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Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
By SEM, vormen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest
Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in
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
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Set of Six Stained Beech Folding Chairs with Canvas Seat and Backrest
Set of Six Stained Beech Folding Chairs with Canvas Seat and Backrest

Set of Six Stained Beech Folding Chairs with Canvas Seat and Backrest

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
1970s Set of Three Wooden Folding Chairs with Backrest and Seat Mesh
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Set of three wooden folding chairs with backrest and seat mesh.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1970s Set of Three Wooden Folding Chairs with Backrest and Seat Mesh
1970s Set of Three Wooden Folding Chairs with Backrest and Seat Mesh

1970s Set of Three Wooden Folding Chairs with Backrest and Seat Mesh

H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A revisitation of the traditional folding chair and an homage to Dino Gavina who brought this
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in white. High-quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Metal

4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs

4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs

H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
Located in Milano, IT
making the chair partially foldable. The top of the backrest has a beautiful inlaid decoration. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood

H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Category

Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs

H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
The Folding Chair by black helmut; the utility of a folding chair reimagined in luxury materiality
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'

The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'

H 32 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Vienna, AT
Folding chair model SE18 was designed in 1952 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth. Chair is now
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
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
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
The folding chair by black helmut; the utility of a folding chair reimagined in luxury materiality
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'

The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'

H 32 in W 16.5 in D 20 in
Praia Folding Chair by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Gavina
By Gavina, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Folding chair with wood frame and canvas slings. Backrest of chair is carrying bag which
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Praia Folding Chair by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Gavina
Praia Folding Chair by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Gavina

Praia Folding Chair by Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Gavina

H 28.3 in W 17 in D 22 in
Foldable B Chair 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

Foldable B Chair With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish
Foldable B Chair With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

Foldable B Chair With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
backrests. The chairs are lightweight and fold flat for compact storage. They have a natural warm finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four
Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four

Mid-Century French Bamboo Rattan Folding Side Chairs Four

H 41 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Foldable B Chair With Black Lacquered And Leather Upholstery
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

Leather, Ash

Foldable B Chair With Black Lacquered And Leather Upholstery
Foldable B Chair With Black Lacquered And Leather Upholstery

Foldable B Chair With Black Lacquered And Leather Upholstery

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original folding chair in white lacquered wood with webbing seat and backrest. In the typical
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s

Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s

H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs

H 30 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Set of 4 contemporary foldable, stackable chair model "Chair B" in natural ash
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 4 contemporary foldable, stackable chair model "Chair B" in natural ash
Set of 4 contemporary foldable, stackable chair model "Chair B" in natural ash

Set of 4 contemporary foldable, stackable chair model "Chair B" in natural ash

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A historical re-edition with all the charm of past times. A walking stick or folding stool made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut

H 25.1 in W 9 in D 17.3 in
19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal
Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware

19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware

H 32 in W 17 in D 18 in
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s Set of four chairs in straw and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s

Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Postmodern Folding Accent Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style. Features a Memphis Group
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style
1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style

1990s Postmodern Folding Chair in the Rodney Kinsman'd Style

H 33 in W 22 in D 26 in
2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design
By Interlübke, Team Form AG
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design
2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design

2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather We present you a folding
Category

Early 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather
20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather

20th-Century Walnut Folding Chair Upholstered With Dark-Green Leather

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
1950s Clara Porset Mexican Modernist Leather Woven Cane Folding Chairs
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding Chairs From Mexico circa 1950s. Clara Porset Folding Side Chairs. Listing is for 2 chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

1950s Clara Porset Mexican Modernist Leather Woven Cane Folding Chairs
1950s Clara Porset Mexican Modernist Leather Woven Cane Folding Chairs

1950s Clara Porset Mexican Modernist Leather Woven Cane Folding Chairs

H 32.5 in W 14.75 in D 18.5 in
Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991
Located in Roma, IT
The P08 folding chairs is a design item realized in the 1990s. First appeared in 1991 as a
Category

1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Nylon

Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991
Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991

Set of Two P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg, 1991

H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair, Christian Farjon ed., c. 1985
By Xavier Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair - XM range Christian Farjon éditeur, circa 1985 Chromed
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair, Christian Farjon ed., c. 1985
Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair, Christian Farjon ed., c. 1985

Xavier Matégot (1956-) XM7 folding chair, Christian Farjon ed., c. 1985

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
By Team Form AG, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

H 29.53 in W 15.36 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti by Molteni - Folding Chair - Discontinued Edition
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Designed in 1970 by Architect Gio Ponti (1891-1879) , the Gabriela folding lounge chair is an
Category

2010s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Ash

Gio Ponti by Molteni - Folding Chair - Discontinued Edition
Gio Ponti by Molteni - Folding Chair - Discontinued Edition

Gio Ponti by Molteni - Folding Chair - Discontinued Edition

H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967

H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
By Bonacina, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Folding chair mod. Tric entirely in transparent plexiglass. The seat and backrest are rounded. The legs
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000

Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000

H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS
By Marc Berthier, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aviva is a folding chair designed by Marc Berthier at the end of the 70s in re- sponse to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS
Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS

Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS

H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Ángel Pazmiño Folding Chair, Produced by "Muebles De Estilo", Ecuador, 1960s
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Barcelona, ES
Folding chair designed in the 60s by Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo (Ecuador). The structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ángel Pazmiño Folding Chair, Produced by "Muebles De Estilo", Ecuador, 1960s
Ángel Pazmiño Folding Chair, Produced by "Muebles De Estilo", Ecuador, 1960s

Ángel Pazmiño Folding Chair, Produced by "Muebles De Estilo", Ecuador, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
The Aprilina folding chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1964 epitomizes the essence of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s
Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s

Pair of 'Aprilina' folding chairs by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 1960s

H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 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 6 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish
Set of 6 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

Set of 6 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Warm Ochre Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When we think of dining on foldable chairs we automatically recall a garden lunch of a day at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Warm Ochre Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Warm Ochre Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Warm Ochre Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
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 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish
Set of 8 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

Set of 8 Foldable B Chairs With Varnished In Natural Ash Finish

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Blue Steel Frame and Grey Knitted Backrest
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When we think of dining on foldable chairs we automatically recall a garden lunch of a day at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Blue Steel Frame and Grey Knitted Backrest
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Blue Steel Frame and Grey Knitted Backrest

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Blue Steel Frame and Grey Knitted Backrest

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Bright Red Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When we think of dining on foldable chairs we automatically recall a garden lunch of a day at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Bright Red Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest
Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Bright Red Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Bright Red Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare original 1960s Plia folding chair with Viennese wickerwork. Design Giancarlo Piretti for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord

1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967

1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The name of this chair already gives away what the parts are made of: broom handles. A folding
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong
'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong

'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong

H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s Folding chair mod
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s

Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 24.41 in
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s Folding chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s

Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s

H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 24.41 in
Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools
Located in Firenze, IT
chair thanks to the slightly arched backrest that becomes the seat of the stool when fold. Plus, the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools
Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools

Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools

H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
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

Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti
Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti

Wood & fabric Mid Century Modern folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti

H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 31.11 in
Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
By Niko Kralj, Stoll
Located in Denventer, NL
in the seat and backrest. The mechanism for folding the chair is also a nice detail. Iconic design
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950

Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs combine aesthetics and functionality, they can be easily folded to a flat position. Arrben is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s

Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
18 Venetian Folding-Patio-Garden Chairs in Steel, Brass and Red Fabric, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set from 18 Venetian folding-patio-garden chairs designed and produced in Italy during the 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

18 Venetian Folding-Patio-Garden Chairs in Steel, Brass and Red Fabric, 1980s
18 Venetian Folding-Patio-Garden Chairs in Steel, Brass and Red Fabric, 1980s

18 Venetian Folding-Patio-Garden Chairs in Steel, Brass and Red Fabric, 1980s

H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal

Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal

Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & Black Rubber Metal
Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & Black Rubber Metal

Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
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Chair Folding Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chair folding backrest you’re looking for. Each chair folding backrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage chair folding backrest now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chair folding backrest — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair folding backrest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair folding backrest over the years, but those crafted by SEM and vormen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair Folding Backrest?

A chair folding backrest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,464, while the lowest priced sells for $421 and the highest can go for as much as $4,294.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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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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Questions About Chair Folding Backrest
  • What are the chairs that fold up called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who invented the folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the most comfortable folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who designed the folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Do butterfly chairs fold up?
    1 Answer
    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.

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