Antique Wooden Folding Chair w/ Leather Seat – Primitive Industrial Stenciled 78
Antique Folding Chair with Original Leather Seat
Offered here is a character-rich antique wooden folding chair featuring a solid hardwood frame and original leather seat secured with decorative tacks. The chair displays the beautiful patina and honest wear that collectors appreciate in early utilitarian furniture.
The backrest is marked with a stenciled number "78", suggesting the chair may have originally been used in an institutional, workshop, school, or industrial setting where numbered seating was common.
The folding construction combined with the under-seat wire rack makes this piece both functional and visually unique. These racks were often used to store newspapers, books, or magazines for convenient reading access
Notable Features
Solid wood folding construction
Original leather seat with tack trim
Stenciled marking "78" on the backrest
Rich aged wood patina
Classic primitive / industrial aesthetic
Condition
This chair shows authentic age and wear consistent with vintage furniture.
Observed condition details include:
Surface wear and patina to wood finish
Aging and wear to the leather seat
Small tear in leather upholstery (shown in photos)
Minor scratches and marks from use
The chair appears structurally solid and folds properly.
Style / Era
Likely early to mid-20th century.
Style influences:
Primitive
Rustic
Industrial
Workshop / institutional furniture
Ideal For
Rustic or farmhouse interiors
Industrial décor
Cabin or lodge styling
Photography prop
Collectors of primitive furniture
Reading nook seating
Note
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and show the chair's condition and character.