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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Fläpps Folding Chair, White

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Folding Chair, White

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Zanotta April Folding Chair in VIP Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta April Folding Chair in VIP Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Gae Aulenti Folding chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zanotta April Folding Chair in VIP Seat and Stainless Steel Frame by Gae Aulenti

H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in

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

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Black

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Black

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, White

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, White

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 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

Pair of Foldable Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch clear lacquered

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch clear lacquered

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design

By Interlübke, Team Form AG

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for

Category

Vintage 1970s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2x Team Form AG for interlübke folding chairs, Swiss Design

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli

By BBB Italia

Located in Milan, IT

successfully actualized in this folding chair. The beech slats can be lacquered in either Canaletto walnut or

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Plixy Chromed Folding Chair by Franco Poli

H 40.16 in W 15.75 in D 20.87 in

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

By Interlübke, Team Form AG

Located in Neuss, NW

Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for

Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

team form ag folding chairs, interlübke

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Messerblumen 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Messerblumen 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Baum 'Print on One Side'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Baum 'Print on One Side'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy

By Kolberg Justus, Tecno

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

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy

H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Trouble Bubble 'Print on one side'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Trouble Bubble 'Print on one side'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Con Circle 'Print on One Side'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Con Circle 'Print on One Side'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Modern Folding Lounge Chair Black White Stripes & Golden Details

Located in Porto, PT

in Gold Polished Stainless Steel. Dimensions: Width: 78 cm 30.7 in – Depth: 100 cm 39.4 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Folding Lounge Chair Black White Stripes & Golden Details

H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Baum/Baum Gelb 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Baum/Baum Gelb 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Vallunaraju by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Vallunaraju by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Snowdreamer by Monika Strigel 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Snowdreamer by Monika Strigel 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Colored Lines 'Print on Both Sides, Background White'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Colored Lines 'Print on Both Sides, Background White'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Sunrise by Joa Herrenknecht (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Sunrise by Joa Herrenknecht (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Alps by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Alps by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Modern Outdoor Folding Sun Lounge Chair Beige White Stripes & Golden Details

Located in Porto, PT

Marina Chair Toffee Stripes is born in the sea. The outdoor furniture piece is a unique chair to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Outdoor Folding Sun Lounge Chair Beige White Stripes & Golden Details

H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Fading Grey by Monika Strigel 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Fading Grey by Monika Strigel 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Puerto Natales by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Puerto Natales by Joe Mania (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Bubbles Indigo by Pattern Studio 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Bubbles Indigo by Pattern Studio 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Red on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Green on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Green on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Grey on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Criss Cross Grey on Birch 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair, Wild and Free by Ingrid Beddoes 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair, Wild and Free by Ingrid Beddoes 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Watercolor Stripes by Kind of Style (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Watercolor Stripes by Kind of Style (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - PS Collage 3 by Pattern Studio (print on both sides)

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - PS Collage 3 by Pattern Studio (print on both sides)

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Fläpps Folding Chair - Watercolor Dots by Kind of Style 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and

Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Folding Chair - Watercolor Dots by Kind of Style 'Print on Both Sides'

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Andrea Foldable Seat by Enrico Tonucci

By Manifestodesign

Located in Milan, IT

stainless steel, creates this simple yet sophisticated chair. Its collapsibility makes it perfect for easy

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Andrea Foldable Seat by Enrico Tonucci

H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Chippensteel 1.0 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

production, maintain the uniqness of FiDU technology. Every chair has one of a kind details and folds that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chippensteel 1.0 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in

Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

production, maintain the uniqueness of FiDU technology. Every chair has one of a kind details and folds that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in

In Stock Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

production, maintain the uniqueness of FiDU technology. Every chair has one of a kind details and folds that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

In Stock Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in

Camber Chair, Paul Coenen

By Paul Coenen

Located in Geneve, CH

Camber Chair, Paul Coenen Dimensions: L 40.5 x W 42.0 x H 84.5 cm Materials: Stainless Steel Custom

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Camber Chair, Paul Coenen

H 33.27 in W 15.95 in D 16.54 in

A Pair of Mid Century Lounge Folding Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois.

By Roche Bobois

Located in Miami, FL

stainless steel details, and height-adjustable headrest. The chairs fold for easier transport and storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

A Pair of Mid Century Lounge Folding Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois.

H 38 in W 30 in D 29 in

Gio Ponti Gabriella Chair

By Pallucco, Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black Naugahyde

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti Gabriella Chair

H 42.13 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in

Modern Folding Lounge Armchair in Brown Beige Pattern Fabric & Wood

Located in Porto, PT

Outdoor Fabric; Structure in Matte Wengue Ash Wood; Details in Gold Polished Stainless Steel. Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Folding Lounge Armchair in Brown Beige Pattern Fabric & Wood

H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede

+ 13 more

H 31 in W 21 in D 25 in

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede

+ 13 more

H 31 in W 21 in D 25 in

Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli

Located in Athens, Attiki

Castelli in 1967. It's an award-winning design classic. With the Plia folding chair Giancarlo Piretti made

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

O Stool in Blackened Stainless Steel by Estudio Persona

By Estudio Persona

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the O Stool in blackened stainless steel for indoor or outdoor use. Also available with

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

O Stool in Blackened Stainless Steel by Estudio Persona

H 23.25 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Otto Parzinger, Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of folding Campaign armchairs in the style of Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

H 37 in W 20 in D 24 in

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Otto Parzinger, Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of folding Campaign armchairs in the style of Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

H 37 in W 20 in D 24 in

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Otto Parzinger, Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of folding Campaign armchairs in the style of Otto Parzinger for Maison Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Pair of Chic Folding Campaign Armchairs in the Style of Maison Jansen

H 37 in W 20 in D 24 in

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown 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 brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Brown Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy

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

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel Orange Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy

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

The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chair Sculpture Mirror Steel White Leather Collectible Design Handmade Italy

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in

Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design

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

Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair

By Gioia Meller Marcovicz

Located in Paris, FR

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz. Recline A stainless steel and Arancio leather foldable lounge chair

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair

H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in

Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

Located in Caçapava, SP

aluminum beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in

Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

Located in Caçapava, SP

beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair, funky

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in

Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

Located in Caçapava, SP

aluminum beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Couple Beach chair Japú Trama 5 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in

Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas Clássicas - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

Located in Caçapava, SP

: black beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Couple Beach chair Japú Tramas Clássicas - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil

H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Gioia Meller Marcovicz

Located in Paris, FR

chairs. Each with a rectangular back and seat covered with dyed leather on a stainless folding structure

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Pair of Lounge Chairs

H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in

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Folding Stainless Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding stainless chair you’re looking for. Each folding stainless chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and stainless steel. If you’re shopping for a folding stainless chair, we have 63 options in-stock, while there are 217 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folding stainless chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folding stainless chair bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Zieta, ClassiCon and De Sede each produced at least one beautiful folding stainless chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Folding Stainless Chair?

Prices for a folding stainless chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $221 and can go as high as $132,821, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

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 Stainless Chair

Who invented the folding chair?
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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.
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.
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 designed the folding chair?
1 Answer
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.
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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