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Mid-Century Wood Foldable Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century plywood foldable arm chair. Measures: 33" H x 22.5" W x 28" D; seated: 16.5". In good
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino Leather folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 26.63 in D 31 in
Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and leather folding lounge chairs or side chairs, designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Arm Chairs Ecuador 1970s
Angel I. Pazmino
Category
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Folding Armchair Rex by Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern vintage foldable Arm Chair from orange lacquered plywood and beechwood. The Arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 28.94 in W 21.26 in D 25.26 in
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair
Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Campaign Lounge Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A magnificent pair of folding campaign chairs, made in France. The frames have been expertly carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Classic Italian Folding Campaign Chair in Black Leather, C. 1965
Located in Camden, ME
A classic Italian design, with an ebonized folding wood frame carved to appear as bamboo, cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick
Category
Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
DSS-TA dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm by Ray & Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
correct product name is: dss-ta = dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm). stackable despite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 25.01 in
Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Morris Chair Fold Flip Footrest attr Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts reclining Morris chair with fold flip footrest ottoman attributed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 27 in D 31 in
Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Swivel Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
swivel chairs. From every single angle - every single one - these chairs deliver sculptural elegance that
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
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Crafted from solid birch wood and birch ply, the arm chairs fold completely flat. Ventilated and
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
.
Crafted from solid birch wood and birch ply, the arm chairs fold completely flat. Ventilated and
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs
Item # 710RPP31A
In the mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered Dining / Arm Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Single Dakota Jackson PFM Upholstered dining / arm chair
Single "PFM" dining
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 34 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Sling Folding Armchair & Foot Stool Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
folding chair cocobolo rosewood frame black leather seat and coordinating foot stool ottoman.
Organic form
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 35.75 in W 23.75 in D 26.5 in
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
was patented by Daws circa 1830,
Described :
[ by elevating a spring beneath the arm of the chair
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean since the 13th
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
chairs, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are made in beech with broad arm rests
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Italian Campaign Chair in Black Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
A Classic design, with folding wood frame carved to appear as bamboo, brass caps, leather seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze and Leather Campaign Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic folding chair with neoclassical styling. Leather seat and arm straps, with solid flat bar
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Suede by Guido Bonzani for Tecnosalotto, 1970s
By Tecnosalotto, Bonzani
Located in Morazzone, Varese
particular detail is the little foldable ash tray, hidden under the right arm rest.
The lounge chair is of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These unique, elegant lounge chairs take stylistic inspiration from both French period and Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of cubic Swivel Chairs with Tableau by Lensvelt, Netherlands, early 21st C.
By Lensvelt
Located in Regensburg, DE
straightforward.
The Deejay is also available with an integrated, fold-out writing surface. The chair is also
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 23.04 in D 25.2 in
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
give it versatility in terms of composition, shape and layout as demonstrated by this P40 chair. After
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Set of 8 Dining Chairs 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
:
Widdicomb fold out paper catalog published in the 1950’s, there is a drawing of this model side chair and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By Giancarlo Piretti, KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
seven arm chairs and one side chair. They are in wonderful vintage condition with minor wear that you
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style carved walnut folding campaign style arm chair with dragon carved back and arms
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.63 in W 22.5 in D 19.63 in
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Asian Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
the door opened for Mont to become the decorator for the mob. Mont’s furniture designs and this chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Acerbis ArmChair DuePiù in Rust by Nanda Vigo UTOPIA
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur
Acerbis Armchair DuePiù in White by Nanda Vigo UTOPIA
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur
Chinese Carved Walnut Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style carved walnut folding campaign style arm chair with dragon carved back and arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat made of vintage quilted velvet adding style and comfort to the chair. Can be folded for easy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Materials
Iron
Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Leather
English Anglo-Indian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Anglo-Indian walnut folding campaign arm chairs with cane panel seat and back and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Faux Bamboo and leather folding officer safari chair.
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Mid century Faux Bamboo and leather British colonial officers folding chair.
Expertly crafted Faux
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Chairs Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe folding chairs. Each chair constructed with a rounded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 French Art Deco Iron Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Art Deco outdoor white painted iron folding round back arm chairs with slat wood
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 57,5cmW, 44cmHseat, 81cmH, 63,5cm H arm rest, 41cm D seat, 60cm D total
Condition: Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cottan canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Relaxing Sun Chair" Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 54 in W 29 in D 78 in
Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Crown Mfg 7 Seat Aluminum Canvas Folding Chair Camping Sports Team Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crown Mfg. 7 Seat Aluminum and Canvas Folding Chair Camping Bench Sports Team Seats.
Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 130.5 in D 18.5 in
1970s Pair of Modern Folding Beach Lawn Chairs in Gray by Telescope NY
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Eye catching modern by TELESCOPE of Granville New York, pair of modern beach patio folding chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama Orla - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair, armchair
DENGÔ -
A handmade work, which takes all our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama 2 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair, armchair
DENGÔ -
A handmade work, which takes all our love and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama 2 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama 7- Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: natural aluminum.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama 6 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic folding arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each folding arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Find 127 options for an antique or vintage folding arm chair now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each folding arm chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folding arm chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Telescope Casual and Vico Magistretti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Folding Arm Chair?
A folding arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $26,000.
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 Folding Arm 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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