Set of Four Prohibition Era Indusrial Metal Folding Chairs c.1920

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Set of four steel prohibition era, Art Deco folding chairs with handles on the … Read more ABOUT

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Set of four steel prohibition era, Art Deco folding chairs with handles on the backrest as well as the seats. These chairs fold up in a unique manner. The seat folds up towards the back and becomes the top handle, the back of the chair folds down into the seat, making them perfectly flat. The center backrest was originally designed for companies, such as Pepsi or Coke for example, to pop out the backrest and add a cushioned advertisement.

CREATOR The Brewer Titchener Corp., Cortland, NY.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Metal.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Very sturdy.
DIMENSIONS H 33.25 in. W 17 in. D 17.5 in. Seat Height 18 in., Folded: H 38.75 in.

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The Brewer-Titchener Corporation was founded in 1918 in Cortland, New York where it's headquarters remained until is closed in 2015 after 181 years in business. See less