here is a pair of exquisite 1950s Italian armchairs, each a testament to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Armchair with French Wicker
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This very rare armchair was designed in 1964 by Bernt Petersen for the Danish manufacture Wørts
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
White Sheepskin Armchair "Petit Frank" by Hervé Langlais France
Located in Paris, FR
White armchair Petit Frank, in sheepskin, designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, it is
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2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Velvet Armchair Petit Frank by Hervé Langlais 2016 France
Located in Paris, FR
Petit Frank, velvet armchair designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France
Category
2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare pair of Danish Fritz Hansen armchairs dating from the 1970s. This pair of jump seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Mantilla
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rubber
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 32.68 in
20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Chippendale Style Armchairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style armchairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and Exceptional Brass and Velvet Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Turin, Italy, c. 1951.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 27.5 in
Off-White Armchair Miss Franck by Hervé Langlais Chenille Fabric Made in France
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Miss Frank from the collection Monochrome in chenille fabric is designed by Hervé Langlais
Category
2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in
Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
own wooden furniture, which has been used in theaters and concert halls in a wide range of Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.77 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Renens, CH
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of cinema chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for the IL Piccolo Milano theater in 1952. The model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
many others.
List of contents.
1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897
2 Peter
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
scenarios for theater. In 1961, he opened his own company to manufacture furniture, Cidam, a company that
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.01 in W 125.99 in D 36.03 in
Pair of Original French Art Deco Walnut and Metal Leaf Arm Chairs Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in New York City, NY
A splendid pair of expansive and comfortable French Art Deco armchairs attributed to Paul Follot
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
embroidered for the upholstery of armchairs and sofas. The manufactory collaborated with the Martinotti and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Sérgio Rodrigues for Oca Brazil, 1950s Low Stool
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
imbuia to create quintessential icons. His iconic Mole armchair was an immediate success, comprised of
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Imbuia
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
"Swingers" by legendary designer Don S. Shoemaker (1919-1990)
This iconic Modernist armchair was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Brazilian Modern Room Divider in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
piece the WOW factor.
The piece is showcased in our gallery next to a Sergio Rodrigues theater sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 69.3 in W 78.7 in D 0.8 in
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
armchair sculptural work of art / furniture and an oversized cowrie shell sofa settee sculptural work of
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
H 26 in W 65 in D 42 in
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
armchair for Forma (1950s); and the three-legged Sommaruga Chair(1950s), which was made from resin
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
armchair sculptural work of art / furniture and a L'Echasuffesuse red lip sofa settee sculptural work of
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
H 32 in W 52 in D 37 in
16th c. Flemish school, Renaissance, c. 1580, Venus and Mars surprised by Vulcan
By Jacob de Backer
Located in PARIS, FR
bedroom, lit by candlelight, bringing a dramatic dimension to the event.
As in a theater, once the curtain
Category
16th Century Northern Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
placed anywhere in the room, and paired with a comfortable armchair with upholstered seat and backrest
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Bette Davis Posed in Chair Movie Star News Fine Art Print
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This black and white portrait features American actress of film, television, and theater, Bette
Category
1930s Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
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H 16 in W 20 in
Bust of a Beauty
By Naum Aronson
Located in Oakland, CA
of Tolstoy sitting in his armchair – that is how I saw him; Plunged in thought as he listened to the
Category
1910s Academic Nude Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Theater armchair, German Theater in Pilsen, 1869
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. Originally a whole long line. Only one piece now.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Lounge/ Theater Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style lounge/ theater chairs. An outstanding set of Art Deco
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Italian Mid-Century Wood Black Metal and White Fabric Cinema Armchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood, black metal and white cream fabric cinema or theater armchair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Leather Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel colored leather theater seats. Accented with studding along the leather seat back and set
Category
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Leather 40s Theater Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original red leather theater chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Grand Hollywood Art Deco Movie Theater Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco movie Theater chair featuring casted iron frame with sculpted wood arms from a Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Cinema Theater Arm Chair circa 1950
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This rare and most compelling cinema chair absolutely pops with its rich and untouched historical surface throughout. The chair features a folding seat with original maroon-red faux-...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antiques Row of Theater Seats and Children Seats, Wood and Red Velvet 1800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
armchairs cannot be divided, built in the end 1800 by Italian craftsmen for the ancient theater of Northern
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 41.34 in W 112.21 in D 36.23 in
U.S House of Representatives Armchair
Located in Kensington, MD
"19th Century U.S House of Representatives Armchair" circa 1857
Design by Thomas Ustick Walters
Category
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of oversized Art Deco Style Club Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
truly fit for a king. Very comfortable and over-sized. Great American movie theater style chair. Just
Category
20th Century Moroccan Armchairs
Pair of Eugenio Gerli Midcentury Green Fabric Italian Armchairs, Tecno 1960s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible pair of mid-century green fabric and metal set of two PS142 armchairs. This set was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in L 26.38 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchairs in Cream Lacquer, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs in carved and cream lacquered wood standing on four
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Louis XV Style à la Reine Armchair in Giltwood, End of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style à la Reine armchair in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs with a decor of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in L 42.52 in
J.-B. Tilliard, Pair of A La Reine Louis XV Armchairs in Cream Lacquer, 1950s
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tilliard, in the style of.
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs in carved and cream lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.95 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
4 Mid Century Stanley Furniture Vinyl Retro Arm Chairs Barber Red Black MCM
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
flared arms, nailhead trim and tufting. Great addition to any theater, poker or office.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
1920s Reupholstered Theater Settee and Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown velvet reupholstered theatre settee and two matching armchairs from the 1920s.
Settee is
Category
Vintage 1920s Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Scandinavian 20th Century Deco Period Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This polished pair of Art Deco period armchairs has a stylish, modern design that is simple, yet it
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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Theater Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal theater armchair for your home. Each theater armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage theater armchair now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect theater armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A theater armchair, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one theater armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hervé Langlais, Carlo Mollino and Gastone Rinaldi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Theater Armchair?
The average selling price for a theater armchair at 1stDibs is $5,800, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $37,717 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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