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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.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs in Exotic Tropical Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this pair of Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in exotic tropical wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander

Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Bonacina, 2000s
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Folding chair in beech, brass and fabric. The structure has been restored maintaining the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Post modern folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea , 1980’s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40,5cmW, 45cmD, 43cm H seat, 86cm H total Period: 1980’s Condition: Good , Metal has corrosion and seats have scratches from use. Material: Metal , plastic
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian 60s Brown Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in brown plastic and chromed aluminum, designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Italian 1960s Chrome and Lucite Plia Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in Lucite and chrome, designed by Giancarlo Piretti
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, circa 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four post modern folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti made in Italy by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Slat Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern wood folding chairs. Easy to store. (Please confirm item location
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Slat Folding Chairs
Vintage Modern Slat Folding Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s Very confy to sit. Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair 1970s
Folding chair 1970s
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Folding chair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair Period: 1970s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: White
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair, 1970s
Folding chair, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Folding Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair Period: 1980s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: Clear
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding Chair, 1980s
Folding Chair, 1980s
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Italian Folding Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Italian folding chair with canvas seat on a chrome frame made by Grazioli Giocattoli. Circa 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Folding Chair
Italian Folding Chair
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Jacober folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s Aldo Jacober
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Jacober folding chair 1970s
Jacober folding chair 1970s
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Folding chairs 1970s pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s pair Very confy to sit and. Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chairs 1970s pair
Folding chairs 1970s pair
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Fläpps Folding Chair, Black
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Black
Fläpps Folding Chair, Black
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair, White
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, White
Fläpps Folding Chair, White
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Fläpps Folding Chair, White
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Folding Chair, White
Fläpps Folding Chair, White
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
21st Century Modern Chair In Folded And Painted Aluminum Sheet
Located in Milan, IT
Aluchair features the form of the archetypal wooden chair but it is made of solid metal: the body
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Unique Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Foldable.    
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Folding Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Folding Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Aldo Jacober chair 1970s. Beautiful folding chairs with vintage patina.
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A revisitation of the traditional folding chair and an homage to Dino Gavina who brought this
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 27.5 in
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
Category

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
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating. Four available.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning folding chair with metal frame and original Brown Coduroy fabric. The chair's design is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s Folding chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s Folding chair mod
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest
Category

2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This folding wooden garden chair, found in the "lagu selection" collection, is a rare vintage item
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

 Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
 Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Woka Lamps, Werner Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18....
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of Trieste chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani. These 1950s folding chairs are an icon
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Modern Chromed Foldable Vintage Chairs by Marcello Cuneo 1970 Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage set of 4 chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo 1970s Italy and produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 foldable chairs in plywood, made in The Netherlands circa 1980. Ingeniously designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch clear lacquered
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch clear lacquered
Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch clear lacquered
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo folding chairs which are quite attractive whenever you need extra seating.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Six Bamboo Folding Chairs
Set of Six Bamboo Folding Chairs
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 24 in
Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered
Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an elegant frame, upholstered seat, and bright chrome finish, this vintage Italian folding
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Category

Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood folding chair, circa 1970 Folded: D 2.54 x W 6.83 x H 33 in. Very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 23.63 in
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in primavera wood and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass

Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 28.35 in
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Modern.
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Folded Aluminum "Tungsten" Chair by Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tungsten chair is a lightweight aluminum chair finished in a durable powdercoat finish that is
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 Lacquered Wooden Folding Deck Chairs 'Gracias'
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Two beautiful and comfortable folding chairs made of wood and blue white striped fabric. Originally
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
The Folding Chair by black helmut; the utility of a folding chair reimagined in luxury materiality
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Unique Edition Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
H 30.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Piretti Castelli Lucite 'Plia ' Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and bamboo side chairs or lounge chairs. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Wood, Steel
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
H 30.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Tarleton, GB
Folding chair by Aldo Jacober A design icon from the 1960's! Italian design folding chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
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Modern Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of modern folding chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique modern folding chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Find 330 antique and vintage modern folding chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of modern folding chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern modern folding chairs are consistently popular styles. Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Mogens Koch each produced beautiful modern folding chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Modern Folding Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,542, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $26,000 highest priced.

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 Modern Folding Chairs
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.