Rare Vintage Danish Modern Cinema Theater Arm Chair circa 1950
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This rare and most compelling cinema chair absolutely pops with its rich and untouched historical surface throughout. The chair features a folding seat with original maroon-red faux-...
Steel
Cinema Seats, Solid Wood Plywood Foam and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 3 armchairs with folding seats, solid wood and plywood structure, foam padding, fabric covering.
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Cinema Seats, Plywood Solid Wood Foam and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 4 armchairs with folding seat; solid wood and plywood structure, foam padding, fabric covering.
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Sold|$5,212 / set
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 question is LV 4. The five cinema or theater armchairs is one of the earliest exam...
Wood
20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Cinema / Theatre Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Edwardian mahogany cinema / theatre chairs, on steel legs with mahogany frames and hand coloured leather seat and backs. Fantastic look for any interior, both mo...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 70's Vintage Cinema Chairs in Red Fabric Design
Located in None, IT
Pair of cinema chairs with wooden frame and red fabric upholstery, 1970s. CONDITIONS: In good condition, working, they show signs of wear due to time. DIMENSIONS: height 85 cm;...
Metal
Sold|$296 / item
Vintage 1960s single cinema chair made of wood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Wood cinema chair with black painted feet and iron back insert, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS: Height 83 cm; Width 53 cm; Lengt...
Iron
Sold|$426 / item
1960s vintage cinema chair in green velvet Italian design
Located in None, IT
Cinema chair with wooden frame and green velvet upholstery, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 87 cm; Width 58 ...
Velvet, Wood
1930s Original Thonet Cinema Seats with Enamel Numbers, Pair Numbered 1-2
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair numbered 1-2 1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair 1-2. Founded in the early 19th century by Mi...
Bentwood
1930s Original Thonet Cinema Seats with Enamel Numbers, Pair Numbered 3-4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – Pair numbered 3-4 1930s original Thonet cinema seats with enamel numbers – pair 3-4. Founded in the early 19th Century by Mi...
Bentwood
Italian Mid-Century Wood Black Metal and White Fabric Cinema Armchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood, black metal and white cream fabric cinema or theater armchair, 1950s. Cinema or theater armchair with wooden structure, with round section metal leg...
Metal
Row of Cinema Chairs with Folding Seat Beech Wood Plywood Vintage, Italy, 60s
Located in Milano, IT
A row of cinema chairs with folding seat, beech wood, poplar plywood. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Beech, Plywood
Line of Cinema Chairs with Folding Seat Beech and Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A line of cinema chairs with drop-leaf seat, beech and poplar plywood. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Beech, Poplar
Set of four 1960s vintage movie theater chairs made of wood Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four movie theater chairs with metal frame and wooden seat, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 78 cm; wid...
Metal
Pair of Cinema Armchairs by Gunilla Allard Lammhults Sweden in Millenial Pink
By Gunilla Allard, Lammhults
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of chrome armchairs with leather arms, in nice Millenial pink fabric the chairs are in great condition with some light wear. normal to age.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cinema Seats, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Simple in design these banks of seats would function well in rows or side by side for great reception or vintage home hallway seating.
Steel
Line of Cinema Chairs with Folding Seat Beech and Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A line of cinema chairs with folding seat, beech and poplar plywood. Other pieces available in warehouse. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Beech, Poplar
Sold|$710
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare vintage folding cinema single chairs from the 1950s. Wood structure and iron base. The item has been restored and it is in good conditions with some signs of time.
Iron
Sold|$295
Vintage Cinema Seat, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This cinema seat was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The chair is stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partly solid wood, partly p...
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage Cinema Bench, Two-Seat, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partly solid wood...
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold|$1,137
1960s Cinema 4-Seat Bench, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The wooden parts has been re-polished - High of seat 43 cm.
Wood
Sold|$1,054
2-Seat of Cinema Chairs / Bench, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: TON (labeled) - Perfect original condition - Signed by number.
Wood
Vintage Four-Seat Cinema Bench from Ton, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (p...
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s 3-Seater Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - Made of beech wood - Seat Height: 47 cm - Armrest height: 55 cm
Beech, Wood
Four-Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Four-seat cinema bench produced by TON in Harmanec, Czechoslovakia in circa 1950. Item originally used in a village cinema, made completely of wood and bended wood features typical f...
Beech, Plywood
Vintage Cinema Chairs from Ton, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Żory, PL
Original cinema seats manufactured by TON (formerly Thonet) in the 1960s, set of three two-seaters (6 chairs). Made of beech wood and bent plywood. Preserved in original, good cond...
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Vintage 1970s Wooden Cinema Chairs Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Pair of cinema chairs with black metal structure and wooden seat, 1970s. Conditions: In good condition, it shows signs of wear given by time. Dimensions: Height 81 cm; Width 105 c...
Metal
Row of Cinema Chairs / Bench by TON, 1950s 'Renovated'
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - maker: TON (labeled) - perfect original condition - signed by number.
Wood
Row of Cinema Chairs / Bench by Thonet, 1940s, 'Renovated'
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s, Czechoslovakia - Maker: Thonet (labeled), also by number - Good original condition - Renovated.
Wood
Vintage Cinema Chairs from TON 'Thonet', 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Żory, PL
Set of two cinema seats from TON (Thonet), produced in the 1960s. Made from solid beech and plywood. Small signs of use over the years such as scratches etc. Seat numbers might be sl...
Vintage Cinema Chairs from TON 'Thonet', 1960s, Set of 13
Located in Żory, PL
Set of thirteen cinema seats from TON (Thonet), produced in the 1960s. Set contains: - one-seat (2 pcs) - two-seat (4 pcs) - three-seat (1 pcs) Made from solid beech and plywood. ...
Set of Four Vintage Cinema Two-Seaters from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four cinema two-seaters from TON (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chairs are made of beech wood and bent plywood, Preserved in original, very good condition, small traces of passing years...
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Red Velvet Cinema Seats by Ascol with Wooden Structure, Italy, 1950s
By Ascol Rozzano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
They feature a wooden structure, which is padded and upholstered in red velvet. They also have metal parts. Each set consists of a double bench. The picture with the two sets and ...
Metal
Pair of "Cinema" Boiled Wool and Chrome Chairs by Gunilla Allard
By Gunilla Allard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Gunilla Allard for Lammhults Möbel AB. Excellent like new condition. Chrome and thick boiled like wood charcoal upholstery fabric. G...
Chrome
Sold|$3,995 / set
Guido Faleschini Leather and Chrome Midcentury Lounge Chair
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
There is no doubt that this seating combination would provide the ultimate home cinema seating experience when watching your favourite movie.
Chrome
Sold|$404
Cinema Seats
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Three seater Auditorium seating, bent ply back rest and swing up seat, simple round bar timber frame. Eastern European 1930s. Thirteen available , price is per three seater s...
'Cinema' sofa set
Located in Hudson, NY
Stylish Swedish modern sofa and two armchairs by Gunilla Allard, Swedish designer in pale blue fabric with chrome and steel frames. Sofa measurements below. Chairs measure: 31.5h ...
Chrome
Sold|$3,995
Antique Italian Cinema Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique bench. Salvaged from an Italian cinema, late 19th century.
Wood
Sold|$770
1940s French Wooden Cinema Seats
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This fun set of double folding cinema seats come from 1940s France. The plywood seat back and bottom have been restored, refinished and stained in a golden brown color. A black metal...
Iron
Sold|$2,500
Cinema Settee CINS00 by Gunilla Allard
Located in Chicago, IL
Cinema Settee CINS00 by Gunilla Allard
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$3,317 / set
Cinema Seats in Polyester Shell, 1970s
By Angelo Luigi Colombo
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Pretty pair of cinema seats in polyester shell and red "Croisette de Cannes" fabrics. The seat is composed of two independent cushions which offers great comfort. An SNPE manufacur...
Metal
Sold|$1,060
Cinema or Stadium Seats of Wood
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cinema or stadium seats of wood Or maybe from a theater 1930s This is a set, you can’t separate them. The seats are spring loaded, they don’t stay down by themselves. Di...
Wood
Sold|$888
Vintage 1940s Cinema Chair
Located in Brussels, BE
Vintage theatre chair, probably from 1938-1945. Fantastic details, like the original seat number on the front (16). Very stabile, it does not need to be fixed to the floor for comfor...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$900 / item
Cinema Seat from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Singapore, SG
Original cinema seat from 1970s. With foldable tables in arm rests, on wheels. Can be mounted to floor.
Fabric
Willi Schillig Designer Leather Cinema Sofa Red
By Willi Schillig
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Willi Schillig designer leather cinema sofa red.
Leather
Sold|$1,500
Cinema Chair in the Manner of Prouve
Located in London, GB
A Tomato Red Upholstered Cinema Chair with Lift Up Seat Standing on Three Legs. Designed to be Screwed to the Floor; the Steel Plate Shown Made by Us for Stability.
Metal
Ekornes Stressless Arion Leather Cinema-Sofa Red Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
An Ekornes Stressless Arion leather cinema-sofa red recliner.
Leather
Himolla Cinema Sofa Grey Leather Two-Seat Recliner
By Himolla
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Himolla cinema sofa grey leather two-seat recliner.
Leather
Original Mid-Century Cinema Seat in Red Leather
Located in Lisbon, PT
Original Mid-Century cinema seat with wooden frame from a movie theater. The wood has been fully restored and treated. The seat has been newly upholstered in red leather. Uniq...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Cinema Seats in Bordeaux Leather
Located in Lisbon, PT
Set of two original Mid-Century cinema seats with wooden frames from Danish movie theater. The wood has been fully restored and treated. The seats have been newly upholstered in b...
Leather, Wood
Stressless Arion Two-Seat Cinema Sofa Beige Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ekornes Stressless Arion two-seat in beige colored leather modern recliner chair designer, with convenient functions, made for pure comfort and flexibility.
Leather
Sold|$1,190 / item
Leather and Chrome Cinema Chairs by Gunilla Allard
By Lammhults, Gunilla Allard
Located in Dorchester, MA
Gunilla Allard's cinema chair for Lammhults offers deep comfort in an elegantly minimal design. The chrome-plated tubular steel frame features leather-covered armrests; the ample cus...
Chrome
Stressless Arion Leather Sofa Cream Four-Seat Home Cinema Relaxation Function
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Arion leather sofa cream four-seat home cinema relaxation function. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 105 Width 330 Height 78 S...
Leather
Stressless Arion Leather Sofa Cream Four Seater Home Cinema Sofa Relaxation
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Stressless Arion Leather Sofa Cream Four Seater Home Cinema Sofa Relaxation. SKU: #12955-c3 Product measurements in centimeters: depth: 112 widt...
Leather
French Vintage Cinema Seats Row of Four Early 20th Century, circa 1930
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A vintage row of four French beech and elm cinema seats dating from the 1930s, original seat numbers to base.
Mid-Century French Cinema Seats Circus Pavilion Row of Five, 1920s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fantastic set of antique French golden oak circus pavilion seats dating from the 1920s, each seat folds up independent of the others, the seats fold down flat, very solid and comfo...
Oak
Beautiful Double Fold-Up Seat from Cinema Cinelux in Milano, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful double fold-up seat from Cinema Cinelux in Milano, circa 1960, Ascol Rozzano Milano stickers. In very good condition. D seat down: 43 cm.
Metal
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