Antique Folding Chairs
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Folding Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century European Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Antique Folding Chairs
Bone, Beech
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Bone, Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Folding Chairs
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
1880s French Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Folding Chairs
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Italian Antique Folding Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1890s British Victorian Antique Folding Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Antique Folding Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Folding Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Antique Folding Chairs
Bentwood
1870s American Industrial Antique Folding Chairs
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Folding Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Folding Chairs
Upholstery
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Folding Chairs
Beech
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Folding Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Folding Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Folding Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Folding Chairs
Brass
1890s English Campaign Antique Folding Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Folding Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Folding Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
1910s German Folk Art Antique Folding Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Folding Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Folding Chairs
Bentwood
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Folding Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Folding Chairs
Iron
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Folding Chairs
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Folding Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
1920s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century British British Colonial Antique Folding Chairs
Brass
1880s French Victorian Antique Folding Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Chairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Folding Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Folding Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Folding Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Folding Chairs
Oak
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- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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 16, 2024Chairs 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.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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