One of a Kind — 1 Available
Pair of Leg-O-Matic Folding Dining Chairs (Lyre-Back) — c. 1950s
Viridian Eclection
$599.00
Save $89.85
Appraised value $688.85
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Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
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Documented & photographed
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Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
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Solid wood frames • Patented auto-fold mechanism • Blue vinyl seats Bring smart mid-century engineering into the dining room. This matched pair of Leg-O-Matic folding chairs combines a refined lyre...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Era
Chairs
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
Solid wood frames • Patented auto-fold mechanism • Blue vinyl seats
Bring smart mid-century engineering into the dining room. This matched pair of Leg-O-Matic folding chairs combines a refined lyre/double-X back with the brand’s ingenious automatic leg mechanism—pull the seat and the linked steel arms open or collapse the legs in one motion. The result: chairs that look like fine furniture yet store perfectly flat.
History
Born in post-war America, Leg-O-Matic outfitted compact homes, clubs, cruise ships, and famously Airstream trailers with elegant folding seating. Through the 1950s–early 1960s, the company offered several back styles over birch/beech frames, all using its patented scissor-link hardware. These pieces epitomize the era’s design brief: space-saving without sacrificing style.
Details
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Maker: Leg-O-Matic (U.S.A.)
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Date: c. 1950s
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Style: Traditional revival lyre-back on a modern folding chassis
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Materials: Solid birch/beech frames; steel multi-link hinges; blue vinyl upholstered seats
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Finish: Warm medium stain with honest, well-kept patina
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Function: Fold/unfold in a single motion; store flat
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Condition: Structurally sound; hardware complete; light, age-appropriate wear to wood and vinyl
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Dimensions: approx. seat height 17–18"; seat 15.5–16.5" square (request exacts if needed)
Placement & Styling
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Extra dining chairs that tuck away between gatherings
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Breakfast nook or apartment dining where footprint matters
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Entry or desk seating that can pivot to entertaining in seconds
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Perfect for Airstream/camper restorations, lofts, or eclectic mid-century interiors
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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