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Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
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Vintage Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, red canvas seat and backrest and Brass, Italy 1980s
Offered individually, these vintage Italian folding director’s chairs from the 1980s embody bold design and exceptional craftsmanship. A total of 18 chairs are available, each featuring a black lacquered tubular steel frame, vibrant red canvas seat and backrest, and refined brass detailing at the joints.
With their foldable construction, these chairs combine practical functionality with unmistakable visual impact. Ideal for outdoor entertaining, summer garden seating, or eclectic interiors, they deliver style and comfort in equal measure. The rich red fabric adds warmth and character, while the black frame offers a sleek, modernist edge.
These chairs are presented in good vintage condition, showing traces of normal use and some discoloration to the canvas, which lends a lived-in charm without affecting performance. Structurally sound and ready for everyday use.
Dimensions:
Width: 53 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seat Height: 42 cm
Origin: Italy
Period: 1980s
Condition: Good vintage condition. Fabric shows expected wear and mild discoloration from age and use. Frames are stable and fully functional.
A fantastic choice for designers, collectors, or anyone looking to elevate a space with authentic vintage Italian seating. Stylish, stackable, and sold individually — mix, match, or buy the full set.
Price listed is per chair. Up to 18 available.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 41791stDibs: LU3696344694452

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