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Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
Art Deco metal folding chairs - Set of 4.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
H 32.5 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Set of Four Modern Red Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of four red metal folding chairs dating from the 80s. A decorative set to spice up your kitchen
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique French 19th Century Victorian Green Metal Folding Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two antique French metal folding garden or patio chairs. This set of chairs will be an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

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

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

Materials

Metal

Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian
By Zanotta
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of folding chairs is made of white lacquered metal with a grey leather seat and back
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French outdoor folding chairs - Metal
Located in Charlotte, NC
Metal folding chairs from France that fold up for easy storage but comfortable enough for everyday
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Green Ted Net folding chair
Green Ted Net folding chair
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Wabi Sabi metal folding chair with red-painted metal frame and green-painted wooden details
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
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H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
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

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Metal

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Located in Munster, IN
! She folds for more compact storage. Metal frame showns signs of oxidation but has been sealed for
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Late 20th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
Metal Elephant Garden Folding Chair
H 38 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
gilded and chiselled metal. Folding chair (see photo) with seat height of only 21 cm. Furniture of
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Late 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Cushioned Metal Bamboo Folding Easy Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This glamorous metal bamboo folding easy chair upholstered in Pierre Frey Panthéer is a stunning
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2010s American Slipper Chairs

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Metal

Cushioned Metal Bamboo Folding Easy Chair
Cushioned Metal Bamboo Folding Easy Chair
H 36.25 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Modern folding plastic and metal seats by Lamm, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Folding plastic and metal seats by Lamm, 1980s Folding seats with structure in yellow painted metal
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s Set of four chairs in straw and
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Early 2000s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Italian Folding Metal Set of Four chairs by Fly Line
By Fly Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 folding chairs. Read color with metal mesh seat easy to fold.   
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Perfect for an industrial aesthetic.
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Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

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

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Ivan Loss Mid-Century Modern Green Metal Italian "Ulisse" Folding Chair, 1980s
By Ivan Loss
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Ivan Loss Mid-Century Modern green metal "Ulisse" folding chair. This item was produced
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal
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Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Maple

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

Set of 8 Danish Foldable Mid-Century Modern Teak and Metal Chairs, 1970´S
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Mid-Century Modern Danish set of foldable teak and metal chairs, with the option of buying
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

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
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite 1930s jump seat on steel base. Gun metal patina base.
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
H 36 in W 14 in D 24 in
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
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
By Maruni
Located in Chicago, IL
Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of antique folding theater chairs. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960. In original
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 17.52 in
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
By STUA
Located in FERROL, ES
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's White PMMA and red lacquered steel structure. On the
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Vintage Plexiglass Folding Chairs, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of 4 resealable chairs in plexiglass and steel, original 70s, probably produced on the wave of the success of Piretti's Plia but which structurally and aesthetically appears much...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Memphis style folding Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 4 postmodernist folding chairs from the 1980s, in white lacquered metal and black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Six 1970s Folding Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in London, London
Set of six folding chairs By Giorgio Cattelan For Cidue Red metal frames Leather seats
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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Chiappa" Folding Chair by Russi for Schopenhauer, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1990s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
folding system, featuring aluminum frame.
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1990s Italian 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
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 brushed metal chairs
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of folded aluminum dining table chairs from the 90s. Slight signs of age. These chairs will
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 brushed metal chairs
Set of 4 brushed metal chairs
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in
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

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage 'Ulisse' Green Folding Cane Chairs by Ivan Loss for Pompis
By Ivan Loss
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green folding cane chairs by Pompis in the style of the 'Ulisse' by Ivan Loss. These are
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Enamel

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
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post Modern Folding Chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern folding chair by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, 1980’s.
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
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

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

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy Object: folding chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Folding Chairs in Leather Model Navy by Sergio Asti, Italian Design, 1969
By Sergio Asti, Zanotta
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

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Wood and Leather Tripolina Folding Deck Chair by Citterio, 1970s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood, metal and leather Tripolina folding deck chair by Citterio, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantity Available
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
century modern folding stadium seating Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
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Mid-20th Century English 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
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Antique 1880s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Metal Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of metal folding chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct metal folding chairs — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 69 antique and vintage metal folding chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Metal folding chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial metal folding chairs are consistently popular styles. Etro Home Interiors, Etro and Friso Kramer each produced beautiful metal folding chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Metal Folding Chairs?

Prices for metal folding chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, metal folding chairs begin at $145 and can go as high as $21,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Metal Folding Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel 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, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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.