Outdoor Chairs Fold Up
French outdoor folding chairs - Metal
Located in Charlotte, NC
Metal folding chairs from France that fold up for easy storage but comfortable enough for everyday
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – 1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 16.93 in
1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Six
1950’s Original Orange Tolix
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 16.93 in
1950's Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Orange Tolix Folding Metal Outdoor Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s Original Orange
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 16.93 in
Unopiu' Toscana Chair Outdoor Collection
By Unopiù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shapes, which characterise every element of the line.
The ends of the armrests of the folding armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Teak Wood Folding Lounging Deck Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
, garden lounge or deck chairs with grey weathered patina. Great for indoor or outdoor use. These vintage
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20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modern Outdoor Chaise Longue Daybed Hammock
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
inspired by a hammock – but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely
Category
2010s South African Bohemian Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Steel Hammock for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
inspired by a hammock – but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely
Category
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Alias M23 Tech Wood Outdoor Table 200F in Ash and Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folding table for outdoor use with structure made of lacquered die-cast aluminium elements. Top in heat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Alias Tech Wood Table 200F in Teak and Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Tech Wood Table 200F in Teak and Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Folding table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
"Mermaid" Pearl Finished Armchair Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for Driade
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and manufactured by Driade, available in white, black or green colors. Outdoor and indoor use. White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.8 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
aged patina.
Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman Folding Chair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
Exceedingly rare, sculpturally resonant Greta Grossman indoor/outdoor folding chairs, of painted
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Muebles Austin Knock-Down Lounge Chair
By Clara Porset
Located in New York, NY
Knock-down lounge chair with arms in solid carved pine with a woven plasticized palm seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Pine
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Bambole lounge chair and poof designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The Le Bambole collection marked a breakthrough in exploring the artistic possi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of '6' Vintage Yellow Tolix Stacking Dining Chairs for Indoors or Outdoor
Located in Chicago, IL
French vintage “real” Tolix steel stacking chairs. Tolix chairs are just as comfortable outdoors as they are indoors and the fact that you can stack the Tolix chairs (12) high, makes...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chair. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 30.71 in
Space Age Pop Art Vintage Red Orange Plastic Dining Chairs Joe Colombo Italy Six
By Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red and orange six plastic pop art vintage chairs or dining chairs model Universale designed by Joe Colombo
1965 - 1967 and executed by Kartell, Milano.
These happy making...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 28.55 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
French Distressed Folding Bistro Cafe Set with Table and Four Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Francois Sermijn classic mid century bistro table and chairs which all fold for easy storage. Incredible time aged patina and natural wood lacquered finish. Suitable for indoor or ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Restored Bamboo & Woven Wicker 4 Panel Folding Screen , 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920, Woven Wicker, Multi-Colored Diamond Pattern
Early bamboo and woven wicker folding room divider screen with 4 panels each 60" Tall by 19" wide. Each divider section features a ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Chairs, Set of Two, 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Renens, CH
Plia foldable chairs produced by Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti (also known for the Alky or Plona lounge chairs).
These iconic folding chairs are still in very good co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Plia Plastic Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Catelli in 1967, the Plia chair was introduced at the Fiera del Mobile in Milan and since then has become one of the most iconic chairs o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Giancarlo Piretti, a Set of Four Chairs, Plia, Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Paris, FR
Giancarlo Piretti
Plia
A set of four aluminum folding chairs each with a caned seat and back.
Produced by Anonima Castelli, Italy.
With a Castelli label.
circa 1970.
Lite...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 'Model 77' Dining Chairs in Teak by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hellouw, NL
A beautiful set of six legendary models 77 dining chairs by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller from 1959. Seemingly simple, yet very ingeniously crafted by master craftsmen at J.L...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
1950's Original Tolix Model A Dining Outdoor Chairs, Large Qty Available
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original Tolix Model A dining outdoor chairs – large quantities available. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
French Pair of Antique Foldable Parisienne Bistro Chairs in Oak and Iron, 1930s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This antique pair of Bistro chairs in blue wrought iron and oakwood was manufactured in the thirties in France. The set is refinished and checked in our workshop. The old worn out wo...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
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H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Table with Flower Center & 4 Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love, love, love this set!! The inside edge of the table is marked Woodard 3 which is not always the case.
This set has absolutely fabulous colors which have unfortunately rusted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe. Conservatory. Bistro. Patio. Proch. Featuring a woven criss cross pattern with curved ergonomi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
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Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an outdoor lounge chair from our Sit-Stirring collection, bespoke handmade sofas and
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood, P. Tendercool (Outdoor) 'In Stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sleek outdoor seating collection of 21st-century vintage. Crafted with P. Tendercool care
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: Outdoor - PT73 (Sofa) and PT77 (Footrest)
Dimensions: PT73: 70 x 73 x 70 cm., PT77: 70 x 48
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT73 (one seat sofa) and PT77 (footrest) (Outdoor)
Frame: Reclaimed hardwood
Frame finish
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of "Gabriella" Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The typology of folding chairs was at one point an object of much interest in Italy. Deriving from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Weathered Teak Colonial Plantation Lounger Chair
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
grace any outdoor space. This lovely chair folds up for ease of storage.
Category
Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Colonial Revival Loung...
Materials
Teak
Bespoke Lounge Chair Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
awaits your guests, no folding, no need to move furniture. Minimal space taken, no compromise on comfort
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
and a perfect, 100% latex mattress awaits your guests, no folding, no need to move furniture. Minimal
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
One Seater Lounge Chair Swivel, reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
a perfect, 100% latex mattress awaits your guests, no folding, no need to move furniture.
Minimal
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool (In Stock)
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
awaits your guests, no folding, no need to move furniture. Minimal space taken, no compromise on comfort
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Bespoke Lounge Chair, Reclaimed Hardwood and Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
, just remove the pillows and bolsters and a perfect, 100% latex mattress awaits your guests, no folding
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Set of Two Bespoke Lounge Chairs in Bleached Wood Frame & Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
We made this beautiful set of lounge chairs for an outdoor terrace for a major client of a Bangkok
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
One Seater Lounge, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
ottoman for lounge chair, crafted with the same attention to detail and exquisite materials. It features a
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
One Seater Lounge with Footrest, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
feather with 100% latex core. With the matching ottoman for lounge chair, crafted with the same attention
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 58.67 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
We made this lazy lounger for an outdoor terrace for a major client of a Bangkok-based Interior
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 69 in D 78 in
Moroccan Mosaic Table Multicolor Low / High Base Included
Located in Orlando, FL
Moroccan multicolor mosaic tile table. An indoor / outdoor table of measuring approximately 48
Category
2010s Moroccan Dining Room Tables
Vintage Italian Outdoor Armchairs in Iron and Plastic Rope
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of vintage outdoor chairs are from the 50s and of fine Italian manufacture.
The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Space Age Garden Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
By Peter Ghyczy, Reuter Products
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
upholstery. The back of this innovative indoor / outdoor chair could be folded down, when not in use to
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Corten Steel Abstract Geometric Folded Origami Sculpture Gerald DiGiusto
By Gerald DiGgiusto
Located in Surfside, FL
weather steel appropriate for outdoor use)
This can sit on the floor or be hung as a wall hanging
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Prototype 'Elephant' Chaise by Bernard Rancillac, Edition Roudillon, 1966-1985
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
countryside 150km from Paris. It had been used by the family on their outdoor patio for many years leaving a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
H 39.77 in W 55.91 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Bamboo Loungers Wood Japanese Deck Chairs, Outdoor Fold Up Lounge Chairs
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage bamboo wooden Japanese loungers, deck chairs, outdoor fold up collapsible lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 43.5 in
Teak Slat Outdoor Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage folding chairs with teak slats. Unique angled form that folds up for easy moving
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Set of Six Cafe Bistro Folding Outdoor Dining Chairs Iron & Wood
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 chairs with wood seats and backs on iron frames that foldup for easy storage. Old
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Tortoise Shell Bamboo Rattan Fold-Up Dining Chairs, a set of three, offer a blend of
Category
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Salterini Steel Outdoor or Patio Dining Set with Four Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Easy to move, easy to store, this Mid-Century outdoor set consists of a folding table and four
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Folding Metal Garden Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
position. The outdoor chair can also act as an armchair without the folding leg rest. The unit folds
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Outdoor Garden Table and Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
chair features a two-ladder back and five-slat seat, and has a folding mechanism for ultimate compact
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
55 Folding French Bistro Chairs in Oak and Wrought Iron
Located in Woodbury, CT
planning an outdoor wedding, the entire lot would be superb, and because they fold almost flat, they won’t
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Salterini-Style Clam Shell Folding Chairs, circa 1960
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Portland, OR
folding clam shell chairs are a more accessible rendition of the high-end outdoor furnishing offered by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron and Bronze Italian Lyre Back Patio Set C. 1950's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
set comprises a hard-to-find rectangular glass-topped dining table and 4 chairs that fold up for off
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Iron and Bronze Italian Triple Lyre Back Settee C. 1950's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
reupholstered in a Greek Key patterned black and white outdoor fabric. Like the chairs shown in a separate
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Bronze
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Outdoor Chairs Fold Up For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal outdoor chairs fold up for your home. Each outdoor chairs fold up for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for an outdoor chairs fold up, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the outdoor chairs fold up you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An outdoor chairs fold up made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made outdoor chairs fold up over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Alias and Driade are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Outdoor Chairs Fold Up?
Prices for an outdoor chairs fold up start at $560 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $4,420.
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 Outdoor Chairs Fold Up
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is the best outdoor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best outdoor chair is ultimately a matter of preference. Outdoor chairs and other outdoor furniture have been made in a variety of materials over the years. Whether it’s wicker couches for your screened porch or wrought-iron armchairs for fireside drinks, find the antique and vintage patio and garden furniture you need on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most comfortable outdoor chair is a matter of preference. But you can choose from a variety of options available such as adjustable reclining chairs, zero gravity chair, outdoor folding chair, etc. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chair options for outdoor seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
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Victorian Queen Bed Frame
Rope Outdoor Chairs Mid Century
Used Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs
French Modern King Bed
Prague Lounge Chair
Antique French Garden Table And Chairs
Antique Outdoor Wood Dining Table