Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Pine, Plywood
1930s Folding Chair
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
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Vintage 1930s German Other Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
A pair 1930's Thonet Crocodile folding chairs Bauhaus era
$392Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 the 1930s with crocodile skin embossed seat and back panel in great condition.
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Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Beech
Classic American Bentwood and Iron Folding Chairs 1930s
By Made Solid
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930’s Louis Rastetter & Sons Solid Kumfort Solid Bent Wood Folding Chairs -,Classic design..
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
1930s Rare Children Wooden Folding Chairs
$500 / item
1930s Rare Children Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this beautiful folding children chairs made in plywood and iron structure. Fantastic utilitarian chairs that cleverly fold down so you can store them tidily away...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Folding Director's Chair, Dark Wood & Cognac Leather, 1930s
$1,414Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Folding Director's Chair, Dark Wood & Cognac Leather, 1930s
By Mogens Koch, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1930s relax, folding, reclining deckchair
Located in Brecht, BE
a very comfortable reclining deckchair ... original fabric, in very good vintage condition ... can be folded and I can have it professionaly packed for you...
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Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
$650Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 modern space.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Bauhaus Folding Chairs B751 by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four Bauhaus folding side chairs model B751, produced by Ligna in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, following the Thonet design tradition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Folding Chair, Daybed, Germany 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Adjustable Bauhaus bed armchair made of creamy white painted over steel and walnut wood armrests. The armchair, which can be adjusted to a recliner, was designed in Germany in the 19...
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This iconic chair was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Libyan Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Tripolina Folding Chair in Wood and Leather by Paolo Vigano 1930s
By Paolo Viganò
Located in Cascina, Pisa
This iconic chair was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Libyan Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 originally white painted. It has recently been powder-coated in fresh Maui blue that has ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bauhaus Folding Chairs B751 by Ligna, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Ligna
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus folding side chairs model B751, produced by Ligna in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, following the design tradition of Thonet.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
4 Folding Chairs by Uno Åhrén for Gemla, Sweden, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of four Scandinavian functionalist folding chairs designed by Uno Åhrén for Gemla in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair, Grey and White Wood, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1930s French Wooden Folding Armchair with Upholstered Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s French wooden folding armchair blends decorative craftsmanship with practical ingenuity, offering a refined take on early portable seating.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Warren McArthur Folding Chair for Mayfair Industries
By Warren McArthur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's art deco folding chair by Warren McArthur.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare RCA Victor Childs Folding Chair, Nipper Dog and Horn
By RCA Victor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare RCA Victor Childs folding chair, nipper dog and horn. I’ve only seen one other in 40 years, Classic 1930s childs size folding chair with original RCA Victor logo and ink mark st...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Pair of 1930s Moleskin and Metal Folding London Taxi Chars
Unavailable
H 32.88 in W 17.5 in D 15.25 in
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 esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed an...
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20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Metal
1930's Mogens Lassen Folding Chair with Early Canvas Seat, Danish.
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 20 in D 24 in
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 hinged wood frame with Marine Blue canvas (piped in white) seat. Possibly a prototype s...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Foldable Danish Chairs from 1930’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 Danish foldable vintage chairs from the 1930s in a beautiful strong condition.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1930's Folding Deckchairs
Located in Brecht, BE
Can be used indoors and outdoors, lots of charm these 1930's deckchairs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Folding Chairs, Leather, France, 1920s-1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four folding chairs in leather and iron, France, 1920s-1930s.
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Iron
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
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H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
The chair is entirely foldable, making it a lightweight and portable item.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1930s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs in Teak, Brass and Black Leather
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H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
1930s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs in Teak, Brass and Black Leather
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
Mogens Koch designed the folding chair in 1932 reinterpreting the traditional folding stool archetype by pairing easy folding functionality with modern aesthetics - but the chairs w...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Industrial Folding Theater / Auditorium Chairs, 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Rustic, industrial pair of 2 seat folding auditorium or theater chairs. Steamed plywood seats and backs mounted to painted steel frames. In original, unaltered condition. Wonderful p...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of authentic 1930s style into your home with this beautiful set of original folding chairs.
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Antique French Iron Folding Garden Chairs, circa 1930's. Lattice design with painted green finish.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Folding Campaign Chair by Oscar Bach, 1930s
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine iron and bronze folding campaign chair, circa 1930, by Oscar Bach (1884-1957), with leather sling seat, hand-hammered ironwork and cast bronze details.
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Vintage 1930s American Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1930s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type chair was designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Materials
Canvas
French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
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H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
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 thirties in France. The set is refinished and checked in our workshop. The old worn out wo...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Swiss Folding Chair Oak, 1930s
Located in Basel, CH
Folding chair manufactured in the 1930s in Switzerland.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fritz Fahrner Folding Chair, 1930s
Located in Basel, CH
Fritz Fahrner folding chair manufactured in the 1930s in Switzerland.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Set of Two Antique Folding Wood Chairs, circa 1930s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautiful pair of mission style folding chairs composed of solid carved oak. Reconditioned wood.
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Vintage 1930s North American Mission Chairs
1930's Antique Tourist Folding chair
Located in Brno, CZ
This piece is believed to be produced in Austria in the 1930’s. It is the perfect companion on a day of exploring the sights as a tourist, or on a hunting expedition which is what t...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Belle Époque Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of French 1930s Deckchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These French, 1930s folding deck chairs are made of birch and canvas.
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Vintage 1930s French Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
1930s Maple Folding Chair from Midwestern Armory, (300 avail)
Located in Madison, WI
Folding chair of honey-colored maple from 1930s midwestern armory.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Folding Garden Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
A pair of folding garden chairs from France, 1930s. The chairs are made from iron and wood, originally painted.
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20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Machine Age Aluminum Folding Chair by Warren McArthur
By Warren McArthur
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Warren McArthur machine age folding chair circa 1930s aluminum, vinyl
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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1930s Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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.
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