Meneghello - Armchair - Wood, Metal, Cinema - Industrial Design Vintage - Made in Italy, 1960s–1970s - Folding theater chair
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This vintage folding theatre chair by Meneghello dates from the 1960s–70s and is made of wood and metal, with small signs of age and stains.
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Vintage 1960s Theater Chair Meneghello - Italian Industrial Design - (Thiene, Vicenza) - Authentic
Discover an authentic icon of Italian design with this rare folding 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 mid-century modern.
Characterized by a sturdy and striking black-painted metal industrial frame, the chair features a curved wooden seat and backrest with a beautiful visible grain. The wood-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 attest to 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 be a living room, study, waiting room, or a high-end shop. The folding mechanism of the seat also makes it practical and versatile.
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Meneghello (Thiene, Vicenza)
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century Modern, 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:
Total Height: 82.5 cm
Total Width (arm to arm): 56.5 cm
Total Depth: 43 cm
Seat Height from Floor: 42 cm
Seat Width x Depth: 42 x 42.5 cm
Weight: Approximately 10 kg
This chair is part of a small lot of original Meneghello cinema/theater seats of the same model, era, and provenance, being sold individually. The photographs are representative of the model and the overall condition of the lot: given that these are original vintage seats, each piece may show small natural variations in wear marks, wood tone, or minor surface imperfections compared to what is shown in the photos.
Vintage 1960s Theater Chair Meneghello - Italian Industrial Design - (Thiene, Vicenza) - Authentic
Discover an authentic icon of Italian design with this rare folding 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 mid-century modern.
Characterized by a sturdy and striking black-painted metal industrial frame, the chair features a curved wooden seat and backrest with a beautiful visible grain. The wood-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 attest to 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 be a living room, study, waiting room, or a high-end shop. The folding mechanism of the seat also makes it practical and versatile.
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Meneghello (Thiene, Vicenza)
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century Modern, 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:
Total Height: 82.5 cm
Total Width (arm to arm): 56.5 cm
Total Depth: 43 cm
Seat Height from Floor: 42 cm
Seat Width x Depth: 42 x 42.5 cm
Weight: Approximately 10 kg
This chair is part of a small lot of original Meneghello cinema/theater seats of the same model, era, and provenance, being sold individually. The photographs are representative of the model and the overall condition of the lot: given that these are original vintage seats, each piece may show small natural variations in wear marks, 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
