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Vintage Wooden Slat Folding Chair with Red Paint

Worth $35–$65 · asking-price comps, November 2026

1930s–1950s

Wooden slat folding chairs like this became ubiquitous in America during the 1930s–1950s, manufactured in large quantities for schools, churches, auditoriums, and outdoor gatherings as affordable, portable seating. They represent the era's practical approach to institutional and public furniture, when bright enamel paints were standard and durability was prized over aesthetics.

Value is most affected by condition of the paint and wood, structural integrity, the presence of any maker's mark under the hardware plate, and regional demand for rustic or farmhouse-style décor pieces.

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