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Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Inlaid Folding Syrian Decorative Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic Syrian inlaid folding chair. The chair is in very good condition and works fine
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
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
Vintage Folding Slatted Chairs, a Set of 7
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this lot of 7 vintage folding chairs, the chairs are solid wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
By American Seating
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Piretti Castelli Lucite 'Plia ' Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of French Maison Jansen Folding Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of French Maison Jansen polished steel and leather folding chairs. Circa 1940. These are
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
Art Deco metal folding chairs - Set of 4.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Francois Carre Strap Iron Folding Chairs - Set of 3
By Francois Carre
Located in Evans, GA
Incredible set of 3 Francois Carre folding chairs! These beauties are in excellent sitting/working
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 3 Art Deco hairdresser / barber chairs, WITUB, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 3 hairdresser chairs. They are swivel, height adjustable, and can be extended
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chair perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Chairs, Raymond Subes, 1940
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
lozenge / diamond form. The chairs will fold and collapse (see image 10). Priced and sold as a set of 4
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
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
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
safety.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 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
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Peter Karpf, Trip Trap
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
English vintage rattan beach chair
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An antique beach chair, probably from the 1940s, in a beautiful honey-colored rattan weave and
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
simple, foldable, and stackable chair to solve such a problem.
That way, the Bardis created the
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.45 in W 18.12 in D 23.04 in
Rustic Iron and Leather Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic dining chairs from 1940s France, exuding rustic elegance and enduring charm. Each chair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Giancarlo Piretti, a Set of Four Chairs, Plia, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Giancarlo Piretti
Plia
A set of four aluminum folding chairs each with a caned seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Pink Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" pink lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with black frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
French Modern Neoclassical Hand Forged Iron Side Chairs, Gilbert Poillerat, Pair
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand forged iron folding chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 6 "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Original Deck Chair from European Colonies in Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
. It is foldable to move with garter as it happened with many colonial furniture, from North Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 46.86 in W 35.44 in D 27.17 in
20th Century Czech Mahogany Recliner Chair in the Style of Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an adjustable backrest and arched, round armrests. The seat of the center chair folds out and its
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé
H 32 in W 28 in D 41.5 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
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
Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. His most famous design is the folding plastic Plia Chair (1968). Other famous designs include the DCS
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Rustic Wood Chaise Longue
Located in Napa, CA
function, so it folds. Very woodsy feeling and is for decorative purposes due to age. It would make an
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By KI Krueger International, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Topeka, KS
innovative by finding ways to use scrap metal during the war to make their folding chairs, they continue to
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and leather folding lounge chairs or side chairs, designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Super Cool Industrial Vintage Metal Folding Armchairs
By Samsonite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool collector's metal industrial style chairs by Samson (labels on the back) in a fetching
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Early Mid Century Italian Wrought Iron Folding Armchair Pair by Carlo Crespi
By Carlo Crespi
Located in Encinitas, CA
seat is 17.6" H maximum. Off the wall measure is 24" D. In the folded state, the chair requires storage
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.4 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad Folding Footstool in Oak and Leather Seat
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Danish Poul Hundevad folding footstool in oak and leather seat
Poul Hundevads footstool
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
workshop opposite the Saint-Sulpice church6.
LC7 swivel chair (1927), Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
1940s Chrome and Black Adjustable Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s chrome and black leather folding adjustable lounge chair. Cool and industrial, this mid
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Wooden and rattan armchair, modular lounge chair from the 1940s
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Embrace timeless elegance with our distinguished antique rattan lounge chair from the 1940s, now
Category
Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues
Materials
Bog Wood
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H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is associated with Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in
Set of 6 folding armchairs Plona model by Giancarlo Piretti-Anonima Castelli 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Padova, IT
mechanical invention patents and ornamental models.
Among his best-known projects are PLIA, a folding chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Cat on the Chair - Original Pencil on Paper by Jeanne Daour - 1944
By Jeanne Daour
Located in Roma, IT
Cat on the Chair is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by Jeanne Daour.
The state of
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 13.31 in W 8.59 in D 0.04 in
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Unusual Pair French Mid-Century Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze, and Leather Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Mid-Century Maison Jansen Polished Steel and Leather Folding
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 23 in D 36 in
Jean PROUVE - "Standard BS"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean PROUVE (1901-1984). "Standard BS" desk in folded and white lacquered sheet steel and oak
Category
Vintage 1940s Desks
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Travel Poster Ancient Evora Portugal Tradition Picturesqueness
Located in London, GB
decoration at the top of an ancient pillar with a red floral chair in the foreground and a view through an
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Original "Me Travel? not this summer Vacation At Home vintage poster 1945
Located in Spokane, WA
to frame. 1945-0-643715
The image features a man relaxing in a chair while smoking a pipe. His
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 37 in W 26 in D 0.05 in
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1940 Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 folding chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and plastic, every 1940 folding chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940 folding chair, we have 247 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940 folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 folding chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 folding chair over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940 Folding Chair?
A 1940 folding chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,066, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About 1940 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.
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