Vintage Painted Folding Chair – St. Louis Chair Co.--Child’s Toy or Decorative Accent (C. 1930s–1940s)

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Likely produced in the 1930s or 1940s by the regional U.S. furniture maker St. Louis Folding Chair Company, known for … Read more Likely produced in the 1930s or 1940s by the regional U.S. furniture maker St. Louis Folding Chair Company, known for utilitarian wood-and-metal seating. This piece was designed either as a child’s chair or parlor accent.

The original green paint is beautifully worn, revealing layers of authentic patina and decades of use. Hand-painted figures add a rare, folk-art charm that suggests it may have been custom-decorated for a nursery or school setting. The simple arched stretcher base and folding iron supports speak to early industrial craftsmanship, blending durability with decorative appeal.

Perfect as a decorative accent, plant stand, or collector’s display piece, this chair brings a touch of authentic wear that tells its story.
Chair when folded measures 17.5"w x 3"d x 34"h


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