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Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Baraka Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Baraka
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual gold ball earrings suspended by an oval panel. The fold ball is surrounded by diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
with swinging back rest
A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and it has a thick
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Teak Wood Settee from Madura with Folding Back, Looping Arms and Cane Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
accents that conveniently folds to rest on the cane seat perfect to accommodate two people. Accented with
Category
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28.5 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Folding Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
seats and back rests.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees
Materials
Oak
Kosta Boda - Resting Head sculpture by Bertil Vallien
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Tilburg, NL
features a head within a head. The exterior layer is blue frosted glass with a polished portion on the back
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
corners and a sliding top for storage. The attached chair has a slat seat and metal rod back rest (one
Category
Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back rest and cushion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Materials
Iron
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Blue'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
structure, aluminum seat, swiveling back rest, anodized finish. each chair is etched and numbered (see
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs
Located in Tarleton, GB
1950's Vintage folding chair row in beech
History
Folding chairs have been in use for
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folding Brass Side Chair Furry Gray Faux Lambskin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Folding Brass Chair Furry Upholstery
Composed of brass-plated steel
Back rest
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Folding Chair in 6061 Aluminum 'Clear Finish'
Located in Fort Wayne, IN
seat, swiveling back rest, anodized finish. each chair is etched and numbered (see photos
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Campaign Lounge Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
chairs with padded fabric back, seat and arm rests. Wonderfully aged patina. Very comfortable, this pair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Faux Bamboo
1950s Seagrass Folding Lounge Chair Style Ninfea Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
vintage aluminum frame restored in black powder coat.
new seagrass seat and back rest.
31.5 h x 22 w x
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Sling Folding Armchair & Foot Stool Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
.
New leather sling back rest.
Chair 35.75 tall x 23.75 w x 26.5 d Seat h 17.75
Arm 24.75
Stool 14.5
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
H 35.75 in W 23.75 in D 26.5 in
Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
throughout
Deep chestnut hues to the quality pine frame
Boldly stitched seat and back rest with strap arms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 35.63 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair
Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Metal Folding Armchair by Pamio and Toso for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Milan, IT
with head-rest and large pocket on the back.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
18th Century Walnut Regency Fold Over Dining or Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
casters with Wood wheels. The first "Pull-Out" option to rest the folded top on, is also a hidden drawer
Category
Antique 18th Century European Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
American Victorian Folding Wood Demilune Console Table with Extendable Top
Located in New York, NY
burl wood hinged top that unfolds with an extendable back leg to create a circular surface finished
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Burl
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
seat and back rests.
Attributed to Telescope Furniture Company, circa 1970's, Made in the USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 22 in D 18 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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Folding Traveller’s Chair with Footrest and Fabric
Located in Yonkers, NY
and is resting on an X-frame, that allows the piece to be folded to be moved easily. The front
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 13 in
19th Century French Mahogany Folding Demilune Console Table with Hidden Drawer
Located in Sofia, BG
features a semi-circular top which folds over to rest on the tapered legs with casters on which the table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.71 in Dm 39.38 in
Antique French Iron and Wood Folding Bistro Garden Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Centennial, CO
verdigris paint. The chairs are narrow but comfortable to sit on, as the back rest has a gradual slope
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Corner Fold Over Game Table Genoese
Located in Milan, IT
elegant antique fold over game table dates back to the third quarter of 18th century, 1760 circa.
Two
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XIV Game Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Felt
'Tool' Folding Chairs Made from Wooden Tool Handles by Reinier De Jong
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
seat and back rest. The TOOL folding chair (formerly known as “STEEL”) is a modest chair that reflects
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
folding chair features a red lacquered body presenting a slanted back with lamp-hanger upper rail, adorned
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
folding chair features a red lacquered body presenting a slanted back with lamp-hanger upper rail, adorned
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42 in W 17 in D 19 in
Italian Gilt Brass Pierced Folding Peacock Fan Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen
Located in Carimate, Como
supporting bead work, and resting on a step back foliage, berry, medallion, and fluted finial base. Overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 6.7 in
SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
, very cool, they look like they were made by singer, they have a similar plywood seat and back rest, the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 28.75 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
scroll motifs including a larger shell in the center, and acanthus leaves on the sides. The pitched back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Music Stands
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Vintage Terrace Chairs, Middle Eastern, Teak, Folding, Veranda, Steamer
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 vintage terrace chairs. A Middle Eastern, teak folding veranda steamer chair
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 35.24 in W 22.45 in D 26.97 in
Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools
Located in Firenze, IT
These rare Art Nouveau (early 1900) set of Italian design masterfully hand-crafted iron folding
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Beograd, RS
by Arrben. They feature chrome plated steel frames and cognac leather seats and back rests. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.04 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in
Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in GB
Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in GB
naturally a contemporary version. The back rest pops out and the chair easily folds away
We have cleaned
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
1980 Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Original Vintage Poster
By Tom Jung
Located in Winchester, GB
" poster created for The Empire Strikes Back is from the original release of the film in 1980. The greatest
Category
Vintage 1980s American Posters
Materials
Paper
1980 Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
" poster created for The Empire Strikes Back is from the original release of the film in 1980. The greatest
Category
Vintage 1980s American Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Rare Gillows Lancaster circa 1789-95 Hardwood Fold Over Game Card Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
card fold over table
A very rare and well made piece by the great firm of Gillows, fully stamped to
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.4 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Late 19th Century Wooden Foldup Train Station Bench Seat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
storage. Black paint over old yellow makes for a great patina. Spindle back with slatted seat rests. Iron
Category
Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches
Materials
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
headrest moves up and down, the flexible rubber arm rests can be folded away, and the chair features a flip
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brutalist Wood and Leather Easy Chair with Ottoman by Atelier Sonja Wasseur
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
four positions.
Wonderful details, such as the screws to position the back rest and the folded leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
STATTON Private Collection Oxford Cherry Gateleg Flip Top Game / Console Table
By Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid cherry wood with their Oxford finish, flip up top with squared corners, one pull out back gateleg
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Swivel Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
beckons. Fun. Unexpected. High fashion home. Scrolled arm rests with tufted ends on both front and back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair Of Thonet 1951 Siesta Lounge Deck Garden Chairs Medizinal Hans Luckhardt
By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt
Located in Cambridge, GB
on the function of a chair and pioneered the link mechanism allowing the back to recline down whilst
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Beech
H 42.92 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Ample Butterscotch Brown and Oak Tufted Club Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Netflix and relax away. The arms are well padded along with the back rests, providing bountiful support
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 34.25 in
Original Vintage War Home Front Recycling Poster Bones Make Explosives WWII
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
towards the word Explosives in white, the rest of the list in white - Lubricating Oil Glue Fertiliser
Category
Vintage 1940s British Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster The Trossachs Scotland LNER Railway Cooper
By Austin Cooper
Located in London, GB
-lit sky in the background, the title and rest of the text in stylised lettering below: Illustrated
Category
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 50.01 in D 0.04 in
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: foldable, height adjustable. Back: tiltable, continuously lockable. Footrest: lightly extendable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Chair
Located in Burton, TX
by scrolling arms and splayed legs. Designed with a folding structure, adjustable seat back and foot
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: foldable, height adjustable. Back: tiltable, continuously lockable. Footrest: lightly extendable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cm).
Note: Seat, back and head cushions with loose-fitting covers. Folds and creases will inevitably
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Game Table in Cherry Around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Cherry veneered game table with fold-out square tabletop with circular felt cover. The back legs
Category
Antique 1820s Unknown Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Burton, TX
by scrolling arms and splayed legs. Designed with a folding structure and adjustable foot rest that
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Anglo-Indian Savonarola Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays 19th C.
By British Raj, Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chair was made in three pieces, the folding X-frame, the seat and the back support, and it easily
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Patio Poolside Rocking Chair by The Telescope Furniture Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
1950/1970's. The chair features a bright yellow plastic strap back and seat, wood arm rests and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
19th C. French Bronze Statue of a Young Woman with a Bird, by A.E. Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
hand. Her hair is dressed in the classical style, and the billowing folds of her dress and ribbons are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
that folds to create a partners desk, resting on four square legs with a stretcher base. (EDWARD
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding back rest for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every folding back rest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a folding back rest, we have 208 options in-stock, while there are 89 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folding back rest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A folding back rest, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made folding back rest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Cassina are consistently popular.
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