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Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sofa featuring an iconic design. With a system composed of single elements and various modular elements and a structure in wood covered with a layer of polyurethane of different dens...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats
Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high
Seat
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Early 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Benches
Materials
Wood
Theater Bench, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by unknown designer, manufactured in France, circa 1920.
Wood.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Theater Wooden Bench, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by unknown designer, manufactured in France, circa 1920.
Wood.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a nice patina.
The...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Antique Theater Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of five antique theater chairs, with a nice patina! Original upholstery in red velvet!
they
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
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
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Single and modular sofa system with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwining of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
Midcentury Gettysburg University Hatter Planetarium Benched Seating
Located in west palm beach, FL
Outstanding Midcentury benched seating. Originally used in the 1966 opening of the Hatter
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Restored Art Deco Movie Theater Seats Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored Art Deco Movie Theater seats. These could showcase your home theater or just work as a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of antique folding theater chairs.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960.
In original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide enough to seat three to four people, this ornate bench was likely made as shared seating for
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Materials
Elm
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
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
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book
Category
Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of 3 Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959.
Manufactured in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
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 pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
theater odyssey recliner by Rick Lee for American Leather
Approximate measurements in inches
122
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
20th Century French Two Seater Theater Seats in Wood and Metal in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
Two-seat theater seats in wood and metal with tilting seats, upholstered in red velvet. Measures
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Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
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
Early 20th Century French Walnut Three Seat Folding Bench
Located in Burton, TX
in the detialed photos. These types of benches were created for use in stadiums, theaters or events
Category
Early 20th Century French Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955.
Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, Texas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Frank Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955.
Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
contemplation.
Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Materials
Cowhide
Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, pair of chairs from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Texas.
Literature
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chinese Lacquered Bench with Splayed Legs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In most Qing dynasty homes, stools and chairs were the only form of elevated seating, and a bench
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Materials
Walnut
Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
executed in a mahogany frame and leather seating. Special design feature is the frame that is visible also
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.77 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Sipario Light-Brown Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
curved backrest's inner side inspired by curtains ("sipari in Italian) in theaters, a textural twist
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sipario Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
curtain ("sipario" in Italian) used in theaters.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
.
Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater seats
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Black Finished Oak Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
contemplation.
Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Julie Stool Brass Textile
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
theater and cinema.
Inspired by Julie's timeless grace and talent, this mid-century modern stool embodies
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Materials
Brass
Sipario Pink Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
curved backrest to evoke the curtain ("sipario" in Italian) used in theaters.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Mid-Century Modern Visconti Twin Seat Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Luchino Visconti was a melodrama lover as it is a meeting point between life and theater. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
living room) in the Theater Museum (Teatro Museo) in Figueras.
In 1974, everything was prepared for
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Set of six Italian Vintage Metal Chairs
Located in Encinitas, CA
crafted in the classic Industrial style, circa 1930.
Probably originally from a school or a theater
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
Located in High Point, NC
incorporated into a home theater or used as unique accent pieces, these Austrian cinema seats promise to be a
Category
20th Century Austrian Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Leather Chairs mod. Tripolina
By Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Jules Heumann for Metropolitan furniture leather sofa in fiberglass frame
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Ferndale, MI
theater until the end of the war. Returning to California, he then joined his father in the family
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Don S. Shoemaker, Higareda
Located in colima, MX
childbirth.
The plush Belgian Mohair velvet, synonymous with theater grandeur, whispers heartfelt wishes for
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
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
1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Loewenstein, Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Topeka, KS
SEATING!!!! The design was introduced in the 80’s and created well into the 2000’s, but ours were part of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare cinema chairs made by Gastone Rinaldi for the theater IL Piccolo Milano in 1952. The model in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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 Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
number as is frequently found in theaters or opera houses. They consist of a curved back detached from
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Delicate Chair in the antique Style of the 19th Century hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
surface upholstered and covered. This chair is a Classic in its form and to this day noble theater houses
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Antique 19th Century German Other Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 35.24 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1982, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
theater, exhibition space, auditorium, and open spaces that give breathing room in an agitated metropolis
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.89 in W 15.12 in D 28.35 in
Italian Lounge sofa in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Almelo, NL
addition to any room, including living spaces, home theaters, or offices. It would also be perfect in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lazarim Bench by Andre Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world.
In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Pele de Tigre Triplo Stool by Andre Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Three-Seat Sofa from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
, home theaters, or office areas. Additionally, they are an ideal addition to hospitality spaces like
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Arès Armchair by ROCHE & FRÈRES
Located in Geneve, CH
master's degree in interior architecture and theater scenography, they founded their studio ROCHE & FRÈRES
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
de la Concorde, the opera theater of the Palace of Versailles and the Pantheon. He also constructed
Category
Antique 1750s Dutch Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
of Mollino's work - all signature trademarks of his celebrated design oeuvre. Original theater seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 24.75 in D 27.5 in
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Theater Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of theater seating on 1stDibs. A piece of theater seating — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of theater seating, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of theater seating — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of theater seating is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of theater seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ahrend de Cirkel, Carlo Mollino and Friso Kramer are consistently popular.
How Much is a Theater Seating?
The average selling price for a piece of theater seating at 1stDibs is $2,350, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $22,000 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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