$355Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
1950s Vintage Cinema Chair Beech Wood Theater Seat Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic 1950s vintage cinema chair crafted from solid beech wood and plywood. This original theater seat features a beautifully aged surface and retains its original numbering, hig...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Materials: Plywood & Cast Iron
Iron
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.
Wood
$889 / item
H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
1940s Thonet Cinema Double Seat, Beech Wood Theater Bench
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
This authentic theater seating piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring original folding seat mechanisms and numbered back panels.
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Antique Set of Four Folding Theater Seats
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique set of theater chairs feature hardwood construction, original dark finish, four individual folding seats, and complete folding frame.
Wood
Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century theater seat from the emblematic Art Nouveau style building: "Palau de la Música" in Barcelona. The architect was Doménech I Montaner a very well-known architect,...
Velvet, Wood
USA Theater Seats
Located in New York, NY
1940's American Theater seats. Slated wood, foldable seats. $900 each, 2 available.
Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two vintage foldable theater seats connected by metal frame. Seats can be folded up or down and do not require wight to stay in the down position. The patina is consistent with age a...
Metal
Folding Theater Seat
Located in Culver City, CA
England, circa 1940
Wood
Three Seater Folding Theater Seat
Located in Culver City, CA
Carefully carved seat and back, simple lines
Wood
Vintage Leather Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Caramel colored leather theater seats. Accented with studding along the leather seat back and set in wooden seat frames. All four chairs connected through wooden frame, in working co...
Leather, Wood
Heywood - Wakefield Open End Wood & Cast Iron Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Heywood - Wakefield Wood Slat Seat & Back. Seats fold closes. Cast Iron Frame. This photo shows a set of three. Seats can be added or removed. Quantity available.
Iron
Antique Wood Theater Chairs Four-Seat Folding, GM Building, Detroit
Located in Detroit, MI
These classic wooden antique folding theater seats are from the General Motors building auditorium in Detroit, MI. This attached four seat set features liftable seats and two wooden ...
Wood, Bentwood
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H 35 in W 37 in L 35 in
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.
Wood
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H 41.34 in W 112.21 in D 36.23 in
Antiques Row of Theater Seats and Children Seats, Wood and Red Velvet 1800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique row of 4 theater seats with folding seat, particular addition at the end of the row of a child seat, they are carved in hardwood and red velvet cushions, the seat is foldable...
Velvet
Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Theater Seats shown in a pair of two. Two of these pairs are available also a set of three. (Seven in total.) Priced as shown.
Iron
Vintage Theater 4-Seat Bench From Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
It is completely made of wood - partly solid wood, partly plywood. The seats fold upwards.
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 34 in W 78.5 in L 34 in
1905 Four Seat Folding Theater Chairs with Cast Iron Frame from Brooklyn
Located in New York, NY
From Brooklyn 1905, folding theater seats. Ends may differ slightly due to being previously connected. Small quantity available at time of posting. Priced each set. Sets of two or th...
Iron
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H 32.5 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Style Fold and Recline Red Low Theater Seats Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Style Folding and Reclining Red Upholstered Low Seat Theater Chairs - Pair. Item feature wooden double pedestal bases, metal frames, sleek Art Deco style, low seats....
Fabric, Wood
Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron & wood theater seats. Overall Dimensions: 43 1/4" x 21" x 32 1/4" high Seat Height: 17 1/2" Depth with seats up: 16".
Iron
Vintage Theater Seats
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage theater seats dated 1924. These theater seats are available in sets of any configuration and other quantities. Seat height measures 18". Each seat is $300; gables are an extr...
Metal
Original Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of four Vintage Industrial Theater Seats. These seats are dated 1924.
Metal
Original Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Set of four Vintage theater seats dated 1924.
Metal
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats, Seating, Chairs
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theater seating, seats, chairs. Dated 1924.
Metal, Steel
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H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Two Seater Theater Seats in Wood and Metal in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
Two-seat theater seats in wood and metal with tilting seats, upholstered in red velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats - Set of 3
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theater seating, seats, chairs. Dated 1924.
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats, Set of 2
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theatre seating, seats/chairs. Available in any configuration from one to ten. This is a set of two.
Steel
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats, Set of 4
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theatre seating, seats/chairs. Available in any configuration from one to ten. This is a set of four.
Steel
Vintage Original Wood and Steel Folding Theater Seats, Set of 2
Located in Oakville, CT
Original vintage steel and wood folding theatre seating, seats/chairs. Available in any configuration from one to ten. This is a set of two. Item pictured is an example. Because the...
Steel
Early 20th Century Double Seat Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1910-1920
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Salvaged from Brooklyn, NY, this pair of connected wooden folding chairs are well preserved and beautifully finished. Overall length of the two seats measures: 40.
Iron
Row of four theater seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Row of four flip-up pressed wood theater seats
Metal
Movie Theater Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great set of three movie theater seats with original upholstery.
Metal
French Folding Theater Seats
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of three connected French theater seats made from Beech plywood. Very comfortable and solid.
Iron
French Art Deco Oak Theater Seats, Row of 5 Seats
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Row of 5 French Art Deco Theater Seats in Oak. We Purchased the Whole Theaters Worth, Many Rows Available, Also 6 Seat Rows Available. Please inquire for 6 Seaters.
Metal
Antique Theater Five-Seat Folding Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique theater five-seat folding bench.
Metal
Pair of Exquisite Antique Theater Seats, 1890s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of two late 19th century theater seats mounted on wood base. Cast iron legs & hardware with wonderfully refurbished wood.
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,107Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$10,302Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 118.12 in Dm 61.03 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
Iron
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Theatre Bench from Ton, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three - seat cinema bench was produced by Ton (former Thonet) in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The chairs are stabile and can be placed anywhere. It is made of beech wood (pa...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
$1,217Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
Rare 1930s Italian Wooden Cinema Chairs by Fabbrica Milano, Excellent
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare Italian wooden cinema chairs by "Fabbrica Milano". Beautiful !! Where to put them ? For example in the entrance. ref. M/1982.
Wood
Wooden Vintage cinema Bench 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Featuring a classic design with warm wooden tones and sturdy craftsmanship, this bench is a perfect addition to any retro-inspired interior, home theater, or commercial setting. Orig...
Wood, Plywood
$1,250Sale Price|55% Off
H 35.5 in W 62.25 in D 19.5 in
Folding Chairs with Star Brand Advertising Theater Type Style
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional and scarce "Star Brand Shoes" folding shoe store fitting chairs. Circa. 1920's. Detailed cast iron frames with steamed plywood seats and backrests. Original stenciled ad...
Iron
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