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Who invented the folding chair?
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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.
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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
$50,000 / set
Mid-Century Woven Rope Folding Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century folding chair by Hans Wegner. The frame is wooden while the seat and back feature the original woven rope.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
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 Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The folding easy chair model JH-512, designed by Hans J.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs
This stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs features sculptural teak wood frames and original hand woven r...
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
