A rare and characterful pair of vintage folding cinema chairs, manufactured by Thonet in the 1930s. Originally intended for outdoor cinema seating, these chairs combine practical folding construction with the understated elegance of Central European modernist furniture.
The chairs feature slender wooden frames, gently curved plywood backrests and shaped wooden seats, all finished in a warm brown tone. Their simple geometric construction reflects the functional priorities of the interwar period, when durability, economy of space and ease of handling were essential considerations in public seating.
Both chairs remain in good original vintage condition, with attractive patina developed through decades of use. The wooden surfaces display scratches, rubbed edges, variations in colour and other age-related marks consistent with their history as functional cinema furniture.
The original painted numbers have been preserved, and both chairs are structurally sound.
Their combination of utilitarian design, compact proportions and authentic surface character makes them suitable for a modernist interior, a design collection or as distinctive occasional seating.
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Manufacturer: Thonet
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Model: Folding cinema chairs
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Year: 1930s
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Origin: Central Europe
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Materials: Wood, plywood, metal fittings, original painted numbering
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Condition: Good original vintage condition with beautiful patina, visible signs of age and use; structurally sound
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Dimensions: H 95 × W 46 × D 50 cm, Seat Height: 45 cm
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Quantity: Pair (2 chairs)
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