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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
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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
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Tarleton, GB
Folding chair by Aldo Jacober A design icon from the 1960's! Italian design folding chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The lines of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set / 12
By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960 These 12 folding chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Blue Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 Set 2
By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani
Located in Almelo, NL
Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani Red Painted Folding Chairs Italy 1960 These 2 folding chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio' Ponti manufactured in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Straw, Wood

F.Lli Reguitti Group of Six Mod. "152" Folding Chairs, Italy, 1956
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Naples, IT
Garden set consisting of 6 folding chairs Mod. "152", 1960s Fratelli Reguitti production, red and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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

Pair Fontoni & Geraci Elios Folding Chairs Italian Modern Chrome and Leather B
By Fontoni & Geraci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Fontoni & Geraci "Elios" folding chairs in chrome and leather. Listing includes
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Set 4 Smoked Lucite Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s, Castelli Mid-Century Modern
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of 4 folding chairs, made of chrome and smoked Lucite, by Castelli, made in Italy for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy 60s, Set of 2
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of folding bamboo chairs made in Italy in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Italian Mid Century Set of Four Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Set of four folding chairs italian production from mid fifties in wood and metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Set of Four Chairs
Italian Mid Century Set of Four Chairs
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 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

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Chrome

Italian Folding Chair
Italian Folding Chair
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Folding Bambu chair, Italy 1960s. 83 x 63 x 63 cm. Good conditions
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

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Bamboo

Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A simple Italian little folding rocking chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a "dolce
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Fruitwood

Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
Italian Folding Little Rocking Chair
H 44.49 in W 18.9 in D 44.49 in
Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage chair is from the 30s and is of fine Italian manufacture. Made in fine dark wood with
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional pair of 1960's Italian lounging deck chairs, hand crafted from bamboo with brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Bamboo

1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs
1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs
H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 27.17 in
Bauhaus folding chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Leather folding chairs in Bauhaus style from around 1960 in very nice original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel

Bauhaus folding chairs
Bauhaus folding chairs
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
By Arrben
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy. The seat is made of cane.The frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 20
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
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

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Chrome

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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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
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 Chairs

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Walnut

Italian Folding Chair in the Style of Gae Aulenti's 'April' Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Folding chair upholstered in brown corduroy inspired by Gae Aulenti's 'April' design. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

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

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Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair 1970s
Folding chair 1970s
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Caned Folding Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of four Mid-Century cane and laquered wood Italian folding chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s. The seating of the chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

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

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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
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

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Cane, Hardwood

Folding chair, 1970s
Folding chair, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
Folding Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair Period: 1980s Manufacturer: Italy Material: Hard wood, cane Colour: Clear
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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Folding Chair, 1980s
Folding Chair, 1980s
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Folding Dining Chair by Calligaris, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian designer folding dining chair produced in the 1980s by Calligaris Very elegant
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Metal

Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs

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Chrome

Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian postmodern folding chairs in straw and brown metal, 2000s Set of four chairs in straw and
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Early 2000s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair
Located in New York, NY
Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair. White
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Vintage 1930s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

60s 70s chair folding chair plexiglass G.Piretti for A.Castelli Plia Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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

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Metal

Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Folding Bambu deckchair ,Italy 1960s. 95 x 110 x 65 cm. Good condtion.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

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Bamboo

Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s
Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By Verzelloni, García Cumini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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

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Cane, Hardwood

Folding chairs 1970s pair
Folding chairs 1970s pair
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Bonacina Italy 2000
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Bonacina, 2000s
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

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Plexiglass

"Chiappa" Folding Chair by Russi for Schopenhauer, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1990s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
"Chiappa" chair by Piero Russi for Schopenhauer / Fontana Arte. Plywood chair with an intriguing
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1990s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Italian 60s Brown Plia Folding Chairs by G. Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in brown plastic and chromed aluminum, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
By Manifestodesign
Located in Milan, IT
A revisitation of the traditional folding chair and an homage to Dino Gavina who brought this
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti. This are model
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Plona Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of amber plexiglass plona folding chairs. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo Piretti.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Plona Folding Chairs
Pair of Plona Folding Chairs
H 18.25 in W 27 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, Italy, 1969
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century folding chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, Italy, 1969.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s. The name of the chairs is "Elios
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of Ico Parisi Folding Deck Chairs for Reguitti, Italy 1970s
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
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

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Beech

Italian Contemporary Chair Made from Folded Steel Sheet, "Torax" by Errante
By Errante
Located in Roma, RM
A substantial chair, a chair with a slender and temporary appearance, which instead turns to be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning folding chair with metal frame and original Brown Coduroy fabric. The chair's design is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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

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Steel

Midcentury Italian Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris in walnut
By Calligaris
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s pair of Italian sturdy folding chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris, in solid walnut, with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Italian Midcentury Chrome Upholstered Folding Game Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome upholstered folding game chairs, set of 4. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Folding Glass Chair Made with Italian Glass and Oxidized Steel Treated
By Enrico Marone Cinzano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This folding chair is made in Italy from locally sourced and recycled glass and steel. After being
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Steel

4 Italian Aldo Jacober Alberto Bazzani Mid Century 60s Beech Folding Chairs
By Aldo Jacober
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Folding Dining Occasional Chairs Set of four Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani folding dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy 1958. Dimensions: Width 48 cm
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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Folding Chair Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding chair Italy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folding chair Italy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. Find 270 options for an antique or vintage folding chair Italy now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a folding chair Italy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folding chair Italy bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folding chair Italy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Chair Italy?

The average selling price for a folding chair Italy at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $22,600 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Folding Chair Italy
  • 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.
  • 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 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.