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4 Folding Bar Chairs Metal and Clear Plexiglass Island Chairs Kitchen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
4 folding bar chairs Origin : État de siege (Seat condition) H107xW45xD40 Metal and plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
can fold into a collapsible width of 14 inches and 40.25 inches high. The two pieces of thick red
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new. Generation by Knoll
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Georgian Foldable Writing Side Table Desk Set with Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This writing table was designed and made in England around 1800. It can be folded into a large
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Leather Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The backs of these chairs are high for extra comfort and the armrests fold outwards in order to
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Conference Chair
Black Leather Conference Chair
H 45.67 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner Valet Chair by PP Møbler, Denmark, Pine and teak
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950. Foldable beech pupitre for child and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Giancarlo Piretti, Platone Folding Desk for Anonima Castelli, 1971
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
is the folding Plia chair. The design was first unveiled at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan in 1967 as
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
arms and splayed legs. The desk chair folds away for very easily for storage. Dimensions Height 34
Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Augusto Savini for Pozzi Drop Leaf Gate Leg Desk with Matching Pamplona Chair
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Chicago, IL
) more pictures available. The desk space with leaves folded downward position is 47.5" x 23.5" Then if
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau Italian Hand Painted Iron Folding Garden Scalloped Chairs and Stools
Located in Firenze, IT
folding system that easily transforms the chair into a stool is so smart! The details, the colors and even
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's
Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Moleskine" is a desk, designed by Philippe Nigro and manufactured by Driade, with a folding top in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era. This
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Brass

Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
chair that was first introduced in 1953 Friso Kramer is the master of functional design, his idea to
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model EU02 Japanese Series Desk and Chair in Teak, 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Japanese series desk and chair in teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Very cool
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
, concealing its function. A desk, standing on its own looks out of place without an accompanying chair and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Brass

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in Miami, FL
A Renaissance-revival desk or sofa table in walnut with dark, ebonized umber finish & featuring
Category

Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed
Category

Early 20th Century French Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Reclinable Lotus lounge chair designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland. Rob Parry (The Hague, 1925-2023
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
Lotus Adjustable Lounge Chair by Rob Parry
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Altwies, LU
, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair. All in folded sheet, except
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
Office Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 28.35 in
Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
different sized and shaped tables. This base was a folded metal frame which was light but also very strong
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
106 stacking chair (1965), Plona lounge chair (1969), Alky chair (1970), Plantone folding desk (1970
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Chairs, Raymond Subes, 1940
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
lozenge / diamond form. The chairs will fold and collapse (see image 10). Priced and sold as a set of 4
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jean PROUVE - "Standard BS"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean PROUVE (1901-1984). "Standard BS" desk in folded and white lacquered sheet steel and oak
Category

Vintage 1940s Desks

Materials

Wood

Jean PROUVE - "Standard BS"
Jean PROUVE - "Standard BS"
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Acerbis ArmChair DuePiù in Rust by Nanda Vigo UTOPIA
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur

Acerbis Armchair DuePiù in White by Nanda Vigo UTOPIA
By Acerbis, Nanda Vigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
it could speak, it would let us in on its original raison d'etre. In the desk mode, only a chair is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Religious Items

Materials

Burl

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steamer campaign chairs
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
, desks, beds with canopies, dining tables, chairs, and even sofas and bookcases were made to close
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of French Stools by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in MADRID, ES
designed the legendary "Tonneau" chair for Steiner, first in plastic (1953) and then in folded plywood
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
functioned as much more than a simple room divider: it also included wrltlng desk and a fold-up bed. Like
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA
By American Duplex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fur

Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA
Cross shaped Mirror UTOPIA
H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Percival Lafer Brazilian Coffee Table. Circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swivel Chair and a Joaquim Tenreiro jacaranda desk. Percival Lafer is a Brazilian furniture designer and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak

Koch and Lowy Articulating Wall Sconce
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feet out. Perfect bedside, desk side or chair side lamp for reading. Newly rewired. Excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Koch and Lowy Articulating Wall Sconce
Koch and Lowy Articulating Wall Sconce
H 12 in W 37.5 in D 35.5 in
Modern Blue Dilemma Vintage Coat Rack Ladder Rack by Giancarlo Piretti, 1984
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Piretti ( 1940 ) has designed many gorgeous design pieces as Plia chairs, Platone desks, Planta
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
, door, shelf, cartonnier and desk; waxed mahogany armchair, leather seat and back; drapery, berry
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Side Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
wall lamp (1953), the Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961
Category

Vintage 1960s European Side Tables

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Aquilon Teak Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
wall lamp (1953), the Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961
Category

Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
wall lamp (1953), the Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961
Category

Vintage 1960s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Acerbis Storet Dresser in Black Ash with Pink Glossy Lacquered UTOPIA
By Nanda Vigo, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Più” chairs and “Storet” chests by Nanda Vigo and the “Florian”folding table by Vico Magistretti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dressers

Materials

Ash

Coffee Table "Prefacto" by Pierre Guariche, Airborne, 1952
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair, known as the Tonneau, in folded
Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Side Table by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu from France, 1936
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Altwies, LU
was furnished with a built-in bedside bed, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Bed by Jean Prouvé from France, 1936
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Altwies, LU
with a built-in bedside bed, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair
Category

Vintage 1930s French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Bed by Jean Prouvé from France, 1936
Bed by Jean Prouvé from France, 1936
H 35.83 in W 78.75 in D 52.37 in
Armchair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Altwies, LU
with a built-in bedside bed, a hanging desk, a chair, a two-tray pedestal table and a visitor chair
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Armchair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
Armchair by Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
some rectilinear cabinets in a post-functionalist spirit. Worth noting was Engø's desk chair with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Vampire armchair (1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) or the Président desk (1961). They were exhibited several
Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Teak

Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, the leather handles in his desks, the legs with the Jockey chairs and the patchwork were a trademark
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
H 29.53 in W 85.83 in D 21.66 in
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
similar designs of snakes on a chair designed by Voronikhin compared to the snakes of this Poudreuse Desk
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Important & Unique Arts and Crafts Display / Drinks Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in Lisse, NL
Jewish maker Napoleon le Grand. From the same home we also have a solid nutwood ladies desk with matching
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Oak, Satinwood

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
interiors decorated with gilded furniture and seated on high-backed chairs or thrones. Note the vegetal
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Folding Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding desk chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and plastic, every folding desk chair was constructed with great care. There are 40 variations of the antique or vintage folding desk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding desk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding desk chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made folding desk chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Prouvé, Giancarlo Piretti and Ahrend de Cirkel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Folding Desk Chair?

Prices for a folding desk chair start at $565 and top out at $57,434 with the average selling for $3,240.
Questions About Folding Desk Chair
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.