Folding Steamer Chair
Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in GB
folding steamer chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs with a
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Suite of Six English Oak circa 1900-1920 Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in GB
slatted folding steamer chairs
A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.3 in W 18.31 in D 19.49 in
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
other with tales of daring exploration and cultural encounters.
Each foldable steamer chair bears the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 35.04 in
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.13 in D 18.51 in
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair
Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair. The cane work back and seat, flanked by scrolling arms
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Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair. The cane work back and low seats, flanked by scrolling
Category
Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Steamer Deck Chair, c.1890
Located in Savannah, GA
A caned walnut folding steamer deck chair, circa 1890.
58 inches long by 22 inches wide by 33
Category
Antique 1890s American Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this stylish Early 1900s French Walnut and Cane Deck Chair was once
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Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this stylish Early 1900s French Walnut and Cane Deck Chair was once
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
English Steamer folding deck chair with extending footrest.
Frame in black lacqured wood with
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Relaxing Sun Chair" Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 54 in W 29 in D 78 in
Antique Folding Lounging Deck Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
.
Measures .
29-25-21h when folded
Steamer deck chair
Category
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Kilim Upholstered Folding Armchair
Located in GB
steamer folding chair. This is the only one I have ever seen with Kilim upholstery
We have cleaned
Category
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 34.45 in
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Located in L'Etang, FR
Antique folding lounge steamer deck chair / armchair.
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Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs
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Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
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Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
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Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
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Folding Steamer Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folding steamer chair for your home. Each folding steamer chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a folding steamer 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 steamer chair, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Folding Steamer Chair?
The average selling price for a folding steamer chair at 1stDibs is $1,522, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $4,035 for the 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.
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 Steamer Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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