Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long four seat pew bench with folding seats. Slat back and seats in sturdy frame.
Early 20th Century Antique Folding Seat
Wood
Antique Four Seat Folding Row
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long four seat pew bench with folding seats. Slat back and seats in sturdy frame.
Wood
Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four individual folding seats, and complete folding frame. Dimensions: 71.25w 21d 33.5h 16sh ...
Wood
Pair of 20th century Spanish Folding up Footstools
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century Spanish walnut Footstools standing on cabriole legs with richly foliate carvings and folding seat very useful to keep your clothes.
Fabric, Walnut
$1,871 / item
H 31.89 in W 64.57 in D 24.41 in
Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Three-Seat Cinema Bench, Thonet Style
Located in Praha, CZ
The bench features a fully operational folding seat mechanism and retains its original numbered backrests, emphasizing its provenance and historic character.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,279
H 32.29 in W 43.71 in D 20.87 in
1920s Czech Two-Seat Cinema Bench in Beech Wood, Art Deco Style
Located in Praha, CZ
This piece features authentic folding seats and retains its original theater character, including numbered seat backs and rich patinated finish.
Other
Rare 1920s Czechoslovak Beech Wood Cinema Bench Seating
Located in Praha, CZ
Crafted from solid beech wood, this piece features multiple folding seats with a beautifully aged patina. The sculptural backrests and authentic wear highlight its historical charact...
Wood, Beech
$1,349
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Antique Swiss Walnut Marquetry inlaid Musical Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The shaped and moulded folded seat enclosing a small musical box, by Geo Baker and Co., Geneva, Switzerland.
Walnut
$1,350
H 13.19 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: The cavity in the back identifying the figure as a devotional statue, depicting a man in the scholarly attire typical of Daoist figures, clothed in a guan hat with lobed...
Wood
1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage across the Indian Ocean.
Cane, Rosewood
$1,823Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.06 in W 16.54 in D 27.17 in
Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dimensions: Max Width: 42cm (16.5'') Max Depth: 69cm (27.25'') Max Height: 86.5cm (34'') Seat Width: 40.5cm (16'') Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'') Seat Height: 32cm (12.5'') Folded Widt...
Cane, Walnut
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
The rustic seat is made of woven fabric and is resting on an X-frame that allows the piece to be folded conveniently.
Fabric, Wood
$1,500
H 18 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Italian Curule-style Stool Newly Reupholstered in Fortuny Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
The gracefully intersecting X-frame — inspired by ancient Roman folding seats of authority — is carved from solid wood and finished in a soft antiqued gilt, lending a warm patinated ...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century crafted from a wood frame was once used by Chinese Travellers.
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century was once used by Chinese Travellers.
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile. It reminds me of the Jeanneret Chandigarh chair. Good condition. Sturdy constructi...
Oak
$2,396Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.6 in W 80.71 in D 25.6 in
Exceptional 1920s Antique French 2–3 Seater Sofa / Convertible Folding Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
A beautiful 1920s French 2–3 seater sofa that effortlessly combines elegance with functionality.
Wood
$2,895
H 33.25 in W 48 in D 19 in
Folding Slatted Wood Garden Bench or Seat from France - Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French folding garden bench or seat featuring a comfortable frame of slatted wooden back and seat with trestle base, offering clean, elegant lines along with strength and supp...
Wood
Painted Folk Art Chair-Ladder with Bird Motif, Dated 1830
Located in New York, NY
The form features gently shaped supports, a lift-out or folding seat, and stepped interior construction that allows the chair to transform seamlessly into a ladder.
Wood
$1,275
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
The seat is made of woven fabric and is resting on an X-frame, that allows the piece to be folded to be moved easily.
Fabric, Wood
$2,250
H 42 in W 17 in D 19 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
The seat is made of woven fabric and is resting on an X-frame, that allows the piece to be folded to be moved easily.
Fabric, Wood
$9,800Sale Price|63% Off
H 41 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
All original Large 18th Century English Library Chair (Folding Cot in Seat)
Located in New York, NY
Large 18th century English library chair, UK, circa 1760. Unique because seat converts into a sleeping cot.
Mahogany
$1,095 / set
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
EW Godwin Style of. Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat.
Beech
$2,739 / set
H 27.96 in W 14.18 in D 25.2 in
Godwin Style. Pair of Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair w. new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the backrest and a new cane seat.
Wood
Folding Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and uncommon American folding two-seat bench in stained oak, having contoured seats and back rests.
Oak
Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding vinyl seat and back. All original patina.
Iron
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
They are opposed to the curves and assure the seat’s steadiness. This seat is only a development of the sedia Dantesca a foldable seat articulated with four trunnions to close as...
Walnut
Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) horseshoe-back wooden folding armchair with a rush seat, sloped, carved back and footrest.
Hardwood
Iron and Bronze Italian 19th Century Folding Stool
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century Italian hand-forged iron and bronze folding stool with pink upholstered Seat great patina on bronze and iron.
Bronze, Iron
$773Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 35.5 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Oak Finish
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, original oak finish, slatted wood seats, two board seat backs and folding mechanism.
Oak
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair embodies a unique blend of utility and comfort.
Wood
$832Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Antique Folding Chairs with Vintage Vinyl
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique occasional chairs feature hardwood construction, bentwood seat back, original brown vinyl seats and folding mechanism with steel reinforced frame.
Wood
$1,205Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 15.36 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the manner of E.W.
Cane, Walnut
$2,961 / set
H 30.71 in Dm 55.12 in
Pair of Chinese Half-Moons - Center Table and folding traveler's chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Chinese Early 20th Century Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat Measures : Table : Ø 140cm H:78cm Console : 140x69cm H:78cm Chair : 50x40cm H:113 SH:55cm
Wood
$50,331
H 81.5 in W 27 in D 1 in
An exceptional documented folding screen by T. Robertson and Sons of Alnwick
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The centre view being Alnwick Castle from the Lion Bridge, surrounded by the draw-well and the Norman arch within its precincts; the court yard of Chillingham Castle; the ruins of Ay...
Giltwood, Paint
$1,315Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 5.52 in D 1.78 in
Antique Gentleman's Valet Stick, English, Metamorphic, Shooting Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Folded Width: 14cm (5.5'') Folded Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'') Folded Length: 87cm (34.25'') Seat Width: 36.5cm (14.25'') Seat Depth: 14.5cm (5.75'')...
Faux Bamboo
Vienna Bronze Seated Writer Sculpture with Black Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
This early-20th-century Vienna bronze captures a beautifully intimate scene: a seated figure, legs folded beneath him, holding a small notebook on his lap while his hand moves steadi...
Brass, Bronze
$1,301
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
Elm
$3,300
H 29.25 in W 28 in D 18 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Curule Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by the ancient Roman curule chair — the folding X-framed seat reserved for magistrates and high-ranking officials — this sculptural bench embodies both authority and refinem...
Walnut
$5,049Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.94 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in
Antique Metamorphic Console Table, English, 4 Seat Dining, Gaming, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique metamorphic console table. An English, mahogany fold-over 4 seat dining or bridge table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Wood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in Dm 23 in
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York Vintage folding picnic seat with original leather straps.
Metal
$402
H 10.56 in W 7.76 in D 0.04 in
Seated Naked Woman - Drawing by George-Henri Tribout - Early 20th Century
By Georges-Henri Tribout
Located in Roma, IT
Naked Woman Seated Legs Folded and Arms Behind is an original artwork realized by George Henri Tribout.
Paper, Pencil
Late Victorian Horse-Drawn Brougham Carriage
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Built in the classic Brougham style with a fully enclosed passenger cabin, expansive glazed windows and a forward driver’s seat with folding canopy, it embodies the sophistication an...
Wood
$817
H 3.15 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Girl Getting Dressed, Original Viennese Erotic Bronze, by Bergmann, Circa 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A girl with her hair tied up, sitting on a stool in her underwear, leaning forward slightly as she slips her foot into her second high-heeled shoe; the stool leg with the seat can be...
Bronze
Dutch 19th Century Painted Metamorphic Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Table Dimensions: 20” H x 34” W x 22” D. Seat height when folded: 21"
Iron
Spanish Style Wrought Iron And Leather Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With new chestnut leather seat. Folding X form. Quality ironwork.
Wrought Iron
$2,250
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 7.09 in
Wooden folk-art figure, depicting a stylized feminine Soul burning in Purgatory.
Located in Leuven , BE
A stylized female soul in Purgatory, shown seated with folded hands and surrounded by carved flame motifs.
Fruitwood
$1,540
H 22.45 in W 12.21 in
French Symbolist School (circa 1890–1910), Landscape with Meditative Figures
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
The vertical composition enhances the upward movement of the forms and guides the viewer’s eye toward the elongated silhouette emerging on the left, almost ghostlike. Beside it, a se...
Chalk, Laid Paper
$3,317Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 15.75 in
Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Excellent antique good conditions of the wood. Characterized by a seat with folding panels.
Walnut
$1,150
H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in
The Redwoods of the Northern California Coast - Watercolor by Lillian Dake Heath
Located in Soquel, CA
They also carried parasols and small folding canvas seats. Wood seats in the ‘bus’ ran the full length of both sides.
Watercolor, Illustration Board, Laid Paper
Antique quality carved oak monks bench
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality carved oak monks bench having a quality carved oak fold over rectangular shape top with a moulded edge, supported by a pair of carved lions above a lining fold carved...
Oak
$3,950
H 38 in W 29 in D 18 in
Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.
By British Raj, Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The likely walnut chair was made in three pieces, the folding X-frame, the seat and the back support, and it easily dissemble for transportation and traveling.
Brass
Eduardo DalBono, Portrait of a Lady Painting En Plein Aire, 1880's
By Edoardo Dalbono
Located in New York, NY
Watercolour on card paper of a lady dressed in white in an artist’s folding chair seated with sketchbook and brush viewing the landscape, possibly seaside with soft brown dunes in th...
Paint, Paper
$68,714
H 47.25 in W 97.25 in D 14.97 in
18th century, Pair of Baroque Tuscany Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in IT
The seats are foldable through a system of eyelets, to show a compartment.
Wood
French Victorian Bamboo Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian oak faux bamboo Campaign design folding armchairhaving modern painted seat and back panels with animals and leather arm straps.
Fabric, Tapestry, Bamboo
$10,999
H 45.75 in W 30 in D 36.5 in
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in New York City, NY
Vienna 1890's The young African American boy is seated with hands folded in his lap on an antique wicker chair in a genre setting.
Terracotta
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of Blind Man's Buff
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Meissen Porcelain group of three cherubs playing blind man’s buff. One blind folded, one seated on a chair the other reading on the floor.
Porcelain
$4,655 / set
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus Pair Duo Beech Canvas Geometric Lounge Chairs 1920s Germany
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing freestanding pair of lounge chairs or armchairs from beech, while the seat and the foldable backrest shows light cream canvas.
Canvas, Beech
Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Ming Dynasty model reproduction seat in elm wood and brass-plated metal. Folding seat.
Elm
Prie-dieu, Two Kneelers from Early 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Early pendant of wooden kneelers with folding seats for praying and saying the rosary, padded with nailed leather in fine condition. usable as valet.
Pair of Dagobert Armchairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The origin and history of the seat back to the throne of Dagobert reference to seats "curule" of antiquity where we find the same structure: A folding seat, seats on the model of "cu...
Pair of "Dagobert" armchairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The origin and history of the seat back to the throne of Dagobert reference to seats "curule" of antiquity where we find the same structure: A folding seat, seats on the model of "cu...
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
Unavailable
H 33 in W 72 in D 24 in
1920s Four-Seat Folding Railroad Bench, Capetown South Africa, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
Folding oak railway car bench, slatted back and seat.
Wood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 73 in D 20 in
Bench of Oak, 4-Seat, Folding, circa 1920s for Restaurant, Hotel Lobby, Hallway
Located in Madison, WI
4-seat folding bench of oak, circa 1920s. Folds to small footprint for easy storage or transport.
Oak
English Campaign Folding Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
This chair is very easily folded by simply holding the seat edge and closing it.
Metal
Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs, 1920s
Located in Chesham, GB
This set of four conjoined oak folding chapel chairs features individually folding solid seats.
Oak
Set of Six Wood Folding Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six natural wood slat folding chairs with square seats and square backs.
Wood
Antique English Campaign Traveling Folding Armchair
By J. Alderman
Located in Sheffield, MA
The trigger mechanism in the corner of the arm enables the arms to fold and the caned back to fold flat against the seat.
Brass
Unavailable
H 34.2 in W 22.4 in D 22.4 in
Early 1900s French Black Lacquered Wooden Campaign Folding Chair
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful Antique French black lacquered wooden campaign folding chair with fabric seat, backrest and armrests, the frame is painted with a gold trim, circa 1900.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Rare Small Easel Used for Outside Folding, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare small easel used for outside folding, portable, with a burlape seat, France, 19th century Dimensions: Folded height: 68 cm, height deployed: 120cm - seat 56 X 34 X H 46.
Burlap, Wood
St.Pauls Cathedral Church Pew 6-Seat
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
With panelled backrests, flanked by column supports, above fold up seats, with prayer stands on the reverse.
Oak
Folding Arts and Crafts Chair designed by E.W. Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Ebonised mahogany folding chair with rush seat and back. See Susan Weber Soros, p. 97 for comparable design.
Unavailable
H 42 in W 29 in D 29 in
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Campaign Form Scholar's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th century Qing dynasty walnut folding scholar's chair with hemp seat and neck roll.
Walnut
Antique Campaign Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The arm posts are hinged to the seat frame which allows the back to fall forward against the seat with the arms also folding down.
Mahogany
Stylish Continental Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Attributed as Spanish, this handcrafted Walnut X-frame folding chair with leather seat and back is a stunning example of Campaign era craftsmanship.
1850s-1870s Horse Carriage Bench
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Can also be used as a decorative or conversation piece in your home; note the horsehair padding under the aged leather seating. The backrest for the seat folds down, and the handles ...
Metal
Antique Campaign Chairs in Bird’s Eye Maple
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Blackie used this principal for folding chairs in his 1853 catalogue but the bolts were long and extended through the back rail to the front rail to stop the seat frame from folding.
Birdseye Maple
Large Solid Pine Victorian Shop Counter
Located in Stockport, GB
The right hand side features a fold out seat. It has been sympathetically restored by removing the worn varnish removed and then a waxed finish.
Pine
Early 20th Century Teak Ship's Bench from HMS Defiance
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A rare early 20th century teak ship's bench, garden seat; having the very unusual feature of the inset slatted back being hinged to fold down, covering the seat, with the purpose of ...
Teak
18th Century Italian Bank
Located in Carrocera, Spain
Bank of polychrome wood. The seat, folding, with function ark. In the front are two scenes framed landscapes: a city surrounded by nature and a defensive construction between trees.
Georgian Chair Bed by Butler
By Thomas Butler
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The back and sides of the chair are hinged to fold flat against the seat to reduce the size for travel and the sides are also completely removable to add versatility.
Mahogany
Antique Campaign Regency Bergere Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
With the arms off, the seat will fold, after the removal of two bolts, on its hinges against the back section.
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.75 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in
Walking Cane with Folding Seat, Bamboo and Rattan Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A charming Walking Cane with Folding Seat. Made of Bamboo, Rattan and Iron, late 19th/early 20th Century.
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Patented Field Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick with Folding Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Patented field sporting event or hunting walking stick with folding seat by Mills Munitions Ltd., Birmingham, England.
Steel
Sold
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast iron supports, folding seat, solid wood construction, rear facing cubby entry, ver...
Iron
Sold
H 31 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
English 19th Century Bamboo, Metal and Cane Foldable Golf, Cricket or Polo Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folded, the total height is 31"H. The seat height is 23.25".
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 43 in D 20 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Official's Traveler's Chair with Folding Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese official's double seat traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with black lacquer finish, red highlights, rattan folding seat and footrests.
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 112.21 in D 36.23 in
Antiques Row of Theater Seats and Children Seats, Wood and Red Velvet 1800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique row of 4 theater seats with folding seat, particular addition at the end of the row of a child seat, they are carved in hardwood and red velvet cushions, the seat is foldable...
Velvet
Sold
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.
Iron
Cassapanca in Renaissance Style, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The backrest and armrests form a unit and the folding seat reveals storage space.
Walnut
Swedish Rustic Folk Art Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The FÃ¥llbÃ_nk or bench has a foldable seat and offers plenty of storage underneath.
Pine
19th Century French Choir Stalls
Located in High Point, NC
Details recall classical architecture, featuring a characteristic folding seat, and elegant moulding surround.
Oak
Italian Baroque Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque iron folding seat (Faldistorio) with pomegranate bronze finials and turned bronze shafts, the "X" frame with notched and twisted legs ending in Drake feet, the whole ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Cinema Theatre Seats, circa 1910
Located in Hastings, GB
Art Nouveau french wooden cinema / theatre seats Beautiful folding seats with highly decorative stencilled, floral art nouveau style motifs 1900/1910 france The row of 4 seats a...
Wood
MID 18th CENTURY WALNUT CHESTS
Located in Firenze, FI
Two elegant chests in solid walnut with folding seat and curved backrest. The refinement of the woodwork combines with the usefulness of the furniture and its perfect state of conser...
Wood, Walnut
2 Seat Folding Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
2 Seat Folding Chair, Elm Wood, Original Finish, Shanxi, China, 19th Century
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Bamboo Shooting Stick
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A good quality sports seat, shooting stick made of bamboo with folding seat and polished brass fittings.
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Folding Train Seats
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century folding train seats - Price is per pair - Wrought iron frames - Slated wooden seats - Flip up - French, 1910 - Measures: 49cm deep x 98cm wide x 86cm tall ...
Steel
19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat
Iron
Adirondack Folding Deck Lounge Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Adirondack folding deck lounge chair in wood with leather seat.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 46.85 in W 40.16 in D 19.29 in
19th Century French Chest Bench With Chestnut Tree Motif, France ca. 1890/1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
The seating surface shows a classical Art Nouveau pattern styled turquoise fabric, which, however, can be easily changed to the fabric/ material of your choice. Under this folding se...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Dimensions: 29" x 17.5" x 31.5"h, seat height 17.5" to 12", folds to 40" x 9" x 17.5"
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39.97 in W 19.89 in D 28.75 in
Antique Campaign Chair, Chinese, Carved, Folding Colonial Seat, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Chinese, carved mahogany folding colonial seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Wood
Antique Oak Folding Triple Bench Seat Pew Chair Tandem Stadium Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Measures: 56" x 23" x 32.5"h, seat 17", folds to 6"d.
Oak
Ebonized Folding Chair with Cane Seat, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An ebonized folding chair with cane seat and gilt details to the backrest.
Cane
20th c. French hand forged, folding, iron bench with leather seat
Located in Round Top, TX
French early 1900s or earlier hand forged iron bench with original leather seat cushion. Very chic....
Iron
Sold
H 32.5 in W 56 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Folding Triple Chair Bench Seat Pew Tandem Stadium School Theater
Located in Dayton, OH
Measures: 56" x 23" x 32.5" / Seat Height - 17" / Depth Folded - 6" (Width x Depth x Height).
Oak
Set of Four Art Nouveau Cast Iron Folding Chairs with Wood Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four folding chairs, with scrolling decoration in the Art Nouveau mode, each with cast iron frames and wood seats.
Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 78.5 in L 34 in
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 connected.
Iron
Sold
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 13.75 in
English 1800s Elm Folding Stool with Leather Seat, Floral Studs and Loop Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English elm folding stool from the late 19th century, with leather seat.
Leather, Elm
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H 36 in W 61.5 in D 19.5 in
English Garden Bench or Seat with Fold-Down Foot Step of Painted Iron
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden seating bench (or garden seat) of painted iron, in the Regency style, featuring a comfortable back and seat with a graceful curvature and serpentine arms, set u...
Iron, Metal
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H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 17.72 in
Antique Fold Over Tea Table, English, Occasional, Games, 2-4 Seater, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold over tea table. An English, mahogany occasional table, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Beautifully presented table with a fine rotating and exte...
Wood
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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
A model of a Nathan Thompson Jr patent folding life preserving seat, circa 1853
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A model of a Nathan Thompson Jr patent folding life preserving seat, circa 1853. This unusual rosewood model of a seat is in the form of a stool split down the middle.
Rosewood
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H 61 in W 57 in D 20.75 in
Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Linen Fold Figural Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring lin...
Oak
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.
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