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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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 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
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo
Bauhaus folding chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Leather folding chairs in Bauhaus style from around 1960 in very nice original condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Memphis style folding Chairs from the 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful set of 4 postmodernist folding chairs from the 1980s, in white lacquered metal and black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By García Cumini, Verzelloni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s.
This set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
Folding chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 24.41 in
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
Folding chair mod
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 24.41 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chair perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Pallucco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black vinyl or
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s
Set of 8
Category
1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
Located in New York, NY
as they were among the first folding chairs. These design icons were manufactured by the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
safety.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Foldable Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Cape Town, WC
The essential folding chair, the Plia showcases function while marking the move towards transparent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1990s Foppapedretti Gentleman's Folding Valet Stand with Seat Italy
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Italy Foppapedretti Gentleman's folding valet with chair.
In the Style of Ico and Luisa
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Modern Italian Chair in Metal, Wood and Polypropylene from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Studio E-ggs, Polo chair is characterised by solid and welcoming shapes, fluid lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.9 in W 21.7 in D 19.3 in
Modern Italian Chair in Metal, Wood and Polypropylene from Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Studio E-ggs, Polo chair is characterised by solid and welcoming shapes, fluid lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.9 in W 21.7 in D 19.3 in
Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina
By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Simon Gavina in Italy, the Tomasa chair is a simple and beautiful design. Constructed of wax
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Vintage Chair "Dafne", Design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s
By Thema Italy 1, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in taranto, IT
"dafne" model folding chair, design Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, late 1970s
bright red color, 83
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
20th Century Gaetano Pesce Umbrella Chair Folding and Transportable Yellow
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Turin, Turin
designed the Umbrella chair, a very light and easily transportable chair.
Pressing on a special button, it
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
20th Century Gaetano Pesce Umbrella Chair Folding and Transportable Green
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Turin, Turin
designed the Umbrella Chair, a very light and easily transportable chair.
Pressing on a special button, it
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing the truly iconic "Plia" folding chair. Originally designed in 1967 by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
By Andries & Hiroko van Onck, Magis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Cricket folding chair designed by Andries Van Onck, produced by Magis Italia, 1983
Andries van
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Plia folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Plia folding chair epitomizes Italian minimalism from the mid-20th century and was crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Folding Chairs "Tric" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglione Italy 1965 Set of 2
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Enhance your space with the timeless design of this pair of "Tric" folding chairs, a masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Late 1970s New Old Stock Foldable Deck Chairs Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
, Italy.
The chairs are made of beech wood and are in excellent condition as can be seen in the images
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the gorgeous version with white metal structure and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic
Located in Milano, IT
, where Italy had colonial settings in the first decades of the 20th century.
The present two chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
18 Venetian Folding-Patio-Garden Chairs in Steel, Brass and Red Fabric, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set from 18 Venetian folding-patio-garden chairs designed and produced in Italy during the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Cappellini Metal Folding "Stitch" Chairs in Black
By Cappellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of modern Italian Cappellini "Stitch" folding chairs in black. Made from laser-cut powder
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
chair is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
chair is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic piece with great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
By Walter Ponti, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An absolutely beautiful and very rare pair of folding chairs from iconic designer Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 41.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in
Vittorio Nobili Walnut and Velvet Italian Mid-century Chairs, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Rome, IT
Simple materials but fantastic and unique design for these 4 chairs by Vittorio Nobili. Truly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Plastic Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in London, GB
.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold as well as championing transparent material as the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Modern Italian Chair with Wooden Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, the Drop chair has folds on the back making it a masterpiece of tailor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Synthetic
H 32.3 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Modern Italian Chair with Metal Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, the Drop chair has folds on the back making it a masterpiece of tailor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.3 in W 23.2 in D 22.8 in
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Folding Chairs From Italy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding chairs from Italy for your home. Each folding chairs from Italy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a folding chairs from Italy, we have 92 options in-stock, while there are 54 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding chairs from Italy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folding chairs from Italy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, Giancarlo Piretti and Patricia Urquiola each produced at least one beautiful folding chairs from Italy that is worth considering.
How Much is a Folding Chairs From Italy?
A folding chairs from Italy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,801, while the lowest priced sells for $184 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Folding Chairs From Italy
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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