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1940 Folding Chair

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Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs. High quality and would make a
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs
Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs

Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs

$1,020 Sale Price / set
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H 35 in W 23 in D 19 in
Inlaid Folding Damascus Decorative Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite inlaid folding Damascus chair is a striking example of traditional Middle Eastern
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Inlaid Folding Damascus Decorative Chair
Inlaid Folding Damascus Decorative Chair

Inlaid Folding Damascus Decorative Chair

$1,480 Sale Price
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H 38 in W 17 in D 21 in
Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
folding steamer chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs with a
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

$1,313 / set
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
By American Seating
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair

$400
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of folding director's-style chairs of beech, brass, and canvas, with low-slung leather arms
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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

$5,000 / item
H 34.5 in W 22.75 in D 19.7 in
French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari
Located in Miami, FL
Wood and Black Faux Leather Antique Folding Chair, Made in France. Brass Hardware. Ready for a new
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Vintage 1940s French British Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari
French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari

French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari

$1,770
H 42 in W 23 in D 24 in
Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair
By Brevetti Reguitti
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage 1940's Italian child's wooden folding chair by Brevetti Reguitti. New linen cushion in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair
Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair

$206 Sale Price
30% Off
H 21 in W 17 in D 13 in
Set of Four Folding Oak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare ensemble of four antique French folding chairs, expertly crafted from solid oak. Each chair
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Folding Oak Chairs
Set of Four Folding Oak Chairs

Set of Four Folding Oak Chairs

$400
H 33 in W 15.5 in D 21 in
Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An early example of X-frame design — later adopted in the famous “Tripolina” and “Butterfly” chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.

Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.

$2,500
H 40.95 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

$34,498 / set
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

$25,731
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 Folding Chair New Rattan Cane
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 folding chair new rattan and cane. Hans J
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 Folding Chair New Rattan Cane
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 Folding Chair New Rattan Cane

1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 Folding Chair New Rattan Cane

$11,369
H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 28.75 in
Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in New York, NY
wood desk with attached folding vanity or tabletop Venini mirror model no. 21 in clear hand-blown
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair
Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair

Guglielmo Pecorini Rare Vanity Table Venini Folding Mirror Model No 21 and Chair

$34,500
H 45.5 in W 46.5 in D 19.75 in

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Set of Eight French Folding Steel Chairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
Set of eight French folding steel chairs, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight French Folding Steel Chairs
Set of Eight French Folding Steel Chairs

Set of Eight French Folding Steel Chairs

H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Russel Wright Folding Chairs
By Russel Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Russel Wright folding chairs. Orange laquered metal and formed plywood seat and back.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Russel Wright Folding Chairs

Russel Wright Folding Chairs

H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Swiss Midcentury Modern Birchwood Folding Chair, Wohnbedarf 1940s, Light Brown
By Wohnbedarf
Located in Basel, CH
Swiss Midcentury Modern Birchwood Folding Chair, Wohnbedarf 1940s, Light Brown, European
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Swiss Midcentury Modern Birchwood Folding Chair, Wohnbedarf 1940s, Light Brown
Swiss Midcentury Modern Birchwood Folding Chair, Wohnbedarf 1940s, Light Brown

Swiss Midcentury Modern Birchwood Folding Chair, Wohnbedarf 1940s, Light Brown

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folding Rocking Chair in Blonde Wood and Chrome.
By Mailhot Et Freres
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous and ingenious albeit bizarrely designed Mid-Century Modern folding rocking chair was
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folding Rocking Chair in Blonde Wood and Chrome.
Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folding Rocking Chair in Blonde Wood and Chrome.

Canadian Mid-Century Modern Folding Rocking Chair in Blonde Wood and Chrome.

H 35 in W 23 in D 32 in
Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricate and beautiful Huanghuali Jiaoyi style folding bamboo chair.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Folding Chair
Bamboo Folding Chair

Bamboo Folding Chair

H 36 in W 28 in D 20 in
Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
four wooden folding chairs with metal rivets and brackets. The chairs fold up easily and have retained
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940
Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940

Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940

H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
French Outdoor Folding Garden Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chipping but that is typical with the age of these chairs.
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

French Outdoor Folding Garden Chairs
French Outdoor Folding Garden Chairs

French Outdoor Folding Garden Chairs

H 32 in W 15.5 in D 13.5 in
Franch folding garden chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of folding chairs.
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Franch folding garden chairs
Franch folding garden chairs

Franch folding garden chairs

H 30 in W 16 in D 18 in
Set Of 4 Folding Chairs, French 40 s
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 oak folding chairs with canvas seats, French circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 4 Folding Chairs, French 40 s
Set Of 4 Folding Chairs, French 40 s

Set Of 4 Folding Chairs, French 40 s

H 17 in W 17 in D 20 in
Piretti Castelli Lucite Plia Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Astoria, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Piretti Castelli Lucite Plia Folding Chairs, 4
Piretti Castelli Lucite Plia Folding Chairs, 4

Piretti Castelli Lucite Plia Folding Chairs, 4

H 29.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.75 in
Rare Pair of French Maison Jansen Folding Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of French Maison Jansen polished steel and leather folding chairs. Circa 1940. These are
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of French Maison Jansen Folding Chairs
Rare Pair of French Maison Jansen Folding Chairs

Rare Pair of French Maison Jansen Folding Chairs

H 37 in W 24 in D 35 in
Egon Eiermann SE-18 Folding Chair, 1948
By Egon Eiermann
Located in The Hague, NL
SE-18 folding chairs designed by Egon Eiermann, circa 1948, for Wilde & Spieth of Esslingen
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Egon Eiermann SE-18 Folding Chair, 1948
Egon Eiermann SE-18 Folding Chair, 1948

Egon Eiermann SE-18 Folding Chair, 1948

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in L 29.93 in
Vintage Folding Solid Wood Chair, 19 Available
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage folding solid wood chair - 19 available Great opportunity to buy 1 or all 19.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Folding Solid Wood Chair, 19 Available
Vintage Folding Solid Wood Chair, 19 Available

Vintage Folding Solid Wood Chair, 19 Available

H 32 in W 16 in D 20.5 in
Continental Oak, Brass, and Faux Leather Folding Campaign Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
the folding x-form frame of turned "faux bamboo" oak with brass finials and sabots, the faux
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Continental Oak, Brass, and Faux Leather Folding Campaign Chair
Continental Oak, Brass, and Faux Leather Folding Campaign Chair

Continental Oak, Brass, and Faux Leather Folding Campaign Chair

H 35 in W 22 in D 28 in
Children s Painted Folding Table and Chairs, 5 Pieces, Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very cool child's original green painted folding table and folding padded chairs are in very
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Metal

Children s Painted Folding Table and Chairs, 5 Pieces, Set
Children s Painted Folding Table and Chairs, 5 Pieces, Set

Children s Painted Folding Table and Chairs, 5 Pieces, Set

H 22 in W 11 in D 12 in
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner oak folding chair with seat and back of woven cane. Beautiful original condition
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen

H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in
Set of Four French Folding Garden Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Painted iron. Portable Inside or outside. Circa 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four French Folding Garden Chairs
Set of Four French Folding Garden Chairs

Set of Four French Folding Garden Chairs

H 32 in W 14 in D 12 in
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris

H 32.75 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner PP512 hand woven cane folding chair with hook
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Wegner Oak PP512 folding chair with detailled hand woven cane seat and back designed to be
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Vintage 1940s Danish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner PP512 hand woven cane folding chair with hook
Hans Wegner PP512 hand woven cane folding chair with hook

Hans Wegner PP512 hand woven cane folding chair with hook

H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
Set of Six Linen Fold Oak Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This is a set of six French oak side chairs with carved "linen fold" design backs and upholstered
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Linen Fold Oak Side Chairs
Set of Six Linen Fold Oak Side Chairs

Set of Six Linen Fold Oak Side Chairs

H 38 in W 17 in D 19 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Folding Lounge Chairs
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of folding lounge chairs made by PP Møbler in 2007. The pair was designed by Hans Wegner in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Folding Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Folding Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Folding Lounge Chairs

H 29.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The Model 512 chair was
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Six Warren McArthur Folding Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid century modern folding chairs designed by Warren McArthur and made by Mayfair
Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Warren McArthur Folding Chairs
Six Warren McArthur Folding Chairs

Six Warren McArthur Folding Chairs

H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
A French Beechwood Folding Metamorphic Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
comprised of a series of x-form folds that tuck in to a chair, the seat folding down atop the folds
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech, Burlap

A French Beechwood Folding Metamorphic Lounge Chair
A French Beechwood Folding Metamorphic Lounge Chair

A French Beechwood Folding Metamorphic Lounge Chair

H 32 in W 28 in D 17 in
Antique Wood Theater Chairs Four-Seat Folding, GM Building, Detroit
Located in Detroit, MI
These classic wooden antique folding theater seats are from the General Motors building auditorium
Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Antique Wood Theater Chairs Four-Seat Folding, GM Building, Detroit
Antique Wood Theater Chairs Four-Seat Folding, GM Building, Detroit

Antique Wood Theater Chairs Four-Seat Folding, GM Building, Detroit

H 32.75 in W 73 in D 22.5 in
Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and leather folding lounge chairs or side chairs, designed and produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s

Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s

H 32.5 in W 23.6 in D 24.5 in
Set of Three Folding Metal Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Pasadena, CA
These chairs have been powder coated in a gun finish. They fold, are very comfortable and light
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Folding Metal Chairs by Russel Wright
Set of Three Folding Metal Chairs by Russel Wright

Set of Three Folding Metal Chairs by Russel Wright

H 31 in W 25 in D 27 in
Set of Four MK-16 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of four MK-16 Chairs designed by the Professor Mogens Koch, three by Interna and one
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four MK-16 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
Set of Four MK-16 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

Set of Four MK-16 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
four wooden folding chairs with metal rivets and brackets. The chairs fold up easily and have retained
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940
Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940

Set of Early 20th c. Wooden Folding Chairs, c.1930-1940

H 32 in W 17 in D 21 in
Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair

H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Danish Modern Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A super comfortable folding chair, perfect for a solarium or the beach, the design of which is in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Folding Chair
Danish Modern Folding Chair

Danish Modern Folding Chair

H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in
Vintage Folding Slatted Chairs, a Set of 7
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this lot of 7 vintage folding chairs, the chairs are solid wood.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folding Slatted Chairs, a Set of 7
Vintage Folding Slatted Chairs, a Set of 7

Vintage Folding Slatted Chairs, a Set of 7

H 34 in W 16 in D 19 in
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs from Paris Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of very versatile vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details and marked Paris
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs from Paris Manufacturing Co.
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs from Paris Manufacturing Co.

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs from Paris Manufacturing Co.

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 22 in
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
Art Deco metal folding chairs - Set of 4.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4

Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4

H 32.5 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Rare Set of 20 Industrial Bistro Metal Folding Chairs, circa 1930-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare set of 20 Industrial bistro metal folding chairs, circa 1930-1950. Coming from the St Jean
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of 20 Industrial Bistro Metal Folding Chairs, circa 1930-1950
Rare Set of 20 Industrial Bistro Metal Folding Chairs, circa 1930-1950

Rare Set of 20 Industrial Bistro Metal Folding Chairs, circa 1930-1950

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of six vintage American folding chairs, great patina and look.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs
Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs

Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs

H 30 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of six vintage American folding chairs, great patina and look.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs
Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs

Set of Six Great Vintage Wood Folding Chairs

H 30 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris

H 32.75 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian walnut Savonarola folding chairs. The chairs have a nicely carved back, green loose
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs
Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs

Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs

H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six fine Italian Savonarola Chairs. Folding Curule form frames feature carved Lion Head
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs
Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs

Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs

H 33 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Mexican Modernist Small Folding Chair after Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican Modernist small folding chair after Clara Porset. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Mexican Modernist Small Folding Chair after Clara Porset
Mexican Modernist Small Folding Chair after Clara Porset

Mexican Modernist Small Folding Chair after Clara Porset

H 18 in W 14.25 in D 19 in
1940 s Folding Plywood Child s Chair
Located in New York, NY
Early postwar design for a folding plywood child's chair with a red canvas sling, from a Berk's
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Canvas

1940 s Folding Plywood Child s Chair
1940 s Folding Plywood Child s Chair

1940 s Folding Plywood Child s Chair

H 20.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Four Folding chairs in bamboo. France 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Four Folding chairs in bamboo. France 1940. Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Four Folding chairs in bamboo. France 1940
Four Folding chairs in bamboo. France 1940

Four Folding chairs in bamboo. France 1940

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 27.56 in
Pair Vintage French Folding Steel Garden Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! These charming vintage French garden chairs are able to be folded flat and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Vintage French Folding Steel Garden Chairs, circa 1940
Pair Vintage French Folding Steel Garden Chairs, circa 1940

Pair Vintage French Folding Steel Garden Chairs, circa 1940

H 31 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
A pair of 1940 s E.A. Naether, Zeitz, German Folding Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Fine German Woodworking has been put into these chairs. We have not found a lot of information
Category

Vintage 1940s German Chairs

Materials

Wood

A pair of 1940 s E.A. Naether, Zeitz, German Folding Chairs
A pair of 1940 s E.A. Naether, Zeitz, German Folding Chairs

A pair of 1940 s E.A. Naether, Zeitz, German Folding Chairs

H 32 in W 16 in D 26 in
4 French Folding Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
An unusual find of 4 painted wood folding chairs with finials, Velvet upholstered seats and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

4 French Folding Chairs
4 French Folding Chairs

4 French Folding Chairs

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Swiss Birchwood Folding Chair, 1940s
By Wohnbedarf
Located in Basel, CH
Charming Swiss birchwood folding chair from the 1940s, made by Wohnbedarf. The chair gleams in
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Swiss Birchwood Folding Chair, 1940s
Swiss Birchwood Folding Chair, 1940s

Swiss Birchwood Folding Chair, 1940s

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Wooden Fold Able Chairs, 10 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfy fold able wooden chairs. We have 12 in total. Ideal for out doors or inside. 220 each/ 1800
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

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Wooden Fold Able Chairs, 10 Available
Wooden Fold Able Chairs, 10 Available

Wooden Fold Able Chairs, 10 Available

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of FOUR Iron Folding Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
A set of four painted iron & upholstered folding chairs; interesting chain detail on each side and
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Set of FOUR Iron Folding Chairs
Set of FOUR Iron Folding Chairs

Set of FOUR Iron Folding Chairs

H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Four Folding Brevetti-Reguitti Chairs
By Brevetti Reguitti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful Italian folding chairs by Brevetti-Reguitti c 1940/50. Paper label and stamp on each
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Four Folding Brevetti-Reguitti Chairs
Four Folding Brevetti-Reguitti Chairs

Four Folding Brevetti-Reguitti Chairs

H 31 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Set of 6 Polished Steel Folding Chairs
Located in New Hope, PA
A pierced pattern of squares adds to the beauty of these functional folding chairs.
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Polished Steel Folding Chairs
Set of 6 Polished Steel Folding Chairs

Set of 6 Polished Steel Folding Chairs

H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mogens Koch Folding Chair In Rosewood Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a mogens koch folding chair in rosewood and leather , produced by rud rusmussen in 1932 , this
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Mogens Koch Folding Chair In Rosewood Leather
Mogens Koch Folding Chair In Rosewood Leather

Mogens Koch Folding Chair In Rosewood Leather

H 34.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Foldable Wooden Desk Chair, 1940s
Located in Bern, CH
Simply designed Chair with a special Folding Manner, manufactured by Aduka Switzerland 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood

Foldable Wooden Desk Chair, 1940s
Foldable Wooden Desk Chair, 1940s

Foldable Wooden Desk Chair, 1940s

H 29.73 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural, functional, suitable, mutable, easy on the eyes, not for giant thighs....
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair
Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

Stow and Go Folding Spectator Chair

H 16 in W 15 in D 6 in
Set Of Eight Steel Folding Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight French folding chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of Eight Steel Folding Chairs
Set Of Eight Steel Folding Chairs

Set Of Eight Steel Folding Chairs

H 31 in W 16 in D 14 in
Hans Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Rare to Market, original signed production is this Hans Wegner Folding oak and bamboo cane lounge
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Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

Hans Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 29 in

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1940 Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 folding chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and plastic, every 1940 folding chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940 folding chair, we have 247 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940 folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 folding chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 folding chair over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940 Folding Chair?

A 1940 folding chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,066, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.

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Questions About 1940 Folding Chair
  • What is the most comfortable folding chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Who invented the folding chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • Who designed the folding chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are the chairs that fold up called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Do butterfly chairs fold up?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.

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