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Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s
Set of 4 Italian Folding Chairs with Rattan, 1980s

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

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

Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood
Italian Foldable Chair in Inlaid Wood

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

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs
Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

Set of Four Plia Lucite Italian Folding Chairs

By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli

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

Vintage Italian Folding Chair from Fly Line, 1970s
Vintage Italian Folding Chair from Fly Line, 1970s

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

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

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

By Pierangela d'Aniello, Bazzani, Aldo Jacober

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
Mid Century Italian Foldable Chair, 1960s

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
Pair of 1980s Italian Folding Chairs

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
Midcentury Italian Folding Chairs by Aldo Jacober for Calligaris in walnut

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

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

By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue

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

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

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
Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Caned Folding Chairs

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
Vintage Marcello Cuneo "Luisa" Folding Chair

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
Arrben Italy Vintage Folding Chair Cane 1 / 16

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

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

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
Folding Bambu Chair, Italy 1960s

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
Arrben chrome folding chair 1970s Italy

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
Bamboo and brass folding chairs, Italy, 1960s

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
Bamboo and Rattan  Foldable Chairs, Italy, 1970s

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
Dal Vera Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s

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
Valenti elegant pair of turned wood folding chairs

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
1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs

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
Bauhaus folding chairs

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
Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

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
1970s Italian Folding Lounge Chair with Leatherette Upholster

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

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

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

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
Italian vintage straw beech folding chairs, set of 3

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
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

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
Italian modern folding solid teak wood chairs design, 1960s

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

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

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti

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
Grey and White Italian Folding Deck Bistro Chair

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
Two Old Folding Chairs in Bentwood Italy 1950s Curved Wood

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
80s Solid Wood Folding Chair

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
Italian Folding Metal Set of Four chairs by Fly Line

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
Set of Four Italian Modern Folding Chairs

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

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
Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair

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

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
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy

Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy

By García Cumini, Verzelloni

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

Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s
Folding Bambu Deckchair, Italy 1960s

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
Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign

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

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

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

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

By BBB Italia, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

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

Rocking Folding Chair
Rocking Folding Chair

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

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
Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

Foldable chairs in bamboo & yuta

$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

Folding Glass Chair Made with Italian Glass and Oxidized Steel Treated
Folding Glass Chair Made with Italian Glass and Oxidized Steel Treated

Folding Glass Chair Made with Italian Glass and Oxidized Steel Treated

By Enrico Marone Cinzano

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This folding chair is made in Italy from locally sourced and recycled glass and steel. After being

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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.

Questions About Italian Folding 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 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.
  • 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.