Meneghello - Armchair - Wood, Metal, Cinema - Industrial Design Vintage - Made in Italy, 1960s–1970s - Folding theater chair

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Italian design chair by Meneghello, a vintage foldable theatre chair from the 1960s–1970s with a black metal frame and curved wooden seat/back, brown and black colouring, dimensions 82.5 cm high, 56.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep, seat height 42 cm, weight about 10 kg, in good vintage condition.

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60s Vintage Theater Chair Meneghello - Italian Industrial Design - (Thiene, Vicenza) - Authentic

Discover an authentic icon of Italian design with this rare foldable theater chair, produced by the historic company Meneghello between the 1960s and 1970s. A piece of furniture that tells a story, perfect for collectors and lovers of modern design.

Characterized by a sturdy and striking frame in black-painted industrial metal, the chair features a curved wood seat and backrest with a beautiful visible grain. The wooden armrests add a touch of elegance and comfort, completing a functional and timeless design. The chair retains its original patina and signs of use that certify its authenticity and lived-in character.

This armchair is not just a furnishing element, but a piece of design history that adds character and a touch of originality to any environment, whether it is a living room, a study, a waiting room, or a high-end shop. The folding mechanism of the seat also makes it practical and versatile.

Technical Details and Condition
Brand: Meneghello (Thiene, Vicenza)
Style: Vintage, Modernism, Italian Design, Industrial
Period: 1960s / 1970s

Metal frame, seat and back in wood (likely curved plywood), solid wood armrests.

Good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear and patina consistent with age.

Measurements:
Overall Height: 82.5 cm
Overall Width (arm to arm): 56.5 cm
Overall Depth: 43 cm

Seat Height from Floor: 42 cm
Seat Width x Depth: 42 x 42.5 cm

Weight: About 10 kg

This chair is part of a small lot of Meneghello cinema/theater chairs of the same model, vintage and origin, being sold individually. The photographs are representative of the model and the general condition of the lot: as these are original vintage chairs, each piece may show slight natural variations in signs of use, wood tone, or minor surface imperfections compared to what is shown in the photos.

60s Vintage Theater Chair Meneghello - Italian Industrial Design - (Thiene, Vicenza) - Authentic

Discover an authentic icon of Italian design with this rare foldable theater chair, produced by the historic company Meneghello between the 1960s and 1970s. A piece of furniture that tells a story, perfect for collectors and lovers of modern design.

Characterized by a sturdy and striking frame in black-painted industrial metal, the chair features a curved wood seat and backrest with a beautiful visible grain. The wooden armrests add a touch of elegance and comfort, completing a functional and timeless design. The chair retains its original patina and signs of use that certify its authenticity and lived-in character.

This armchair is not just a furnishing element, but a piece of design history that adds character and a touch of originality to any environment, whether it is a living room, a study, a waiting room, or a high-end shop. The folding mechanism of the seat also makes it practical and versatile.

Technical Details and Condition
Brand: Meneghello (Thiene, Vicenza)
Style: Vintage, Modernism, Italian Design, Industrial
Period: 1960s / 1970s

Metal frame, seat and back in wood (likely curved plywood), solid wood armrests.

Good vintage condition, with normal signs of wear and patina consistent with age.

Measurements:
Overall Height: 82.5 cm
Overall Width (arm to arm): 56.5 cm
Overall Depth: 43 cm

Seat Height from Floor: 42 cm
Seat Width x Depth: 42 x 42.5 cm

Weight: About 10 kg

This chair is part of a small lot of Meneghello cinema/theater chairs of the same model, vintage and origin, being sold individually. The photographs are representative of the model and the general condition of the lot: as these are original vintage chairs, each piece may show slight natural variations in signs of use, wood tone, or minor surface imperfections compared to what is shown in the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
10 kg
Style subtype
Italian design
Specific region of origin
Veneto
Title additional information
Folding theater chair
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Meneghello
Material
Cinema - Industrial Design Vintage - Made in Italy, 1960s–1970s, Metal, Wood
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black, Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
82.5 cm
Width
56.5 cm
Depth
43 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Seating height
42 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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