What is the most comfortable folding chair?

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.

Who designed the folding chair?

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.

What are the chairs that fold up called?

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.

Who invented the folding chair?

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.

Do butterfly chairs fold up?

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.

Folding Rope Chair

Hans Wegner The Chair

Woven Rope Seat

Mid Century Folded 1960 Chair

Mid Century Modern Cord Chair

Hans Wegner Rope Lounge

Quarter Sawn Oak Chairs

Former Modern

Made In Yugoslavia

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

$3,600 / set

H 29 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

style design folding rope chair set captures the style of Hans J. Wegner without a higher price tag

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Teak, Rope

Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs

$2,900 / set

H 29 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Teak /Rope Accent Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Hans Wegner Style Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs, Accent Chairs This stunning pair of

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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Pair Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Wooden Two Tier End/Side Tables

$3,600 / set

H 29 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Pair Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Wooden Two Tier End/Side Tables

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Scandinavian style design folding rope chair set captures the style of Hans J. Wegner without a higher price

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cord, Rope, Teak

Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's

$1,600 / set

H 30.5 in W 23.75 in D 33 in

Pr. Mid Century Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Circa 1950/70's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Often referred to as Wegner like, these mid century folding lounge chairs have become iconic in

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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Wooden Folding Lounge Chair - a Pair

$2,200 / set

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Wooden Folding Lounge Chair - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woven Rope Folding Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century

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

Materials

Wood

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

$5,936

H 24.02 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair

By Maruni

Located in London, GB

Maruni Mokko Folding Sling Chair c.1950s Quartersawn Oak with nylon mesh

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

$9,240 / set

H 30 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Folding Chair by Ebert Wels, 60s

$1,816

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century Folding Chair by Ebert Wels, 60s

By Ebert Wels

Located in Lucija, SI

This folding chair by English designer Ebert Wels from the 1960s is an affordable alternative to

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Plywood

Danish Modern Teak Folding Chairs in the Style of Ebert Wels - A Pair

$2,200

H 29.75 in W 23.5 in D 32 in

Danish Modern Teak Folding Chairs in the Style of Ebert Wels - A Pair

By Ebert Wels

Located in New York, NY

These Danish folding lounge chairs consist of teak frames with braided rope seating and back. A

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

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Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in

Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Faversham, GB

Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech

Hans Wegner Style Woven Rope Folding Chair

Unavailable

Hans Wegner Style Woven Rope Folding Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Woven rope folding chair in the style of Hans Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Ebert Wels Rope Folding Chairs Set of Two

Unavailable

H 73 in W 59 in D 78 in

Ebert Wels Rope Folding Chairs Set of Two

By Ebert Wels

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

Mid-Century Modern Wegner style folding lounge chairs designed by English designer Ebert Wels

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope

Hans Wegner Chaise Lounge

Unavailable

H 27 in W 72 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner Chaise Lounge

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

After seeing critical and commercial success with his folding "Rope Chair" in the late 1940s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Pale Yellow Rope Folding Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in D 30 in

Pale Yellow Rope Folding Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bedford, NY

Woven rope folding chair sprayed yellow. made on Yugoslavia in the style of Hans Wegner. Can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 31 in W 17.75 in D 22 in

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, AFM

Located in Redding, CT

Hans Wegner style folding rope chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair Folding Rope Chairs after Hans Wegner

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H 31 in W 24 in D 27.5 in

Pair Folding Rope Chairs after Hans Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Folding Rope Chairs after Hans Wegner

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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 27 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Trenton, NJ

The unique Mid-Century Modern design of this vintage folding rope chair combines quality

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1960's Vintage Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 29 in W 23.25 in D 30 in

1960's Vintage Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Redding, CT

Hans Wegner style folding rope chair. Original 1960's vintage chair in great condition. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner Style folding rope chair Mid-Century Modern Lounge chair. Item features folding frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

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H 30 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 24 in D 30 in

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Scandinavian design folding rope chair captures the style of Hans Wegner without a hefty price

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Beech

Mid Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Walnut Framed Folding Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 23.5 in D 30 in

Mid Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Walnut Framed Folding Lounge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Hans Wegner style folding rope chair. Original rope weaving design.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner - Set of 2

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H 29 in W 24 in D 29 in

1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner - Set of 2

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Modern Folding Rope Chairs by Hans Wegner ✨ Iconic and effortlessly stylish, these

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in

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

Pair of Folding Rope Lounge Chairs, 1960s

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H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Folding Rope Lounge Chairs, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of folding rope lounge chairs - 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope

Woven Teak and Rope Folding Chair and Ottoman

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H 29 in W 24 in D 30 in

Woven Teak and Rope Folding Chair and Ottoman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Midcentury woven teak and rope folding chair and ottoman. Both chair and ottoman are folding. Rope

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Styled After Hans Wegner

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H 29 in W 24 in D 29 in

1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Styled After Hans Wegner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage folding rope lounge chair designed and manufactured in Yugoslavia circa 1960s. These

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s

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H 39.38 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Set of 10 Iron & Rope Folding Chairs - France, 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very chic set of ten iron folding chairs, with original white paint and green rope seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Mid-Century Folding Chair

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H 29 in W 23.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Folding Chair

Located in Pomona, CA

Mid-Century folding chair Wegner style. The seat and the back are woven in rope. Marked Yugoslavia.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Mid- Century Modern Ebert Wels Beech& Rope Folding Lounge Chair, 1960's

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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in

Mid- Century Modern Ebert Wels Beech& Rope Folding Lounge Chair, 1960's

By Ebert Wels

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid-Century Modern Wegner style folding lounge chairs designed by English designer Ebert Wels, in

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Folding Chair, Hans J. Wegner Style, Wood and Rope Covering, circa 1960

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H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in

Folding Chair, Hans J. Wegner Style, Wood and Rope Covering, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munster, NRW

A pair of very sophisticated rope folding chairs, in the style of Hans J. Wegner. The cord

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique Imperial Folding Chair

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H 36.5 in W 30 in D 46 in

Antique Imperial Folding Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Carved wood, metal decoration on foot board and hardware on body of chair, woven seat. Chair pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Woven Rope Folding Chair - Style of Hans Wegner

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H 31 in W 24 in D 28 in

Vintage Woven Rope Folding Chair - Style of Hans Wegner

Located in North Miami, FL

A beautiful vintage folding chair with woven rope in the style of Hans Wegner's

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Oak and Rope Folding Lounge Chair

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H 32 in W 23 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Oak and Rope Folding Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous folding armless lounge chair in oak and rope that looks like the JH512 midcentury chair by

Category

Vintage 1970s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rope Folding Scissor Side Chairs, circa 1960s

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rope Folding Scissor Side Chairs, circa 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of mid-century modern rope folding "scissor" side chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner. Most

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Ebert Wels Folding Chairs, UK, 1960

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H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 27.56 in

Ebert Wels Folding Chairs, UK, 1960

By Ebert Wels

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of folding chairs, designed by Ebert Wels, United Kingdom, 1960. These chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rope Cord and Wood Folding Chairs Hans Wegner Style

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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Rope Cord and Wood Folding Chairs Hans Wegner Style

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent pair of low, folding chairs, made of rope cord and wood, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

An Italian Folding Valet Chair

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H 46 in W 16.5 in D 14 in

An Italian Folding Valet Chair

Located in NYC, NY

A folding valet chair with a woven rope seat in the Italian tradition with wood carved to mimic

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Indian Folding Tribal Hand-Carved Teak Pida Low Chair

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H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in

Indian Folding Tribal Hand-Carved Teak Pida Low Chair

Located in Milano, MI

A rare Indian folding Pida chair featuring hand-carved horses, lions, flowers and geometrical

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Folding Chair, Ebert Wels, 1960's

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H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Folding Chair, Ebert Wels, 1960's

By Ebert Wels

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare folding chair by Ebert Wels. Made in Czech Republic in the 1960's. Light wood base with a

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of foldable Armchair in Wood and Rope in Style of Gio Ponti

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H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 31.11 in

Pair of foldable Armchair in Wood and Rope in Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of foldable armchair in wood and rope in style of Gio Ponti.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Danish Modern Folding Teak and Rope Dining Side Chairs, circa 1960s

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H 32.25 in W 18 in D 21.13 in

Set of Four Danish Modern Folding Teak and Rope Dining Side Chairs, circa 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of four folding chairs with rope seats and backs, made in the Danish modern style in Yugoslavia

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord

Pair Folding Side Chairs with Jute Weave Seats and Backs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in

Pair Folding Side Chairs with Jute Weave Seats and Backs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Pair folding chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, design after Wegner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Pair of Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Scissor Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s

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H 30.75 in W 23.5 in D 29.25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Scissor Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern rope folding "scissor" chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner. Slight

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

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H 38 in W 24 in D 28 in

Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful, modern oak rocker with roped seat and back. Sold with its matching ottoman. The rope

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Modern Folding Chair with Wicker in the Style of Hans J. Wegner from the 1960s

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H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in

Modern Folding Chair with Wicker in the Style of Hans J. Wegner from the 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

In the style of Hans Wegner, this fine cord/rope folding lounge chair exhibits remarkable

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 29 in W 23.25 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Belmont, MA

Hans Wegner style folding rope chair. In very good condition. Original rope weaving.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Hans Wegner Folding Rope Chair

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H 30 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Hans Wegner Folding Rope Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These chairs are a perfect compliment to any room or outdoor space. Sleek and minimal, and ready to

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Mahogany

Mid-Century Folding Rope Chair with Ottoman

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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Folding Rope Chair with Ottoman

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Hans Wegner style woven rope chair with ottoman. Comfortable low seating for indoors or

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 29 in W 25 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern Hans Wegner style lounge chair features a rope backrest with an

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Walnut

1960s Folding Rope Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

1960s Folding Rope Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of 1960s Hans Wegner style, folding walnut and rope lounge chairs.

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rope Folding Chairs

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H 30 in W 18 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rope Folding Chairs

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage folding chair constructed with solid wood and rope. Chair has

Category

Vintage 1960s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Rope Folding Chairs Set of 2

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Rope Folding Chairs Set of 2

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esperance, NY

Midcentury Danish modern rope folding chairs set of 2.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rope Folding Scissor Lounge Chairs ca. 1960s

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H 34 in W 24 in D 29 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rope Folding Scissor Lounge Chairs ca. 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of mid-century modern rope folding "scissor" chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner. Slight

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid-Century Folding Rope Weave Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

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H 30 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Folding Rope Weave Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

of Mid-Century Modern rope chairs looks just like Wegner's iconic chairs, and they were made in

Category

Antique 1650s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Pair of Ebert Wels Folding Chairs of Stained Wood and Rope

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H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Ebert Wels Folding Chairs of Stained Wood and Rope

By Ebert Wels

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of folding chairs, designed by Ebert Wels and manufactured in the United Kingdom, 1960. These

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Ebert Wels Folding Chair, UK 1960's, In The Style Of Hans J. Wegner's Rope Chair

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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Ebert Wels Folding Chair, UK 1960's, In The Style Of Hans J. Wegner's Rope Chair

By Ebert Wels, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cork, IE

. The chair folds easily and can be hung from a wall when storing away. The rope structure has been

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Folding Slipper Chair with Woven Seat

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H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 28.35 in

French Folding Slipper Chair with Woven Seat

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Folding slipper chair, rope and beech, France, 1960s Elegant French folding chair made of beech

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair after Wegner

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H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair after Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish Mid-Century Modern folding chair in the style of Hans Wegner. Interestingly contoured

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

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H 30 in W 25 in D 25.5 in

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid Century Folding Rope Dining Chairs by Ebert Wels after Wegner

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H 32 in W 17.5 in D 22 in

Set of Four Mid Century Folding Rope Dining Chairs by Ebert Wels after Wegner

By Ebert Wels, Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four folding wood and cord dining, cafe, side chairs designed by Elbert Wels

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Wood

Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's

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H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in

Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs

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H 30 in W 25 in D 29 in

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

matching woven papercord rope folding swivel chairs. Sleek classic design in the style of Hans Wegner with

Category

Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch

Pair of 1960s Hans Wegner Style Scissor Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 23.38 in D 32 in

Pair of 1960s Hans Wegner Style Scissor Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New Windsor, NY

Pair of woven rope and wood folding chairs in the manner of Hans Wegner "Rope Chair" created in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Cord, Rope

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

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H 35 in W 27 in D 24 in

Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridport, CT

Incredible lines not his unique style folding rope chair in the manner of Hans Wegner. With

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Folding Rope Chairs in Wegner Style

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H 28 in W 24.5 in D 30 in

Pair of Folding Rope Chairs in Wegner Style

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridport, CT

Brand newly chorded and impeccably done. This rare vintage pair of folding rope chairs are amazing.

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Rope, Walnut

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Folding Rope Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding rope chair for your home. Each folding rope chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rope. Your living room may not be complete without a folding rope chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right folding rope chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one folding rope chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ebert Wels, AFM Furniture Japan and Maruni produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Rope Chair?

Prices for a folding rope chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.

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.

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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 Rope Chair

What is the most comfortable folding chair?
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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.
Who designed the folding chair?
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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.
What are the chairs that fold up called?
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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.
Who invented the folding chair?
1 Answer
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.
Do butterfly chairs fold up?
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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.

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