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Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
sculptural antique circa 1890 Victorian English solid wooden oak folding chair
Stunning chair in
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 29.53 in
Early 20th Century Oak Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green stained oak chair with inset caned seat and back. Stamped PECK.
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
Made in the beginning of 20th century in France this antique ladder chair hand painted in beige is
Category
Early 20th Century French Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
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
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chair or Folding Chair, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair or folding chair.
Striking Dutch
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Suite of Six English Oak circa 1900-1920 Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in GB
slatted folding steamer chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.3 in W 18.31 in D 19.49 in
Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in GB
folding steamer chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
19th Century French Folding Hunt Chair
Located in Evergreen, CO
This rarely seen style of hunt chair has a unique folding design. It has a feel much like the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Morris Chair Fold Flip Footrest attr Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts reclining Morris chair with fold flip footrest ottoman attributed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 27 in D 31 in
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic Danish scissor folding chair in solid oak by Preben Thorsen for cabinetmaker Morten
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius and Kastholm Folding Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare and exceptional PB10 folding lounge chairs in oak and leather with original pillows
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
H 87 in W 50 in D 50 in
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
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The construction is as ingeniously simple as it is visually striking.
The chair is made of solid oak
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Brandy Leather
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
turned oak sections that support the seating comfort and tectonic geometry. The chair is completed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Nature Leather
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
turned oak sections that support the seating comfort and tectonic geometry. The chair is completed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a single sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fuji Chair in Oak finishing by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
like a paper fold.
The aesthetics of this chair, turns to the profile of the mountain, which reigns
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
great visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a single sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1940's French oak and woven armchair by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood detail
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990
By Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite pair of oak finered plywood low easy chairs, a perfect blend of style
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a single sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair with Storage in Oak and Leather
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair and cabinet, oak, leather, France, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean since the 13th
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era.
This
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 36.7 in W 17.2 in D 18.25 in
Pair of 1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 1940's French oak and woven armchairs by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visual appeal and exquisite refinement, conjured from a single sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage 1970s Ample Butterscotch Brown and Oak Tufted Club Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
robust solid oak frames with a distinctive Nineteen-Laties flyspeck finish. The generously stuffed chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 34.25 in
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
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
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
2021 MG501 Cuba Lounge Chair by Morten Gottler for Carl Hansen in Oak & Cotton
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an MG501 Cuba Lounge Chair made with a black oak frame and a black cotton webbing seat/back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 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
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' chair in oak, oil & papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Madina Rocking Chair
By Bottega Conticelli
Located in Milan, IT
A masterful example of elegant and versatile design, this rocking chair flaunts a sturdy structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Black Paint and Webbing for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' chair in oak, black paint and webbing for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Oak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina
By Gavina, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, the chair easily folds flat for storage. While Simon was later acquired by Cassina who continued to
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Oil Finish Wood Frame with Natural Papercord Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
folding chair concept.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Wood Frame with Black Color Cotton Webbing Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
folding chair concept.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Soap Finish Wood Frame with Natural Papercord Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
folding chair concept.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
MG501 Cuba Chair in Oak Wood Frame with Natural Color Cotton Webbing Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
folding chair concept.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
about the problems in folding clothes in the most practical manner at bedtime.
With The Valet Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Oak Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak folding chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of oak, wood and natural fiber, every oak folding chair was constructed with great care. Find 73 options for an antique or vintage oak folding chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak folding chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An oak folding chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and John and Elinor McGuire each produced at least one beautiful oak folding chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oak Folding Chair?
Prices for an oak folding chair start at $99 and top out at $21,340 with the average selling for $3,631.
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 Oak Folding Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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