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decorative folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
decorative folding chair
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Folding Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese wooden folding chair with a seat area of 16" x 9" and a seat height of 22".
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Early 20th Century Asian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique French folding chairs with iron frames. Distinctive vertical beechwood slats form
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19th Century French Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Iron
Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
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
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1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique style folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique style folding chair
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19th Century European Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bone, Beech
19th Century Moorish Wood Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother-of-pearl inlays
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Early Sucsessionist Jugendstil Folding Chair in Richard Riemerschmid Manner
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Sucsessionist Jugendstil folding chair in the manner of Richard Riemerschmid, unusual form
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state
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1860s French Napoleon III Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother
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Late 19th Century Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Double Folding Chair from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French double-seated oak folding chair. With small metal structural supports and
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1880s French Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing
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18th Century Italian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Walnut
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. The seat is
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19th Century Chinese Other Folding Antique Chair
Materials
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
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19th Century Chinese Other Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
sculptural antique circa 1890 Victorian English solid wooden oak folding chair
Stunning chair in
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1890s British Victorian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 29.53 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
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Early 20th Century European Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair, Beech Plywood, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Seat height
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Designed by Gebruder
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Early 20th Century Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bentwood
Iron Campaign Adjustable Folding Chair/Chaise/Bed. Wilson's 1871
By Wilson's Adjustable Iron Chair Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iron Campaign adjustable folding chair/chaise/bed. Wilson's 1871. Early industrial design. Multi
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1870s American Industrial Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Iron
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chair or Folding Chair, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair or folding chair.
Striking Dutch
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These painted orange wood chairs fold perfectly flat for storage and open smoothly into a sturdy
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
French Campaign Folding Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wrought iron adjustable folding chaise lounge, 19th C.
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19th Century French Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs with Green Vinyl by Cosco
By Cosco
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern folding chairs by Cosco features sleek modern look, vintage green
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Upholstery
EW Godwin Style of. Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with new cane seat
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
EW Godwin Style of. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized folding chair with bobbin details to the
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Beech
H 10.83 in W 5.91 in D 9.45 in
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
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
Folding Chair, Thonet, 1920's
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt
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19th Century Chinese Export Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks.
Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Brass
Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair
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1890s English Campaign Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Brass
H 29.34 in W 15.16 in D 16.54 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Oak Folding Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Green stained oak chair with inset caned seat and back. Stamped PECK.
Category
Early 20th Century American Campaign Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42 in W 17 in D 19 in
Chinese 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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'A'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (A). Item features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Red Lacquer Folding Chair China Round Back Chair
Located in Epfach, DE
The Chinese folding chair was made in the beginning of the 19th century. It is worked out very
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Early 19th Century Chinese Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Wooden Folding Chair, Black Forest Style carved Wood, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This early 20th century folding chair from Germany is an excellent example of the black forest
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1910s German Folk Art Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bone, Shell, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack. New cannung.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bentwood
Possibly by E W Godwin, Japanned Ebonized Cane Folding Chair, Gilt Highlights
By Edward William Godwin
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Aesthetic Movement small walnut low folding decorative chairs with cane seats, in the manner of
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
H 27.17 in W 14.97 in D 23.23 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steamer campaign chairs
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1880s English Victorian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (B). Item features
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat made of vintage quilted velvet adding style and comfort to the chair. Can be folded for easy
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Iron
Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) horseshoe-back wooden folding armchair with a rush seat, sloped
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19th Century Chinese Export Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Hardwood
Gebrüder Thonet Folding Chair No.1, circa 1867
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company.
First view of the chair is in the sales
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Late 18th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Decorative Chair C.1920
A wonderful
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1920s Indian Anglo Raj Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
Victorian "safari" folding chair, United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Safari / folding military campaign chair.
United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Victorian Era, Circa 1880
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1880s French Victorian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.59 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Canvas Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
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Late 19th Century British British Colonial Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 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 Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Italian Steel and Bronze Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Savonarola style folding chairs with Curule form bases. Backs and seats are gilt embossed taupe
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19th Century Italian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Bronze, Steel
20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Folding Chair Convertible to a Ladder
Located in Sofia, BG
Made in the beginning of 20th century in France this antique ladder chair hand painted in beige is
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Early 20th Century French Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Oak
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonderful designs and patina make them an absolute joy to own
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
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H 35 in W 17 in D 21 in
Painted Iron Tyrolian Chair
Located in New York, NY
Painted iron Tyrolian chair. Charming and characteristic and vibrantly floral folding chair
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Mid-19th Century Italian Folding Antique Chair
Materials
Iron
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Folding Antique Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding antique chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folding antique chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a folding antique chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A folding antique chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made folding antique chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and George Hunzinger are consistently popular.
How Much is a Folding Antique Chair?
A folding antique chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $168,500.
Questions About Folding Antique Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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, 2024Chairs 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel 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, 2021The 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 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.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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