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Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Folding High Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of an Antique Folding Wooden High Chair, blending vintage charm with
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Chairs
Materials
Bone, Beech
Pair of Antique French Folding Theater Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of antique folding theater chairs.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960.
In original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century civil war period folding officers camp chair campaign chair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 17 in D 23 in
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Vintage Wooden Folding Garden Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This folding wooden garden chair, found in the "lagu selection" collection, is a rare vintage item
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French folding chairs with iron frames. Distinctive vertical beechwood slats form
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
sculptural antique circa 1890 Victorian English solid wooden oak folding chair
Stunning chair in
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Campaign Lounge Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A magnificent pair of folding campaign chairs, made in France. The frames have been expertly carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonderful designs and patina make them an absolute joy to own
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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H 35 in W 17 in D 21 in
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century was once used by Chinese Travellers. The seat is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century crafted from a wood frame was once used by Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Folding Traveller’s Chair with Footrest and Fabric
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
Orign 00005 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
use what exists, a second life in the service of art.
Like a colorful decline.
Folding chair in
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Origni 00004 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
folding chairs were part of our everyday life.
We wanted to make this memory our own and rethink it as a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Mexican Folding Armchair Made in Solid Cocobolo Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this antique Mexican folding armchair made in solid Cocobolo wood.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo
19th Century Moorish Wood Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother-of-pearl inlays
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Wood
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair, Mid Century Folding Brown Leather Chairs, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern brown leather folding chairs from Denmark.
Simple brown leather seat and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Moorish 19th Century Middle Eastern Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern wood folding Moorish chair with intricate foliate carving inlays.
Inlaid
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
Category
Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.34 in W 15.16 in D 16.54 in
Style folding chair with leather seat and back Craftwork made in italy
Located in Catania, IT
Navy style folding chair in leather with capiton workmanship
Artisanal craft made in Italy
In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Habitat England Bentwood Cane Rattan Folding Chairs - a Pair
By Habitat International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Habitat England Bentwood Cane Rattan Folding Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Swedish Folk Art Stump Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish stump chair in folk art. The chair has a round shape and is made from a hollowed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Pine
Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42 in W 17 in D 19 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with
Category
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Morris Chair Fold Flip Footrest attr Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts reclining Morris chair with fold flip footrest ottoman attributed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 27 in D 31 in
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
Pair of Mid Century Foldable Scandinavian Armchairs
Located in Buxton, GB
with a smooth finish. The beautiful yellow colour of these chairs adds a pop of brightness to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
seat and back are framed with beech and Viennese mesh.
These foldable dining chairs show an adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 19.89 in D 20.67 in
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs
A
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.13 in D 18.51 in
SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 28.75 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
beauty and rarity of this stylish and extremely durable antique Gothic chair. It will look great behind a
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 36.7 in W 17.2 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Painted Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted pine chair-table from the Netherlands made in the 1800’s. This functional antique is a
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pine Swedish chair-table from the 1700’s. This functional antique is a chair that converts into a
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique style folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique style folding chair
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Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
gilded and chiselled metal. Folding chair (see photo) with seat height of only 21 cm. Furniture of
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Late 20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of kneeler chairs in polychrome wood, probably Tirol
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of antique chairs, created from walnut wood with a polychrome technique, honours us with its
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Antique 1790s Italian Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.63 in W 22.5 in D 19.63 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
Antique Folding Lounging Deck Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
.
Measures .
29-25-21h when folded
Steamer deck chair
Category
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them
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20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Hand Wrought Iron Renaissance Savonarola Carpet Sling Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wrought iron folding frame, desirable weathered finish, carpet "sling" seat, very nice antique item, great
Category
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic American Portable Ruth Collins Round Beach Cane Backrest Seat, New York
Vintage folding
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs
Item # 710RPP31A
In the mid
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buxton, GB
foldable and adjustable.
Listing Description
All of our goods are Antique/Vintage therefore you will find
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
francois carre antique folding cafe chairs - a pair
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
sweetest housewarming gift ever… antique pair circa 1920s, they can serve anywhere with class
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique 1950s Italian Handcrafted Oak Doll / Miniature Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
A charming model of a folding chair, entirely handmade in Italy in oak,
quality of construction
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique fold chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique fold chair — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 308 variations of the antique or vintage antique fold chair you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fold chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique fold chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique fold chair over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, John Seubert and LAGU are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Fold Chair?
An antique fold chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,983, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $44,618.
Questions About Antique Fold 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.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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