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Who invented the folding chair?
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Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$50,000 / set
Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian design folding rope chair captures the style of Hans Wegner without a hefty price
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood, Beech
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the authentic burned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs
This stunning pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs
This stunning pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope
