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Fontoni Geraci Modell Elios for LÜBKE Vintage Mid- Century 4x Folding Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Mid-Century folding chair Model ELIOS was designed by Fontoni & Geraci for LÜBKE . It is made
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Vintage 1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage wooden folding chairs, 1960s set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful Mid century modern wooden folding chairs. The chairs are well made and very sturdy
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Seats C1970s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six stylish mid-20th century coastal style beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

Mid Century Modern Chromed Foldable Vintage Chairs by Marcello Cuneo 1970 Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage four ( 4 ) chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo 1970s Italy and produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folding Stools by Yvan Loss model Ulisse For Sandrigarden Metal and Plastic 1980
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
" folding chair. This item was produced in Italy during 1980s. This vintage folding chair is unique as it
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Folding Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olivo Italy
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple folding chairs from the Italian manufacturer Olivo after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
Originally introduced to the general public at the 1904 St. Louis exhibition, the "Tripolina" chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Alberto Salviati Miamina folding lounge chair for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique "Miamina" lounge chair by Alberto Salviati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aldo Jacober Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chair
By Pierangela d Aniello, Aldo Jacober
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober Folded dimensions only : 83x46x4,3cm. Iconic chair designed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Tapestry Campaign Folding Rocking Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage folding campaign or camp rocking chair. Eastlake style detail with finial tops. Nice flame
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Early 20th Century Unknown Campaign Rocking Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Vintage Solid White Ash Wood Italian Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of vintage solid white ash Italian folding chairs. Excellent vintage condition
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Aldo Jacober Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chair - 1960s
By Aldo Jacober, Pierangela d Aniello
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chair Folded dimensions only : 83x46x4,3cm
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Wooden Folding Lounge Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Folding Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Tiki Children s Bamboo Folding Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tiki Children's Bamboo Folding Side Chairs - Set of 6 . Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT! Table
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base. Sleek
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Castelli Plia Folding Chairs, 1970s Italy, Original Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Original Castelli Folding Chairs, 1970s Italy — Model PLIA Price listed is for the pair A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ergelax Mid-Century Folding Canvas Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
1950s. Very unique and rare vintage American folding canvas lounge chair. Removable canvas for easy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Set of 3 Aldo Jacober Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chairs
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chairs Mid Century - Vintage
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and Viennese mesh dining chairs or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair. White
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Vintage 1930s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Folding Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Set of 4 Vintage Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Folding Chairs for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 1970s A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Plia Cane Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960’s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage Plia cane folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italian space Age design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model Luisa designed by the Italian architect Marcello
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
1967. The chairs are in amazing vintage condition. These folding chairs are made in an elegant clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century modern folding stadium seating Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury American Seating Metal Folding Chair Curved Plywood Seat
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage Folding midcentury industrial metal chair. We currently have 40
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Fontoni Geraci Elios Folding Chairs Italian Modern Chrome and Leather B
By Fontoni Geraci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Fontoni & Geraci "Elios" folding chairs in chrome and leather. Listing includes
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Dal Vera Folding Chair, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sabi - Vintage - Decoration Handmade folding chair in perfectly proportioned curved bamboo. Measures
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Hollywood folding armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Milano, IT
chair means adding a piece of Italian design history to your collection. Its vintage charm fits
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Mid Century Italian Lucite "PLIA" Folding Chairs Piretti for Castelli, c. 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian "Plia" Folding Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Giancarlo Piretti
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak Beech
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Wilde + Spieth Folding Chairs by Egon Eiermann, Model SE18, Germany, 1950s Beautiful set
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage French Garden Table Set Folding Metal Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Vintage French Metal Folding Garden Patio Bistro Table and Chair Set
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

4 Vintage French Garden Folding Dining Bistro Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 vintage French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them
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20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950s Russel Wright Three Folding Vintage Patio Chairs Black
By Russel Wright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Russel Wright Three Vintage Midcentury Modern Foldable Steel Patio Armchairs in Black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). Niko Kralj is one of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood

Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). Niko Kralj is one of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood

Vintage Rex multiplex folding chairs Niko Kralj, Joegoslavië 1950
By Niko Kralj
Located in Den Haag, NL
The iconic "Rex" chair model by the famous Yugoslavian designer Niko Kralj. This model was designed
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Vintage 1950s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). Niko Kralj is one of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood

Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). Niko Kralj is one of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage Aluminum Folding Patio Lounge Chair-Rocker After Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of vintage folding patio lounge chairs-rockers design after
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage rattan Folding chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1976. The Netherlands
By Gijs Bakker, Castelijn
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Folding chair by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Netherlands A lovely folding chair model “VF” designed
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
coffee table or Ficks Reed furniture (sold separately). An engaging pair of vintage director’s chairs
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Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

60s Kids Table with 4 Colourful Folding Chairs – Vintage Children Furniture Set
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time with this delightful vintage 60s kids table and chairs set, perfect for adding a
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Vintage 1960s European Other Children s Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Crown Mfg 7 Seat Aluminum Canvas Folding Chair Camping Sports Team Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crown Mfg. 7 Seat Aluminum and Canvas Folding Chair Camping Bench Sports Team Seats. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Iron and Oak Bavarian Beer Garden Folding Chairs and Table Set Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
have all the original rivets on the frames. They can be folded very easily. You will receive 4 chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Three folding hunting chairs Leather seats 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three Vintage Scandinavian Tripod hunting stools with legs made of solid lacquered beech and Ash
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Wood Folding Table w/ Four Bentwood Chairs in the style of Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
. The table and chairs have legs that are hollow tubular steel .The table folds and is extendable on
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage folding chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every vintage folding chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a vintage folding chair, we have 90 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage folding chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage folding chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage folding chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Abercrombie Fitch, Armin Wirth and Marcello Cuneo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Folding Chair?

Prices for a vintage folding chair start at $99 and top out at $6,623 with the average selling for $1,197.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.