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.
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 Travellers.
Fabric, Wood
$333Sale Price / item|20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome-Plated Overseas Chinese Folding Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Distinctive vintage folding chair produced in China for the export market from the mid 1960's to around 1980, retaining it's original "Made in China" label with the Chinese export ma...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Antique Travelers Folding Chairs // Mare in China, cca. 1880s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of antique Chinese folding chairs. They are done in hand-carved wood, with a woven string seats.
String, Wood
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Two very stylish and highly decorative Asian chairs. These all-handcrafted early 20th century Chinese folding chairs are a rare find.
Cane, Wood
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Folding Horseshoe Back Chair Quanyi
Located in Epfach, DE
A finely worked Chinese folding chair, early 19th century, executed in rich red lacquer over a wood frame — a classic form deeply rooted in Chinese furniture tradition, combining por...
Leather, Wood
$549Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Primitive Antique Chinese Folding Travel Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
Primitive rustic folding Chinese travel chair from the early 20th century.
Elm
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 motifs, footrest and woven fabric.
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 medallion, footrest and woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$4,193 / item
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Unique Edition Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Wood, steel. Piece is handmade by artist. The folding udder chair merges two symbol...
Steel
$4,193 / item
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Wood, Steel. Available finishes: White/Red Gloss. Henry d’ath is a New Zealand-born, Hong Kong-b...
Steel
$2,231Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Folding Veranda Chair, Oriental, Teak Campaign Seat, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking vintage folding veranda chair. An Oriental, teak campaign seat with distinctive brass embellishment, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Rich in character a...
Brass
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
By Seletti, Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
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 century, with carved birds and foliage, scalloped footrest and woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Antique 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 century, with carved motifs, footrest and woven fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$3,812Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Elm Folding Armchair - Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this stunning antique elm folding armchair, dating back to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in China, this armchair features a uniq...
Metal
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair This Chinese Huanghuali brass mounted folding horseshoe back Jiaoyi armchair.
Rosewood
19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used by the imperial family, persons of rank and scholars.
Brass
$2,864Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Military Campaign folding chairs which have Indian Elephant decoration.
Wood
Pair of Chinese Half-Moons - Center Table and folding traveler's chair
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Asian Furnitures - Early 20th Century Console tables are freestanding and can be used separately or joined together to form a round table, making them very versatile. Chinese Early 2...
Wood
$918Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...
Elm
Turn of Century Convertible Lounge Chair from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Excediing rare Chinese folding chair/launge chair. Excellent condition.
Elm
Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Ming Dynasty model reproduction seat in elm wood and brass-plated metal. Folding seat. Hand carving processes.
Elm
Folding Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty folding reclining armchair.
Hand Painted Village Scene Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a pair of hand painted village scene folding chairs. Intricate patterning and layering is applied to this slightly metallic finished paint. Gold paint adorns the slats and f...
Wood
Unavailable
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.28 in
Ole Wanscher, Early Publication, the Art of Furniture, 1928, Special Edition
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Denmark, DK
The booklet illustrates selected pieces of furniture like stools from ancient Egyptian tombs, Chinese folding chairs, traditional English furniture, design from Ole Wanscher himself,...
Paper
Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricate and beautiful Huanghuali Jiaoyi style folding bamboo chair.
Bamboo
Unavailable
H 42 in W 29 in D 29 in
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Campaign Form Scholar's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th century Qing dynasty walnut folding scholar's chair with hemp seat and neck roll.
Walnut
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Folding Traveling Chairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A pair of folding chairs produced in the early 17th century from elm a hardwood that is native to China, narrow rail supports and curved uprights, hinged rounded legs with rectangula...
Elm
Rare Early 20th Century Chinese Officials Folding Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare early 20th century Chinese hongmu folding officials chair from the late Qing dynasty, having a traditional Chinese shaped top rail, carved fret decoration either side of ...
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Folding Throne Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of folding chairs from China. These chairs feature a woven seat and wood frame.
Wood
Sold
H 39.97 in W 19.89 in D 28.75 in
Antique Campaign Chair, Chinese, Carved, Folding Colonial Seat, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign chair. A Chinese, carved mahogany folding colonial seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Wood
2 Seat Folding Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
2 Seat Folding Chair, Elm Wood, Original Finish, Shanxi, China, 19th Century
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Imperial Folding Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carved wood, metal decoration on foot board and hardware on body of chair, woven seat. Chair pulls together to fold in half. Seat depth 21"
Metal
Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs initially crafted as seats of distinction, were exclusively res...
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
Sold
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
A Pair of Ebonised Chinese Folding Occasional Hall Side Chairs Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful pair of late 19th Century, early 20th Century Chinese Folding Travel Chairs. Great form and colour, with ebonised frames and original woven nett seats.
Beech
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Peace
By Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Flash
By Blow, Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Weed
By Blow, Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Hotdog
By Blow, Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Egg
By Blow, Seletti, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Miami, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Ho...
Metal
Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt brass mounts in the Ming taste. 40.5" H x 27" W x 24" D x 20" seat.
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Huanghuali Folding Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Huanghuali folding armchair. This fine example has a contemporary design feel to it with its folding action and the smooth lines of the beautifully horse...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of JH-513 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak and Leather Armchairs, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As with his early Windsor inspired designs, and his famous round chair heavily influenced by antique Chinese folding chairs.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 42 in W 43 in D 20 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Official's Traveler's Chair with Folding Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese official's double seat traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with black lacquer finish, red highlights, rattan folding seat and footrests.
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 27.37 in L 41.34 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of large decorative vintage Chinese horseshoe back folding chairs A very good looking and decorative pair of high chairs, the...
Hardwood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 27.37 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning pair of large decorative vintage Chinese horseshoe back folding chairs A very good looking and decorative pair of high chairs, these look to be o...
Wood
Sold
H 41.15 in W 27.96 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of very large circa 1880 Chinese handmade Horseshoe back folding chairs with matching side table.
Teak
Sold
H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 21.86 in
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign desk and chair with hand carved dragon detailing A very good looking and decorat...
Wood
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