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

• Maker: Leg-O-Matic (U.S.A.)

• Date: c. 1950s

• Style: Traditional revival lyre-back on a modern folding chassis

• Materials: Solid birch/beech frames; steel multi-link hinges; blue vinyl upholstered seats

• Finish: Warm medium stain with honest, well-kept patina

• Function: Fold/unfold in a single motion; store flat

• Condition: Structurally sound; hardware complete; light, age-appropriate wear to wood and vinyl

• Dimensions: approx. seat height 17–18"; seat 15.5–16.5" square (request exacts if needed)

Placement & Styling

• Extra dining chairs that tuck away between gatherings

• Breakfast nook or apartment dining where footprint matters

• Entry or desk seating that can pivot to entertaining in seconds

• Perfect for Airstream/camper restorations, lofts, or eclectic mid-century interiors