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1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – pair 1960s beech folding chairs – pair. Good practical classic
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

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Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – various quantities available 1960s beech folding chairs – various
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

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Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen 1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen. Good
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen 1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen. Good
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

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Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Eight, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – set of eight – (model 2178) 1960s beech folding chairs – set of eight
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Six, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of six – (model 2178) 1960s Beech folding chairs – set of six
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's, Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Nine, 'Model 2181'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of nine – (model 2181). 1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs, Good Quantities Available, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – good quantities available – (Model 2178) 1960’s beech folding chairs
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Six (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six (Model 2179) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Nine - (Model 2184)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine – (Model 2184) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's, Beech Folding Chairs , Set of Eight 'Model 2179'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of eight (model 2179). 1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Twelve - (Model 2183)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Twelve – (Model 2183) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Large Quantities Available - (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Large Quantities Available – (Model 2179) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Thirty Two - (Model 2185)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Thirty Two – (Model 2185) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960s Mid Century Two-Part Jens Nielson Westnofa Laminex Beech Folding Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Jens Nielson chair A rare mid-century two-part Jens Nielson for Westnofa' Laminex' beech two
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Chairs

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Beech, Rosewood

Set of Six Stained Beech Folding Chairs with Canvas Seat and Backrest
By Sorø Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Six folding chairs of stained beech with canvas seat and backrest. Manufactured in Denmark by Sorø
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Beech

4 Italian Aldo Jacober Alberto Bazzani Mid Century 60s Beech Folding Chairs
By Aldo Jacober
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Folding Dining Occasional Chairs Set of four Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Paper Cord Seats C1970s France, Set of 6
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six stylish mid-20th century beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord seats from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Nylon, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern set of four solid beech folding chairs, made in Romania. This solid and sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats . set of four of Vintage
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
Foldable Lounge Chair / Daybed in Beech
Located in Tilburg, NL
Foldable lounge chair / daybed in beech. Mid 20th century. Unusual and fun lounge chair or
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Foldable Lounge Chair / Daybed in Beech
Foldable Lounge Chair / Daybed in Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
1960's Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs
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Vintage 1960s German Chairs

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Beech

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
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Slender Round Folding Chairs by "Sillas Malinche" in natural Beech Wood
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mexico, DF
Set of 6 Slender Folding Chairs from "Silleria Malinche" in natural Beech wood with seats
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Transat Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Beech and Fabric Chaise Longue, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding deck chair or lounger chair Very comfortable for patio or garden The fabric is in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of French Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French folding chairs with iron frames. Distinctive vertical beechwood slats form
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Iron

Pair of French Folding Chairs
Pair of French Folding Chairs
H 34 in W 19 in D 17 in
A set of two folding chairs made of beech wood designed by arch. Otto Rothmayer
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two foldable chairs made of beech wood. The chairs were designed by an architect Ott
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

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

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Ash, Beech

Vintage Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4cm. Good overall vintage condition. Packed with love and care.
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Late 20th Century Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober
Vintage Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Tarleton, GB
Folding chair by Aldo Jacober A design icon from the 1960's! Italian design folding chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of 20 Fully Restored Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Plywood, 1952
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These folding chairs, model SE18, were designed in 1952 by German architect Egon Eiermann for Wilde
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Folding chair model SE18 was designed in 1952 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Chair is now
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech History Folding chairs have been in use for
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
By Arrben
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy. The seat is made of cane.The frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
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
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Origni 00004 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
Origni 00004 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 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

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Wood, Beech

Orign 00005 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
Orign 00005 Folding Chairs from the 60 Ies
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Chairs

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Bone, Beech

Paso Doble Natural Folding Chair By Enrico Davide Bona
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chair was designed by architect Enrico Davide Bona and introduced at Milan Design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Wood, Beech

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
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Vintage 1930s Polish Bauhaus Chairs

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Beech

Vintage Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober, Set of 2
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4cm. Good overall vintage condition. Packed with love and care.
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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch & Rud Rasmussen Scandinavian Modern A beautiful beech and canvas folding chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Beech

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
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Foldable Terrace Chairs in Natural Wood, Child-Size
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely pair of small sized beech wood terrace or garden folding chairs. Spain, 1940s This cute pair
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Wood

Set of Ico Parisi Folding Deck Chairs for Reguitti, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Ico Parisi Folding Deck Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti in beech wood , Italy 1970s. This set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli
By BBB Italia
Located in Milan, IT
successfully actualized in this folding chair. The beech slats can be lacquered in either Canaletto walnut or
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli
Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli
H 40.16 in W 15.75 in D 20.87 in
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original (well-) preserved - Marked by maker - Straight and simple design - Publicated in books and catalogues.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Late 1970s New Old Stock Foldable Deck Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
, Italy. The chairs are made of beech wood and are in excellent condition as can be seen in the images
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti. This are model
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Bauhaus Pair Duo Beech Canvas Geometric Lounge Chairs 1920s Germany
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech vintage lounge chairs or armchairs with light cream canvas attributed to Bauhaus in geometric
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Beech

Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
By Niko Kralj, Stoll
Located in Denventer, NL
Original vintage folding beech armchairs/dining table chairs designed in the 1950s by the Slovenian
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern 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
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Folding chair in beech, brass and fabric. The structure has been restored maintaining the original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Cord

Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Woka Lamps, Werner Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production. Material used is beechwood. Technical data Width 57 cm (22.44 inch) Height 83 cm (32.68 inch) Depth 47 cm (18....
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs

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Beech

1960s Bombenstabil Stacking Beech Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Bombenstabil stacking beech dining chairs, set of six. We believe these chairs were made by
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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960s Bombenstabil Stacking Beech Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Bombenstabil stacking beech dining chairs, set of eight 1960s Bombenstabil stacking beech
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Beech Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal beech folding chair for your home. Each beech folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beech, hardwood and wood. There are many kinds of the beech folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A beech folding chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one beech folding chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mogens Koch, Thonet and Egon Eiermann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Beech Folding Chair?

Prices for a beech folding chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $7,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,534.

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.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Beech Folding Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    Chairs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions 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.