$393Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Praha, CZ
Constructed from solid beech wood, its ingenious folding mechanism allows the chair to collapse completely flat while maintaining remarkable structural integrity.
Other
1950's Slatted Pea Green French Outdoor Folding Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Slatted Green French Outdoor Folding Chairs – Good Quantity Available. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found tucked away...
Steel
Pair of Child-Size Foldable Terrace Chairs in Natural Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely pair of small sized beech wood terrace or garden folding chairs. Spain, 1940s This cute pair of handcrafted garden chairs are unusual in this child-size.
Beech, Wood
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. Beechwood with black iron back legs.. Used condition
Leather, Beech
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. The chairs feature sculptural curved ...
Metal
Late 1970s New Old Stock Foldable Deck Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
The chairs are made of beech wood and are in excellent condition as can be seen in the images.
Beech
Pair of Hans Eichenberger 1901 FS Folding Chairs - Dietiker &Co. AG, Switzerland
By Hans Eichenberger, Dietiker
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs in beech wood designed by Hans Eichenberger, 1966.
Metal
Set of 4 Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional set of four Trieste folding chairs designed by Aldo Jacober and produced by Alberto Bazzani, Italy, during the 1960s.
Other
1950’s Slatted Red And White French Outdoor Folding Chairs-Set Of 6
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Slatted Red And White French Outdoor Folding Chairs. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found recently. Good quality French m...
Steel
1950’s Slatted Red And White French Outdoor Folding Chairs-Set Of 4
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Slatted Red And White French Outdoor Folding Chairs. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found recently. Good quality French m...
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair in Solid Beechwood & Raw Cotton Canvas
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this distinctive Mid-Century Modern folding chair, a refined interpretation of the iconic Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair. The Savonarola chair, itself ...
Cotton, Beech
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs by Thonet, Poland, 1958
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats .
Beech
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti. This are model Eden from the 60s Reupholstered
Faux Leather, Beech
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Werner Schmidt, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
Beech
Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood & Rattan - Italy 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Foldable Chairs - Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Wood and Cane - Italy 1960s Set of 2 chairs by designers Aldo Jacober & Pierangela D'Aniello for the Italian design firm Baz...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$650Sale Price / set|20% Off
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. Crafted by Thonet in the 1930s, these chairs remain in good original con...
Beech
Folding Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Woven Folding Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Blue Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set 2
By Bazzani, Aldo Jacober
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 These 2 folding chairs are made of high-quality beechwood with a patinated finish and painted in a striking ...
Beech
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lucija, SI
Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly 1974). ......... The Arca Chair was awarded with a selection of honour at 1979 Comp...
Cane, Ash, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by Giorgio Catellan and produced by Cidue in Italy during the 1970s. These chai...
Metal
Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Bern, CH
SE18 Folding Chair in beech wood designed by German Architect and designer, Egon Eiermann.
Bentwood
Set of Midcentury Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs from Maine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 12 vintage 1940s folding antique chairs in beech with metal details.
Beech
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. The chairs feature a beautifully curve...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina folding chairs present a wooden frame with metal fixings and a beautiful removable ...
Metal
Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair by R. Gleizes, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Ergelax folding canvas lounge chair designed by R. Gleizes For RG. True Americana style, circa 1950s. Very unique and rare vintage American folding canvas lounge chair. Removable c...
Canvas, Beech
Early French Mid-Century Modern Folding Lounge Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Pierre Dariel
Located in New York, NY
An Early French Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair by the luminary French Modernist Architect, Robert Mallet-Stevens circa 1920-1933. This iconic work of early modernism was multi-func...
Beech
EW Godwin Style of. Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Style of. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat. This listing is for one chair. We also have a pair availabl...
Beech
Set of 4 MK16 Folding Safari Chairs by Mogens Koch for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Mogens Koch
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 MK16 folding Safari chairs designed in 1932 by Mogens Koch and produced in 1960's by Cado, Denmark.
Brass
1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hannover, DE
1 of 10 – Wilde + Spieth Folding Chair by Egon Eiermann, Model SE18, Germany, 1950s Price is per chair. Up to 10 available. An iconic mid-century design by Egon Eiermann for Wilde +...
Beech
Armin Wirth 'Aluflex' Folding and Nesting Chairs in Rare Dark Plywood and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armin Wirth for Ph. Zieringer K.G., 'Aluflex' dining chairs, brown stained plywood, aluminum, Zwitserland, design 1951 Practical and sleek, these iconic Swiss chairs were designed b...
Aluminum
$958Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Dietiker & Co. Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs by Hans Eichenberger, 1966
By Dietiker, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of Model 1901 FS Folding Chairs in beech wood designed by Hans Eichenberger, 1966.
Wood, Beech
Mid Century Folding Wooden Chair in Achille Castiglioni Style , Itačy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare brown Folding Chair was made in Italy in '70s. Achille Castiglioni Style. This Chair is high quality, in very good vintage condition, with no cracks or holes. Beautiful piece of...
Beech
Set of 12 Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober & Pierangela D’Aniello, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and functional set of twelve iconic “Trieste” folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela D’Aniello in the 1960s. Each chair is crafted in solid wood with a...
Metal
Set of Six Model Se18 Folding Walnut Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Egon Eiermann Manufacturer: Wilde & Spieth Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Beech Measurements: 20.5? wide x 17.75? deep x 30? tall Condition: In excel...
Beech, Walnut
Trieste Set of Four Black Lacquered Folding Chairs by Jacob & D'aniello for Bazz
By Pierangela d'Aniello, Bazzani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Each chair features a sturdy beech wood and black lacquer finish.
Beech
$1,075Sale Price|20% Off
Gijs Bakker Folding Chair for Castelijn, Beech Wood, Rush Seat, 1976
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Folding chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Netherlands A lovely folding chair model “VF” designed by Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Castelijn in the Netherlands in 1976.
Rattan, Beech
3 folding beech deck chairs circa 1970 price is for one 3 are available
Located in Mouscron, WHT
3 folding beech deck chairs circa 1970 price is for one 3 are available
Beech
2021 Mogens Koch & Carl Hansen MK99201 Beech Oil Stand For Folding Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a listing for two (2) MK99201 Folding Chair Racks, made for six MK99200 Folding Chairs, made with solid oiled beech wood.
Wood
Niko Kralj for Stol "REX" Ergonomic Beech Bentwood Folding Armchair, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early single Niko Kralj Stol Rex blonde beech bentwood folding chair. Featuring molded beech plywood with contoured back, curved wide seat, detailed with cutouts to seat and back.
Beech, Plywood
Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
**Set of 5 vintage folding director's chairs** A set of five folding “director's” chairs, combining functional simplicity with vintage charm. The frames are made of dark-stained woo...
Beech, Canvas
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found tucked away in a café warehouse stored ...
Beech
Robert Mallet Stevens Small Folding Chair Art Deco Period
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Pierre Dariel
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Robert Mallet Stevens Small Folding Chair Art Deco Period, Published By Pierre Dariel Circa 1920/1930
Beech
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs-set of 4
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found tucked away in a café warehouse stored ...
Beech
1950's French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs-set of 6
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Red Slatted Outdoor Folding Chairs. It’s very hard to find these slatted folding chairs and this is a good batch that we found tucked away in a café warehouse stored ...
Beech
Hand-Crafted French Folding Child's Desk and Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed corners and a sliding top for storage. The attached chair has a slat seat and metal rod b...
Metal
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