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Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating.
Four available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
successfully actualized in this folding chair. The beech slats can be lacquered in either Canaletto walnut or
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Smoked Lucite and Chrome Plia folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giancarlo Piretti for Anomina Castelli "Plia" smoked lucite and chrome folding chairs. Award
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 20 in D 18 in
Italian Folding Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Italian folding chair with canvas seat on a chrome frame made by Grazioli Giocattoli. Circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of six folding chairs in plexiglass and chrome Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six folding chairs in thermoformed plexiglass and chromed metal.
Height: 79 cm (31.1
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Italian Midcentury Chrome Upholstered Folding Game Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome upholstered folding game chairs, set of 4. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
has a simple folding mechanism so the chair can easily be stored and serve for occasional use. Chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern Chromed Foldable Vintage Chairs by Marcello Cuneo 1970 Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mobel.
The frame of the foldable chairs is chrome-plated and the upholstery is covered with dark-grey
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.3 in W 17.91 in D 23.23 in
Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in Lucite and chrome, designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an elegant frame, upholstered seat, and bright chrome finish, this vintage Italian folding
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Folding Tubular Chromed Steel Deckchair, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Folding Tubular Chromed Steel Deckchair, Italy 1970s.
Blue Leather.
90 x 80 x 85 cm.
Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Fontoni & Geraci Elios Folding Chairs Italian Modern Chrome and Leather B
By Fontoni & Geraci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Fontoni & Geraci "Elios" folding chairs in chrome and leather. Listing includes
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE CHROME AND PATINATED LEATHER "NY" CHAIR
Designed by Takeshi Nii circa 1970s
Item
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in
Piretti Castelli Lucite 'Plia ' Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
has a simple folding mechanism so the chair can easily be stored and serve for occasional use.
Chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Lucite Mid Century Folding chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
By Arrben
Located in Munich, Bavaria
in black laquered beechwood.
The Folding frame is steel and chrome.
The chair and the cane is very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Three Casella Plia Folding Chairs
By Casella
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stylish, chic and classic Plia chairs by Casella date to the 1970s-1980s, and they make for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Anonima Castelli Mid Century Italian Lucite Folding Chair
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Countryside, IL
Anonima Castelli mid century Italian Lucite folding chair
Measures: This chair is 18.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and
Viennese mesh dining chairs or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 19.89 in D 20.67 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 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.
The armchair, which can be adjusted to a recliner, was designed in Germany in the 19...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Postmodern Folding Accent Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style.
Features a Memphis Group
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MidCentury Chrome and Geometric Velvet Chair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
of Industrial Art.
The chairs have a chromed and folded iron structure, to which a seat and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Italian 60s Brown Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in brown plastic and chromed aluminum, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Rene-Jean Caillette, RJC folding and reversible chair VIA ed., 1986
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in Paris, FR
René-Jean Caillette (1919-2004)
RJC folding and reversible chair
VIA éditeur, France, 1986
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
chain for safety.
This folding chair was made of very rare pink plexiglass signed with a chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chair perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 folding chairs in solid ash.
Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition.
Arca by Gigi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
.
Folding chairs in high-quality chromed metal with seats entirely upholstered in premium velvet "taupe
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli Style MCM Smoked Lucite Folding Chair Set 3
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Countryside, IL
Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli style mid century smoked Lucite folding chairs - Set of 3
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.25 in
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Leather Campaign Folding Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Leather Campaign Folding Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960. Original leather. One chair has a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage rattan folding chairs, 1970s - set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 vintage italian foldable chairs with a chrome and beech wooden frame and rattan backrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair, Christian Farjon ed., c. 1985
By Xavier Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Xavier Matégot (1956-)
XM7 folding chair - XM range
Christian Farjon éditeur, circa 1985
Chromed
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
safety.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
The Aprilina folding chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1964 epitomizes the essence of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By Verzelloni, García Cumini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Plona Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 1970s Plona folding chairs in black lucite designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen produced by Torben Ørskov, Denmark
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Z-Down folding chair by Erik Magnussen, produced by Torben Ørskov in Denmark in 1968. Dark brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Topeka, KS
Impressive vintage Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down folding chairs by Torben Orzkov in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Two Folding Lounge Chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two folding lounge chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel.
Sleek chrome frame and leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 35.44 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in perfect condition. The "Plia" folding chair is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in perfect condition. The "Plia" folding chair is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Plia Cane Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960’s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage Plia cane folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italian space Age design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Large Set of Dutch Chairs with Tubular Chrome Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable chairs, chromed metal, plywood, The Netherlands, circa. 1930
This very large set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Chrome Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chrome folding chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, chrome and plastic, every chrome folding chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the chrome folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chrome folding chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chrome folding chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chrome Folding Chair?
Prices for a chrome folding chair start at $147 and top out at $11,980 with the average selling for $1,334.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Chrome Folding Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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