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1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970's Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair
1970's Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair

1970's Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Design Fold Out Extendable Lounge Chair / Daybed. Made in Belgium, 1970's period

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ted Net Folding Chairs Niels Gammelgaard Ikea Sweden 1970's
Ted Net Folding Chairs Niels Gammelgaard Ikea Sweden 1970's

Ted Net Folding Chairs Niels Gammelgaard Ikea Sweden 1970's

By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard

Located in Rochester, NY

Set of three Ted Net folding chairs in original red enameled painted tubular metal and white rubber

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be

Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

REX Folding chair 1970s
REX Folding chair 1970s

REX Folding chair 1970s

By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s
Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s

Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Delft, NL

Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s Dimensions: 72cm Width, 60cm Depth, 75cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

REX Folding chair 1970s
REX Folding chair 1970s

REX Folding chair 1970s

$512Sale Price / item|20% Off

REX Folding chair 1970s

By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Plywood

Folding chair, 1970s
Folding chair, 1970s

Folding chair, 1970s

$202Sale Price|20% Off

Folding chair, 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Folding chair Period: 1970s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: White

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs

Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970

Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s

$136Sale Price / item|20% Off

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s

By Aldo Jacober

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Aldo Jacober chair 1970s. Beautiful folding chairs with vintage patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A French Folding Iron and Leather Lounge Chair, C. 1970.
A French Folding Iron and Leather Lounge Chair, C. 1970.

A French Folding Iron and Leather Lounge Chair, C. 1970.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chair, which harkens back to campaign chairs or the timeless deck chairs, features a brown

Category

Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Green Ted Net folding chair
Green Ted Net folding chair

Green Ted Net folding chair

By Niels Gammelgaard

Located in østbirk, 8752

Green metal folding chair. This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding campaign chair with leather
Folding campaign chair with leather

Folding campaign chair with leather

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Lovely folding campaign chair in faux bamboo wood and black leather, and some brass details.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Country Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jacober folding chair 1970s
Jacober folding chair 1970s

Jacober folding chair 1970s

$136Sale Price|20% Off

Jacober folding chair 1970s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Iconic folding chair from 1970s Aldo Jacober

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Bamboo & Cane Folding Side Chairs
Bamboo & Cane Folding Side Chairs

Bamboo & Cane Folding Side Chairs

Located in Highland, IN

This sweet set of four folding side chairs are crafted of bamboo and cane. The architectural

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs
French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs

French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of four folding chairs from France made with walnut wood structures and leather seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy
Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy

Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy

By Arrben

Located in Den Haag, NL

Cool, minimalistic, slick. Arrben Italy, 1970s All chrome version of a fantastic folding chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs
2x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs

2x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in red. High-quality metal

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy

Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy

By Marcello Cuneo

Located in Vienna, AT

Cuneo, 1970, Italy and executed by Mobel. A fantastic set of six ( 6 ) chairs with chrome plated frame

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs
6x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs

6x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs

By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in yellow. High-quality

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage folding chair featuring a hand-stitched brown seat and backrest supported by a sleek black

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970 Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Tiger Bamboo Folding Chairs British Colonial Style
1970 Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Tiger Bamboo Folding Chairs British Colonial Style

1970 Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Tiger Bamboo Folding Chairs British Colonial Style

By Charlotte Perriand, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Set of 4 Tiger Bamboo Folding Side Chairs, Bohemian Chic from the Mid-Century Modern Period

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

By Team Form AG, Interlübke

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Century Folding Chair Beech 1 / 11
Vintage Mid Century Folding Chair Beech 1 / 11

Vintage Mid Century Folding Chair Beech 1 / 11

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Mid Century folding chair was manufactured back in the old days 70ties in Yugoslavia. It is

Category

Vintage 1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Suede Folding Ballon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea
Suede Folding Ballon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea

Suede Folding Ballon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea

By Hans Olsen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Beautiful foldable balloon seat in leather attributed to the Danish designer Hans Olsen. The chair

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2
Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2

Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine, Set of 2

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Danish-style folding chairs manufactured in Sweden. Crafted from solid Scandinavian pine, these

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy
Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

By Arrben

Located in North York, ON

This set of 4 “Tamara” folding chairs by Arrben, crafted in Italy circa 1970’s, embodies sleek mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steel EMU Arc En Ciel, Set 4 Folding Chairs
Steel EMU Arc En Ciel, Set 4 Folding Chairs

Steel EMU Arc En Ciel, Set 4 Folding Chairs

By EMU Furniture

Located in Naples, IT

Group of 4 folding chairs suitable for home balconies or large green gardens.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs
Pair of French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs

Pair of French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of folding chairs from France made with walnut wood structures and leather seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy
Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 81 cm Seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen

Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in TOURS, FR

An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in London, GB

the folded chairs are H103 x W50 x D6cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Flair Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs
1970s Flair Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs

1970s Flair Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs

By Flair

Located in London, GB

Flair: Pair of Red 'Pizzicato' Folding Chairs, c. 1970s A pair of 'Pizzicato' folding chairs by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1970s Pair of Giancarlo Piretti for Eda Concept Vintage Modern Folding Chairs
1970s Pair of Giancarlo Piretti for Eda Concept Vintage Modern Folding Chairs

1970s Pair of Giancarlo Piretti for Eda Concept Vintage Modern Folding Chairs

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Italian pink acrylic and chromed-steel folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig
Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig

Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig

By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig

Located in Debrecen, HU

This original Italian folding chair, designed by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig in the 1970s, is a true

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of Vintage Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1970s
Set of Vintage Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1970s

Set of Vintage Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1970s

By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard

Located in BARCELONA, ES

folding chairs captures the spirit of Scandinavian modernism translated into accessible industrial design

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian
Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian

Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian

By Zanotta

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of folding chairs is made of white lacquered metal with a grey leather seat and back

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Plexiglass Folding Chairs, 1970s
Set of 4 Vintage Plexiglass Folding Chairs, 1970s

Set of 4 Vintage Plexiglass Folding Chairs, 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in taranto, IT

Lot of 4 resealable chairs in plexiglass and steel, original 70s, probably produced on the wave of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany
Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany

By Interlübke

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Folding Chairs by Team Form AG for Interlübke, 1970s, Germany Team Form Ag (Franz Hero

Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3
Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3

Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful set of 3 folding chairs with rush seats. In very nice condition to age and comfortable

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s
Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

Two Italian white folding garden chairs, by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set consists of two folding white garden chairs designed by Fratelli Reguitti from the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gillis Lundgren KON TIKI Folding Longue Chair for IKEA 1970s
Gillis Lundgren KON TIKI Folding Longue Chair for IKEA 1970s

Gillis Lundgren KON TIKI Folding Longue Chair for IKEA 1970s

By Gillis Lundgren

Located in Čelinac, BA

Gillis Lundgren Folding Longue Chair Kon Tiki for IKEA 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s
Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s

Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of three folding midcentury chairs from Sweden, 1970s. Very practical.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Wood Folding Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful set of five vintage modern folding chairs feature a stylish "X" shape base. Sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz

Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz

By Lammhults, Borge Lindau

Located in Bern, CH

Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair. Designed by Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz. Tubular

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s
Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s

Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s

By Gigi Sabadin, Crassevig

Located in Lucija, SI

Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash, Beech

Set of 9 chrome folding chairs with fabric from the 1970s.
Set of 9 chrome folding chairs with fabric from the 1970s.

Set of 9 chrome folding chairs with fabric from the 1970s.

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Set of 9 chrome folding chairs with new fabric upholstery from the 1970s . Production period

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig
4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig

4 Folding Chairs Arca by Gigi Sabadin Created in 1974 for Crassevig

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

4 folding chairs in solid ash. Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition. Arca by Gigi

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Folding Chair 1970 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding chair 1970 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folding chair 1970 — often made from metal, wood and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the folding chair 1970 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding chair 1970, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folding chair 1970 over the years, but those crafted by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Folding Chair 1970?

Prices for a folding chair 1970 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $105 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

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Questions About Folding Chair 1970
  • 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 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 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.