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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
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
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the authentic burned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
is closely based on Hans Wegner's famous chair design. This stunning pair of mid-century modern rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord
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. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
