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4 Vintage Metal Folding Stools or Side Tables
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 French iron vintage folding Industrial style chairs or stools. Can be used as side table
Category

20th Century European Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

4 Vintage Metal Folding Stools or Side Tables
4 Vintage Metal Folding Stools or Side Tables
$1,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chromed Trestles Table and Folding Chair by Elios Colle d Elsa
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This leather and steel folding chair was made by the Italian manufacturer Elios Colle d’Elsa around
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, red canvas seat and backrest and Brass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modern Design REX Folding Chairs by Nico Kralj for Stol Kamnik
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design "REX" Folding Chair set of 2 by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Folding Armchair Rex Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Cntury Modern vintage foldable arm chair in beautiful burnt orange lacquered plywood and
Category

Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas
By Mogens Koch
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s vintage folding Safari chair in canvas, brass and leather and hardwood frame. Constructed of
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Little Folding Portable Stools in Brown Leather and Metal Industrial Style
Located in Rome, IT
An unique French vintage folding industrial style chair. It is small enough to put into a normal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

1950 s Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech History Folding chairs have been in use for
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Design Set of 3 Folding Chairs "Donald" by Poltrona Frau, Italy
By Poltrona Frau, Studio Cerri
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Very rare and exclusive set of 3 vintage folding chairs by Poltrona Frau with lavender/pastel blue
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s
Located in Senden, NRW
Original single cinema chair or folding chair from the 1950s! Very nice practical vintage folding
Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Bistro Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French bistro folding chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage seventies folding chair Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Very seventies folding chair by Gaston Rinaldi. Bruin metal. Easy and clean look. Very good for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober, Set of 2
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4cm. Good overall vintage condition. Packed with love and care.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Perfect for an industrial aesthetic.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milan, 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

Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
By Stoll, Niko Kralj
Located in Deventer, NL
Original vintage folding beech armchairs/dining table chairs designed in the 1950s by the Slovenian
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Francois Carre Strap Iron Folding Chairs - Set of 3
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
Incredible set of 3 Francois Carre folding chairs! These beauties are in excellent sitting/working
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Retro Wooden Folding Beach Chairs with Armrests and Canvas 1950s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Pair of wooden adjustable folding beach chairs with armrests, 1950s. The canvas upholstery is not
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Eight Folding Dining Chairs Cattelan Italia Black Leather Vintage, 20th Century
By Cattelan Italia
Located in France, FR
Eight folding dining chairs Cattelan Italy black leather vintage, 1970s Black leather stitched
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs, 1920s
Located in Chesham, GB
This set of four conjoined oak folding chapel chairs features individually folding solid seats.
Category

Vintage 1920s Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cinema Chair Set Three-Seat Folding Chair
Located in Senden, NRW
Original vintage cinema chairs from the 1950s. The folding armchair was recently restored and is
Category

Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Folding Boat Chair in Leather, Bamboo and Brass 1930
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Folding boat chair in leather, wood imitation bamboo and brass. Very good condition 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Folding Chair 1960s-1970s Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage folding chair marked "Made in Italy". Production period: 1960s-1970s. Sturdy chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Folding Chairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage folding chair model 'Hestra' designed by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea in 1991. Made of jeans
Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage folding chairs "Sekka" by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 Vintage folding chairs "Sekka" is an original design furniture realized in the 1970s by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Ten Armin Wirth Vintage Folding Chairs
By Armin Wirth
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of original Armin Wirth folding chairs. Great condition aluminium frame with wood seats. All
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Armin Wirth Vintage Folding Chairs
By Armin Wirth
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of original Armin Wirth folding chairs. Great condition aluminium frame with wood seats. All
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Vintage Folding Chairs for Vips Residence Milano
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Nice set composed by 4 folding chairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Vintage Folding Chairs Yonel Lebovici Bernard Berthet for Marais, 70s
By Yonel Lebovici, Marais international
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Yonel Lebovici (1937-1998) and Bernard Berthet designed these transparent folding chairs and gave
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Set of four folding chairs in beech wood. In very good original condition with some traces of wear
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

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

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

Vintage folding chairs in the style of castelli, 1970s, set of 5
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
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

Vintage Yellow Industrial Modern Folding Chairs - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great set of two vintage folding chairs made out of metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Woven Rope Folding Chair - Style of Hans Wegner
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful vintage folding chair with woven rope in the style of Hans Wegner's
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

SET OF 4 FOLDABLE CHAIRS Giovanni Offredi
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Forest, BE
Rare vintage folding chairs designed by Giovanni Offredi in the seventies. Made of solid wood with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1970s Folding Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Vintage folding chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Made from beech with Danish cord seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

1970s Italian Chrome and Cane Folding Dining Chairs by Arben
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed set of three vintage folding chairs, these were made in Italy by Arben in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Eighteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature have some amount of ‘give
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature have some amount of ‘give
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature have some amount of ‘give
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1970s Italian Chrome and Cane Folding Dining Chairs by Arben
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed set of three vintage folding chairs, these were made in Italy by Arben in
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Jacober, Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats, Italian Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Eight, Model 2178
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chair passes through our workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Six, Model 2178
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chair passes through our workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960 s Beech Folding Chairs, Good Quantities Available, Model 2178
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Vintage folding chairs by nature have some amount of ‘give’ but each chair has been checked and serviced
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960 s Beech Folding Chairs - Good Quantities Available - (Model 2180)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Vintage folding chairs by nature have some amount of ‘give’ but each chair has been checked and serviced
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960 s Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Six - (Model 2180)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chair passes through our workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by nature
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960 s Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Twelve - (Model 2183)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Every chair passes through our workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding chairs by
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960 s Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Thirty Two - (Model 2185)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
beech. Every chair passes through our workshops where they are cleaned and serviced. Vintage folding
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage wooden folding chair
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden folding chair from the 1950s. Blonde color of the wood, bright and warm. Nice metal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rattan Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury rattan and wooden folding chairs. Practical in or outdoor folding chairs. Good
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Rattan Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century folding chairs with beech wooden frames and rattan seats. The chairs are well made
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Pair of Vintage Thonet Folding Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs professionally stained and repolished, new fabric.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Hamptons Folding Cabana Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New Windsor, NY
The ultimate vintage folding beach or poolside chair. Fold up flat and easy to transport. Instant
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.

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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.

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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.