Antique Theater Chairs
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!
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Theater Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
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 Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 Antique Theater 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 Antique Theater Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Louis XV Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four Louis XV chairs from about 1750, made in Netherlands. The back of the chairs are
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1750s Dutch Rococo Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of six Italian Vintage Metal Chairs
Located in Encinitas, CA
These set of six chairs have been imported directly from Parma, the center of Italy, and have been
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Early 20th Century Italian Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
English Aesthetic Movement Chair by Lamb of Manchester
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement chair
By Lamb of Manchester
designed by W.J. Estall
Of unique elegance and
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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19th Century German Other Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 35.24 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs
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1880s European Chinese Chippendale Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Garden Patio Kitchen Chairs Side Hallway Seats Los Angeles Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Garden Patio kitchen Chairs side hallway seats Los Angeles Antiques. Set of six late
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 15.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Original French Art Deco Walnut and Metal Leaf Arm Chairs Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in New York City, NY
, den, study, bedroom, entertainment center, movie theater, or employed as a pair of side chairs, accent
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier chairs from the second half of the 19th century in walnut with lyre
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1860s Italian Biedermeier Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Antique White Wicker Posing / Foyer / Reception Chairs
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
chairs, Circa 1898, designed with elephant trunk designed fronts and Aladdins feet designed backs, These
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1890s American Victorian Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese stoneware horseshoe cross chairs circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Stoneware
Gentleman Napping in a Chair (Possibly for Ichabod Crane or other Illustration)
By Everett Shinn
Located in Missouri, MO
Everett Shinn
"Gentleman Napping in a Chair" (Illustration)
Pen and Ink on Paper
Initialed "E.S
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Early 20th Century American Realist Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City.
During the late 1920’s
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City.
During the late 1920’s
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
Assemblée Nationale Comique - Vintage Rare Book Illustrated by CHAM - 1850
By Charles Amedee de Noe (CHAM)
Located in Roma, IT
copy, but which he had to put an end to when a chair-mender outraged in his reputation had not
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1850s Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 0.4 in
Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
square column pedestal, surrounded by four upholstered side chairs.
Dimensions: (approx)
79" High
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
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19th Century Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Oak
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Hella Jongerius, Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnu...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Style Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
The most comfortable recliner ever made. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Locks in place at so many different points. Extreme point is 42 in length. Ottoman dims are...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet. Nowadays it can be a stunning addition to any interior. Very good, original condition with signs of age w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
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, Rome
on a project by Architect Marcello Piacentini 1950
this set from the first a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Paint
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 sculptural masterpiece from Manresa, Spain, circa 1927. An embodiment of organic shap...
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1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
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.
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is beyond stunning! Circa 1994, this white sofa features a gorgeous flame stitch upholstery and is equal parts comfortable and beautiful. The sofa features 3 pieces and a w...
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1990s Post-Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pinocchio Low Coffee Table in Black Aniline Base, by Giopato & Coombes
By Miniforms, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pinocchio low coffee and side-table set, with turned metal top, varnished white, black, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronzè. Legs in solid beech wood, available in natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Theater 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 live performances, such as operas, plays, and ceremonies. Clearly intended for speci...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Elm
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Cast Iron and Upholstered Theater Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Upholstered flip down theater seats with cast iron sides. Upholstery is a dark blue with a blond
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and antique Austrian Thonet chair, which was produced and designed by the Gebruder Thonet
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by D.I.M 'Decoration Intérieure Moderne'
By Decore Installe Meuble / Decore Installe Meuble Dim, René Joubert and Philippe Petit
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of rosewood Art Deco club chairs covered in white-cream leather designed by French Atelier
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rare French Musician's Chair with Rooster Tip Feet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very rare antique wood musician chair or stool from a small French provincial theater or from
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19th Century French Antique Theater Chairs
Bust of a Beauty
By Naum Aronson
Located in Oakland, CA
as he sat in this chair in the semi-darkness, that I used every opportunity to jot down his
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1910s Academic Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Marble
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
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
1905 Four Seat Folding Theater Chairs with Cast Iron Frame from Brooklyn
Located in New York, NY
From Brooklyn 1905, folding theater seats. Ends may differ slightly due to being previously
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Belle Époque Painted Theater Seats Dining Chairs, circa 1890, Set of 6
Located in Shippensburg, PA
hinged to allow the seat to raise with a curved stretcher that allows legs to pass before the chair
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.75 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Late 19th C./Early 20th C. Antique Acme Folding Chairs C.1890-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A set of four wooden folding chairs with original vinyl seats. Last used in a theater in
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of LC/2 Chairs by Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine & unusual pair in original, theater seat, mohair velvet.
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre
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Early 20th Century Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cassina Italy K10 Dodo Armchairs Lounge Chairs by Toshiyuki Kita
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
particularly well suited to the home office or the home theater.
The backrest and the footrest of Cassina
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Elsie De Wolfe Louis XV Style Painted Slipper Chairs with Striped Fabric
By Elsie de Wolfe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Elsie De Wolfe Louis XV style slipper chairs from the early 20th century, with cabriole
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 34 in W 17 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Low Bergeres Basket Shaped in Gilt Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, also used for La Scala or La Fenice theaters.
Work realized, circa 1880.
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Antique Nantucket Hand Decorated Folding Double Chair from Steamship or Theater
Located in Nantucket, MA
Theater or the Steamship "Nobska." A period double chair, built together in one frame, with slatted backs
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 37.13 in D 24 in
Antique Oak Folding Triple Bench Seat Pew Chair Tandem Stadium Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a slat back and double folding action. Great for use in office waiting room.
Measure...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Folding Triple Chair Bench Seat Pew Tandem Stadium School Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oak folding country farmhouse bench or pew. Made of oak featuring mission styling with a slat back and double folding action.
Measures: 56" x 23" x 32.5" / Seat Height - 1...
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Late 19th Century Mission Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Chinese Ruyi Carved Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
fashion during the Qing dynasty. In homes at the time, most people sat on stools or chairs, while benches
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Elm
U.S House of Representatives Armchair
Located in Kensington, MD
of the Ford Theater family, Washington D.C)
U.S House of Representatives carved oak Renaissance
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19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Movie Theater Chairs, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of foldable movie theater chairs made out of wood and painted iron, France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Double Seat Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1910-1920
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Salvaged from Brooklyn, NY, this pair of connected wooden folding chairs are
well preserved and
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1910s North American Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron & wood theater seats.
Overall Dimensions: 43 1/4" x 21" x 32 1/4" high
Seat
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Early 20th Century American Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
Original Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of four Vintage theater seats dated 1924.
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1920s American Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of four Vintage Industrial Theater Seats. These seats are dated 1924.
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1920s American Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats, Seating, Chairs
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theater seating, seats, chairs. Dated 1924. Available in
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seating Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
Row of 4 19th c. French Theater Seats
Located in New York, NY
A row of four 19th century French painted iron and upholstered theater seats.
Provenance: Sarah
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Late 19th Century French Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
Berninghaus Hercules Red Barber Chair with Custom Detailing Restored
Located in New York, NY
This top of the line antique Berninghaus Hercules barber chair has been restored. The chair has red
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Vintage Single French Art Deco Brown Leather Club Chair with Mohair Covered Seat
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1930s vintage French leather club chair with brass studded arms in refurbished condition
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
Early Cast Iron and Wood Theater or Opera Chairs A.H. Andrews, circa 1886
By A.H. Andrews & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early cast iron carved and pierced wood theater or opera chairs, A.H. Andrews. New York, circa 1886
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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Painted Canvas Theater Scenic Backdrop
Located in Essex, MA
A large painted canvas theater scenic backdrop from Maine, circa 1880, depicting a three
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1880s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Linen
19th Century Hand Forged Wrought Iron and Bronze Faldistorio Campaign Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Faltstuhl, or "bent chair". The faldistorus closely resembles the curule chair, a field chair used by the
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Theater Chairs
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Chinese Cloud Spandrel Walnut Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
higher designs influenced by European versions came into fashion. Although stools or chairs remained the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sterling Silver Bracelet with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting Emperor Hadrian
Located in Roma, IT
visible, the Goddess Rome is depicted sitting on crurule chair, holding branch and spear. The bracelet is
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Theater Seats, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautiful set of art-deco folding theater seats, newly reupholstered in brown mohair. Solid wood
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1920s Art Deco Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Maple, Mohair
Antique Cottage-Style Row of Theater Seats with Crest Design
Located in Alhambra, CA
Unforgettable row of antique cottage-style folding theater seats. Whitewashed patina. Unique
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1920s Hollywood Regency Antique Theater Chairs
Folding Three-Seat Gothic Pew
Located in Aurora, OR
This early 20th century solid oak pew has theater style folding seats. The brass hardware provides
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Oak
Cinema or Stadium Seats of Wood
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cinema or stadium seats of wood
Or maybe from a theater
1930s
This is a set, you can’t
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Early 20th Century Dutch Other Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
Red Upholstered Theater Seats
Located in Minneapolis, MN
style. If you are intrigued by the classy and artsy theater atmosphere, this set of chairs would be
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1910s American Antique Theater Chairs
Three Benches San Francisco War Memorial Theater Early 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco war memorial theater seats, early 1900s.
They are sturdy.
One as shown in last photos
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Theater Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Antique Theater Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique theater chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique theater chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique theater chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial and Mid-Century Modern antique theater chairs are consistently popular styles. Many antique theater chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but A.H. Andrews & Co. produced popular antique theater chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Theater Chairs?
Antique theater chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
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.
Questions About Antique Theater Chairs
- What are theater chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What theater chairs are depends on the context. In some cases, “theater chair” describes plush recliner seating positioned in front of home theater systems. They often have special features like cup holders and armrest storage. “Theater chair” can also refer to seating designed to be anchored to the floor of a theater, movie theater, auditorium or other entertainment venue to provide seating for a crowd. On 1stDibs, find a range of theater chairs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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