Appalachian Beech Directors Chairs Pair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Bring Hollywood's most iconic seating legacy into your space with this pair of classic counter-height director's chairs from the Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co.. Originating from an...
Steel
Campaign, Camping Following Ottoman, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Break down camping / campaign ottoman by Gold Medal Folding Furniture, designed to come apart and roll up into a compact unit, green vinyl fabric cover and two canvas straps attached...
Fabric, Wood
Gold Medal Safari Chair
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The safari chair from Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company of Racine, WI is patterned after the Scirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell, a design classic from 1965.
Faux Leather, Wood
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H 28.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co., Leatherette, Wood, Safari Chair, USA, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
This example was produced by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Co. in the middle of the 20th century.
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s DIRECTORS Chair Gold Medal Camp Folding Furniture Racine WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Chair 1960s DIRECTORS Chair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company Racine WI Gold Medal Camp Furniture Original maker's metal tag retained.
Brass
Gold Medal Safari Chair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, "Gold Medal" Safari chair manufactured by Folding Furniture Co.
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Gold Medal Co. Leather Sling Safari Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of safari Campaign style chairs, produced, circa 1950s-1960s by the Gold Medal folding Furniture Company of Racine, Wisconsin, each with tan leather sling and arms, against wa...
Leather, Wood
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H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Safari Chair Rocker Solid Maple Canvas Gold Metal Folding Co
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Description: For your consideration a Mid-Century Modern rocker with a safari chair style construction. Canvas with solid maple wood frame. Original label from the maker present: "...
Canvas, Maple
Folding French Chair and Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Folding Parisian stool and folding chair, circa 1920, seat in wooden slats, one of them are marked “Nouveau Pliant Parisien Medaille DÓR” Brevete S.G.D.G. en France & Al,stranger” Ne...
Iron
Antique Painter Folding French Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Folding Parisian stool, circa 1920, made in wooden slats marked “Nouveau Pliant Parisien Medaille DÓR” Brevete S.G.D.G. en France & Al,stranger” New folding Parisian, gold medal, pat...
Iron
Pair of Leather Safari Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood frames with leather seats and arms.These chairs produced by "Gold Medal" Folding Furniture Company in Wisconsin are collapsible for travel.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Campaign Safari Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of teak and black vinyl folding chairs - Gold Medal Racine, Wis.
Brown Leather Safari Chair by Folding Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Brown leather "Gold Medal" Safari chair manufactured by Folding Furniture Co.
Leather, Wood
A Pair of Italian Savonarola Iron & Leather Campaign Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of folding forged iron and leather chairs with exposed saddle stitching of the most substantial quality and thickest leather that we have yet to see. Boasting Savonar...
Iron
$696 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 18 in
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition. Measurements are 23"W x 18"D x 33"H. Seat height is 17.5 and arm height is 25" W3 upper.
Canvas, Maple
$1,950 / set
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Antique Early 20th Century Pair of Quality Leather and Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique quality leather and mahogany desk chairs having quality green leather backs and seats, mahogany and leather shaped open arms standing on square reeded legs to the fro...
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Rush, Maple
$1,147Sale Price|25% Off
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Drexel Campaign Directors Chairs, Wood, Pair, Vintage Style, 1970s
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A striking and highly collectible pair of 1970s campaign-style director’s chairs by Drexel, blending classic Hollywood Regency influence with the clean sophistication of vintage mode...
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Maple and Rush Seat Armchairs
By Habersham
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid Century Maple and Rush Seat Armchairs . Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth, 39.75" in height. Seat height is 17.5. Arm height is 26". Seat interior width is 18" and ...
Rush, Maple
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Rush, Maple
$2,895 / set
H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Bespoke Charlotte Horstmann Rosewood and Brass Campaign Chairs, C. 1950s
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Peabody, MA
A bespoke pair of campaign chairs in rosewood and brass by the renowned Hong Kong antiques dealer Charlotte Horstmann, circa 1950s.
Brass
$1,500 / set
H 44.75 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Country Style Ladder Back Rush Seat Side Chairs - Pair This pair of vintage French country style ladder back side chairs features elegantly designed high seat backs m...
Rush, Wood
$753
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, 1970s Folding Chairs, Black Beech Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, Germany, 1970s–1980s Unknown manufacturer Price is for both chairs. A stylish pair of vintage director’s chairs, likely produced in Germany during...
Fabric, Beech
$6,900 / set
H 34 in W 21.25 in D 23 in
Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Campaign-Style Leather Folding Chairs with Faux-Bamboo Frames.
Brass
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these chairs feature leather seats and backs. The brass details and support rods add a touc...
Leather, Bamboo, Oak
Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs. Great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 22" in depth and 43" in height. Seat height is 18"
Oak
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs, 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Pennsylvania Plank Seat Chairs 19th Century Matching pair of antique primitive handmade farmhouse plank bottom seat spindle back chairs. These classic country chairs da...
Wood
$5,001 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass. Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...
Brass
Sold|$974 / set
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made around 1930 in Berlin / Germany. They are made of beech and ash. The seats are carved ...
Ash, Beech
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