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80s Chair Freischwiner Thonet 96 Chrome Armrest Chair Mesh Design
By Thonet
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
80s chair Freischwiner Thonet 96 chrome armrest chair mesh design
Object: armchair
Category
Vintage 1980s European Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical 'Cosinus' Chair by KFF, 80s Germany
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Zagreb, HR
Clearcoated steel and dark blue faux leather upholstery postmodern chair, model 'Cosinus', designed
Category
Vintage 1980s German Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
80's Belgo Chrom Chairs Memphis Style, Set of 4
By belgochrom
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
4 Memphis design chairs by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s.
Heavy and high quality comfortable chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
Gorgeous Hill House 1 Chair was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the year 1902.
This is
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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H 55.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kitchen chair Tom Dixon 80s early work creative salvage
By Tom Dixon
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kitchen chair designed by Tom Dixon. This chair was made of flying pan and Chinese ladle. So named
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Trix Armchairs by K.F. Forster for KFF Design, Germany 80s, Set of 4
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of 4 Postmodern chairs designed by Karl Friederich Forster for KFF
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Armchair 004 by Antti Nurmesniemi for Vuokko 80's
Located in GOOR, NL
comfort. Made for Vuokko 80's, this armchair boasts timeless design and quality craftsmanship. Its smooth
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
B34 Cantilever Chairs, Marcel Breuer Design, Bauhaus Chairs, Italy 80
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of iconic B34 chairs was made in Italy in the ’80s. Rare model without leather on armrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier - 80s/90s
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Paris, FR
Oversized chair that can be attributed to Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier.
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Memphis period
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 59.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Beechwood 'Laminex' Folding Chair by Jens Nielsen 80s for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Westnofa Furniture, Jens Nielsen
Located in GOOR, NL
This two parted laminated beechwood chair is designed by Jens Nielsen. It's actually inspired by
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
design statement at the time of the early '80s. The so called "sitting sculpture" are designed by Klaus
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
design statement at the time of the early '80s. The so called "sitting sculpture" are designed by Klaus
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Postmodern Dr. Glob Accent Chair Philippe Starck Kartell 80s Tuquoise + Silver!
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Basel, BS
. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
By Zanotta
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s.
Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Postmodern Outdoor Chairs designed by Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Aleph-Driade
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Roma, IT
A set of Very Rare and out of production 80s chairs designed by Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Aleph
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.06 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
80s, Danish Adjustable Lounge Chair, Hs Design, Nubuck Leather, Solid Teak Wood
By Dhs Designs
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1980 by HS Design. Refreshed by furniture craftsman
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Hollywood Regency, Art Deco Revival, Post Modern lounge chair designed by Jay Spectre for
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 26 in D 34 in
A Pair of Brass Greek Key Chairs Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Master Craft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a gorgeous pair or original Mastercraft Greek Key arm dining chairs designed by Bernard
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Special Color Lounge Chair Set, Model 418 Torino BMP by Rolf Benz, Germany 80s
By BMP Rolf Benz
Located in Denventer, NL
luxurious leather lounge armchairs in a special color, model 418 Torino BMP, designed and produced
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.56 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Kill International FK 85 Lounge Chair Cognac Leather Design Kastholm / Fabricius
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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It´s in a beautiful original condition.
Measures:
Chair
width 73 cm, depth 80 cm, height 90 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare and outstanding example of good, modern Norweigian design came from a very upscale palm
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Dining Chairs Tonietta by Enzo Mari, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Set of 4
By Enzo Mari
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Enzo Mari in the 80s
Model Tonietta 2090
This model is presented at the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare set of 4 Italian modern Gruppo model chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
1 of 6 Postmodern Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 80s Germany
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
Veranda Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bern, CH
designer Vico Magistretti designed this chair in the 80s for Cassina. This armchair is a real quick-change
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 80s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Suede
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Dutch Design Leather Lounge Chair Set by Jan Van Opzeeland, 1980s, Set of 3
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, an almost unknown Dutch designer who created this design in the 80s.
A booklet containing all his
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
5x 80s chair chairs cantilever armchair Plurima Italy design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
5x 80s chair chairs cantilever armchair Plurima Italy design
Object: 5x armrest chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Collection Chair Model "65184" Design Adam Stegner for Pagholz Flötotto, 1980s
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in taranto, IT
Pagholz Flototto collection chair model "65184", design Adam Stegner, mid 80s
metal structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Enrico Pellizzoni Set 4 Sedie Nere Pelle E Metallo Anni '80 -Top Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Enrico Pellizzoni Set 4 Sedie Nere Pelle e Metallo anni '80 -Top Design-
Anno: 1980 circa di
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 52.37 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Crescent Swivel Loung Chair Brass Base by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
-80s. Known as Ellipse or Crescent chair, the model was designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1976. The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Jaymar Sculptural Chairs After Louis Durot & Pierre Paulin
By Jaymar
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed after the works of Louis Durot and Pierre Paulin. The iconic cantilevered style made these
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Magnificent Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Chrome Rocker Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of rocker swivel rounded back lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fabulous Pair Zebra Print Alvar Aalto 400 Tank Chair by Artek Mid-Century
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Alvar Aalto zebra print Tank chairs. This pair is circa 80s and are in very nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage rocking chair | chair | 60's
period | 60's
design | unknown | The Netherlands
condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Yellow Chair Model "Animal Practice Chair", China, 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
"Animal Chair"
Contemporary Chinese design chair
From the series "Animal chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Urania Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Urania chair by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Limited edition of 8
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Triangle Chair by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Triangle Chair by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: D 43 x W 60 x H 70 cm
Materials: Steel
Technique
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Blue Animal Chair from the Series "Animal Chairs", 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
Contemporary blue chair
Chinese Contemporary design
From the series "Animal chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Zhou Yilun Contemporary Black Chair from the Series "Animal Chairs" China, 2021
By Zhou Yilun
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zhou Yilun
Contemporary Chinese chair
From the series "Animal chairs"
Manufactured by R3PM3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Foam
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Memphis Style Modernist Triangular Chair by Carl Tese
Located in Wilton, CT
mesh seat. The designer experimented in the 80’s and 90’s in concrete tables and unique chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare pair of Valentino wicker chairs, 1970s
Very rare pair of rattan and wicker chairs made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
SEMPRONIA CHAIR 50x53
CAT. V - VITE 08
BRONZE RINGS T117 WITH INTERLINER
CAL117
Circular elements
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
designed it. Twin legs, created by the intersection of two cylinders, extend up to the backrest, to which
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Brutalist chairs in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
entirely in stained elm. The T shape they feature is reminiscent of the "Juha" chair designed by Olavi
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Elm
Kartell 4870 Anna Castelli Award-Winning Stackable Chairs, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful award-winning stackable chairs model 4870 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Riviera chair in plastic laminate with cushions covered for Memphis Milano collection
Additional
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Plastic
8x Elm "Chlacc" chairs, S45, Pierre Chapo, France, 1979
By Pierre Chapo
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
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This name is in fact the name of the patented system allowing the manufacture of these chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 chairs by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois 1970
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs designed by Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois in the 80s
Structure in elm, seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Stylish Set of 8 Italian Black Leather Dining Chair Tall Asymmetric Back
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Well kept set of 8 Italian black leather asymmetric high back dining chairs. No rips or tears on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s.
The name of the chairs is "Elios
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Chair Unique Prototype Mounted on Cylinder Solid Wood 1980s Unique
Located in Lyon, FR
French chair from the 80s made by unidentified craftsmen. This unique model (prototype) was
Category
Vintage 1980s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Orange Lounge Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
color and the architect?s own playful attitude to design, this upholstered shell chair is also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Claretta Bold Chair in Matching Aniline Base, Upholstery Seat, by Florian Schmid
By Florian Schmid, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
works were exhibited among others at London´s Design Festival, during the BODW in Hong Kong, at the D3
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
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- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
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