Two-seater folding bench, Bauhaus style, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

This two-seater folding bench dates from the 1930s and reflects the principles of functionalist and Bauhaus design from the interwar period. The design emphasises utility, clarity, and material contrast. The structure is made of bent chrome-plated steel tubing, combined with seats, backs, and armrests made of moulded beech plywood. The folding mechanism allows the seats to automatically rise, a typical feature of cinema and theatre seats of the time. The piece is sold as a single bench. It remains in good original condition with a patina and signs of use consistent with its age. The structure is solid, and the folding seats operate correctly.