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Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Wabi Sabi metal folding chair with red-painted metal frame and green-painted wooden details
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
Industrial Folding Kids Chair, 1930s
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H 21.66 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Yellow Industrial Modern Folding Chairs - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great set of two vintage folding chairs made out of metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
It is difficult to bind a folding chair with any style. With the rolled iron and ball feet his
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
H 33 in W 15 in D 17 in
Antique Folding Children's Buggy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, children's chair for a buggy or early automobile features a cast iron frame with folding
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – pair 1960s beech folding chairs – pair. Good practical classic
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
By American Seating
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
1970s Country of Manufacture Slovenia, Yugoslavia Style Vintage, Mid-Century, Industrial, Italian
Category

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
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – various quantities available 1960s beech folding chairs – various
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen 1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen. Good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen 1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen. Good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 21.66 in
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bakelite 1930s jump seat on steel base. Gun metal patina base.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
Bakelite Amphitheater Folding Seat
H 36 in W 14 in D 24 in
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
By Magis, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is the first folding chair to have passed the most rigorous strength and stability tests on both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober, 1970s 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Production 1970s Country of Manufacture Slovenia Vintage, midcentury, Industrial, Italian Modern.
Category

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
1960's Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Beech Bar Back Folding Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Beech

Opinion Ciatti Con Fort Set of 2 Steel Folding Chairs
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Industrial era’s first work chairs. Designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Con fort is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Revolt folding chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Aviva Folding Chair by Marc Berthier for MAGIS
By Marc Berthier, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs fold completely flat and are designed for high-standard industrial manufacturing, with frames made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
Andries Van Onck Post Modern Folding Chair, 1984
H 32.29 in W 14.57 in D 18.51 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Set of 7 folding chair in metal and wood - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Perfect for an industrial aesthetic.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Folding Cane Dining Chair Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare mid-century metal cane folding dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Italian industrial
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 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 chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project. PLIA, the symbol
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
industrial and mechanical invention patents. His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury American Seating Metal Folding Chair Curved Plywood Seat
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage Folding midcentury industrial metal chair. We currently have 40
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Eight, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – set of eight – (model 2178) 1960s beech folding chairs – set of eight
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Six, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of six – (model 2178) 1960s Beech folding chairs – set of six
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960's Beech Folding Chairs, Good Quantities Available, 'Model 2178'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – good quantities available – (Model 2178) 1960’s beech folding chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Six (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six (Model 2179) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Nine - (Model 2184)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine – (Model 2184) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's, Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Nine, 'Model 2181'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of nine – (model 2181). 1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's, Beech Folding Chairs , Set of Eight 'Model 2179'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of eight (model 2179). 1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Twelve - (Model 2183)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Twelve – (Model 2183) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Large Quantities Available - (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Large Quantities Available – (Model 2179) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and clever design, the "Ny" chair features a collapsible form that completely folds down and can be
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Trip Trap, Peter Karpf
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S17 Industrial Dining Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted and in multiple colors and quantities, with bespoke service available: the Industrial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Thirty Two - (Model 2185)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Thirty Two – (Model 2185) 1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern set of 5 Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920
Category

Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Various Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Most Sought After Paghold Industrial Retro Metal Bendwood Chair Set of 6 Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Markington, GB
Most sought after Paghold Industrial retro metal bendwood chair set of 6 chairs we have 5 sets
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This folding cinema chair was produced by Thonet in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s-1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
Vintage Cinema Chair from Thonet, 1950s
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs in Brown
By Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, in Brown frontside with
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Mid-Century Japanese Folding "NyChair" by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lightweight yet comfortable lounge chair and ottoman is a wonderfully versatile seating solution. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unstressed Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
This wide chair with a low backrest is conceived as a path of folded aluminum box-pipe. Corners are
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unstressed Chair
Unstressed Chair
H 26.78 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Round Metal Italian Industrial Stool, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
is rotatable and can be raised and lowered according to needs. It has three folded feet which join in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Folding Industrial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of folding industrial chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, all folding industrial chairs available were constructed with great care. Folding industrial chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Folding industrial chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many folding industrial chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina and Friso Kramer produced popular folding industrial chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Folding Industrial Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,540, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $16,000 highest priced.

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.

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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 Industrial Chairs
  • 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 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 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.