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French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood folding chair, circa 1970 Folded: D 2.54 x W 6.83 x H 33 in. Very good condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 23.63 in
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

Fabric, Wood

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
By STUA
Located in FERROL, ES
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's White PMMA and red lacquered steel structure. On the
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
Folding chair made in Spain by Stua, 1970's
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Italian Folding Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Italian folding chair with canvas seat on a chrome frame made by Grazioli Giocattoli. Circa 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Folding Chair
Italian Folding Chair
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s Very confy to sit. Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair 1970s
Folding chair 1970s
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
Amazing pair of "Luisa" chairs in chromed metal designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy 1970
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Lyon, FR
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding chairs 1970s pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s pair Very confy to sit and. Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chairs 1970s pair
Folding chairs 1970s pair
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folding chair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair Period: 1970s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: White
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair, 1970s
Folding chair, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli with Folding Table, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage DSC 106 chair with foldable table designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Rare model
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

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
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

French outdoor folding chairs - Metal
Located in Charlotte, NC
Metal folding chairs from France that fold up for easy storage but comfortable enough for everyday
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Aldo Jacober chair 1970s. Beautiful folding chairs with vintage patina.
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
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
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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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 6 Folding Chairs Steel ,Brass and Naugahyde
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20th Century French Chairs

Karl Springer  Folding Chairs
Karl Springer  Folding Chairs
H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
Green Ted Net folding chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Green metal folding chair. This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Green Ted Net folding chair
Green Ted Net folding chair
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Jacober folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s Aldo Jacober
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Jacober folding chair 1970s
Jacober folding chair 1970s
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Modern Chromed Foldable Vintage Chairs by Marcello Cuneo 1970 Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mobel. The frame of the foldable chairs is chrome-plated and the upholstery is covered with dark-grey
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

6 Danish Red Foldable Chairs from Late 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful well kept red foldable chairs from the late 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Danish Red Foldable Chairs from Late 1970's
6 Danish Red Foldable Chairs from Late 1970's
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Wooden Folding Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wooden folding chair Dimensions. 20 W ; 17 D ; 30 H Seat Height. 17.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Folding Chair
Vintage Wooden Folding Chair
H 30 in W 20 in D 17 in
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer Aldo Jacober Manufacturer Stol Kamnik Design period 1960 to 1969 Year of Production 1970s Country of Manufacture Slovenia, Yugoslavia Style Vintage, Mid-Century, Indust...
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs
French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 17.75 in
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. The foldable dining chairs appears elegant and timeless. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

4x 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 white. High-quality
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Metal

4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1970s Set of Four Folding Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - good original condition - high of seat 51 cm - when unfoalded H: 92cm W: 43cm D: 25cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970s Set of Four Folding Dining Chairs, Italy
1970s Set of Four Folding Dining Chairs, Italy
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
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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
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer Aldo Jacober Manufacturer Stol Kamnik Design Period 1970 to 1979 Year of
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s 1 of 4
Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s 1 of 4
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original folding chair in white lacquered wood with webbing seat and backrest. In the typical
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy Object: folding chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Foldable Garden Chairs in Rattan and Lacquered Iron
Located in Paris, FR
Four garden chairs in woven and lacquered rattan, on an foldable iron structure.
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs

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Iron

Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
the folded chairs are H103 x W50 x D6cm.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in
Elmar Flototto Pagholz stacking chairs Germany 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large set of S22 stacking chairs designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Niels Gammelgaard Åland Folding Chairs for 1970s Ikea
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Åland metal folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1970s in white. The offer
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Trieste' folding rattan chair in the style of Aldo Jacober, 1970s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Athens, Attiki
3 'Trieste' rattan folding chairs in the style of Aldo Jacober, 1970s. Modernist minimal Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Folding Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very good set of four British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo Tortoise folding chairs. Well constructed
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Four Lucite Mid Century Folding chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anonima Castelli Mid Century Italian Lucite Folding Chair
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Countryside, IL
Anonima Castelli mid century Italian Lucite folding chair Measures: This chair is 18.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ico Parisi Folding Deck Chairs for Reguitti, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Ico Parisi Folding Deck Chairs for Fratelli Reguitti in beech wood , Italy 1970s. This set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage American Seating Company Folding Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Wooden Folding. American Seating Company on the Seat as Pictured.Slight Chipping on the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
gilded and chiselled metal. Folding chair (see photo) with seat height of only 21 cm. Furniture of
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Late 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
20th Century Exotic Wood Indian Chair, 1970
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Set of Three Folding Midcentury Chairs from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of three folding midcentury chairs from Sweden, 1970s. Very practical.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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
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
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Aldo Jacober for Bazzani Group of 4 White "Trieste" Folding Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 4 Mod. "Trieste" folding chairs in white lacquered wood, designer Aldo Jacober for Alberto
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Les Invisibles – Folding Chairs – Yonel Lebovici & Bernard Berthet – Marais Inte
By Marais international, Yonel Lebovici
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
Yonel Lebovici (1937-1998) and Bernard Berthet designed these transparent folding chairs and gave
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Vintage 1970s European Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Folding Metal Set of Four chairs by Fly Line
By Fly Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 folding chairs. Read color with metal mesh seat easy to fold.   
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design
By Interlübke, Team Form AG
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
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Vintage 1970s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni lounge chairs Italy 1970
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
own company Frigerio di Desio in Italy in 1970. These lounge chairs have a sturdy construction with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage rattan folding chairs, 1970s - set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 vintage italian foldable chairs with a chrome and beech wooden frame and rattan backrests
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage rattan folding chairs, 1970s - set of 4
Vintage rattan folding chairs, 1970s - set of 4
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Folding Chair 1960s-1970s Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage folding chair marked "Made in Italy". Production period: 1960s-1970s. Sturdy chrome
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Folding Chair 1960s-1970s Italy
Vintage Folding Chair 1960s-1970s Italy
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli, Anonima Castelli
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
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Vintage 1970s Italian 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 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 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 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, 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.