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Folding Steamer Chair

Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian
Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

$1,820Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.06 in W 16.54 in D 27.17 in

Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an attractive antique folding steamer chair. An English, walnut and bergère campaign lounge seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Suite of Six English Oak circa 1900-1920 Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Suite of Six English Oak circa 1900-1920 Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

Suite of Six English Oak circa 1900-1920 Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original circa 1900-1920 English oak slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding ...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

$1,581Sale Price|30% Off

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 29 in

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 arms and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair

Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair

$1,586Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 27 in D 42 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's
Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's

Folding adjustable steamer, deck or campaign rocking chair, circa 1920's

Located in London, Fitzrovia

folding steamer or garden adjustable chair, circa 1920's 3 positions, and ...

Category

20th Century European Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

English "Steamer" Folding Black Polished Deck Chair
English "Steamer" Folding Black Polished Deck Chair

English "Steamer" Folding Black Polished Deck Chair

$786Sale Price|45% Off

H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 61.03 in

English "Steamer" Folding Black Polished Deck Chair

Located in Kastrup, DK

English Steamer folding deck chair with extending footrest.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's

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

Antique Folding Lounging Deck Chair
Antique Folding Lounging Deck Chair

Antique Folding Lounging Deck Chair

$2,900

H 43 in W 25 in D 70 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
Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Kilim Upholstered Folding Armchair

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Kilim Upholstered Folding Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original Victorian circa 1880 hand made Military Campaign folding chair with Kilim upholstery A very good looking and highly colle...

Category

Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs

Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Step back in time to the adventurous era of the Victorian age with these exquisite folding steamer chairs - slightly different size, crafted from solid walnut and adorned with woven ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s
Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s

Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s

Located in L'Etang, FR

Antique folding lounge steamer deck chair / armchair. Victorian colonial / Anglo-Indian style, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, circa 1890, England
Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, circa 1890, England

Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, circa 1890, England

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late Victorian/Edwardian traveling on the great steamer ships of that era would have been enlivened by time spent on deck in one of these steamer chairs.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Wood

Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel

Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of folding chairs with a lovely rich ...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair

Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding Campaign Deck Chair, the chair is made in beech and is upholstered with Olive green leathe...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 38.5 in W 50 in D 23 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 38.5 in W 50 in D 23 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 38.5 in W 50 in L 38.5 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 35.5 in W 22 in D 49.5 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 30.5 in W 61 in D 22 in

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 and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs

1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair
1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair

1950s Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer Chair

By Sven Markelius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folding chair from the 1950s demonstrates Swedish functionalist design in the style of architect Sven Markelius. Constructed of solid birch with a slatted seat and supportive two-sla...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Folding Rosewood Ship's Steamer Chairs
Pair of Folding Rosewood Ship's Steamer Chairs

Pair of Folding Rosewood Ship's Steamer Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of simple and elegant folding rosewood steamer chairs used by the British in the early 1900's on ships, on safaris, etc.

Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 1920's Rosewood Folding British Steamer Chairs
Pair of 1920's Rosewood Folding British Steamer Chairs

Pair of 1920's Rosewood Folding British Steamer Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of refinished folding rosewood chairs from 1920's British steamer ship.

Category

20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Adjustable Readsboro Folding Teak Steamer Chairs, Stamped
Pair of Adjustable Readsboro Folding Teak Steamer Chairs, Stamped

Pair of Adjustable Readsboro Folding Teak Steamer Chairs, Stamped

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Up for offer are these fantastic antique Readsboro chair company Steamer and/or deck chairs, stamped with manufacturer label and patent number.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer or Church Chairs
1950's Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer or Church Chairs

1950's Sven Markelius Style Folding Birch Steamer or Church Chairs

By Sven Markelius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Slatted 1950s and Mid-Century Sven Markelius style steamer/church chairs. Very appealing, beautifully crafted folding chairs with lovely grain and patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

English Folding Mahogany Steamer Deck Chair, Late 19th Century, circa 1890
English Folding Mahogany Steamer Deck Chair, Late 19th Century, circa 1890

English Folding Mahogany Steamer Deck Chair, Late 19th Century, circa 1890

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English folding mahogany steamer deck chair, late 19th century, circa 1890 Re-upholstered in 'Designers Guild' parrot aviary, sky blue linen With scrolled arms, has a strong eleg...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of 6 Vintage Terrace Chairs, Middle Eastern, Teak, Folding, Veranda, Steamer
Set of 6 Vintage Terrace Chairs, Middle Eastern, Teak, Folding, Veranda, Steamer

Set of 6 Vintage Terrace Chairs, Middle Eastern, Teak, Folding, Veranda, Steamer

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 6 vintage terrace chairs. A Middle Eastern, teak folding veranda steamer chair, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Teak

Steamer Deck Chair, c.1890
Steamer Deck Chair, c.1890

Steamer Deck Chair, c.1890

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H 33 in W 58 in D 22 in

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 inches tall.

Category

Antique 1890s American Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 53.94 in

Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair

Located in Palermo, PA

Elegant walnut framed folding steamer deck chair. The shape of this chair is more than elegant.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

Pair of Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chairs
Pair of Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Pair of Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of walnut framed folding steamer deck chairs. The cane work backs and seats, flanked by scrolling arms and splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1920s Nautical Rosewood Folding, British Steamer Chairs
Pair of 1920s Nautical Rosewood Folding, British Steamer Chairs

Pair of 1920s Nautical Rosewood Folding, British Steamer Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of 1920s British steamer chairs, folding and with optional white linen cushions-seat, back or both.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 1930s Rosewood Deck or Side Chairs, British
Pair of 1930s Rosewood Deck or Side Chairs, British

Pair of 1930s Rosewood Deck or Side Chairs, British

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of folding rosewood steamer chairs from the 1930s. Used by passengers on the deck during sea voyages.

Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Folding Upholstered Campaign or Deck Armchair
Folding Upholstered Campaign or Deck Armchair

Folding Upholstered Campaign or Deck Armchair

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H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in

Folding Upholstered Campaign or Deck Armchair

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A Campaign or folding teak deck, steamer chair newly upholstered.

Category

20th Century British Armchairs

Pair of Colonial British Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs
Pair of Colonial British Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs

Pair of Colonial British Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of early-mid 1900s rosewood, folding steamer chairs. Used on the decks of British steamer ships traveling to and from the Colonies.

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Chairs

Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric

Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 Military Campaign style folding chair A very good looking and highly collectable steamer campaign chair.

Category

Antique 1880s English Campaign Slipper Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Ocean Steamer Deck Chair
Antique Ocean Steamer Deck Chair

Antique Ocean Steamer Deck Chair

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H 39 in W 24 in D 64 in

Antique Ocean Steamer Deck Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Antique ocean steamer folding wooden deck chair from the "Titanic" era made of a solid carved teak wood with a slat seat, back, and leg support.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Lounge Chairs

Suite of Vintage Brown Leather Steamer Folding Armchairs, Stools & Coffee Table
Suite of Vintage Brown Leather Steamer Folding Armchairs, Stools & Coffee Table

Suite of Vintage Brown Leather Steamer Folding Armchairs, Stools & Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of five vintage brown leather steamer seating and coffee table A very good looking well made and comfortable suite of vintage ...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair c 1910-20
English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair c 1910-20

English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair c 1910-20

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H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 49.22 in

English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair c 1910-20

Located in Kastrup, DK

English "steamer" folding deck chair. Made of elm wood with cane seat and back.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Elm

Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, 1890s
Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, 1890s

Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful early 20th-century Italian folding plantation chair crafted in solid wood with hand-woven cane panels. The design features a graceful, elongated profile with an integrated ...

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Ocean Steamer Folding Deck Chairs
Set of Four Ocean Steamer Folding Deck Chairs

Set of Four Ocean Steamer Folding Deck Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century set of four ocean steamer folding deck chairs featuring a cane seat and back.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Lovely Victorian Folding Campaign Steamer Deck Chair Multiple Seating Positions
Lovely Victorian Folding Campaign Steamer Deck Chair Multiple Seating Positions

Lovely Victorian Folding Campaign Steamer Deck Chair Multiple Seating Positions

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1890 Military Campaign style folding deck steamer armchair with multiple seating positions This chair dates back to 1...

Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs from 1920s British Steamer Ship
Pair of Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs from 1920s British Steamer Ship

Pair of Folding Rosewood Deck Chairs from 1920s British Steamer Ship

Located in Nantucket, MA

An elegant pair of exotic rosewood folding deck chairs from 1920s British Steamer ships.

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Folding Steamer Chair
Vintage Folding Steamer Chair

Vintage Folding Steamer Chair

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H 44.5 in W 24.325 in D 36.75 in

Vintage Folding Steamer Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rich, warm wood and wonderful silhouette. Charming as is, this would be gorgeous with new fabric.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Pair of Folding Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs
Pair of Folding Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs

Pair of Folding Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs

Located in Heath, MA

A pair of folding British steamer chairs that evokes the romance of a 1940s ship's voyage across the Indian Ocean.

Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs
Pair of Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Pair of Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 27 in

Pair of Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Located in Heath, MA

This pair of British folding steamer chairs evokes the romance of a 1940s voyage across the Indian Ocean.

Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of British Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs
Pair of British Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Pair of British Rosewood Folding Steamer Deck Chairs

Located in Heath, MA

This pair of British folding steamer chairs evokes the romance of a mid-century voyage across the Indian ocean.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs
Pair of Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs

Pair of Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs

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H 32 in W 22.25 in D 27 in

Pair of Rosewood Steamer Deck Chairs

Located in Heath, MA

This pair of British folding steamer chairs evokes the romance of a 1940s voyage across the Indian Ocean.

Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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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.

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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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Questions About Folding Steamer Chair
  • 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.