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.

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.

Italian Folding Chair

Plia Chair

Castelli Folding

Castelli Plia

Mid Century Folded 1960 Chair

Foldable Leather Chairs

Lucite And Chrome Chair

Italian Castelli

Castelli Italy Chair

Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s

$2,874 / set

H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 4 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 1980s. The seating of the chairs

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage Solid White Ash Wood Italian Folding Chairs, Set of 4

$1,095 / set

H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in

Vintage Solid White Ash Wood Italian Folding Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful set of vintage solid white ash Italian folding chairs. Excellent vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

$2,104 / set

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian folding chairs model "Savonarola", 1960s Intact and in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood

$1,731Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood

Located in Milano, IT

The vintage chair is from the 30s and is of fine Italian manufacture. Made in fine dark wood with

Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Folding Chair from Fly Line, 1970s

$411

H 29.92 in W 17.72 in

Vintage Italian Folding Chair from Fly Line, 1970s

By Fly Line

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare folding chair from the Italian manufacturer Fly Line. This piece has an attribution mark

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

$1,275 / set

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in New York, NY

is a classic design made in Italy and is a part of the MOMA design collection . The chairs fold

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober & Pierangela Daniello for Bazzani, Italy

$1,082

H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Italian Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober & Pierangela Daniello for Bazzani, Italy

By Aldo Jacober, Bazzani, Pierangela d'Aniello

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober & Pierangela Daniello for Bazzani, Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Italian Foldable Chair, 1960s

$595

H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in

Mid Century Italian Foldable Chair, 1960s

By Consorzio Sedie Friuli

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century lacquered wooden and rattan foldable armchair. Made in italy in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of 1980s Italian Folding Chairs

$550

H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in

Pair of 1980s Italian Folding Chairs

Located in Victoria, BC

We are delighted to offer a stylish pair of "Cricket" folding chairs, designed by Andries Van Onck

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris in walnut

$3,367 / set

H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Midcentury Italian Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris in walnut

By Calligaris

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1950s pair of Italian sturdy folding chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris, in solid walnut, with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s

$1,443 / set

H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s

By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Folding Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olivo Italy

$2,345 / set

H 31.89 in W 18.5 in D 19.69 in

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Folding Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Olivo Italy

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Hamburg, DE

Simple folding chairs from the Italian manufacturer Olivo after a design by Ilmari Tapiovaara from

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of 4 “Plia”Lucite Italian Folding Chairs in Orange by Piretti for Castelli

$1,600 / set

H 30 in W 20 in D 20.5 in

Set of 4 “Plia”Lucite Italian Folding Chairs in Orange by Piretti for Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in New York, NY

chairs are designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. The Plia chair is a design classic

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Caned Folding Chairs

$2,400 / set

H 29 in W 19 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Caned Folding Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of four Mid-Century cane and laquered wood Italian folding chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair

$700

H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With an elegant frame, upholstered seat, and bright chrome finish, this vintage Italian folding

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16

$841 / item

H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in

Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16

By Arrben

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Italian folding chair was manufactured by Arrben in Italy. The seat is made of cane.The frame

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s

$1,431 / set

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Italian Pair of "Elios" Folding Chairs by Colle d'Elsa, 1980s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 2 Italian folding chairs, fabricated in the 80s. The name of the chairs is "Elios

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern white leather and black metal folding chair, 1980s

$721

H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.81 in

Italian modern white leather and black metal folding chair, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white leather and black metal folding chair, 1980s Modern Italian folding chair in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s

$1,443

H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Folding Bambu chair, Italy 1960s. 83 x 63 x 63 cm. Good conditions

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy

$781

H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in

Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy

By Arrben

Located in Den Haag, NL

Cool, minimalistic, slick. Arrben Italy, 1970s All chrome version of a fantastic folding chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s

$3,607 / set

H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in amstelveen, NL

Set of 4 Bamboo and Brass Folding chairs from the 1960s attributed to Vivai del Sud. Their unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s

$2,475 / set

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in

Bamboo and Rattan Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and bamboo side chairs or lounge chairs. They

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

$571 / item

H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in

Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

By Dal Vera

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful original Dal Vera bamboo folding chairs, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The lines of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

$7,215

H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in

Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs with leather seat and backrest and brass details

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs

$4,057 / set

H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 27.17 in

1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional pair of 1960's Italian lounging deck chairs, hand crafted from bamboo with brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo

Bauhaus folding chairs

$2,405 / set

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Bauhaus folding chairs

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Leather folding chairs in Bauhaus style from around 1960 in very nice original condition with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

$4,950 / set

H 31.25 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

By Arrben

Located in North York, ON

This set of 4 “Tamara” folding chairs by Arrben, crafted in Italy circa 1970’s, embodies sleek mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster

$456 / item

H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 50.4 in

1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - Heigh of seat 35 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy

$625

H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3

$153Sale Price|76% Off

H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful set of 3 folding chairs with rush seats. In very nice condition to age and comfortable

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

$5,500

H 27.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian modern folding solid teak wood chairs design, 1960s

$625 / set

H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Italian modern folding solid teak wood chairs design, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern folding solid teak wood chairs design, 1960s. Set of three folding chairs, with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Postmodern Charlie Folding Chair, 1980s

$2,110 / set

H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 21.65 in

Set of 3 Vintage Italian Postmodern Charlie Folding Chair, 1980s

By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern folding chairs from the Italian manufacturer Segis according to a design by Carlo Bimbi

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB, Italy

$408

H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Modern Folding chair Tric Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB, Italy

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Folding chair Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for BBB, 2000s Folding

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s

$3,006

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in

Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti "Ninfea" Folding Chair, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti

Located in Naples, IT

Rare "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio' Ponti manufactured in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair

$675

H 36.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair

Located in New York, NY

Grey and white Italian folding deck bistro chair. Vintage Italian foldable deck chair. White

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood

$673Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 76 in W 43 in D 50 in

Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Two old folding chairs in bentwood Italy 1950s curved wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

80s Solid Wood Folding Chair

$408 / item

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in

80s Solid Wood Folding Chair

Located in Ljubljana, SI

A genuine piece of 1980s design, this solid wood folding chair captures the era’s focus on

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Italian Folding Metal Set of Four chairs by Fly Line

$1,650Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 30 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Italian Folding Metal Set of Four chairs by Fly Line

By Fly Line

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 folding chairs. Read color with metal mesh seat easy to fold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian Modern Folding Chairs

$5,800 / set

H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 25 in

Set of Four Italian Modern Folding Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A study in restraint and attitude, this set of four mid-20th-century Italian Modern folding chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s

$901

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, Italy, 70s

By Crassevig, Gigi Sabadin

Located in Lucija, SI

Folding Chair, model Arca, design by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig was made in Italy in '70s (exactly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash, Beech

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair

$177Sale Price|40% Off

H 21 in W 17 in D 13 in

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair

By Brevetti Reguitti

Located in Malibu, CA

Vintage 1940's Italian child's wooden folding chair by Brevetti Reguitti. New linen cushion in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1980s Italian Folding “Cricket” Chairs by Andries Van Onck

$650

H 32 in W 16 in D 17 in

1980s Italian Folding “Cricket” Chairs by Andries Van Onck

Located in Victoria, BC

Delighted to present an exclusive set of Italian-made folding chairs by Magis from the 1980s. Aptly

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy

$3,379 / item

H 28.75 in W 38.98 in D 31.89 in

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy

By Verzelloni, García Cumini

Located in Tilburg, NL

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy

$721

H 81 in W 36 in D 50 in

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Dafne Folding Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s, Italy Measurements : Height: 81 cm Seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s

$2,284

H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in

Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Folding Bambu deckchair ,Italy 1960s. 95 x 110 x 65 cm. Good condtion.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign

$1,785 / item

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.08 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

Set of four Italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.

$1,346Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Set of four Italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.

Located in bari, IT

Set of four italian bamboo folding chairs very confortable, mid 60s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s

$650

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Post-Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Chair, Piretti Castelli Style, Italy, 1980s

By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Vienna, AT

A stylish postmodern foldable "ghost" chair with a chrome frame and a clear perspex acrylic

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Chiappa" Folding Chair by Russi for Schopenhauer, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1990s

$1,070

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in

"Chiappa" Folding Chair by Russi for Schopenhauer, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1990s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

"Chiappa" chair by Piero Russi for Schopenhauer / Fontana Arte. Plywood chair with an intriguing

Category

1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rocking Folding Chair

$1,082

H 44.49 in W 18.9 in D 44.49 in

Rocking Folding Chair

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A simple Italian little rocking and folding chair, light but sturdy : perhaps the memory of a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-Century Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, Italy, 1969

$2,645

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in

Mid-Century Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, Italy, 1969

By Sergio Asti

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century folding chairs by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, Italy, 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern black folding chair Tric Castiglioni BBB, 1960s

$300

H 36.62 in W 17.52 in D 20.48 in

Italian mid-century modern black folding chair Tric Castiglioni BBB, 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, BBB Italia

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern black folding chair Tric Castiglioni BBB, 1960s Folding chair mod. Tric

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

H 33 in W 35 in D 22 in

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s

$1,202 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Mid Century Folding Chairs Eden Designed by Gio Ponti, Italy 60s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare folding chairs design by one of the most famous italian designer Gio Ponti. This are model

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

$3,367Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.7 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

Located in Milano, IT

Experience the timeless charm and practicality of these 1950s foldable chairs, recently updated

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

$738

H 29.53 in W 18.11 in D 19.29 in

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1960s

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Hamburg, DE

Plia folding chair by Castelli based on a design by Giancarlo Piretti from the 60s. Here in a rare

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Chair in Style of the Gae Aulenti April Chair

By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta

Located in Schagen, NL

Stunning folding chair with metal frame and original Brown Coduroy fabric. The chair's design is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

Italian Arca Folding Chair by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig, 1970s

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

Original Italian folding chair in ash solid wood and curved seat in Vienna straw, chrome hinges

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Italian Folding Chrome Chair, Italy, 1970s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in

Italian Folding Chrome Chair, Italy, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Italian folding chrome chair, Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Walnut Folding Chair

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 28 in D 18 in

18th Century Italian Walnut Folding Chair

Located in New York, NY

An 18th century Italian walnut folding chair, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Eight Italian Tamara Folding Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in

Eight Italian Tamara Folding Chairs

By Arrben

Located in Miami, FL

These chairs have hardly been used. The original black leather is in great condition as well as the

Category

20th Century Chairs

Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Aldo Jacober Folding Chair Italy, 1960's

By Aldo Jacober

Located in Tarleton, GB

Folding chair by Aldo Jacober A design icon from the 1960's! Italian design folding chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Italian Leather Folding Chairs "Tamara" by Arrben, 1970s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in

Italian Leather Folding Chairs "Tamara" by Arrben, 1970s

By Arrben

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare set of three beautiful folding chairs by Arrben, made in the 1970s. This set of four Tamara

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

Chrome Folding Chairs by Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy

By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb set of folding chairs designed by Marcello Cuneo in 1970 and produced by Mobel. The frame of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Childrens Foldable Chairs Made in Italy, Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 11.42 in D 13.39 in

Childrens Foldable Chairs Made in Italy, Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s

By Brevetti Reguitti, Brevettato

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Amazing childrens foldable chairs made in Italy by Brevetti Reguitti, 1950s. This model looks very

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Folding Bamboo Chairs by Dalvera, Italy 1970s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Folding Bamboo Chairs by Dalvera, Italy 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Folding Bamboo Chairs by Dalvera, Italy 1970s. Signed: DALVERA Made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Design Set of 3 Folding Chairs "Donald" by Poltrona Frau, Italy

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Italian Design Set of 3 Folding Chairs "Donald" by Poltrona Frau, Italy

By Poltrona Frau, Studio Cerri

Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland

Very rare and exclusive set of 3 vintage folding chairs by Poltrona Frau with lavender/pastel blue

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1940s

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 12.25 in D 14.75 in

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1940s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in New York, NY

Brevetti Reguitti folding child chair by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1940s Brevetti Reguitti

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Maple

Italian Midcentury Adjustable and Foldable Beach Chair in Walnut from 1960s

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 27.96 in D 44.1 in

Italian Midcentury Adjustable and Foldable Beach Chair in Walnut from 1960s

Located in Florence, IT

Italian adjustable and foldable beach chair in walnut from 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Marco Zanuso Italian Zanotta Black Leather Folding Chair with Steel Structure

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Marco Zanuso Italian Zanotta Black Leather Folding Chair with Steel Structure

By Zanotta, Marco Zanuso

Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia

"Celestina" folding chair was designed in 1978 by Marco Zanuso for one of the most important

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Italian Or Spanish Moorish Style Folding Chairs, 19th C

Unavailable

H 42.52 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in

Pair Of Italian Or Spanish Moorish Style Folding Chairs, 19th C

Located in London, GB

Pair of Savonarola style folding chairs with bone inlay.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

Italian Contemporary Chair Made from Folded Steel Sheet, "Torax" by Errante

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

Italian Contemporary Chair Made from Folded Steel Sheet, "Torax" by Errante

By Errante

Located in Roma, RM

A substantial chair, a chair with a slender and temporary appearance, which instead turns to be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Folding Chairs, 1950

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in

Pair of Folding Chairs, 1950

Located in Toulouse, France

A pair of lovely 1950s folding armchairs. The seat in straw offers a refined contrast with the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Gio Ponti "Gabriella" Folding Chair

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in

Gio Ponti "Gabriella" Folding Chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gio Ponti's Gabriella chair,newly upholstered in white leather.Produced by Walter Ponti in Mantova

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Wicker Folding Indoor Outdoor Chairs by Gio Ponti for Molteni, Italy

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H 32 in W 21.25 in D 24.75 in

Wicker Folding Indoor Outdoor Chairs by Gio Ponti for Molteni, Italy

By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. A chair for everyone for every occasion for indoor and outdoor use, for a house that adapts to our

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s

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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s

By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Viennese Straw by G. Cattelan, Italy 1970s. This set of 6

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti Italian Black Cowhide Folding Chair with Stainless Steel Frame, 1964

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in

Gae Aulenti Italian Black Cowhide Folding Chair with Stainless Steel Frame, 1964

By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta

Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia

"April" folding chair designed by the Italian designer/ architect Gae Aulenti. Its frame is made

Category

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Materials

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Steel EMU Arc en ciel - Set 2 folding chairs 1 folding table

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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Steel EMU Arc en ciel - Set 2 folding chairs 1 folding table

By EMU Furniture

Located in Marsciano, IT

green gardens. Different sized tables, chairs with or without armrests and footrests, all of which can

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Folded Plywood and Leather Italian Side Chairs, 1950s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Folded Plywood and Leather Italian Side Chairs, 1950s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A beautiful pair of side chairs. The seat is made of folded plywood with a white leather seat pad

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

4 Folding Chairs "Luisa" by Marcello Cuneo

Unavailable

H 30.91 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in

4 Folding Chairs "Luisa" by Marcello Cuneo

By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo

Located in Vienna, AT

A Set of 4 folding chairs "Model Luisa" designed 1970 by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel Italia crome

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Giancarlo Piretti 'Plia' Clear Folding Chair

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in

1960s Giancarlo Piretti 'Plia' Clear Folding Chair

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in London, GB

An original1969 'Plia' clear folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. This piece contains

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti "Ninfea" folding chair

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 30.71 in

Gio Ponti "Ninfea" folding chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Ponti. Ninfea is the Italian word for waterlily and is problably chosen because the folding chair opens

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Unavailable

H 29.01 in W 22.01 in D 27.01 in

Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in London, GB

Smoked Acrylic Folding Plona Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 70's. These two chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950s Folding Beech Chair "Ninfea" by Gio' Ponti

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 31.11 in

1950s Folding Beech Chair "Ninfea" by Gio' Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

Gio Ponti folding chair, designed in 1958 for Fratelli Reguitti. Original conditions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding Chair 'Arca' by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

Folding Chair 'Arca' by Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Berlin, DE

Folding chair 'Arca.' Design by Gigi Sabadin (1974). Manufactured by Crassevig, Italy. Bent

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cane

Pair of "Plona" Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti

Unavailable

H 27 in W 27 in D 21 in

Pair of "Plona" Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in New York, NY

A great looking and comfortable pair of "Plona" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Foldable Plia Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 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

Bamboo Folding Side Chairs in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in

Bamboo Folding Side Chairs in the Style of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s

By DalVera

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A lovely and very rare set of two folding bamboo side chairs. Wonderful design in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Folding Chairs from Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s, Set of 2

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

Folding Chairs from Fratelli Reguitti, 1960s, Set of 2

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Particular Reguitti folding chairs Mid-Century Modern Italian design white and blue color

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Tamara Folding Chairs from Arrben, 1970s, Set of 4

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in

Tamara Folding Chairs from Arrben, 1970s, Set of 4

By Arrben

Located in Budapest, HU

These Tamara folding chairs by Italian maker Arrben are the quintessential example of the form in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steel EMU Pigalle Folding Chair, Set of 4 Items

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 22.45 in

Steel EMU Pigalle Folding Chair, Set of 4 Items

By EMU Furniture

Located in Marsciano, IT

styled tables that complement the original features of the chairs. Pigalle furniture is so easy to use

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Folding Chairs Wicker and Bamboo, 1960

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of Four Folding Chairs Wicker and Bamboo, 1960

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Fossano, IT

Very original folding chairs to be grounded, made by wicker and bamboo frame with white sky

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Foam

Folding Chairs by Capitini & Palmoni

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in

Folding Chairs by Capitini & Palmoni

By Palmoni & Capitini 1

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of teakwood folding chairs edited by Capitini & Palmoni, stamped underneath. These chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trieste folding chairs by Aldo Jacober, 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Trieste folding chairs by Aldo Jacober, 1960s

By Bazzani, Aldo Jacober

Located in GENDT, NL

Set of 4 "Trieste" folding chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Italy 1960s. Beech wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Unavailable

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

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H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

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H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red, blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober, Set of 2

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H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober, Set of 2

By Aldo Jacober

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4cm. Good overall vintage condition. Packed with love and care.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

4 Folding Chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. 1970

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

4 Folding Chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. 1970

By Gigi Sabadin, Luigi Crassevig

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

1974 suite of 4 folding chairs "Arca" Gigi Sabadin for Crassevig Editions. Ash.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage seventies folding chair Gastone Rinaldi

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Vintage seventies folding chair Gastone Rinaldi

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in UTRECHT, NL

Very seventies folding chair by Gaston Rinaldi. Bruin metal. Easy and clean look. Very good for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Steel EMU Arc en ciel Folding Chairs, Set of 2 Items

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in

Steel EMU Arc en ciel Folding Chairs, Set of 2 Items

By EMU Furniture

Located in Marsciano, IT

gardens. Different sized tables, chairs with or without armrests and footrests, all of which can be folded

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steel EMU Arc En Ciel Folding Chairs, Set of 12 Items

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 16.74 in D 16.93 in

Steel EMU Arc En Ciel Folding Chairs, Set of 12 Items

By EMU Furniture

Located in Marsciano, IT

green gardens. Different sized tables, chairs with or without armrests and footrests, all of which can

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Unavailable

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Unavailable

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

Unavailable

H 29.52 in W 20.07 in D 17.71 in

Contemporary Tailor Made Gomito L Chair, Handcrafted Folded Leather Backrest

By vormen

Located in Milan, IT

precious leather, folded and sewn to act as a backrest and the same time as an armrest. Available in red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Matrix Folding Chairs by Adriano and Paolo Suman

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in

Set of Four Matrix Folding Chairs by Adriano and Paolo Suman

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Adriano and Paolo Suman

Located in Cologne, DE

A set of four folding chairs, designed circa 1984 by Adriano and Paolo Suman, manufactured in Italy

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Restored Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Set of 2

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in

Restored Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Set of 2

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4,3cm. Iconic chair designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela d'Aniello

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Restored Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Set of 2

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Restored Trieste Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani, Set of 2

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Folded dimensions only: 83x46x4,3cm. Iconic chair designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela d'Aniello

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben

By Arrben

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

This pair of Tamara folding chairs by Italian maker Arrben is the quintessential example of the

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

3 Metal & Red, Yellow & Green Folding Midcentury Chairs by Formanova, 1960

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in

3 Metal & Red, Yellow & Green Folding Midcentury Chairs by Formanova, 1960

By Formanova

Located in Madrid, ES

3 metal and red, yellow and green folding midcentury chairs by Formanova, 1960. Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti Tanganika Pair of Folding Chairs, Broomstick Serie, Alias 1979

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in

Vico Magistretti Tanganika Pair of Folding Chairs, Broomstick Serie, Alias 1979

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Padova, IT

This rare pair of "Tanganika" folding chairs were part of an imaginative collection of furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Alsdorf, NW

Rare original 1960s Plia folding chair with Viennese wickerwork. Design Giancarlo Piretti for

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Vintage Foldable Garden / Outdoor Chairs in Wood and White Canvas Boho Chic

Located in Milan, IT

, where Italy had colonial settings in the first decades of the 20th century. The present two chairs

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Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2

$8,500

H 27.96 in W 23.43 in D 20.87 in

Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, wood, 1930s, set of two. These two armchairs reflect the bold lines and decorative flair of 1930s Art Deco, infused with a colonial influence. The woode...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

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Italian Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian folding chair you’re looking for. An Italian folding chair — often made from metal, wood and chrome — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an Italian folding chair, we have 270 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian folding chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Italian folding chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Italian folding chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Folding Chair?

Prices for an Italian folding chair start at $74 and top out at $22,600 with the average selling for $1,800.

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.

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