Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The chaise is constructed of an anodized gold tone aluminum frame, with solid wood arms, t...
Aluminum
$544Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an eye catching modern by TELESCOPE of Granville New York, Pair of modern beach patio folding chairs in aluminum with wood arm handles.
Aluminum
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cotton canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling seat and back rests.
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white enamel paint finish looks new. The white and green canvas slings also look bright and c...
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Hamptons Folding Cabana Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New Windsor, NY
The ultimate vintage folding beach or poolside chair. Fold up flat and easy to transport.
Metal
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H 33.5 in W 24.5 in L 33.5 in
Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather
By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed and manufactured by the Telescope Company of Granville NY. Each Telescope Director chair can be folded and collapsed for easy storage or transportation.
Alligator
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H 29 in W 23 in D 27 in
Pair of Modernist Folding Slatted Rocking Chairs by Telescope Folding Chair Co.
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
While the swift-action telescoping mechanism allows for these chairs to fold away in an instant, we are just as taken by their simple styling and incredible comfort. : Excellent vint...
Metal
Five Folding Campaign Chairs by Telescope
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and fun group of folding Campaign chairs by the Telescope Folding Furniture Company.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
2 canvas and wood folding director chairs, each with canvas sling seat and back rests.
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Folding Directors Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of folding directors chairs in original vintage fabric upholstery, made by the Telescope Chair Company.
Upholstery, Wood
Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Industrial folding, telescoping, perforated metal chair. 2nd similar chair available. 26"l × 23"w × 30"h
Steel
Vintage Folding Director Chairs, Set of 4
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1980s set of 4 directors chairs with wood frames and green canvas fabric. All four chairs fold up for storage and have a bright green fabric.
Wood
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