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Mid-Century Folding Cane Dining Chair Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare mid-century metal cane folding dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Italian industrial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per chair. Four available. Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Pair of Cappellini Metal Folding "Stitch" Chairs in Black
By Cappellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of modern Italian Cappellini "Stitch" folding chairs in black. Made from laser-cut powder
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of Six Topiary Collection Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, 1997
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Hamburg, PA
bright piece with the Topiary Collection Dining Chair. Cut-outs in its folded aluminum frame shadowed
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 od 3 Vintage 'Plia' Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 60s Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
''The Symbol of a new era focused on plastic.'' That is how the Plia chair was presented in 1967 at
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs that fold up for storage. Great V shaped back with woven
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
H 36.5 in W 16.75 in D 18 in
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Modern Red Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs 1980s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of four red metal folding chairs dating from the 80s. A decorative set to spice up your kitchen
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frame Dark Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dark dining chair by Mario Tsai Studio. Materials: Fabric, metal. Dimensions: D 53 x W 57 x
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frame Dark Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Frame Dark Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Frame Taupe Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame taupe dining chair by Mario Tsai studio. Materials: fabric, metal. Dimensions: D 53 x W 57
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frame Taupe Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
Frame Taupe Dining Chair by Mario Tsai Studio
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
; england; folding seats; folding chairs; A set of six Gothic Revival armchairs, ideal as dining room
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s Set of 8
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1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern FOLDING DINING SET / Game Table Set by Stakmore
By Stakmore Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid century Modern foldable / collapsable dining set / game table set by Stakmore. Both the table
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs Antique 19th century Gothic style dining
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Antique Regency Concertina Action Dining Table 19th C & 10 chairs
Located in London, GB
table Citca 1820in date and a set of ten Regency Revival bar back dining chairs. The extremely rare
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Antique 1820s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them
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20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sheet of oak plywood, cut, folded and curved to evoke the Japanese origami tradition. This chair was
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 French Fold-up Iron with Slatted Wood Cafe Garden Dining Chairs C1920
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 8 fold up garden dining area chairs with a bit of that Parisian charm and elegance
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Danish Drop Leaf Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Tambour door cabinet holds four folded chairs. Either leaf can be raised or both, great for small spaces
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Danish Drop Leaf Dining Set
Danish Drop Leaf Dining Set
H 28.75 in W 18 in D 17 in
Luigi Saccardo ufo dining table for Arrmet Italy 1972
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Great minimalistic round UFO dining table designed by Luigi Saccardo and manufactured by Arrmet in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table 'Model5'
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produce exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table, Model 2
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produce exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table 'Model 8'
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produce exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table 'Model 7'
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produce exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table 'Model 11'
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
produce exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Table 'Model 4'
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
exquisitely designed but practical cafe/dining table to partner their chairs. This Tolix model features folded
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Set of Six Armchairs & Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Dining Table
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set containing Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik set of six dining chairs with
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Country Farmhouse Extension Table & Bench Seating, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
hidden leaves that pullout on each long side as well as two metamorphic benches that have chair backs
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Antique 18th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Sheffield, MA
regular dining chairs or use them as spare chairs when extra seating is needed. Folds up easily for handy
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern AT-304 Sawhorse table by Hans Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
Model AT 304, also called Sawhorse, teak table with oak legs. The folding leaf is held by a brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Friso Kramer Reform Working Table Ahrend de Cirkel 1955
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, Holland 1955. This dining table was a part of the Reform table program that was designed by Friso Kramer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
early version, inspired by a folding chair, was developed by Sylvan Goldman in 1936 as a solution to the
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
H 36.13 in W 24 in D 16.38 in
John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench, circa 1958
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foldable bench is simply incredible. Use it as a bench, stool, chair, and then fold it up, stow it away or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Unusual Industrial Shopping Cart by Orla Watson , Telescope Cart Inc.
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
within the United States was based on a "folding chair" and removable basket design introduced by Sylvan
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Steel

cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Expanding Bar or Cocktail Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
design that was a direct copy of a folding chair found in a burial mound in Vamdrup that dated back to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Monumental Triptychs Enlighted Mirror by Jesse Visser
By Jesse Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
?ection and material. Behind the folding shutters lie re?ective panels with a round circular light or, in
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Monumental Triptychs Enlighted Mirror by Jesse Visser
By Jesse Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
?ection and material. Behind the folding shutters lie re?ective panels with a round circular light or, in
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass Triptychs Enlighted Mirror by Jesse Visser
By Jesse Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
‘thoughtless mind’), is only about emptiness, re?ection and material. Behind the folding shutters lie re
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Monumental Triptychs Enlighted Mirror by Jesse Visser
By Jesse Visser
Located in Geneve, CH
?ection and material. Behind the folding shutters lie re?ective panels with a round circular light or, in
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interesting outliers in his body of work.) As with Prouvé’s folded metal forms and Matégot’s perforated steel
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Vintage 1930s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
H 11.97 in W 29.14 in D 4.34 in
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Acerbis Storet Dresser in Black Ash with Pink Glossy Lacquered UTOPIA
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dressers

Materials

Ash

Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
aged patina. Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Greta Grossman Folding Chair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
Exceedingly rare, sculpturally resonant Greta Grossman indoor/outdoor folding chairs, of painted
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Greta Grossman Folding Chair
Greta Grossman Folding Chair
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Chairs of Oak, Folding, Late 19th Century European, Set of 4, Multiple Sets
Located in Madison, WI
Folding chairs of oak that date to the 1890s. Clean-lined in their simplicity. People were smaller
Category

Antique 1890s American Schoolhouse Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chair by Ernst Moeckl for Trabant
By VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerk Zwickau, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
; due to the limited production they are very rare. The seat folds up allowing the chairs to nestle for
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Chair by Ernst Moeckl for Trabant
Chair by Ernst Moeckl for Trabant
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Moroccan Mosaic Table Multicolor Low / High Base Included
Located in Orlando, FL
off-white. Included in the price is a sturdy folding wrought iron base. Choose between a high base for
Category

2010s Moroccan Dining Room Tables

Large Victorian Style Oak Wakes Oval Table Extending Refectory
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. When open with both folding leaves set up nice large oval shape. The term 'wakes' table comes from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables

French Wrought Iron and Oak Folding Dining Suite for Eight, Marked "Pecheur"
Located in Woodbury, CT
couldn't resist. The chairs, most of which have a slight wobble to their legs from decades of use, are made
Category

20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

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Fold Up Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of fold up dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique fold up dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 153 antique and vintage fold up dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Fold up dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of fold up dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern fold up dining chairs are of considerable interest. Fold up dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Xavier Pauchard, Friso Kramer and Henning Kjærnulf are consistently popular.

How Much are Fold Up Dining Chairs?

Prices for fold up dining chairs start at $96 and top out at $26,600 with the average selling for $2,478.
Questions About Fold Up Dining Chairs
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.