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Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood
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1940s Unknown Industrial Vintage Theater Seating

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Wood

Vintage Theater Seats
Vintage Theater Seats
H 83 in W 23 in D 23 in
Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Maple

Midcentury Gettysburg University Hatter Planetarium Benched Seating
Located in west palm beach, FL
Outstanding Midcentury benched seating. Originally used in the 1966 opening of the Hatter
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

Restored Art Deco Movie Theater Seats Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored Art Deco Movie Theater seats. These could showcase your home theater or just work as a
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Theater Seating

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Chrome

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Pair of Vintage 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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Brass

Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a
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1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Theater Seating

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Iron

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book
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1930s American American Craftsman Vintage Theater Seating

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Wood

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 pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Iron

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955. Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, Texas
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Frank Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955. Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
executed in a mahogany frame and leather seating. Special design feature is the frame that is visible also
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
By BD Barcelona Design, Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
living room) in the Theater Museum (Teatro Museo) in Figueras. In 1974, everything was prepared for
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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Foam

20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
Located in High Point, NC
incorporated into a home theater or used as unique accent pieces, these Austrian cinema seats promise to be a
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20th Century Austrian Vintage Theater Seating

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Wood

1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
H 35.83 in W 41.73 in D 20.08 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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

20th Century Kazuhide Takahama Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Mantilla
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Rubber

Jules Heumann for Metropolitan furniture leather sofa in fiberglass frame
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Ferndale, MI
theater until the end of the war. Returning to California, he then joined his father in the family
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Leather, Fiberglass

1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Loewenstein, Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Topeka, KS
SEATING!!!! The design was introduced in the 80’s and created well into the 2000’s, but ours were part of
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Chrome

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Iron

20th Century Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Viscontea Red Leather, 1980s
By Simon Gavina Editions
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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Wood

Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
number as is frequently found in theaters or opera houses. They consist of a curved back detached from
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Plywood

Italian Lounge sofa in fine leather and Walnut Wood, Italy 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Almelo, NL
addition to any room, including living spaces, home theaters, or offices. It would also be perfect in
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Brass

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Brass

Sérgio Rodrigues for Oca Brazil, 1950s Low Stool
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
, for the UNB (Brasília University) and the Teatro Nacional (National Theater in Brasília). The designer
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Imbuia

Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
fluidity of design. The base itself becomes a theater of undulating swells and daring leaps, each rise and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Armchair with French Wicker
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
models are found in concert halls and theaters throughout Denmark. The object most associated with the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Wicker, Mahogany

Dino Gavina for Studio Simon, Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Can Stool, Italy, 1971
By Dino Gavina, Studio Simon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
passion for Gavina, a passion that was formed at the La Soffitta theater in Bologna. In the 1950s, Gavina
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
theater or entertainment room or in your living, sitting, or family room and you have a complete set up
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian clients. Towards the end of the decade, Levi's practice shifted to the design on theaters
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Carlo Bartoli for Arflex Pair of 'Bicia' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric seating is adorned with beautifully executed stitching, which is applied diagonally over the back
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Lounge Chairs from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
. They would make a striking addition to any room, including living spaces, home theaters, or office
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Brass

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
Pahlmann (1900-1987) interior redesign of the Memorial Student Center / Theater Complex on the Texas A&M
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Leather, Wood

Paco Muñoz pair of 'Riaza' lounge chairs In Walnut and Cognac Leather Spain 1960
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Almelo, NL
, home theaters, or offices. They would also be perfect in hospitality spaces like boutique hotel lobbies
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Birch

Rare Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Stamford, CT
sets for movies, the theater and interiors for the prestigious ocean liners “Le Normandie“ and “L’Ile
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Theater Seating

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Fabric

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Foam

Metropolitan Furn Modern White & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
have a matching blue pair listed here for sale if they are still available. Seating Extraordinaire
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

Set of Six Anna R Chairs by L&R Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
partners, they have developed numerous architectural projects, designed sets for theater and film, created
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Steel

Set of Eight Sculptural Chairs by Santiago Calatrava for De Sede
By Santiago Calatrava
Located in Atlanta, GA
to design the seating for the most famous cabaret theater, as a result, they display a restrained
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Steel

Teatro Chairs by Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda for Molteni, 1980s, Set of 8
By Aldo Rossi, Molteni & C
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Felice theater in Genova. The upholstery is original and in good condition, but can be reupholstered
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Sven Markelius modernist stacking chairs mint condition 1931 nice set of 6
By Bodafors, Sven Markelius, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Markelius. Designed and produced for the orchestra of the Helsingborg theater in Sweden in 1931. These are
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1930s Swedish Bauhaus Vintage Theater Seating

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Faux Leather, Birch

Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Theater Seating

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Ash, Beech

Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Cardiology Clinic in Laveno-Monbello (1950), the Ambasciatori Theater in Milan (1954), the renovation and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal, Brass

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 Vintage Theater Seating

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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
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 Vintage Theater Seating

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Rosewood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic by producing seating furniture at exhibitions abroad and embassies. Drevopodnik
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic by producing seating furniture at exhibitions abroad and embassies. Drevopodnik
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic by producing seating furniture at exhibitions abroad and embassies. Drevopodnik
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic by producing seating furniture at exhibitions abroad and embassies. Drevopodnik
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-century Room Divider by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Czechoslovak Socialist Republic by producing seating furniture at exhibitions abroad and embassies. Drevopodnik
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Bentwood, Plywood

SOUMBA occasional table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Arts before becoming a theater decorator. In 1931, he moved to Paris, where he worked as a window
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1950s French Vintage Theater Seating

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Metal

SOUMBA occasional table by Mathieu Matégot
SOUMBA occasional table by Mathieu Matégot
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 11.42 in
Rounded Corner Black Volak Claustra Made in 1960s Czechia by Holesov
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Horomerice, CZ
production of seating furniture at many exhibitions abroad and at embassies. More about the manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Seating

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Oak

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Vintage Theater Seating For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage theater seating available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every item from our selection of vintage theater seating was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of vintage theater seating you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of vintage theater seating made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Carlo Mollino, Ahrend de Cirkel and Friso Kramer each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of vintage theater seating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Theater Seating?

A piece of vintage theater seating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,145, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.