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Bauhaus folding chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Leather folding chairs in Bauhaus style from around 1960 in very nice original condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair, Beech Plywood, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Adjustable Bauhaus bed armchair made of creamy white painted over steel and walnut wood armrests
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Bauhaus Pair Duo Beech Canvas Geometric Lounge Chairs 1920s Germany
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech vintage lounge chairs or armchairs with light cream canvas attributed to Bauhaus in geometric
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
By Thonet
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company, Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Rare Mid C. Bauhaus Style Canadian Pacific Railway Folding Cabin Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Bauhaus inspired mid-century folding chairs in excellent condition. Originally used in 1st
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
By Arrben
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy.
The seat is made of cane.The frame
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén in the 1930s for Gemla. Beechwood with black iron back
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
By Interlübke, Team Form AG
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
KT-221 Bauhaus Occasional Chair in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
By De Sede, Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair KT221/01 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
KT-221 Bauhaus Occasional Chair in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
By De Sede, Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair KT221/01 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1 Curule Chair in the Style of Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pasadena, TX
the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in September 1983. The chair folds in the center and is stamped made in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Japanese Folding "NyChair" by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asian designer Takeshi Nii. Blending classic Bauhaus aesthetics with dramatic Japanese lines, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Grasshopper Form Black and Yellow Metal Folding Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Bauhaus style sleek grasshopper form metal folding chairs in original black and yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sune Lindström, Nordiska Kompaniet, Trivia, Safari Chair in Canvas Linen
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Sune Lindström
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare safari-style folding chair, model “Sune” designed by Sune Lindström and produced by Nordiska
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona ottoman with brown leather cushion
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
thought to be extrapolated from Roman folding chairs known as the Curule chair – upholstered stools used
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian 20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Red Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. Comfort comes in 2 forms with a backrests that individually fold up for relaxation and head support and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the renowned Bauhaus architects Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Throughout her career
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the renowned Bauhaus architects Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Throughout her career
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the renowned Bauhaus architects Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Throughout her career
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interesting outliers in his body of work.)
As with Prouvé’s folded metal forms and Matégot’s perforated steel
Category
Vintage 1930s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Cinema Chair Set Three-Seat Folding Chair
Located in Senden, NRW
home cinema.
This Bauhaus folding chair is a very nice piece of its time
and can be installed and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Cinema Chair Folding Chair from the 1950s
Located in Senden, NRW
in a hallway, passage or home cinema.
This Bauhaus folding chair is a very nice piece of its time
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Restored Cinema Chair or Folding Chair Two-Seat
Located in Senden, NRW
Original cinema chair series from the 1950s. This is a very nice practical folding chair from an
Category
Antique 19th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Bespoke Lounge Chair Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
luxurious Latex. Dressed in your preferred Fabrics. Bespoke.
FROM BAUHAUS TO NEUHAUS
Belgian designers
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an outdoor lounge chair from our Sit-Stirring collection, bespoke handmade sofas and
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood, P. Tendercool (Outdoor) 'In Stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
luxurious Latex. Dressed in your preferred Fabrics. Bespoke.
FROM Bauhaus TO NEUHAUS
Belgian designers
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
Located in Bangkok, TH
.
FROM BAUHAUS TO NEUHAUS
Belgian designers Pieter Compernol and Stephanie Grusenmeyer, founders of P
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
One Seater Lounge Chair Swivel, reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
.
Dressed in your preferred Fabrics.
From Bauhaus to Neuhaus
Belgian designers Pieter Compernol and
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
designer Jerome Barrier. Our humble homage to Bauhaus, Mies Van Der Rohe and Le Corbusier.
This Seat for
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Bespoke Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
, reclaimed Wood, solid Brass and luxurious Latex. Dressed in your preferred Fabrics. Bespoke.
FROM BAUHAUS
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Bespoke Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool (In Stock)
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
luxurious Latex. Dressed in your preferred Fabrics. Bespoke.
FROM BAUHAUS TO NEUHAUS
Belgian designers
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Bespoke Lounge Chair, Reclaimed Hardwood and Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
in your preferred fabrics. Bespoke.
From Bauhaus to neuhaus
Belgian designers Pieter Compernol and
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Set of Two Bespoke Lounge Chairs in Bleached Wood Frame & Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
We made this beautiful set of lounge chairs for an outdoor terrace for a major client of a Bangkok
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Marcel Breuer Theater Seats
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
. His iconic tubular steel chairs exemplify the Bauhaus principles that marked a turning point in
Category
20th Century German Chairs
Materials
Steel
One Seater Lounge, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
ottoman for lounge chair, crafted with the same attention to detail and exquisite materials. It features a
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
One Seater Lounge with Footrest, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
feather with 100% latex core. With the matching ottoman for lounge chair, crafted with the same attention
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 58.67 in
Vintage De Sede DS-P Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
, firm and durable, yet soft and pleasant with its pattern of pores, grain, surface structure and folds
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS-P Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970`s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
, firm and durable, yet soft and pleasant with its pattern of pores, grain, surface structure and folds
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS-P Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
structure and folds.
Dimensions: Length 80 cm, depth 70 cm, height 75 cm, seat height 42cm.
Heritage
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Rare Tubular Deck Chair
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare tubular slingseat deck chair from the late 1930's. This large version can be folded into
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Rubber, Bakelite
Vitra Miniature Marshmallow Sofa in White by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Historicism and Art Nouveau to the New Objectivity of Bauhaus and Radical Design, and from Postmodernism all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designer.
He created a cozy yet stylish poolside lounge area, with matching pastel green tables and chairs
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 69 in D 78 in
Stock of Solid Wood Bauhaus Folding Chairs with Unique Croco Woodprint, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing stock of 18 Bauhaus folding chairs by Thonet in solid wood. Very nice chairs with a unique
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in L 19.69 in
Stock of Solid Wood Bauhaus Folding Chairs with Unique Croco Woodprint, Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Amazing stock of 6 Bauhaus folding chairs by Thonet in solid wood. Very nice chairs with a unique
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Unusual Restored Beech Bauhaus Folding Chairs, Chrome, Germany, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Design by Thonet
Folding chairs - 2 pcs
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1920-1929.
Material: Beech
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 23.23 in
Bauhaus Style Metal Folding Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
folding chairs exhibiting strong design elements from every angle
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Five Folding Bauhaus Chairs, Model B 751, Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of five folding chairs is a famous model B 751 by Thonet. The design is very classical and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Folding Bauhaus Chairs, Model B 751, Thonet
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four folding chairs is a famous model B 751 by Thonet. The design is very classical and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Chrome & Corduroy Folding Chair, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage sweetheart, 1970s classic.
Italian inspired chrome folding chair in chocolate brown
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Bauhaus Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of bauhaus folding chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bauhaus folding chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and metal. Bauhaus folding chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Bauhaus folding chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Marcel Breuer and Tecta are consistently popular.
How Much are Bauhaus Folding Chairs?
Bauhaus folding chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $969, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $2,576.
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 Bauhaus Folding Chairs
- 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.
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