
Vintage Mid-Century Safari Chair
Did you know…
The iconic Gold Medal safari chair was crafted in Racine, Wisconsin, by the Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company—an American brand celebrated for its clever, collapsible designs and best known for making the classic director's chair!
This mid-century version features a durable vinyl sling seat, a material choice that reflects the era’s love for functionality, easy maintenance, and modern style. Inspired by European campaign chairs and adapted for American homes, camps, and patios, it offered rugged utility with a touch of refinement.
Designed to fold flat for travel or storage, this chair wasn’t just furniture—it was built for movement, leisure, and life on the go. It's a slice of 20th-century Americana that’s just as striking today as it was then.
The owner's son, who sold me the chair, told me it was fought over and cherished on family movie nights in the 1970s.
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