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Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 contemporary foldable, stackable chair model "Chair B" in natural ash
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in Barcelona, ES
hidden. The very fact that the seat can be folded up opens the possibilities for the use of this chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
PR03 Stacking Clever Folding Chair Brass and Faux Leather Royal Blue
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding chair, which stacks very easily. Great for limited storage.
Brass plated finish with faux
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elmar Flototto Pagholz stacking chairs Germany 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large set of S22 stacking chairs designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Walnut Nesting Serving Tables 1950s
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
evidenced in many archival photos and video.
Designed to serve as chair-side companions, their rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Walnut
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Red Original Plia Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
The Plia chair was the first to be able to fold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.19 in D 17.01 in
Aluflex set of 4 stacking chairs by Armin Wirth for Ph. Zieringer
By Aluflex, Armin Wirth
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
condition. The folding wooden seats and backrests have a beautiful appearance and show only minimal signs of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 Mid century Blonde wood Folding Chair with Cane Seat By Aldo Jacober
By Aldo Jacober
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid century Blonde wood Folding Chair with Cane Seat By Aldo Jacober Circa 1960. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Maple, Cane
Carl-Johan Boman, 1960's folding chairs (4 sets of 4 pcs), Schaumann, FInland
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman folding chairs, a set of 16 vintage pieces designed in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
DSS-TA dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm by Ray & Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
correct product name is: dss-ta = dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm). stackable despite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 25.01 in
Vintage Beech Folding Chairs with Woven Paper Cord Seats C1970s France, Set of 6
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six stylish mid-20th century beechwood folding chairs with woven paper cord seats from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1960s Bombenstabil Stacking Beech Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. They have the aesthetic of a folding chair but they are rigid fixed chairs that by their design stack
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Bombenstabil Stacking Beech Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Bombenstabil stacking beech dining chairs, set of six. We believe these chairs were made by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960s Bombenstabil Stacking Beech Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Bombenstabil stacking beech dining chairs – set of ten. We believe these chairs were made by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S17 Industrial Dining Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
S17 stacking chairs by Galvanitas. These Sculptural chairs are made for optimal comfort and heavy duty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs in Brown
By Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, in Brown frontside with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 2 Folding Air Armchair in White by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Houston, TX
circus designed a simple chair, foldable and stackable.
Bo Bardi devoted her life to promoting the
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
seat being an absolute first. Stackable, light, and functional, the Ombra Tokyo chair is the perfect
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
seat being an absolute first. Stackable, light, and functional, the Ombra Tokyo chair is the perfect
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
being an absolute first. Stackable, light, and functional, the Ombra Tokyo chair is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Italian Chair in Lacquered Metal and Polypropylene, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, this is a stackable chair composed of a polypropylene shell with soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.9 in W 21.7 in D 17.7 in
Set of 4 Air chair in White by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Air chair in Black by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
12 Birch and Aluminium Chairs by Armin Wirth for Aluflex, Switzerland, 1951
By Armin Wirth, Aluflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
and back and was originally designed in 1951
The seating can be folded up for easy stacking (see
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.49 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
being an absolute first. Stackable, light, and functional, the Ombra Tokyo chair is the perfect
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
simple, foldable, and stackable chair to solve such a problem.
That way, the Bardis created the
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.45 in W 18.12 in D 23.04 in
1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
have the grace and poise of folding chairs but they are fixed and do not fold. The bottom bars between
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
of folding chairs but they are fixed and do not fold. The bottom bars between the legs are a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
1970’s Egon Eiremann House in Baden Baden White Metal Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
of folding chairs but they are fixed and do not fold. The bottom bars between the legs are a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Three Stackable Chairs, model Ombra Tokyo designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954.
Relaunched
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Bauhaus Pair Duo Beech Canvas Geometric Lounge Chairs 1920s Germany
By Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
the seat and the foldable backrest shows light cream canvas. An extraordinary feature is the stacked
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Modernist Pair of Plywood Chairs, Carl Jacob C2 "Jason" for Kandya
By Carl Jacobs
Located in Buffalo, NY
British firm. This lightweight, stackable, chair has gently tapering splayed wooden legs that are typical
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Vintage Italian DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
106 stacking chair (1965), Plona lounge chair (1969), Alky chair (1970), Plantone folding desk (1970
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Plywood / Aluminium Chair by Armin Wirth for Alufelx
By Aluflex
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluflex tag at the back. The chairs seats are foldable so they are very easy to stack.
12 pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By KI Krueger International, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Topeka, KS
innovative by finding ways to use scrap metal during the war to make their folding chairs, they continue to
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood dining chairs Esse by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood Italy 1973s Set of 4
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
. These chairs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical. They are stackable, making them
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four '4' Patinaed Seccose Chairs by Gaspare Cairoli, Italy, c. 1980's
By Gaspare Cairoli
Located in Deland, FL
This playfully designed set of chairs is as stylish as they are versatile. Foldable, stackable and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Giancarlo Piretti, Original Plona Armchair for Anonima Castelli, 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti, Plona is a folding and stackable armchair. The solid tubular
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30.01 in W 18.39 in D 17.01 in
Set of 4 Air Armchair in Beige by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Air Armchair in Grey Antracite by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.89 in
Early Oak Folding Grocery / Shopping Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
early version, inspired by a folding chair, was developed by Sylvan Goldman in 1936 as a solution to the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Stackable Armchair in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the possibility to fold the seats. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This stacked rattan folding room divider screen was 3 panels each 81" Tall by 18" wide. Each divider
Category
Vintage 1930s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the possibility to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 25.01 in D 23.04 in
Set of Six Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 25.01 in D 23.04 in
Set of Twelve Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 25.01 in D 23.04 in
Hans Wegner Furniture poster by PP Mobler 2006 vintage Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
, PP66, 1945
The Chair, PP56, 1950
The Cow Horn Chair, PP505, 1952
Stackable chair, PP701, 1965
Chair
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Air-ArmChair by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, dynamic, stackable, and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, table and chairs create a welcoming atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, Stapelbarer Stuhl, 1930 (Stacking Chair)
17 Hans und Wassily luckhardt, Stuhl ST 14 aus dem Theater- und
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Pluvium orange umbrella stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Padova, IT
patents and ornamental models.
Among his best-known projects are PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
"Golden Goose" Contemporary Surrealist Watercolor, Framed
By Thomas Broadbent
Located in New York, NY
In this large scale, framed watercolor, a white goose sits on a folding industrial metal chair
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Untitled (flooring)
By Theaster Gates
Located in Palm Desert, CA
carefully folded, rolled or stacked and emphatically presented inside gilt box frames. Tactile and sensuous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Mixed Media
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Stackable Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of stackable folding chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct stackable folding chairs — often made from metal, wood and aluminum — can elevate any home. Stackable folding chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Stackable folding chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made stackable folding chairs over the years, but those made by Armin Wirth, Pablo Romo and Aluflex are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Stackable Folding Chairs?
Prices for stackable folding chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, stackable folding chairs begin at $120 and can go as high as $5,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
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 Stackable Folding Chairs
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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