1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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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
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Rochester, NY
Set of three Ted Net folding chairs in original red enameled painted tubular metal and white rubber coated metal grid seats and backs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1970's French Brutalist Green Folding Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's French Brutalist Green Folding Metal Garden Chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 disassembled, handcrafted and decorated with geometric patterns on the seat and along the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj, Mid-Century Modern, Slovenia, 1970
$509Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj, Mid-Century Modern, Slovenia, 1970
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. Over two million Rex Lounge Chairs have been produced. Niko Kralj's masterpiece is t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade – Vintage Outdoor Design
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Rohr Mini Camp Folding Chair with Sunshade & Carry Bag– Vintage Outdoor Design A rare and highly collectible Rohr Mini Camp folding chair featuring its original integrated pa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Height, 37,5cm Height Seat Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Manufacturer: Westnofa Materia...
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Chair - Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz, 1970
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Bern, CH
Lammhults Model No. X75-2 Folding Easy Chair. Designed by Börge Lindau & Bo Lindenkrantz. Tubular chromed metal frame with original brown linen seat and back rest. Designer: Desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs by EMU, Italy, 1970
$351Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs by EMU, Italy, 1970
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
Set of six folding chairs in plexiglass and chrome Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six folding chairs in thermoformed plexiglass and chromed metal. Height: 79 cm (31.1 inches) Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches) Depth: 44 cm (17.3 inches) Seat height: 48 cm (18.9 i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantity Available 1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantit...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
$624Sale Price / set|39% Off
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
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 1970. With integrated cushion.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 leather sling seat with attached pillow headrest supported by an iron frame with arms....
Category
Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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. This chair appears with the original green paint in patinated condition, which gives ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Romeo Rega 1970 Folding Chairs Set of 2
$1,404 / set
Romeo Rega 1970 Folding Chairs Set of 2
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Romeo Rega 1970 folding chairs set of 2: elegant vintage chairs from the 70s that combine functionality and material luxury.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Bamboo & Cane Folding Side Chairs
$1,400 / set
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 quality of the design contrasts perfectly with the natural organic modern materials. The...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Folding chair by or in the style of Börje Johanson in Canvas, Scandinavia 1970's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Designer: by or in the style of Börje Johanson Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Scandinavia (probably Sweden or Denmark) Model: folding chair Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturin...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in red. High-quality metal frame with plastic backrest and seat. The offer includes 2 chairs. Quality Featur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Metal
6x Niels Gammelgaard "TED" Folding Chairs
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in yellow. High-quality metal frame with plastic backrest and seat. The offer includes six chairs. Quality F...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of foldable dining chairs appear elegant and timeless.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian LaPalma Folding Chairs, 1970s
By LaPalma
Located in Debrecen, HU
A distinctive and elegant pair of La Palma folding chairs, manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. The chairs feature slender dark green lacquered metal frames and tall sculptural f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970 Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Tiger Bamboo Folding Chairs British Colonial Style
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 4 Tiger Bamboo Folding Side Chairs, Bohemian Chic from the Mid-Century Modern Period in British Colonial Style. Features slightly curved slatted backs and Seats. Stu...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
$3,779 / set
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 interlübke from the 1970s. High-quality stainless steel frame with backrest and seat made ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea grey wire metal folding chair , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea grey wire metal folding chair , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea grey wire metal folding chair , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea grey wire metal folding chair , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 made of solid beech wood. It has a beautiful honey colour. Some wear and Patina. Come...
Category
Vintage 1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Aldo Jacober Mid-Century Folding Chair, Hardwood, Slovenia, 1970s
$135Sale Price / item|20% Off
Aldo Jacober Mid-Century Folding Chair, Hardwood, Slovenia, 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
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 is in very good condition, it has a beautiful look and will suit in any interior
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Danish Foldable Mid-Century Modern Teak and Metal Chairs, 1970´S
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Mid-Century Modern Danish set of foldable teak and metal chairs, with the option of buying additional 4.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 chairs feature a thick, sturdy construction and a timeless Nordic design. The aesthet...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
A pair of 1970s Italian folding bamboo chairs by Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Italian folding bamboo chairs by Dal Vera. Each with orignal beige webbing seat, gilt metal joints and folding mechanisms, one with orignal "DelVera Made In Italy" la...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOURS, FR
An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1970s Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair in 1932
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid- Century 2x Folding Chair Modello Depositato Italy 1960/70s
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Pair of “Modello Depositato” Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s–1970s A striking pair of Italian folding chairs from the 1960s–1970s, marked “Modello Depositato.” The chairs feature a sle...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
$2,429 / set
Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and bamboo side chairs or lounge chairs. They have a classic X-form leg structure and are constructed using rattan slatting arranged...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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 height: 47 cm Width: 36 cm Depth: 50 cm Seat: 36 cm x 35 cm Closed height: 88 cm ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 folding chairs with chromed steel frame, transparent PMMA backrest
By STUA
Located in Madrid, España
Set of 4 folding chairs with chromed steel frame, transparent PMMA backrest and seat - Stua Patent - Spain - c. 1970 Dimensions: 77 x 44 x 48 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj, Plywood, Mid-Century Modern, Slovenia
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair that served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. Over two million Rex Lounge Chairs have been produced. Niko Kralj's masterpiece is t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, 1970s Folding Chairs, Black Beech Wood
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, Germany, 1970s–1980s Unknown manufacturer Price is for both chairs. A stylish pair of vintage director’s chairs, likely produced in Germany during...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 Flair, made in Switzerland in the 1970s. Constructed from durable plastic with a bold...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Danish Folding Chair Scandinavian Pine 1 / 20 Rainer Daumiller Style
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Authentic Danish folding chair crafted from solid Scandinavian pine. The chair features a beautiful warm honey-colored patina that highlights the natural grain and character of the w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970s. These particular chairs were produced by Eda...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome-Plated Overseas Chinese Folding Chairs
$327Sale Price / item|20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome-Plated Overseas Chinese Folding Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Distinctive vintage folding chair produced in China for the export market from the mid 1960's to around 1980, retaining it's original "Made in China" label with the Chinese export ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Vintage Folding Chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, 1970s
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Designed by Danish architect and designer Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA in the 1970s, this set of folding chairs captures the spirit of Scandinavian modernism translated into accessible...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 the success of Piretti's Plia but which structurally and aesthetically appears much...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian
$1,357Sale Price / set|20% Off
Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian
By Zanotta
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These are comfortable and easy to store as they can be fold. These chairs are Italian, attributed to Zanotta, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fontoni & Geraci Modell Elios for LÜBKE Vintage Mid- Century 4x Folding Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Mid-Century folding chair Model ELIOS was designed by Fontoni & Geraci for LÜBKE . It is made of chromed steel and features a thick saddle leather. Some little signs of wear and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Plia Lucite Folding Chair by G. Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chair in lucite and aluminum was designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1967 for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The Plia folding chair is a real desig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 & Karl Odermatt) Measurements : Height: 75 cm Seat height: 46 cm Width: 47 cm De...
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aldo Jacober Mid-Century Folding Chair, Hardwood, Slovenia, 1970s
$135Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Jacober Mid-Century Folding Chair, Hardwood, Slovenia, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s Aldo Jacober
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3
$149Sale Price|76% Off
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. Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
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. Despite slight chipping of the paintwork, they are in good vintage condition. The F...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Late 1970s New Old Stock Foldable Deck Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful new old stock foldable deckchairs from the late 1970's produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 and sturdy design with slatted seating and backrest adding to the allure. Versatile c...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About Folding Chair 1970
- 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 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.
- 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.
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