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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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Solid Pine Kon-Tiki Folding Chairs by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Set of 4
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four solid pine and canvas folding chairs designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1970s. Very
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Midcentury Woven Rattan Folding Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of 6 vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful woven rattan on a sleek metal frame
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Campaign Style Folding Rocker
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather straps on wood frame. Folds.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Campaign Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Line of Cinema Chairs with Folding Seat Beech and Poplar Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A line of cinema chairs with folding seat, beech and poplar plywood. Other pieces available in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Poplar

Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
selection for additional guest seating. But the folding action does not need to define these sleek chairs
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Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Vintage English Military Campaign Folding Chairs Berger Rattan Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four vintage Military campaign folding
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20th Century English Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Black Leather and Chrome Tamara Folding Chair by Arrben Italy, 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage leather and chrome folding chair, model 'Tamara', produced by Arrben Italy, 1970s. Fully
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is superb set of lucite Mid-Century Modern chairs in lucite that fold. Perfect for any home
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950 s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Italian "Luisa" Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo; Mobel Italia
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of vintage chairs. With their simple, clean, uncluttered lines, this pair would be awesome with most
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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
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20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Leather Walking Cane with Folding Seat England, 1960s Abercrombie Fitch
By Abercrombie Fitch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Vintage leather walking cane (Short) with folding seat, England, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1960s Italian Set of Six Chrome and Leather Folding Chairs by Elios
By Elios
Located in San Antonio, TX
This set of ten vintage Italian chrome and leather folding chairs by Elios are in overall good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Vintage Italian Folding Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Caste
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and striking set of four vintage Italian folding dining chairs by Giancarlo
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs A
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs combine aesthetics and functionality, they can be easily folded to a flat position. Arrben is a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Set of Four Folding Chrome and Cane Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of four vintage chrome folding chairs with woven cane seats. Reduced from $1150.00
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs with Green Vinyl by Cosco
By Cosco
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern folding chairs by Cosco features sleek modern look, vintage green
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Gold and Red Folding Chairs by A. Fritz and Co - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back into mid-century elegance with this set of four Vintage Gold and Red Folding Chairs by A
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Walnut Framed Folding Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Walnut Frame Folding Chair Vintage Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury French Folding Canvas Long Chair, Clairitex Chaise Long de Paquebot
By Triconfort
Located in Vigonza, Padua
polished Unusual and rare clairitex vintage French folding canvas long chair, Chaise longue de paquebot
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Folding Chair by Egon Eiermann SE18 1960s Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hannover, DE
Folding chair by Germany furniture designer Egon Eiermann. Model: SE 18 from the 1950s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Slated Wood Folding Chairs Attributed to Aldo Jacober
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage wooden red folding chairs, 1960s. Fold completely flat for the ultimate in space-saving
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo and Rattan Wood Safari Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six vintage bamboo and rattan folding safari chairs with rattan backing and cane seats.
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 English Vintage Wooden Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A great set of 6 folding/stackable vintage wooden chairs by Wallace King of Norwich, England.
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Hand-Tooled Vintage Leather Chairs and Coffee Table from Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
This fabulous vintage set of 2 folding chairs and coffee table are made of hand-tooled leather
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 English Vintage Metal Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
These wonderfully designed set of 6 vintage industrial folding/stackable metal chairs, are from an
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20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Great set of 6 Kon-Tiki dining chairs by Gillis Lundgren for Ikea Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice set of 6 vintage Kon-Tiki folding chairs. Made of solid pine and canvas. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Chairs for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of three vintage lucite folding "Plia" chairs by Giancarlo Piretti's for Anonima Castelli
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Pair of Folding Bamboo Chairs, Vintage
Located in South Salem, NY
This lovely pair of folding garden chairs are crafted with the timeless beauty of bamboo. These
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Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage French Folding Campaign Chair, 1960s
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A well proportioned folding chair in oak and leather from the 1960s. The assembly is completely
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Pragmatic yet whimsical, this delightful set of chair steps is a unique piece of metamorphic
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Giancarlo Piretti "Plia" Chairs for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage Lucite folding "Plia" chairs by Giancarlo Piretti's for Anonima Castelli.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Eight Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of eight vintage folding bamboo chairs Dimensions 17.5" wide x 23" deep x 18" high at the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Iron and Oak Folding Bistro Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A vintage wrought iron folding bistro chair with oak back rail and seat slats. In original very
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Mid-20th Century German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Iron and Oak Folding Bistro Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A single vintage wrought iron folding bistro chair with oak back rail and seat slats. In original
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Mid-20th Century German Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Camper Garden Folding Chairs, 1950s, Holland
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Folding chairs and foot stool. 1950s orange metal frame comes with a new canvas upholstery Two
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Set of Six Black and Tan Leather Casual Director s Chairs by Telescope Co.
By Kaare Klint, Telescope Chair Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish group of six casual folding chairs by the Telescope Folding Furniture Company. The wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Central European Wooden Foldable Chair Bed
Located in High Point, NC
appeal. A charming feat of design, this chair features a folding seat, which allows one to sit upright or
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Danish Vintage Leather Folding Safari Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely smart and very comfortable pair of safari chairs in solid Oak and leather, these were
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Pair of Vintage Warren McArthur folding chairs
Located in NYC, NY
A classic pair of chairs with tubular anodized aluminum frames and upholstered in red vinyl.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

A Set of Four Vintage French Bistro Folding Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This comfortable set of four chairs from France made circa 1960 are designed for easy movement and
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Vintage 1960s French Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during
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Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage 68" Wood Folding Dining Table with Four Chairs Set
Located in Pasadena, TX
Compact, functional and vintage sleek design. 68" with two folding leaves, 4 wheels rollers
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Vintage 1960s British Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of Three Tandem Stadium Folding Chairs, Seats, Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage set of three wooden tandem stadium fold-up seats, chairs, bench. Measures: 48 1/2" in
Category

20th Century American American Classical Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vintage Folding Wrought Iron and Wicker Garden Chairs
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
This set of 6 Vintage Folding Wrought Iron and Wicker Garden Chairs are highly stylish and
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Late 20th Century English Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
back folding chairs A very good looking and decorative pair of high chairs, these look to be of a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning pair of large decorative vintage Chinese horseshoe back folding
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Streamline Bauhaus Chrome Frieze Vinyl Folding Auditorium Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Twenty-nine handsome folding auditorium chairs or theatre seats. They are in an Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Metamorphic Vintage Dutch Colonial Teak Wood Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial metamorphic ladder chair from the midcentury period
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Ladders

Materials

Teak

Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Savonarola chairs with intricate brass inlay of flowers and scrollwork on the backs, arms
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Mid-20th Century African Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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.

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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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.