Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Chairs
Pine, Plywood
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
Pine, Plywood
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
Oak, Plywood
$385Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
By Thonet
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from the 1930s with crocodile skin embossed seat and back panel in great condition.
Beech
Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s
By Made Solid
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930’s Louis Rastetter & Sons Solid Kumfort Solid Bent Wood Folding Chairs -,Classic design..
Iron
1930s Rare Children Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this beautiful folding children chairs made in plywood and iron structure. Fantastic utilitarian chairs that cleverly fold down so you can store them tidily away...
Metal
$1,756
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Antique Folding Director's Chair, Dark Wood & Cognac Leather, 1930s
By Mogens Koch, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back.
Metal
1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair
Located in Brecht, BE
a very comfortable reclining deckchair ... original fabric, in very good vintage condition ... can be folded and I can have it professionaly packed for you...
Fruitwood
$646Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any modern space.
Beech
$1,498 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Bauhaus Folding Chairs B751 by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four Bauhaus folding side chairs model B751, produced by Ligna in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, following the Thonet design tradition.
Metal
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Adjustable Bauhaus bed armchair made of creamy white painted over steel and walnut wood armrests. The armchair, which can be adjusted to a recliner, was designed in Germany in the 19...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$4,448
H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This iconic chair was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s.
Metal
$1,190 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén in the 1930s for Gemla.
Leather, Beech
$4,448
H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This iconic chair was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s.
Metal
$350
H 36 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair. This sturdy and solid iron armchair was originally white painted. It has recently been powder-coated in fresh Maui blue that has ...
Iron
$796 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Bauhaus Folding Chairs B751 by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus folding side chairs model B751, produced by Ligna in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, following the design tradition of Thonet.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
4 Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, Sweden, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of four Scandinavian functionalist folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén for Gemla in the 1930s.
Metal
$1,780
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 20.08 in
1930s French Wooden Folding Armchair with Upholstered Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s French wooden folding armchair blends decorative craftsmanship with practical ingenuity, offering a refined take on early portable seating.
Walnut
Warren McArthur Folding Chair for Mayfair Industries
By Warren McArthur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's art deco folding chair by Warren McArthur.
Aluminum
Rare RCA Victor Childs Folding Chair, Nipper Dog and Horn
By RCA Victor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare RCA Victor Childs folding chair, nipper dog and horn. I’ve only seen one other in 40 years, Classic 1930s childs size folding chair with original RCA Victor logo and ink mark st...
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.88 in W 17.5 in D 15.25 in
Pair of 1930s Moleskin and Metal Folding London Taxi Chars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding London taxi chairs, circa 1930 with original moleskin upholstery. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed an...
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 20 in D 24 in
1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Southampton, NY
Early wood folding chair (Adolescent Size) with canvas seat. Designed by Mogens Lassen. Sturdy hinged wood frame with Marine Blue canvas (piped in white) seat. Possibly a prototype s...
Metal
Foldable Danish Chairs from 1930’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 Danish foldable vintage chairs from the 1930s in a beautiful strong condition.
Birch
Pair of 1930's Folding Deckchairs
Located in Brecht, BE
Can be used indoors and outdoors, lots of charm these 1930's deckchairs.
Wood
Folding Chairs, Leather, France, 1920s-1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four folding chairs in leather and iron, France, 1920s-1930s.
Iron
Sold
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
The chair is entirely foldable, making it a lightweight and portable item.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
1930s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs in Teak, Brass and Black Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Knebel, DK
Mogens Koch designed the folding chair in 1932 reinterpreting the traditional folding stool archetype by pairing easy folding functionality with modern aesthetics - but the chairs w...
Brass
Industrial Folding Theater / Auditorium Chairs, 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Rustic, industrial pair of 2 seat folding auditorium or theater chairs. Steamed plywood seats and backs mounted to painted steel frames. In original, unaltered condition. Wonderful p...
Steel
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
Pine, Plywood
Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930's. Lattice design with painted green finish.
Iron
Folding Campaign Chair by Oscar Bach, 1930s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine iron and bronze folding campaign chair, circa 1930, by Oscar Bach (1884-1957), with leather sling seat, hand-hammered ironwork and cast bronze details.
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1930s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type chair was designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s.
Canvas
Sold
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the thirties in France. The set is refinished and checked in our workshop. The old worn out wo...
Iron
Swiss Folding Chair Oak, 1930s
Located in Basel, CH
Folding chair manufactured in the 1930s in Switzerland.
Oak
Fritz Fahrner Folding Chair, 1930s
Located in Basel, CH
Fritz Fahrner folding chair manufactured in the 1930s in Switzerland.
Linen, Beech
Set of Two Antique Folding Wood Chairs, circa 1930s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautiful pair of mission style folding chairs composed of solid carved oak. Reconditioned wood.
1930's Antique Tourist Folding chair
Located in Brno, CZ
This piece is believed to be produced in Austria in the 1930’s. It is the perfect companion on a day of exploring the sights as a tourist, or on a hunting expedition which is what t...
Leather, Beech
Pair of French 1930s Deckchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These French, 1930s folding deck chairs are made of birch and canvas.
Metal
1930s Maple Folding Chair from Midwestern Armory, (300 avail)
Located in Madison, WI
Folding chair of honey-colored maple from 1930s midwestern armory.
Wood
Pair of French Folding Garden Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
A pair of folding garden chairs from France, 1930s. The chairs are made from iron and wood, originally painted.
Iron
Machine Age Aluminum Folding Chair by Warren McArthur
By Warren McArthur
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Warren McArthur machine age folding chair circa 1930s aluminum, vinyl
Aluminum
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$19,727 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,685Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Brass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$2,480 / set
H 40 in W 17 in D 16 in
Matching pair Barber Brothers oak and leather hall chairs. 1905 Arts & Crafts
By Barber Brothers Chair Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice Pair Arts and Crafts / Mission Hall Chairs ,, oak and leather , Very unusual design, Structurally sound , new leather, Retain original finish / patina, Barber Brothers Chair C...
Leather, Oak
$18,898 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from t...
Rosewood, Fabric
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.
Beech, Bentwood
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
Wood
Rare California Modernist Desk, walnut & brass attrib to Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare California Modernist Desk, walnut & brass attrib to Brown Saltman.... Stunning figured walnut top,, unusual hair-pin designed brass legs with (ballerina slipper like foot) Truly...
Brass
$22,000
H 34 in W 45 in D 24 in
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...
Birch
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