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Pair of Mid Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique pair of chairs with a heavy Thonet influence. From the bentwood, the lines and curves, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
"Niko Kralj for Stol "REX Beech Bentwood Folding Armchair, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early single Niko Kralj Stol Rex blonde beech bentwood folding chair. Designed in 1952. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Designed by Gebruder
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Habitat England Bentwood Cane Rattan Folding Chairs - a Pair
By Habitat International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Habitat England Bentwood Cane Rattan Folding Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1, c. 1860
By Thonet
Located in Surbiton, GB
Rare folding cane chair from the aesthetic movement, produced by Thonet, c.1860.
In fair
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
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
Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack. New cannung.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Beechwood 'Laminex' Folding Chair by Jens Nielsen 80s for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in GOOR, NL
This two parted laminated beechwood chair is designed by Jens Nielsen. It's actually inspired by
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
H 42.13 in W 58.67 in D 21.66 in
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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
A Pair of Mid Century Lounge Folding Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Lounge Folding Leather Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38 in W 30 in D 29 in
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (A). Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Aluflex set of 4 stacking chairs by Armin Wirth for Ph. Zieringer
By Aluflex, Armin Wirth
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
condition. The folding wooden seats and backrests have a beautiful appearance and show only minimal signs of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Most Sought After Paghold Industrial Retro Metal Bendwood Chair Set of 6 Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Markington, GB
(chairs were used in schools so needed to be well made!) frame was made of folded metal which makes them
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather Safari flex lounge chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid-century modern "Flex Safari" leather Lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Oslo
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 28 in W 29 in D 34 in
Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Antonio Volpe
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
through Directional and a slimline folding chair for Mesberg and featured in Arts & Architecture Magazine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partly solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partly solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
. The chairs are stable and can be placed anywhere. It is completely made of wood (partly solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Flex" Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Norwalk, CT
handsomely patinated leather with an unusual channeled design. The beech bentwood frame on both chair and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare folding easy chair no.1 by Thonet professionally stained and repolished with new handmade
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 56cm W, 43cmD seat, 58cmH arm rest, 74cmH total, 58cmD total
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Children's Chair with folding mechanism, Thonet Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Münster, DE
Thonet children's chair
Children's chair with folding mechanism, Gebrüder Thonet, Vienna, around
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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
H 29 in W 22 in D 26 in
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (B). Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Thonet walking stick chair, Vienna. Ca. 1880
By Thonet
Located in Oostende, BE
Victorian bentwood folding walking stick stool by the Austrian makers Thonet. With its swans neck
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Stools
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
2 Chairs & Table set Anna - Karin Mobring for IKEA 1963 - Original paint
By IKEA
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
completely folded into the seats. The chairs can be turned upside down so you get a different seatheight
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Paint
H 15.36 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
ancient Greece and Rome. No chair employing the innovative technique of bending wood more boldly expresses
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
"Berit" extendable table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
for building bentwood chairs with hemp webbing. The first model, called the Grasshopper, was used at
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
aged patina.
Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Thonet style bentwood folding chair, curved back, padded canvas seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Folding Chair Klapp Fauteuil, circa 1890
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Thonet folding chair, circa 1890
Klapp Fauteuil nr 6310
Green re-upholstered
sold by Christies
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare bentwood folding chair with arm rests model no. 1 by Thonet; in German it is called the
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood, Cane
Folding Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Invalid furniture war design in 1890's ,this example is from early 1920s folding bentwood chair
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet 751 Folding Chair Very Functional and Collectable, Classic Jugendstil
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
1900s.
The chair is made out of bentwood stained in natural beech color.
This Thonet 751 chair is
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s
Located in Notteroy, NO
Norwegian Folding Uno chair in cognac leather, 1970s.
Useful as a fold away guest chair or a
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Black Bentwood and Cane Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1 circa 1860
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in London, GB
Rare folding bentwood and cane chair from the aesthetic movement, designed by Michael Thonet for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Thonet "Caminsessel" / Fire Place Chair No. 1
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Foldable original Thonet low chair in perfect condition - wickerwork new, functions overhauled and
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 12 Folding and Stacking Armchairs by Iconic Dutch Designer Kho Liang Ie,
Located in Hudson, NY
folding chairs with bentwood arms. Very good condition, some user marks.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 20 in D 22 in
Rocking chair found in France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
bentwood rocking chair in 1860. This design is distinguished by its graceful shape and its light weight
Category
20th Century European Rocking Chairs
Thonet bentwood Nr 1 Easy Folding Armchair Oldest Form First Stamp Thonet, 1867
By Thonet
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Oldest form of an easy armchair
folding chair of Thonet nr 1
Rare oldest form and first stamp by
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Other Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Row of Four Bentwood Viennese Theatre Chairs by Thonet, circa 1907
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original set of four connected bentwood theatre chairs by Thonet, circa 1907. Each chair folds up
Category
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Originally Vienna Art Deco Armchairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
upholstery and fabric, and wood is selackpolitur. Original Art Deco fabric, the chair can be folded into
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Originally Vienna Art Deco Armchairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom
upholstery and fabric, and wood is selackpolitur. Original Art Deco fabric, the chair can be folded into
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Pair of Thonet-Style Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Folding Chairs c. 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is such a fun pair of bentwood chairs, crafted in the manner of Thonet during the third
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Bentwood
H 25.38 in W 19.75 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Folding Rex Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Beech Bentwood folding chair is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Prototype for the "Rex" Chair
By Niko Kralj
Located in Hudson, NY
-Century Modern REX folding armchair which was produced by Stol 120, molded beech bentwood folding chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Mid Century Unique Birch Folding Chairs with Bentwood Armrests, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This beautiful set consists of 8 birch folding chairs with nicely shaped bentwood armrest. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in L 31.89 in
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
Rare Folding Chair by Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Rare folding chair by Gio Ponti made in 1954. Beautiful bentwood backrest and shapely legs complete
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six Stakmore Cane Back Folding Chairs
By Stakmore Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Stakmore cane back folding chairs Mid-Century bentwood cane back folding dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Siesta Medizinal Folding Chair by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1936
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Uppsala, SE
Adjustable folding chair, model Siesta Medizinal, designed in 1936 by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 41.74 in W 26.38 in D 37.01 in
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Bentwood Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bentwood folding chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and beech, all bentwood folding chairs available were constructed with great care. Bentwood folding chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Bentwood folding chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bentwood folding chairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Armin Wirth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Bentwood Folding Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,422, while they’re typically $219 on the low end and $3,500 highest priced.
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 Bentwood Folding Chairs
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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