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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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer Aldo Jacober
Manufacturer Stol Kamnik
Design period 1960 to 1969
Year of Production
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern Erik Magnussen Z Down Folding Chairs by Torben Orskov, Pair
By Erik Magnussen, Torben Orskov
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
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer Aldo Jacober
Manufacturer Stol Kamnik
Design Period 1970 to 1979
Year of
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Angel I. Pazmino Cognac-colored Saddle Leather Folding Chairs Ecuador 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
renowned Ecuadorian designer, created a unique pair of Mid-Century Modern tall back folding armchairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 33.47 in
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti.
This are model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
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 Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
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
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
versatile folding chair extremely elegant and perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the
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 Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Kolberg Justus, Tecno
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45,5cm W, 45cmD, 77cm H, 45cm H seat
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Designer: Aldo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45,5cm W, 45cmD, 75cm H, 45cm H seat
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Designer: Aldo
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Aldo Jacober for Bazzani Group of 4 White "Trieste" Folding Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 4 Mod. "Trieste" folding chairs in white lacquered wood, designer Aldo Jacober for Alberto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Blue Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set 2
By Bazzani, Aldo Jacober
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960
These 2 folding chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set / 12
By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960
These 12 folding chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Pallucco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
by Ponti during the 1970s, this seat is a modern interpretation of historical folding chairs that
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Jacober & d'Aniello "Trieste" Folding Chairs for Bazzani, 1966, Italy
By Bazzani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Jacober & d'Aniello "Trieste" folding chairs for Bazzani, 1966, Italy.
Wood with white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Set of 2 Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani wooden folding chairs, 1960’s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
Designer: Aldo Jacober
Producer: Alberto Bazzani
Period: 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 17.72 in D 17.92 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Alberto Salviati 'Miamina' folding lounge chair for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique "Miamina" lounge chair by Alberto Salviati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid Century Two-Part Jens Nielson Westnofa Laminex Beech Folding Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
-part folding chair is for sale. Made in Norway in 1966, Nielson made the chair from rosewood stained
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 29.53 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers of the 20th Century.
Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per chair. Four available.
Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
By Rossi di Albizzate, Aldo Barberi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 25.99 in
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
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
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
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
Chrome, Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 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 Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Brevettato, Paolo Viganò, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
No Reserve
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 32 in
Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This folding chair was designed by Kurt Culetto. It was produced by Switzerland Manufacturer Horgen
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Mid Century Foldable Scandinavian Armchairs
Located in Buxton, GB
with a smooth finish. The beautiful yellow colour of these chairs adds a pop of brightness to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Egon Eiermann, Folding Chair Model SE 18, for Wilde + Spieth, Designed 1952
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in London, GB
Egon Eiermann (designer), Germany
Wilde+Spieth (manufacturer), Germany
SE18 folding chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Trip Trap, Peter Karpf
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 21.46 in
Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
By Walter Ponti, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An absolutely beautiful and very rare pair of folding chairs from iconic designer Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 41.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-61-A Rare Folding Lounge Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
underline the contrast in materials and reflect the designer's distinctive and determined design approach
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 28.35 in
Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela D' Aniello for Bazzani
By Pierangela d'Aniello, Aldo Jacober
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 6 folding chairs designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela D' Aniello for Alberto Bazzani
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Ecuadorian Angel Pazmino Embossed Leather Folding Armchairs
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Beautiful pair of folding chair in solid meranti, backrest and seat in brown saddle leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Plia folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Plia folding chair epitomizes Italian minimalism from the mid-20th century and was crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Model Se18 Folding Walnut Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Egon Eiermann
Manufacturer: Wilde & Spieth
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair
Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs
A
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.13 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Japanese Folding "NyChair" by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asian designer Takeshi Nii. Blending classic Bauhaus aesthetics with dramatic Japanese lines, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti Gabriella Chair
By Pallucco, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black Naugahyde
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rex Lounge Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Hans Olsen 'Balloon' Folding Armchair in Nubuck 'Suede', Mid-Century Danish
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
Hans Olsen (designer), Denmark
'Balloon' lounge chair, designed 1955
Black nubuck leather with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Rex Lounge Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Yellow Folding Lounge Armchair, Model Rex, Design by Niko Kralj, 60s
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Lucija, SI
Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana an exhibition devoted to the REX chair.
REX chair was ranked at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Red Folding Lounge Armchair, Model Rex, Design by Niko Kralj, 60s
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Lucija, SI
Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana an exhibition devoted to the REX chair.
REX chair was ranked at the
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern designer folding chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each modern designer folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Find 445 options for an antique or vintage modern designer folding chair now, or shop our selection of 157 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern designer folding chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern designer folding chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern designer folding chair over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Zieta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a modern designer folding chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $44 and can go as high as $131,376, while the average can fetch as much as $3,081.
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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.
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 Modern Designer Folding Chair
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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