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Italian Folding Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
Italian folding chair with canvas seat on a chrome frame made by Grazioli Giocattoli. Circa 1970’s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s
Very confy to sit.
Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Bauhaus folding chairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Leather folding chairs in Bauhaus style from around 1960 in very nice original condition with
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folding chair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair
Period: 1970s
Manufacturer: Italy
Material: Hard wood, cane
Colour: White
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Folding Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chair
Period: 1980s
Manufacturer: Italy
Material: Hard wood, cane
Colour: Clear
Category
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Jacober folding chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Iconic folding chair from 1970s
Aldo Jacober
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Folding chairs 1970s pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Folding chairs 1970s pair
Very confy to sit and.
Made in Italy and beautifly crafted.
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Leather Plona Folding Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Leather folding chair in yellow buttercream leather. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo
Category
1960s Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Folding Chair
Located in London, England
Super sculptural solid teak folding chair.
Lived outside for most of its natural life, no brought
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wooden Folding Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wooden folding chair
Dimensions. 20 W ; 17 D ; 30 H
Seat Height. 17.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
Aldo Jacober folding chair 1970s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Aldo Jacober chair 1970s.
Beautiful folding chairs with vintage patina.
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – pair
1960s beech folding chairs – pair. Good practical classic
Category
1960s German Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Vintage Leather Folding Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four folding chairs from France made with walnut wood structures and leather seats and backs
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lucite and Chrome Folding Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A Lucite and chrome folding chair, whenever you need extra sturdy seating.
Four available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Plona Folding Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of amber plexiglass plona folding chairs. Design by Mid-Century designer Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
1960s Italian Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modern Slat Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern wood folding chairs. Easy to store.
(Please confirm item location
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Plywood Folding Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 foldable chairs in plywood, made in The Netherlands circa 1980. Ingeniously designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Gio ponti Nifea folding chair
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Gio Ponti Folding chair
designed 1958 for Fratelli Reguitti
stil with the Original canvas
Category
1950s Italian Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Vintage Danish Folding Chair by Torck
By Torck
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Folding chair made in Denmark. Yellow canvas upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Green Ted Net folding chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Green metal folding chair.
This chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo folding chairs which are quite attractive whenever you
need extra seating.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
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
Category
1970s French Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Single Bistro Style Folding Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
It is difficult to bind a folding chair with any style. With the rolled iron and ball feet his
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Dyrlund Folding Chair
By Dyrlund
Located in BAARLO, LI
A folding chair from the Danish design manufacturer Dyrlund from Denmark. It is rare to find a
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mexican Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1960. Made in primavera wood and
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Folding Chair Lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original folding chair in white lacquered wood with webbing seat and backrest. In the typical
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
4 French Folding Chairs, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 French folding chairs, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cherrywood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century cherrywood folding chair unfolding to create a chaise, plastic stringing.
Stock
Category
1950s French Retro Folding Chairs
4 French Folding Chairs, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 French folding chairs, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Midcentury Wood Folding Chair, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood folding chair, circa 1970
Folded: D 2.54 x W 6.83 x H 33 in.
Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – various quantities available
1960s beech folding chairs – various
Category
1960s German Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen
1960s beech folding chairs – set of fourteen. Good
Category
1960s German Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Thirteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen
1960s Beech folding chairs – set of thirteen. Good
Category
1960s German Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful Mid century modern wooden folding chairs.
The chairs are well made and very sturdy
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
Trieste folding chairs, Aldo Jacober Bazzani
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Pair of Trieste chairs designed by Aldo Jacober for Bazzani.
These 1950s folding chairs are an icon
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Wooden Folding Chairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury wooden folding chairs.
Simple yet elegant design and made in romania in the 1950s
Category
1950s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
4x Niels Gammelgaard Ted Folding Chairs
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless Ted folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 1970s in white. High-quality
Category
1970s Swedish Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mexican Children Folding Chair by Muebles Toluca
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare Children Mexican folding chair by Muebles Toluca, circa 1950. Made in primavera
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Seagrass
Ikea, Sebastian, Folding Chair, Niels Gammelgaard, 1987
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These cool folding chairs are designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA and were launched for a short
Category
1980s Swedish Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Folding Chair 1960s-1970s Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage folding chair marked "Made in Italy".
Production period: 1960s-1970s.
Sturdy chrome
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
was published at the Milan Furniture Fair. .
With the Plia folding chair, the designer Giancarlo
Category
1960s Italian Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOURS, FR
An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Brass
Piretti Castelli Lucite 'Plia ' Folding Chairs, 4
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern Giancarlo Piretti (b. 1940) for Castelli Furniture "Plia" folding chairs, acrylic in
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Bamboo and Wicker Folding Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six bamboo and woven wicker folding chairs whenever you need
extra seating.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Fritz Chair & Co Velvet Folding Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage velvet folding chair, made by Fritz Chair & Co. We currently have 15
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Yellow Industrial Modern Folding Chairs - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great set of two vintage folding chairs made out of metal
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
ZMG Thonet Beech wood Folding chairs 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Beech wood folding chairs ,comes width Wicker seats .
set of four of Vintage
Category
1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Beech
Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950. A folding chair of wooden construction in completely
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
1960s Italian Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Steel EMU Arc En Ciel, Set 4 Folding Chairs
By EMU Furniture
Located in Naples, IT
Group of 4 folding chairs suitable for home balconies or large green gardens.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Steel
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
By Team Form AG, Interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio pair of folding chairs designed by Salterini.
The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Steel
Niels Gammelgaard Åland Folding Chairs for 1970s Ikea
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Åland metal folding chairs by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea from the 1970s in white. The offer
Category
1970s Swedish Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron & Woven Rope Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of wrought iron & woven rope folding chairs.
Seat width: 14”
Seat depth: 16”
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Zanotta "Navy" Folding Chairs by Sergio Asti 1969.
By Zanotta, Sergio Asti
Located in Sacile, PN
Four Navy folding chairs designed by Sergio Asti for Zanotta, 1969.
New canvas seats available in
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Folding Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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Retro Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro folding chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all retro folding chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro folding chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro folding chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro folding chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made retro folding chairs over the years, but those made by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Castelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Retro Folding Chairs?
Prices for retro folding chairs start at $44 and top out at $44,515 with the average selling for $1,450.
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 Retro Folding Chairs
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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