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.
Metal
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
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.. Superior quality and construction,, Extremely comfortable ,, more avail,,(INQUIRE) Pri...
Iron
$345Sale Price / set|63% Off
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
Bentwood
Vintage Habitat England Mid Century Modern Bentwood & Cane Folding Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Habitat England Mid Century Modern Bentwood & Cane Folding Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely bentwood backs, cane seat, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintage pair, cle...
Cane, Bentwood
Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair produced by Wilde + Spieth
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Bern, CH
SE18 Folding Chair in beech wood designed by German Architect and designer, Egon Eiermann. Produced by Wilde + Spieth. Designer: Egon Eiermann, 1952 Producer: Wilde + Spieth Measure...
Bentwood
$825Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Michael Thonet Folding Deck Chairs
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Model: Fireside chair model 1 (Kaminsessel) designed in 1866 The chairs need restoration, only the wood, the wicker cane webbing is in good condition on both pieces. MOMA New York ha...
Cane, Bentwood
Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack. New cannung.
Bentwood
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Six modern Brazilian folding chairs from the 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Set of six modern Brazilian folding chairs produced by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in 1955 in São Paulo, Brazil. Hand-carved from Caviuna wood. The chairs are in their original cond...
Brass
Folding Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in New York, NY
Woven Folding Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet.
Rattan, Bentwood
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original condition.. Great patina ,color and surface,, Extreamelly well made,,
Wood, Bentwood
Italian Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s.
By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Arca chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s. Set of six Model Arca folding chairs in bentwood with Vienna cane seats.
Wood, Straw
Vintage Wood Folding Table w/ Four Bentwood Chairs in the style of Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
The table is 61” with the sides up and 37.5” with the sides down .Chairs are bentwood with a molded seat for comfort and are stackable for easy storage.
Steel
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 56cm W, 43cmD seat, 58cmH arm rest, 74cmH total, 58cmD total Condition: Good Material: Wood
Bentwood
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, 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
Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Thonet style bentwood folding chair, curved back, padded canvas seat.
Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Folding Chair Klapp Fauteuil, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet folding chair, circa 1890 Klapp Fauteuil nr 6310 Green re-upholstered sold by Christies Amsterdam in 1995 Perfect condition Beechwood Measures: 60 x 75 x 95 x 42.
Beech
Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare bentwood folding chair with arm rests model no. 1 by Thonet; in German it is called the "Kaminsessel", or "Fireplace-chair".
Wicker, Bentwood, Cane
Folding Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Invalid furniture war design in 1890's ,this example is from early 1920s folding bentwood chair partial paper label under the seat ,picture of this model "Thonet : 150 years of furni...
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
The rounded construction offers a great condition, so the chair stays light, durable and easily folded. The chair is stamped underneath.
Bentwood
Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Ekornes
Located in Notteroy, NO
Norwegian Folding Uno chair in cognac leather, 1970s. Useful as a fold away guest chair or a permanent addition the Norwegian Uno chair is a sturdy chair with a strong nylon hammo...
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Black Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1 circa 1860
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in London, GB
Rare folding bentwood and cane chair from the aesthetic movement, designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet, Austria, circa 1863 and manufactured in the early 20th Century.
Cane, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 26 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of 12 Folding and Stacking Armchairs by Iconic Dutch Designer Kho Liang Ie,
Located in Hudson, NY
Kho Liang Ie folding stacking armchairs, Holland by Iconic designer, Kho Ie, unique stacking and folding chairs with bentwood arms.
Metal
Unavailable
H 29 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko Kralj. Made of solid beech, c. 1960s. This lovely pair offers comfortable and stylis...
Beech, Bentwood
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H 25.38 in W 19.75 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is such a fun pair of bentwood chairs, crafted in the manner of Thonet during the third quarter of the 20th century and executed with fine attention to detail.
Canvas, Bentwood
Vintage Folding Rex Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Beech Bentwood folding chair is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NY.
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Prototype for the "Rex" Chair
By Niko Kralj
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a REX chair by Niko Kralj. This is a non-folding REX chair prototype for the iconic Mid-Century Modern REX folding armchair which was produced by Stol 120, molded beech be...
Wood
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H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
Early 20th Century Industrial Double Foldable Library Seat, Cast Iron, Bentwood
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This double foldable seat from the early 20th century features wooden elements made of bent plywood, likely hardwood such as birch. The wooden elements have been cleaned and refinish...
Iron
Art deco Thonet folding chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco Thonet folding chairs, small signs of use, new upholstery.
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Thonet Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs professionally stained and repolished, new fabric.
Bentwood
Rare Folding Chair by Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Rare folding chair by Gio Ponti made in 1954. Beautiful bentwood backrest and shapely legs complete the piece.
Bentwood
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
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
Federico Giner Folding Directors Chair, 1980s
By Federico Giner
Located in Miami, FL
Folding director’s chair with bentwood and steel frame with black canvas seat and back rest by Federico Giner.
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Six Stakmore Cane Back Folding Chairs
By Stakmore Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Stakmore cane back folding chairs Mid-Century bentwood cane back folding dining chairs by Stakmore Chair company.
Sold
H 29 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Sóley 2750 Folding Chairs by Valdimar Harðarson for Kusch & Co., 1980s
By Kusch+Co, Valdimar Hardarson
Located in Basel, BS
**Very Fast Shipping in 5-14 days, insured with Professional Shipping Couriers. Design award winning Foldable chair, the 2750 ‘soley’, designed by valdimar hardarson (b.1951, island...
Metal
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H 41.74 in W 26.38 in D 37.01 in
Siesta Medizinal Folding Chair by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1936
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Uppsala, SE
Adjustable folding chair, model Siesta Medizinal, designed in 1936 by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet. Overall good vintage condition with ware consistent with age and use.
Bentwood
Folding Bentwood Deck Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare set of outdoor folding chairs made of bentwood. Sculpted seats and backs, all with arm rests make for comfortable outdoor seating.
Set of Three Original Folding Rex Chairs by Niko Krajl ca. 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three mid-century modern "Rex" folding chairs, designed by Niko Krajl in 1952. This vintage set dates to the 1960s, and were made in Slovenia.
Bentwood
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5 Available. Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industria...
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 19.69 in W 17.72 in L 19.69 in
Stock of Solid Wood Bauhaus Folding Chairs with Unique Croco Woodprint, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing stock of 18 Bauhaus folding chairs by Thonet in solid wood. Very nice chairs with a unique Wooden Croco woodprint on the seat and the backrest. Typical Bauhaus style with cle...
Bentwood
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H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Stock of Solid Wood Bauhaus Folding Chairs with Unique Croco Woodprint, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing stock of 6 Bauhaus folding chairs by Thonet in solid wood. Very nice chairs with a unique Wooden Croco woodprint on the seat and the backrest. Typical Bauhaus style with clea...
Bentwood
Large Flex chair by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The leather pieces are made from patchwork aniline leather on a stained birch bentwood frame. The chair is foldable for easy handling.
Leather, Bentwood
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