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Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Wabi Sabi metal folding chair with red-painted metal frame and green-painted wooden details
Category
20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
By Thonet
Located in Leicester, GB
A pair of Bauhaus bentwood crocodile chairs by Thonet. Beech and plywood folding café chairs from
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
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The armchair, which can be adjusted to a recliner, was designed in Germany in the 1930s.
The cushion
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Swedish Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén in the 1930s for Gemla. Beechwood with black iron back
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair.
This sturdy and solid iron armchair was
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair. White
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1930s Moleskin and Metal Folding London Taxi Chars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folding London taxi chairs, circa 1930 with original moleskin upholstery.
Property from
Category
20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore
By Thonet, Stakmore Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Bauhaus Thonet Style Folding Chairs manufactured by Stakmore..Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite 1930s jump seat on steel base.
Gun metal patina base.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
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
Folding Chairs "Tric" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione Italy 1965 Set of 2
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Enhance your space with the timeless design of this pair of "Tric" folding chairs, a masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
originally designed in the 1930s. The chair is entirely foldable, making it a lightweight and portable item
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
radio and folding chairs for cinema but in 1939 they divided and in Monza Mario remained who, with his
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Vintage 4-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet , 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This four-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 3-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This three-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage Two-Seat Cinema Bench from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
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H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare RCA Victor Childs Folding Chair, Nipper Dog and Horn
By RCA Victor
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Classic 1930s childs size folding chair with original RCA Victor logo and ink mark stenciled Classic
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Art Deco Iron Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Art Deco outdoor white painted iron folding round back arm chairs with slat wood
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Feho Germany Foldable Chaise Longue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
foldable chaise lounge from the 1930s. Adjustable in different angles the chair provides great comfort and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
early version, inspired by a folding chair, was developed by Sylvan Goldman in 1936 as a solution to the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
3 Panel Arched Wicker Woven & Rattan Folding Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Woven Wicker room divider folding screen with an arched top. This rattan and woven
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930 reed rattan room divider folding screen in the style of furniture by Gabriella Crespi
Category
Vintage 1930s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
3 Panel Bamboo and Parrot Print Folding Screen, 1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1940 Bamboo room divider folding screen with a tropical parrot print on each panel. This
Category
Vintage 1940s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920, Woven Wicker, Multi-Colored Diamond Pattern
Early bamboo and woven wicker folding room
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Of Thonet 1951 Siesta Lounge Deck Garden Chairs Medizinal Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Thonet 1951 Siesta Medizinal Chairs by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
After several
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Beech
H 42.92 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Dariel 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Wood and Cane
By Pierre Dariel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, 'Hendaye' armchairs, beech, cane, France, 1930s.
Sturdy Hendaye model lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pierre Dariel 'Hendaye' Armchair in Wood and Cane
By Pierre Dariel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, 'Hendaye' armchair, beech, cane, France, 1930s.
Sturdy Hendaye model lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Striped Upholstery
By Pierre Dariel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
backrest are upholstered. Unique to these chairs is the system created to fold in the seat and backrest up
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Fine, WPA-style Oil Painting, 1935, by Dorothy Van Loan
By Dorothy Van Loan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folding chairs was painted by Dorothy Van Loan, a celebrated modernist who won many prizes and medals in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Swedish
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
birch.
Stamped.
With its characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic chair model "Eva
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.17 in
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, Stapelbarer Stuhl, 1930 (Stacking Chair)
17 Hans und Wassily luckhardt, Stuhl ST 14 aus dem Theater- und
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Thonet Style High Stool in Curved Wood, 20th Century
By Michael Thonet
Located in TARBES, FR
), Rocking Chair No. 1 (1860), No. 18 (1876), No. 209 (1900's) and the 247 by Otto Wagner (1904). A source of
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Materials
Oak
Armchair ‘Eva High’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic chair model "Eva" exemplifies Swedish functionalism. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Leather, Textile
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
, curtain, electric lamp and carpet. On the second, we zoom in on the corner bookcase, the tablet, the chair
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Tony, " Superb 1940s Portrait of Male Youth by Marion Huse, Hawthorne Pupil
By Marion Huse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
back to a mirror and his arm folded over a chair -- was painted by Marion Huse, who studied under
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings
H 33.5 in W 32 in D 1 in
Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Altwies, LU
, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair. All in folded sheet, except
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Side Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu from France, 1936
By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Altwies, LU
visitor chair. All in folded sheet, except for the curved tube pedestal.
All this furniture was made by
Category
Vintage 1930s French Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Bed by Jean Prouvé from France, 1936
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Altwies, LU
with a built-in bedside bed, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Armchair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Altwies, LU
Visitor chair, entirely lacquered in red-blood color.
Furniture designed in 1934-35 for the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Cephalic" Hammered Copper, Organic Shape, Naturalistic
Located in Detroit, MI
. The term seems to have come into use around the 1930s to describe the imagery in the more abstract
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
matching desk were purchased by Walter S. Strang, a Scotsman who immigrated to Australia in 1890s, in 1929
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henry Glass Prototype "Sling-Line" Folding Chaise
By Henry Glass
Located in New York, NY
designer Henry Glass, 1960’s. Prototype from his Sling-Line series of mobile and space-saving folding
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
2100 Metal Tubular Chairs: a Typology
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
A typology of metal tubular chairs, with 2100 entries from Europe and the United States, covering
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Machine Age Books
Materials
Paper
Thonet Art Deco Folding Chair, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Basel, CH
Art Deco folding chair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Stained beechwood and rare decoration on the
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Southampton, NY
Early wood folding chair (Adolescent Size) with canvas seat. Designed by Mogens Lassen. Sturdy
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Ranch Monterey Period 1930s Armchair with Folding Arm Restored Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Armchair with new leather upholstery, circa 1930s. Restored finish. Measure: Open the chair is 38
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Armchairs
H 32 in W 34 in D 36 in
1930s Vintage LUX Dental Chair
Located in Warsaw, PL
The original Polish dental chair manufactured in the 1930s by the company Dentalia located in Lodz
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Iron
A Pair of 1930s French Riviera Cowhide Directors Chairs
Located in Kent, GB
We wanted these exceptionally high quality folding metal Art Deco directors chairs to work in a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s folding chair you’re looking for. A 1930s folding chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s folding chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s folding chair, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s folding chair over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Mogens Koch and Warren McArthur are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1930s Folding Chair?
Prices for a 1930s folding chair start at $48 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $1,308.
Questions About 1930s 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
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