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Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris Very elegant
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Hiroyuki Yamakado, 2 Cinderella Folding Chairs, Design, 1987
By Hiroyuki Yamakado, Porada Arredi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Hiroyuki Yamakado Cinderella folding stools for Arredi with new Faux leather seats. They
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Folding Chairs in Leather Model Navy by Sergio Asti, Italian Design, 1969
By Zanotta, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
These Six Folding Chairs model Navy by Sergio Asti represents a Italian Design finesse. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

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Metal

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – 1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six French Metal Folding Chairs, France c. 1950's
Located in Napa, CA
Absolutely beautiful mid-century steel colored metal chairs. Each chair folds nicely and has a
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
By Seletti, Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six 1950’s Original Orange Tolix
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Four 1950’s Original Orange
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Metal

Foldable Easy Chairs Designed by Teun Van Zanten for Molinari, 1970s
By Teun van Zanten, Molinari
Located in Schagen, NL
Foldable easy chairs designed by Teun van Zanten for Molinari in the Netherlands in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1979 Niels Gammelgaard Ted Net White Metal Grid Folding Chairs for IKEA
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1979 white metal folding grid chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard. Excellent condition, very nice
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs

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Metal

Green Ted Net folding chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Green metal folding chair. This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Green Ted Net folding chair
Green Ted Net folding chair
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Hedstrom 1950s Metal Frame Saucer Folding Hoop Circle Lounge Chair Hair Pin Leg
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare circa 1950s Hedstrom circle chair. Midcentury design. Heavy metal (iron) circular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
the chair completely overgrown by this parasite organism, taking over the hard metal. The artworks by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in white. High-quality
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

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Metal

4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Niels Gammelgaard Åland Folding Chairs for 1970s Ikea
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Åland metal folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1970s in white. The offer
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

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Metal

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The lines of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Pair of 1930s Moleskin and Metal Folding London Taxi Chars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding London taxi chairs, circa 1930 with original moleskin upholstery. Property from
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20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern red metal ABS Folding Chairs Plia Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chairs mod. Plia in red metal and trasparent abs by Giancarlo Piretti for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folding design, wooden legs, metal frame, upholstered seat and back, very unique antique item, quality
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Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs

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Metal

Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
Amazing pair of "Luisa" chairs in chromed metal designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy 1970
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. The armchair, which can be adjusted to a recliner, was designed in Germany in the 1930s. The cushion
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Chair "Dafne", Design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s
By Thema Italy 1, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
"dafne" model folding chair, design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, late 1970s bright red color, 83
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning folding chair with metal frame and original Brown Coduroy fabric. The chair's design is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rattan

IKEA – Isak – Folding Chair – Black – Niels Gammelgaard – 1989
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This folding chair is called Isak and is designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. It was first
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Vintage 1980s European Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1958. The chair has a folded metal
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s. The name of the chairs is "Elios
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair. With small metal structural supports and
Category

Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Hestra Tord Björklund, Jeans Folding Chair, 1991
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Design folding chair designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in 1991. The model is called Hestra. Made
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s. This set of 6
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By García Cumini, Verzelloni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Francois Carre Strap Iron Folding Chairs - Set of 3
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
Incredible set of 3 Francois Carre folding chairs! These beauties are in excellent sitting/working
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

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Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara Prototype Congo Folding Chair Finland 1954
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Camden, ME
Congo folding chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1954 manufactured by Lukkiseppo Ltd. in
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Samson Folding Chair Russel Wright Shwayder Bros Inc. 1950s
By Shwayder Brothers, Russel Wright
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A single plywood and salmon color enameled iron folding armchair designed by Russel Wright for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare pair of foldable theatre chairs designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the renovation of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
the chair completely overgrown by this parasite organism, taking over the hard metal. The artworks by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
, hugging the chair tightly, seeming to grow on it in contrast to the coldness and hardness of the metal. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
the chair completely overgrown by this parasite organism, taking over the hard metal. The artworks by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS
By Marc Berthier, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aviva is a folding chair designed by Marc Berthier at the end of the 70s in re- sponse to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
By Magis, Andries & Hiroko van Onck
Located in Den Haag, NL
Cricket folding chair designed by Andries Van Onck, produced by Magis Italia, 1983 Andries van
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
H 32.29 in W 14.57 in D 18.51 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Italian Chair in Lacquered Metal and Polypropylene, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, this is a stackable chair composed of a polypropylene shell with soft
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Paolo Viganò, Brevettato, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
" folding chair is a true design classic as it has won several awards and is also part of the MoMA
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Russel Wright Outdoor/Patio Steel Folding Chair by Schwayder Bros, 5 Available
By Russel Wright
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Russel Wright designed Steel Patio folding chair with original "Schwayder Bros Russel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
. They have a walnut frame with metal hinges that allow to fold and easily store them, and have canvas
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Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Mategot Style Black and Red Metal Chair or Armchair, a pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning metal chairs or armchairs have a design reminiscent of Mathieu Mategot's work. They
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

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Metal

Modern Italian Eco Leather and Lacquered Metal Chair, Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
lacquered metal, which is obtained folding and manufacturing the raw material to acquire the desired design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Chair in Metal, Wood and Polypropylene from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
lacquered metal, which is obtained folding and manufacturing the raw material to acquire the desired design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Chair in Metal, Wood and Polypropylene from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Studio E-ggs, Polo chair is characterised by solid and welcoming shapes, fluid lines
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

red skai & aluminum 1969 folding chair Plona by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage aluminum and red skai folding armchair designed in 1969 by Giancarlo Piretti. Good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Italian Chair with Metal Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, the Drop chair has folds on the back making it a masterpiece of tailor
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Metal Design Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of metal design folding chairs available for sale. Each of these unique metal design folding chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Find 313 antique and vintage metal design folding chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 253 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of metal design folding chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Metal design folding chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, mid-century modern and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many metal design folding chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jover + Valls, Zieta and Giancarlo Piretti produced popular metal design folding chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Metal Design Folding Chairs?

Prices for metal design folding chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, metal design folding chairs begin at $90 and can go as high as $2,366,130, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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 Metal Design Folding Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions 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.