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Two folding chairs in chrome and chokolate colored suede
By Zanotta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two instructor/folding chairs in chocolate brown suede, canvas and frame in chrome. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Ikea Isak Postmodern Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard, 1989
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two ISAK folding chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. First listed in the 1989
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

GianCarlo Piretti Folding "Plia" Chair for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Infamous "Plia" Folding Plexiglass Chair, by GianCarlo Piretti for Castelli is documented in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Dsc 106 Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli with Folding Table, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage DSC 106 chair with foldable table designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Rare model
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Wood and Flax "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The three chairs are made from a wooden structure with metal joint and removable flax elements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Mid Century "Plia" Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four vintage "Plia" folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. The backs
Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Lucite Chrome Folding Side Chairs, 1960s, Castelli
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a special set of six folding side chairs, made of chrome and Lucite, by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tamara by Arrben Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Leather Folding Chairs, a Pair
By Arrben
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of chrome and leather folding dining chairs by Arrben, Italy, circa 1970s. Makers mark
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45,5cm W, 45cmD, 77cm H, 45cm H seat Condition: Good Material: Wood Designer: Aldo Jacober Producer: Alberto Bazzani Period: 1960’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Plia Lucite Chrome Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti - a Set of 6
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in New York, NY
This set of 6 folding chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Smoked Grey Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three iconic folding chairs in smoked Lucite and chrome, also available as single. Very nice
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45cm W, 45cmD, 74,5cm H, 44cm H seat Condition: Good Material: Wood Designer: Aldo Jacober Producer: Alberto Bazzani Period: 1960’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Chromed Folding Chairs, in Beech by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
working with the Cidue editions. The name of the chair is the Clio chair, but this is the old luxury
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970s Folding Chrome Chairs Attributed to Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish pair of 1970's Italian modern chromed folding chairs with rolled tubular backrest
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats in style of Aldo Jacober, Italy 1980s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Beograd, RS
style of Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani. The chairs are made in Italy in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Set of Six Mid Century Folding Chairs Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober, Alberto Bazzoni
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - iconic - indoor and outdoor.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Wood and Cane Foldable Chairs in the Style of Aldo Jacober
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage foldable wooden and cane chairs, in the style of 'Trieste' chairs by Aldo Jacober
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian Mid Century Set of Four Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Set of four folding chairs italian production from mid fifties in wood and metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Model "Nena" Folding Lounge Chairs by Richard Sapper, 1984
By Richard Sapper
Located in Skokie, IL
Richard Sapper rare pair of model "Nena" folding lounge chairs for B&B Italia, Italy, 1984
Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Foldable Chairs, Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue, 1980s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 3 vintage folding dining chairs by CIDUE, designed by Giorgio Cattelan. They are made of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Seventies Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in Clear Brown
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, make plona a perfect chair for any context.’ Folded size: 28”W x 10”D x 43”H? Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Amazing Pair of Plona Folding Chairs Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Hitchin, England
Amazing pair of Plona folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1969. One
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Folding Chairs in the Style of Castelli, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century plastic and chrome folding chairs very much in the style of the 'plia' chairs by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Folding "Plia" Chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of clear folding "Plia" chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Folding Chairs for Castelli, Set of Two
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli, Anonima Castelli
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of vintage 'Plia' folding chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Chairs are
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 4
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Chair Designed by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
this iconic Ninfea folding chair, a standout piece of 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern design by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Folding Side Chair 1960s Castelli Style
By Castelli
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a neat folding side chair, made of chrome and Lucite, in the style of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 4
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chairs for Castelli - set of Two
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two clear plastic and chrome frame folding Plia chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eight Mid Century Folding Dining Chairs Cattelan Italia Black Leather
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Labrit, Landes
Eight folding dining chairs Cattelan Italy black leather vintage, 1970s Black leather stitched
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Scissor Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern rope folding "scissor" chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner. Slight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of Four Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chairs in Red
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
chairs to stack and fold for easy storage, making them a great option for small spaces. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dal Vera Italian Mid Century Pair of Bamboo Chairs
By Dal Vera
Located in bari, IT
Set of two italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, embellished with brass hinges and rods
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Italian Chrome Chairs in the style of Philippe Stark
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek Italian Perforated Folding Chair, made by Arrben of Italy Made of heavy gauge , chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Two Midcentury Folding Dining Chairs Cattelan Italia Black Leather Four Pairs
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two folding dining chairs Cattelan Italy black leather vintage, 1970s selling as 4 pairs Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970 Tamara Model Folding Leather and Chrome Chairs by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare set of vintage Italian Tamara chairs made by Arrben. Sleek and modern with polished chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folding Chairs in style of Aldo Jacober, 1960’s, set of 5
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Hilversum, NL
These chairs feature folding frames crafted from black lacquered wood and wicker seats. They are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Vintage Folding Chairs in the Style of Castelli, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century plastic and chrome folding chairs very much in the style of the 'plia' chairs by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela D Aniello for Bazzani
By Pierangela d Aniello, Aldo Jacober
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 folding chairs designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela D' Aniello for Alberto Bazzani
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vintage folding chairs in the style of castelli, 1970s, set of 5
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century plastic and chrome folding chairs model 'plia' by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
In very good vintage condition with some light wear on the lacquer. Structurally sound.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Aldo Jacober Blonde Slatted Wood Folding Chairs for Alberto Bazzini
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Aldo Jacober folding chairs for Alberto Bazzani, 1960. Light Beech wood folding chais with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Folding Dining Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Bristol, GB
Set of six vintage wooden red folding chairs, 1960s. Italian designed and produced and bought
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of foldable Armchair in Wood and Rope in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of foldable armchair in wood and rope in style of Gio Ponti.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director s Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X
Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Savonarola Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Italian Renaissance style Savonarola folding chairs.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cricket Chairs Andries Van Onck Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, 1983
By Andries Hiroko van Onck, Magis
Located in Naples, IT
The chair was designed by Andries van Onck and Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, Italy. Memphis style
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cricket Chairs Andries van Onck Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, 1983
By Magis
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The chair was designed by Andries van Onck and Kazuma Yamaguchi for Magis, Italy. Memphis style
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Foldable Chair Dafne, Gastone Rinaldi, Thema, 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Foldable Chair Dafne, Gastone Rinaldi, Thema, 1970. The Dafne Foldable Chair, designed by Gastone
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Plia Folding Chair Castelli, 1970s, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of white and transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy. A real classic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Acrylic Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of six Italian Plia folding chairs. Designed in 1969 by Giancarlo Piretti, the Pilia chair has
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintageluisa Dining Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian chromed foldable dining chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel. Model Luisa These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Chestnut Folding Chair, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This Mid-Century folding chair was designed in the 1950s and originates from Italy. It is made from
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Luisa Dining Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian chromed foldable dining chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel. Model Luisa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Italian Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian folding chair you’re looking for. An Italian folding chair — often made from metal, wood and chrome — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an Italian folding chair, we have 270 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian folding chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Italian folding chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Italian folding chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Folding Chair?

Prices for an Italian folding chair start at $74 and top out at $22,600 with the average selling for $1,800.

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Questions About Italian Folding Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.