$2,806 / set
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Gastone Rinaldi Italian Pair of White "Tripolina" Chairs Manufactured by Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of “Tripolina” Chairs – Designed by Gastone Rinaldi, manufactured by Rima, Italy. The
Brass
$9,870 / set
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Brevettato, Paolo Viganò, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
Metal
$4,443
H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Tripolina folding chair presents a wooden frame with metal fixing and a beautiful removable seat
Metal
$4,445
H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Tripolina folding chair presents a wooden frame with metal fixing and a beautiful removable seat
Metal
$2,105Sale Price|10% Off
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair
Canvas, Wood
Tripolina Foldable Chair by Dario Alfonsi
By Dario Alfonsi, Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Tripolina is a folding chair characterized by a wooden frame, metal swivel joints, and a seat
Metal
Vittoriano Vigano' Folding Chair "Tripolina" Lady Italy 1970s
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Naples, IT
Sedia pieghevole mod." Tripolina" disegnata da Vittoriano Vigano Questa sedia e' moderna italiana
Leather, Wood
Cowhide Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An early example of X-frame design — later adopted in the famous “Tripolina” and “Butterfly” chairs
Wood
Black Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Cognac Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Green Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Red Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
Patchwork Leather Tripolina Armchair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
, who was himself inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina is a durable chair handcrafted in
Leather, Teak
$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 33 in D 29 in
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
folding chair known as "La Tripolina." The chair became popular in the United States during the mid-20th
Wrought Iron
Pair of Red Tripolina Folding Chairs by Joseph B. Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Red Tripolina Folding Chairs by Joseph B. Fenby
Wood
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Very Rare Original 'Tripolina' Chairs by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare set of the 'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph B. Fenby. The
Wood, Leather
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milan, IT
Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair
Canvas, Wood
Tripolina Chair by Joseph Fendy
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare leather Tripolina chair designed by Joseph Fendy for Vigano. Made in Italy circa 1930s.
Leather, Wood
Tripolina Chair by Joseph Fendy
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare patinated leather folding Tripolina chair designed by Joseph Fendy for Vigano. Made in Italy
Leather, Wood
Tripolina Chair by Joseph B. Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Tripolina chair by Joseph B. Fenby. Black leather. Edition from the 1880s.
Leather, Beech
Wonderfully Distressed Leather Campaign Chair
By Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
Distressed leather hide folding campaign chair by Joseph Fendy referred to as The Tripolina chair
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Tripolina Folding Chair by Viganò in Leather and Teak from circa 1970s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milano, IT
century by J.B. Fendy, who in turn was inspired by traditional Berber chairs. The Tripolina chair was made
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Butterfly Armchairs, Cowhide and Platted Aluminum
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Pair of vintage armchairs, butterfly model (by knoll?) Similar to the famous Tripolina chair, with
Aluminum
Rare Tripolina Folding Chair
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1877 by Joseph Fendy and possibly made by Vigano.
Vigano Vittoriano "Tripolina" Leather Sling Chair, 1936
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Chicago, IL
Vigano Vittoriano "Tripolina" leather sling chair. Folding metal and wood base, more recent leather
Metal
Italian Vintage Tripolina Adjustable Chair by Zanotta, 1960s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage Tripolina adjustable chair by Zanotta, 1960s Tripolina adjustable chair by Zanotta
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Vittoriano Vigano' Sedia Pieghevole "Tripolina" Senior Italia 1970s
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Naples, IT
Sedia pieghevole mod." Tripolina" disegnata da Vittoriano Vigano Questa sedia e' moderna italiana
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1970s Burgundy Leather 'Butterfly' Chairs
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
Tripolina-inspired BKF chair, Buenos Aires, 1938. This pair is in great condition throughout and despite the
Steel
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tripolina." The chair became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since become
Wrought Iron
Alcinoo Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide 1975
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Italian design, including the rocking chair Sgarsul for Poltronova (1962), the chair Tripolina for Zanotta
Metal
Modernist Sling Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
slide system (by which the leater seat can be easily removed) also found in the Tripolina chair. Further
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Leather "Campaign" Chair
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary interpretation of the Classic officer's campaign folding chair. The "Tripolina
Leather, Walnut
Tripolina chair with ottoman patented by Joseph Fenby, 1877
Located in Maastricht, NL
Tripolina chair. This is an early last cnetury edition, probably 1930s, re-upholstered in the 1950s by
Sold
H 42.5 in W 26.25 in D 29.5 in
Very Rare Original 'Tripolina' Chair by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tripolina chair in original condition. The frame and all joints are solid, and folding correctly
A Joseph Fenby Tripolina Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
chair, was patented in 1877 by Joseph Fenby. Known as the "Tripolina" chair, it collapses for easy
Leather, Wood
Foldable Tripolina Leather Armchair by Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph Beverly Fenby. The Tripolina chair was made from
Leather
Foldable Leather Armchair in the Style of Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
Foldable leather folding chair in the spirit of Joseph Beverly Fenby. Inspired by the Tripolina
Leather
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