Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Pair of 'Movie' Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, pair of armchairs model 'Movie', lacquered metal, leather, Italy, 1984 Italian furniture designer Mario Marenco drew inspiration from cinema seats, ...
Metal
Vintage Cinema or Theatre Seat from TON, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from TON, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage Four-Seat 1970s Spanish Iron Cinema Bench
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage four-seat 1970s Spanish iron cinema bench.
Iron
$919Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Cinema 5-Seats Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - Height of seat 45 cm.
Wood
Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and authentic three-seat cinema bench from 1920s Czechoslovakia, executed in the manner of Thonet.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$705Sale Price / item|20% Off
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare two-seat cinema bench from the 1940s, produced by Thonet.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic 1950s vintage cinema chair crafted from solid beech wood and plywood.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three - seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare original 2-seat cinema bench from 1920s Czechoslovakia, crafted from solid beech wood and shaped beech plywood.
Other
$348 / item
Vintage Cinema Theatre Chair from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema ( theatre ) seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Italian Art Deco folding two-seater bench in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
The backrest features the yellow writing "Cinema Fulgor." The seat can be raised. 1930s Good condition, with scattered signs of age and use.
Wood
$9,100 / item
Contemporary Armchair 'Brooklyn' 007 Light Grey
By Stefano Bigi, Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
Designer: Stefano Bigi Maker: Amura Lab Model: Brooklyn Armchair 007 Fabric shown on main image: St Moritz col.134 The strong personality of the BROOKLYN seats, is born out of the ...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Sofa 'Brooklyn' 030 Taupe Velvet and Leather
By Stefano Bigi, Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
Designer: Stefano Bigi Maker: Amura Lab Model: Brooklyn Sofa 030 Fabric shown on main image: Nobilis col.21 + Daino col.04 The strong personality of the BROOKLYN seats, is born out...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Armchair 'Brooklyn' 007 Red Velvet and Leather
By Amura Lab, Stefano Bigi
Located in Paris, IDF
Designer: Stefano Bigi Maker: Amura Lab Model: Brooklyn Armchair 007 Fabric shown on main image: Domini 1101 + Donussa 03 The strong personality of the BROOKLYN seats, is born out ...
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Art Deco British Red Velvet Cinema Seats
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Lovely set of Art Deco cinema seats with original upholstery. These came from the old Curzon Cinema in Brighton which closed in the 1970s.
Metal
Midcentury Hungarian Cinema Seats, circa 1950s, Set of 2
By Szek Es Faarugyar
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A vintage cinema seats in nice condition. Very solid and sturdy.
Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Hungarian Cinema Seats, circa 1950s / 4 St
By Szek Es Faarugyar
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A vintage cinema seats in nice condition. Very solid and sturdy.
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Cinema Chair Set Three-Seat Folding Chair
Located in Senden, NRW
On demand we currently have 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 seaters of cinema seats available.
Oak
Restored Cinema Chair or Folding Chair Two-Seat
Located in Senden, NRW
On demand we currently have 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 seater set of cinema seats available.
Oak
Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s
Located in Senden, NRW
On demand we currently have 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 seaters of cinema seats available.
Oak
Single Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing single seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a small city cinema.
Wood, Plywood
Single Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing single seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a small city cinema.
Wood, Plywood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 81.11 in D 18.12 in
Four-Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Great midcentury design item. Four-seat cinema bench produced by TON company in Harmanec, Czechoslovakia in circa 1960 with an original TON label.
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Two-Seat Cinema Bench by Ton 'Thonet', Czechoslovakia circa 1960s
By Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing two-seat cinema bench from Czechoslovakia. Until recently it was still used in a small city cinema.
Wood
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 13.78 in D 16.15 in
Antique Cinema Chairs with Maple Seats and Back and Cast Iron Frame
Located in Glencarse, GB
A large quantity of cinema chairs with maple seats and back and cast iron frame.
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 87.8 in D 37.41 in
Amura 'Brooklyn' 3-Seat Sofa in Tan Leather and Velvet by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
With its strong personality, the Brooklyn sofa is born from the intersection of extremely innovative materials in the upholstery world and retro lines that hint at the seats of old c...
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 97.25 in D 37.41 in
Amura 'Brooklyn' Sofa in Blue Velvet and Brown Cuoio Leather by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
With its strong personality, the Brooklyn sofa is born from the intersection of extremely innovative materials in the upholstery world and retro lines that hint at the seats of old c...
Leather, Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 38.625 in D 37.375 in
Amura Brooklyn Armchair in Grey Leather and Velvet by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
A choice that’s almost a declaration of intents: the strong personality of the Brooklyn seats, in fact, is born out of the meeting between extremely innovative materials in the uphol...
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 38.625 in D 37.375 in
Amura Brooklyn Armchair in Red Leather and Velvet by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
A choice that’s almost a declaration of intents: the strong personality of the Brooklyn seats, in fact, is born out of the meeting between extremely innovative materials in the uphol...
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 97.25 in D 37.41 in
Amura 'Brooklyn' Sofa in Oatmeal and Leather by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
With its strong personality, the Brooklyn sofa is born from the intersection of extremely innovative materials in the upholstery world and retro lines that hint at the seats of old c...
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 87.8 in D 37.41 in
Amura 'Brooklyn' Sofa in Grey Velvet and Leather by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
With its strong personality, the Brooklyn sofa is born from the intersection of extremely innovative materials in the upholstery world and retro lines that hint at the seats of old c...
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 69.49 in D 37.01 in
Amura 'Brooklyn' Sofa in Brown Velvet and Cuoio by Stefano Bigi
By Amura Lab
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
With its strong personality, the Brooklyn sofa is born from the intersection of extremely innovative materials in the upholstery world and retro lines that hint at the seats of old c...
Leather, Velvet
Row of Cinema Seats
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Row of five oak and cast iron cinema seats mounted on an oak plank base
Iron
Cinema Seats, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cinema seats, early 20th century. Early 20th century wooden cinema seats, in need of complete renovation, wood and upholstery, sold as is.
Upholstery, Wood
Distressed Blue Velvet Cinema Seats
Located in London, GB
A pair of distressed velvet cinema seats with highly ornate supports and dark stained pine base.
Iron
Distressed Blue Velvet Cinema Seats
Located in London, GB
A triplet of distressed Victorian velvet cinema seats with highly ornate cast iron supports and later dark stained pine base.
Iron
Belgian Cinema Seats, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Belgian Cinema seats, circa 1940s. - 3 flip down seats - Made from steam shape beech ply - Porcelain seat numbers - Belgian, 1940s - 155cm long x 38cm deep x 88cm tall - 43cm...
Beech
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a rare find for the connoisseur of vintage charm: the 1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats. With a rich, dark brown patina that speaks of decades of history, these sea...
Wood
Mid Century Cinema Seat by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Cinema seat originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet.
Vintage Cinema Seat from Ton, 1950s
By TON a.s.
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema seat was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Poul Henningsen Pair of Red Velvet Cinema Seats
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of cinema seats designed by Poul Henningsen. Frame made of stained beech and black lacquered wood.
Beech, Velvet, Wood
Row of Three Cinema Seats by Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Row of three cinema seats originally from the cinema in Czechoslovakia produced by Thonet.
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