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Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of antique folding theater chairs. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960. In original
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1960s French Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal

Pair of Retro French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 17.52 in
Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Renens, CH
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 3 Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959. Manufactured in the
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four LV8 cinema or theatre chairs was made in Padova, Italy by RIMA in the 1950s. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Iron

Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of cinema chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for the IL Piccolo Milano theater in 1952. The model
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Iron

Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, pair of chairs from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Texas. Literature
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Metal

Retro Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Leather Chairs mod. Tripolina
By Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal

1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini, Segis, Loewenstein
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, made in Italy, imported by Loewenstein Oggo, and sold by John A
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Chrome

Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Lounge Chairs from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Walnut, Brass, And Green leather Lounge Chairs from Italy 1960s These bulky lounge chairs, made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Brass

Carlo Bartoli for Arflex Pair of 'Bicia' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and the armrests. Originally, the 'Bicia' chair was made for the interior of a theater-cabaret in
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Exciting Swedish design by Börge Lindau - Lounge chair in set of 4
By Borge Lindau
Located in Djurhamn, SE
preservation of Åhu's cultural life and invited to jazz and theater at Blå Station. Börge was born into the
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Birch

Paco Muñoz pair of 'Riaza' lounge chairs In Walnut and Cognac Leather Spain 1960
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Almelo, NL
Paco Muñoz pair of 'Riaza' lounge chairs In Walnut and Cognac Leather, Spain 1960s Paco Muñoz
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Metropolitan Furn Modern White & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome modern white tub chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Company. They are
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
. Conceived as an "inverted rocking chair", the chair's seat and leather back move gently back and forth over
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Leather, Wood

Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
important projects including the Dulles International Airport, in Washington, D.C., the Repertory Theater at
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Set of Eight Sculptural Chairs by Santiago Calatrava for De Sede
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of sculptural pedestal chairs in black enamel steel frame and red leather upholstery designed
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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Anna R Chairs by L&R Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
A set of six Anna R dining chairs designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Leather, Plywood

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
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1950s Dutch Industrial Retro Theater Chair

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Steel

8 Rosewood Anna R Chairs Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Crassevig
Located in Pasadena, TX
projects, designed sets for theater and film, created costumes and prepared cultural exhibitions such as
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Rosewood

Teatro Chairs by Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda for Molteni, 1980s, Set of 8
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage teatro chairs designed by Aldo rossi and Luca Meda and produced by Italian furniture
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six S82 dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli (and Osvaldo Borsani) for Tecno, Italy – circa 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal, Brass

Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1982, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
theater, exhibition space, auditorium, and open spaces that give breathing room in an agitated metropolis
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Plywood

RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
chair in his New York City studio. After the 1945 birth of his daughter Nina, Al Hirschfeld began hiding
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1970s Contemporary Retro Theater Chair

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Lithograph

Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Child Resting in Chair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon
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1970s Expressionist Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Oil, Board

Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare cinema chairs made by Gastone Rinaldi for the theater IL Piccolo Milano in 1952. The model in
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Wood

Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

Two Flies on a Bentwood Chair: colorful rainbow pop art landscape Micheal Hurson
By Michael Hurson
Located in New York, NY
bentwood chairs drawn in black, red and white, in this whimsical work by famed New York artist Michael
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1980s Contemporary Retro Theater Chair

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Lithograph, Screen

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal, wood and grey fabric armchairs or side chairs designed and produced by Frank
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 lacquered metal, wood and white fabric armchairs or side chairs designed and produced by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal

1998 Hawaii International Film Festival Movie Poster on Large Scale Rustic Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Land right into your own home! Wouldn’t this look incredible in an entertainment, game, or theater room
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1990s American Rustic Retro Theater Chair

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Wood, Paper

Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
of Mollino's work - all signature trademarks of his celebrated design oeuvre. Original theater seat
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1950s Italian Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Brass

Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Three-Seat Sofa from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
, home theaters, or office areas. Additionally, they are an ideal addition to hospitality spaces like
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
craftsmanship that once graced a golden age. Carved in wood with a handcrafted touch, these chairs are a living
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Two Columns by Michael Hurson framed abstract with greco roman pillars on stage
By Michael Hurson
Located in New York, NY
set of a theater production. The size and relative position of the columns – a favorite motif of
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1980s Abstract Retro Theater Chair

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Monoprint, Monotype

Two Columns by Michael Hurson framed abstract with greco roman pillars on stage
By Michael Hurson
Located in New York, NY
set of a theater production. The size and relative position of the columns – a favorite motif of
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1980s Abstract Retro Theater Chair

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Monoprint, Monotype

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Armchair with French Wicker
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
proportions of the chair ensure high comfort while using it. Simple lines, natural materials, light colors of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Wicker, Mahogany

Large Harry Bowers Vintage C Print Photograph From Ten Photographs Fashion Photo
By Harry Bowers
Located in Surfside, FL
, reminiscent of Miriam Shapiro's or Lucas Samaras' fabric paintings, with a sense of theater and, on occasion
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1980s Arte Povera Retro Theater Chair

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Dino Gavina for Studio Simon, Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Stool, Italy, 1971
By Dino Gavina, Studio Simon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
space. Original label, Simon International Prod., Italy. Literature: Fiell and Fiell, 1000 Chairs
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Metal

'Still Life', Bay Area Abstraction, Metropolitan Museum, SFMOMA, LACMA, Abstract
By Douglas Mcclellan
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
attended Pasadena City College and the Los Angeles Art Center before serving in the Pacific Theater of
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1970s Abstract Retro Theater Chair

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Paper, Acrylic Polymer, Oil, Board

Le cavalier inconnu
By Luciano de Vita
Located in Kansas City, MO
obtained the same chair of engraving that had been Morandi's from 1930 to 1956 . De Vita also actively
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1960s Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Etching

American 4th July, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
By Elaine Mayes
Located in Surfside, FL
Photography, Bard College and New York University where she retired as Chair of the Photography Department in
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1970s Realist Retro Theater Chair

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
you could also do a 3-piece sofa and 1 chair or separate them all and use as 4 chairs. Or how about
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
by the art world elites. We had artists in jazz, design, theater. It was a collective for expression
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Foam

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
artists in jazz, design, theater. It was a collective for expression and freedom in art." Through the
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Foam

Ann Miller in Follies Broadway Musical Contemporary Drawing Illustration Eloise
Located in New York, NY
, working for one summer as an assistant designer at an Ogunquit, Maine theater. He painted murals in
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1990s Performance Retro Theater Chair

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Paper, Mixed Media

Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
, theater costumes, Venini glasssware, tableware, furniture and lighting. He is perhaps best known as the
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1990s Italian Retro Theater Chair

Boy Waiting, Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Bernard Harmon of a young man with somber expression, sitting on a chair. This work features a second
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1960s Expressionist Retro Theater Chair

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Oil, Board

Woman with Earrings, Portrait of a Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
painter Bernard Harmon of an elegantly dressed woman sitting on a chair. This work features a second
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1970s Expressionist Retro Theater Chair

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Oil, Board

Fashion Girl, Expressionist Portrait of a Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Bernard Harmon of a stylishly dressed woman sitting on a chair. This work features a second portrait on
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1970s Expressionist Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Oil, Board

'Cretan View', California Artist, SFMOMA, Metropolitan, LACMA
By Douglas Mcclellan
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
attended Pasadena City College and the Los Angeles Art Center, served in the Pacific Theater of World War
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1980s Abstract Retro Theater Chair

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Paper, Tissue Paper, Monotype

Israeli Expressionist Yosl Bergner Modernist Lithograph
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"territory for the Jews"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Lithograph

Israeli Expressionist Yosl Bergner Modernist Lithograph
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"territory for the Jews"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Israeli Expressionist Yosl Bergner Modernist Lithograph
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"territory for the Jews"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Israeli Expressionist Yosl Bergner Modernist Lithograph
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"territory for the Jews"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Israeli Expressionist Yosl Bergner Modernist Lithograph Kibbutz Coffee Grinder
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in the "Kings of Nissim
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Screen, Lithograph

(Partial) Portfolio containing 3 (three) lithographs and etchings
By Grafica
Located in Kansas City, MO
returned to Bologna where he obtained the same chair of engraving that had been Morandi's from 1930 to 1956
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1960s Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Etching, Lithograph, Screen

Israeli Yosl Bergner Modernist Watercolor Painting Drawing Pots, Pans
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
, through the chairs in the "Kings of Nissim Aloni" episode to the "Zionists" and the recent "Tahies
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Theater Chair

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Archival Ink, Watercolor

Rare Harry Bowers Vintage C Print Photograph From Ten Photographs Fashion Photo
By Harry Bowers
Located in Surfside, FL
, reminiscent of Miriam Shapiro's or Lucas Samaras' fabric paintings, with a sense of theater and, on occasion
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1980s Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Photographic Paper

Rare Harry Bowers Vintage C Print Photograph From Ten Photographs Fashion Photo
By Harry Bowers
Located in Surfside, FL
, reminiscent of Miriam Shapiro's or Lucas Samaras' fabric paintings, with a sense of theater and, on occasion
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1980s Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Photographic Paper

1959 Israeli Yosl Bergner Modernist Color Woodcut Woodblock Print
By Yosl Bergner
Located in Surfside, FL
"), Brighton Beach and the seascapes inspired by Eugene Boudin, through the chairs in the "Kings of Nissim
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1950s Modern Retro Theater Chair

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

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Retro Theater Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro theater chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A retro theater chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the retro theater chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro theater chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one retro theater chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Friso Kramer, Carlo Mollino and Eugenio Gerli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Retro Theater Chair?

A retro theater chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,984, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $29,000.
Questions About Retro Theater Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What theater chairs are depends on the context. In some cases, “theater chair” describes plush recliner seating positioned in front of home theater systems. They often have special features like cup holders and armrest storage. “Theater chair” can also refer to seating designed to be anchored to the floor of a theater, movie theater, auditorium or other entertainment venue to provide seating for a crowd. On 1stDibs, find a range of theater chairs.