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Gabriella Crespi Set of 8 Sedia 73 Gray Leather Chairs
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Miami, FL
series. Made in brass or steel with the seat and back made of leather. This rare set of 8 folding chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Barcelona, ES
hidden. The very fact that the seat can be folded up opens the possibilities for the use of this chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 8 Danish Foldable Mid-Century Modern Teak and Metal Chairs, 1970´S
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Mid-Century Modern Danish set of foldable teak and metal chairs, with the option of buying
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Vintage scandinavian folding chairs by Hyllinge Mobler, 1970s - set of 8
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage scandinavian plywood wooden folding chairs. - Set of 8
Elegant and simple design
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.14 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pair of British Colonial Style Folding Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-105a set of 2 English vintage bamboo side chairs featuring tiger wood design and folding frame
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Jean Prouvé Folding Chair Designed 1930, Manufactured by Tecta, 1983
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
, 1983
This very rare folding chair was designed by Jean Prouve´ in 1930. Originally only 8 of these
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 8 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: chumbo.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s
Set of 8
Category
1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 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
1952, Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Wooden Folding Chair
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
wooden folding chair has a design with beautiful details and therefore it is interesting from any angle
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and clever design, the "Ny" chair features a collapsible form that completely folds down and can be
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining room chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
Eight Revolt dining room
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Elegant Set of 8 Dining Chairs 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 beautifully made dining chairs model 4208 in walnut with new dark blue leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
century modern folding stadium seating
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 28.75 in
Elmar Flototto Pagholz stacking chairs Germany 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large set of S22 stacking chairs designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas Clássicas - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: black
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 6 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 12 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 11 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Orla - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 7 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: bronze tropical.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 7 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: duna
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: bronze tropical.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: duna
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: bronze tropical
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas 7 and 10 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: bronze tropical
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 7 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: bronze tropical
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Modern Italian Chair with Wooden Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, the Drop chair has folds on the back making it a masterpiece of tailor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Synthetic
H 32.3 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Modernista - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: natural Aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 3 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
Aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 7 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
Aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Azulê - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: dourado solar
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has a folded black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Azulê - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ -
A handmade work, which takes all our love and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Orla - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 6 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú - Trama Orla - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: cinza sensação.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas 6 and Orla - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: dourado solar.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú - Trama Lia - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: cinza sensação.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas Lia and Orla - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
color: cinza sensação.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú - Trama Babi - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
.
- Comes with accessories.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 3 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ -
A handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 2 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ -
A handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Smile - Outdoor area -Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ -
A handmade work, which takes all our love and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Lia - Outdoor area -Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 2 and Lia - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: natural aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 6 and 12 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky chair
DENGÔ -
A handmade work, which takes all our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: natural aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama Lia - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
: natural aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Beach chair Japú Trama 10 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
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An assortment of 8 folding chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all 8 folding chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 1160 antique and vintage 8 folding chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 64 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of 8 folding chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 8 folding chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Hans J. Wegner each produced beautiful 8 folding chairs that are worth considering.
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8 folding chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,765, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.