Vintage metal lawn chairs are like taking a walk down memory lane into yesteryear when large family gatherings or even block parties were the summertime normal. These sturdy lawn chairs originally came in a variety of color and were a staple for lawn and front porch furnishings.
These are not going to be your average yard sale gleanings, but you might be able to locate some authentic vintage metal lawn chairs in flea markets, second-hand stores or antique shops. Even if the chair you find has fading paint and a rust spot or two, it doesn’t take much to bring these classics back into serviceable shape. Just sand down the rusty spots, touch them up with a little Rustoleum or other rust prevention primer, and then spray paint with the metal paint of your choice. The tubular rails were often chrome colored, but look great in white or black – or some other color that contrasts nicely with the seat and back.
If you’d like to have a new chair of this type, you can often pick them up at your local hardware or other outdoor furnishings supplier. For example, Lowes carries Crosley Furniture Steel Conversation Chair. In addition to the chairs, they also carry a two-seater bench and matching table. Fancier versions, with patterned backs, are also available from other suppliers.
Your vintage metal lawn chairs are the perfect answer to summer, outdoor living. They are comfortable, easy to clean and can easily be wiped free of dew or the remains of a rain shower. Paint them to coordinate or contrast with your house, or even with your barbeque and other outdoor living accouterments. Make it easy to invite your neighbors to stop and chat, or to just enjoy a moment or two of sunshine.
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Fleur De Lis Retro Chair
Vintage design for an old-fashioned, retro-styled outdoors chair. The chair is made out of painted aluminum in a yellow colour, which provides an interesting contrast to the black, shiny seat of the chair.
Vintage design for a retro-styled metal lawn chair made out of painted aluminum in a combination of white and yellow colours. The seat and the back of the chair has decorative patterns carved out, providing a unique look.
An interesting vintage garden chair of metal with a weathered red finish and flaky paint. It has a U-shaped foot running to 2 upright front legs and to heavily bowed armrests. It has a squarish seat and a half-oval fullback with vertical grooves.
A cool vintage outdoor chair entirely crafted of metal with a weathered black finish and traces of rust. It has flat long narrow feet joined with large circular armrests, a squarish seat and a mid height gently flared fullback.
Vintage style for an old-fashioned metal lawn chair for a garden, made out of aluminum with a distressed coat of green paint. The seat and cushion of the chair are made out of metal, which is not the most comfortable but comes in cheap.
Simple yet good-looking idea for a metal lawn chair for outdoor use, made out of an aluminum frame with a white coat of paint and metal sheet seat and back, painted in a blue color which gives it a calm vibe.
Austere look for a vintage, primitive garden lawn chair made out of metal. The chair has a frame made out of aluminum with a distressed coat of red and beige paint, giving the piece a unique, worn-off appearance.
A vintage set of two old-fashioned, 1950’s stylized metal lawn chairs with a rich coat of patina. The weathered, distressed metal chairs are painted in a pastel blue color and have heavily rusted frames.
A unique look for an old-fashioned metal patio chair, made out of aluminum with a distressed coat of beige paint. The chair is covered with a thick coat of patina, giving it an austere, weathered appearance.
A set of three miniature metal lawn chairs in different sized made in a vintage style. The metal chairs are made out of casted iron with pastel coats of varied paints and are covered in patina and rust, giving them a worn-off vibe.
Snazzy vintage portable garden chairs entirely crafted of metal with shabby finishes in orange, green and blue hues. A chair has 2 C-shaped legs and arms in one. A seat is squarish and wide, a mid-height vertically grooved fullback - semi-oval.
Cool vintage portable garden chairs made entirely of metal. They feature weathered painted finishes in blue, green and pink shades, squarish seats, half-oval vertically grooved fullbacks. A chair has a U-shaped foot running to bowed legs and arms.
A cool vintage portable garden chair of metal with an aged blue and red painted finish. It has flat long feet (joined by 2 stretchers) running to bowed legs and arms. Both a seat and a backrest are square and feature showy flower-like perforation.
A goodie vintage portable metal garden chair with a weathered finish painted in pink and red. A flat U-shaped foot runs to gently slanted legs and further to bowed arms. Both a seat and a vertically grooved fullback are half-oval.
A vintage, outdoor chair, finished with an adorable, celadon lacquer and a cool, green-upholstered linen cushion. An ideal proposition for a stylish retro porch or veranda.
Apart from their characteristic, adorable celadon lacquer, this pair of metal chairs enchants with a cool, vintage vibe. Based on solid, iron legs, they can be a perfect accent for your veranda or porch.
A set of two outdoor garden lawn chairs made out of metal. One of the chairs is made out of unpainted aluminum with a mesh-like structure, with the second one made in a more traditional style with a red coat of paint.
Vintage approach to a decorative outdoor lawn chair, made out of wrought iron with a highly distressed coat of pastel blue paint. The chair has a showing coat of rust and patina, giving it a unique, distinct appearance.
This vintage metal lawn chairs constitutes a perfect addition for one's outdoors. Stylish and solid. This weather-resistant construction will create a smooth spot to relax or chat with friends.
Ideal for one's outdoors, this pair of vintage metal lawn chairs will fit perfectly well into your garden, patio or porch. Solid metal construction provides stability, while the blue finish adds a charming appeal.
Ideal for a porch, veranda or patio, this metal lawn chair will create a cosy, comfortable spot to chill out in the afternoon. It combines wood and metal, constituting a solid, durable piece of furniture.
A cool vintage portable folding chair for outdoor use. Its frame is of aluminium tubes. It has 2 U-shaped legs and wide flat arms. Both a seat and a mid-height back are squarish and have sling covers of resistant fabric in white and orange stripes.
Texas Retro Chair
A cool retro Texas style garden chair of steel with UV-resistant coating. It features a squarish glossy red seat and a mid-height half-ovalish blue seat with a cut 5-arm star. Two C-shaped supports (with arms) are joined by a U-like foot.
A pretty retro style vintage outdoor chair made entirely of metal. It has 2 C-shaped white supports (with bowed arms with red caps) on a U-shaped foot. Both a seat and a halfback are squarish, have red frames and white insets with ornate cutouts.
Old-fashioned approach to an outdoor lawn chair made out of aluminum frame with a white coat of paint. The chair has armrests and decorative engravings on the seat and the back with green elements around.
Cozy setup for a retro-styled conversational area in a backyard garden, furnished with two old-fashioned metal lawn chairs made out of aluminum and painted in a light purple and neon green colors, giving them a unique look.
Cottage style for a primitive, worn-out lawn chair made out of cast iron with a distressed coat of green paint. The chair is covered in rust and has a coat of patina, which gives it an unusual, austere appearance.
Vintage look for an old-fashioned metal lawn chair made out of wrought iron with a rich coat of rust and patina. The seat and back of the piece are fitted with decorative patterns and have a distressed coat of paint.
A cool vintage garden chair entirely made of metal with a weathered blue finish. It has a tubular U-shaped foot integrated with upright front legs and arms, a squarish seat and a mid-height semi-oval arched grooved fullback.
Pretty vintage garden chairs with white tubular metal frames. A frame is built of a U-foot running to front legs and to arms. Seats are squarish, fullbacks with curved top edges and vertical grooves - quite tall and flared. They're purple or blue.
This vintage metal lawn chair constitutes a perfect proposition for one's garden or backyard. Along with the lovely metal round table, it will create a good conversational or meeting point.
Ideal to create a cool, vintage vibe in your garden or patio, these metal lawn chair enchant with their sturdy constructions, withstanding succesfully the test of time.
A pair of retro metal lawn chairs, painted in sky blue and red, will constitute a charming accent in one's garden or backyard. A great complement to an outdoor cocktail table, creating together a good conversational point.
A cool vintage garden chair of metal with an aged white finish and traces of corrosion. Its U-shaped foot, slanted legs and bowed arms are of round metal tubes. It has a squarish seat and a quite tall flared vertically ribbed fullback.
A pretty vintage outdoor chair of metal painted in a nice green hue. It has a U-shaped foot, gently slanted legs, bowed arms of round section tubes, a squarish seat and a mid-height flared vertically grooved fullback with an arched curved top edge.
A traditional garden lawn chair for outdoor use with a frame made out of shiny, chromed aluminum with a red coat of reflective paint, paired with a seat and back painted in dark gray, which creates a nice composition of colors.
Simple yet efficient take on a classic garden lawn chair made out of aluminum with a white coat of paint. The seat and back of the chair are made out of sheets of metal with cared engravings, giving it a minimalistic vibe.
A set of two vintage lawn chairs made in a retro, 1950s style. The chairs are folding and are made out of aluminum metal with a distressed coat of black and white paint and are covered with a rich layer of patina and rust.
A vintage set of outdoor furniture consisting of a loveseat couch and two lawn chairs, all made out of white-painted aluminum metal with green accents, paired with a small bistro table and a bird fountain on the side.
Enchanting with its lovely celadon finish, this vintage metal lawn glider can adorn smoothly your veranda or porch. Get delighted with its inimitable legs' shape or fabolously patterned backrest.
Being a real bargain for all vintage or retro fans, this distressed metal lawn chair constitutes a perfect proposition for a stylish porch or veranda. Ideal for a sunny afternoon with a drink and a favourite book.
A real bargain for the vintage or retro lovers. This set of vintage metal lawn chairs constitutes a perfect proposition for your garden or patio. Sturdy metal constructions finished in celadon and white.
Vintage metal garden chairs with an aged finish in various shades and with traces of rust. A chair has a frame of tubes. It's built of a U-shaped foot and 2 C-supports integrated with arms. Seats are squarish, flared fullbacks - vertically grooved.
Aesthetic vintage garden chairs entirely made of metal. A chair has a frame of green coated tubes. It's built of a U-shaped foot and 2 C-like supports and arms (with white pads) in one. Both a seat and a halfback are squarish, white and perforated.
A pretty vintage chair for outdoor use. It's made entirely of metal. It has a U-shaped foot and 2 inverted L-like legs and arms in one of white coated tubes. Both a seat and a mid-height fullback are semi-ovalish, bluish and grooved lengthwise.
A set of two garden lawn chairs made in a vintage style. The garden chairs are made out of wrought iron with a highly distressed coat of yellow paint, through which shows rust, providing the pieces with an austere vibe.
Austere approach to a worn-off garden lawn chair made out of a metal frame with a seat and back also made out of metal. The whole chair is covered with a layer of rust and patina, giving it a unique, rough look.
A vintage-looking metal chair meant to be used outdoors as a lawn chair. The chair is made out of wrought iron and is covered with a highly worn-off coat of distressed blue paint and shows a coat of rust underneath.
Being a real bargain for all vintage or retro fans, this cool metal lawn chairs will add a smooth rustic vibe to your porch, veranda or patio. Finished in a distressed yellow lacquer.
Ideal for a porch, patio or veranda, this white set of metal lawn chairs enchants with its simplistic, yet sturdy construction. Its fabulous vintage appeal shall attract all, who like the climate of the 1950's or 60's.