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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
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
brown Velvet.
The minimalist form of the chairs allows them to be placed in many arrangements. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Tropic Folding Chair with Black Velvet Fabric in Brass or Nickel Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Folding chair tropic with structure in vintage brass
finish. Upholstered with black velvet fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 32.09 in D 25.6 in
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
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Folding chairs in high-quality chromed metal with seats entirely upholstered in premium velvet "taupe
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
MidCentury Chrome and Geometric Velvet Chair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of chairs in chrome and velvet with silver-colored geometric designs. Curved pipes as happened
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair in Painted Steel and Velvet HandWoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Nobili Walnut and Velvet Italian Mid-century Chairs, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Rome, IT
Simple materials but fantastic and unique design for these 4 chairs by Vittorio Nobili. Truly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair with Arms in Painted Steel and velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Swivel Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
have light reflecting velvet folds that bring attention to that detail. Seat back angles and finishes
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century
Designed by Gebruder
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Red Velvet by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
treating it as a visually soft material by the folded details.
In the case of this chair, the base is this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Solid Cherry and Cane Seat and Back Folding Chairs with Cushions, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite pair of solid cherry and cane seat and back folding chairs with cushions.
Very well kept
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Cherry
Arches Dining Chair, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021
Honorable Mention at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
6 Maison Jansen Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs with Claw feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Maison Jansen folding chairs. The set are all newly powder coated black, with freshly
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
"Bruna" Minimalist Armchair in Painted Steel and Velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Bruna" Minimalist Armchair with Ottoman in Painted Steel and Velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 41.74 in
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in 'Flukso' Velvet 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in 'Gorgeous' Velvet by Flukso 1968 for B-Line
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair in Embossed Pearl and Metallic Platinum Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Milo Baughman style swivel chair has been newly reupholstered in a lustrous platinum
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back - upholstered in beige leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Italian Beech and Green Velvet Traveling Stool, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian beech and velvet traveling stool, 1950s.
Rocking stool that can be folded as preferred
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Arches Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
The Arches counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
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The Arches bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that seem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44.1 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Arches II Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
The Arches II counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Arches II Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
The Arches II bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 44.1 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original finish had become
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back-upholstered in anthracite leather
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Grey Linen by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
treating it as a visually soft material by the folded details.
In the case of this chair, the base is this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau
This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35 in W 20.75 in D 23.5 in
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 49.61 in W 46.86 in D 37.8 in
V.Cool Purple Suede Cassina 111 Wink Chaise Lounge by Toshiyuki Kita Japan Italy
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
. The headrest doubles as "folding ears" of Mickey Mouse. The Chaise Longue is made with a steel tubular
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 35.5 in D 31.5 in
Arches Bar Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
The Arches bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that seem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arches Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
The Arches counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Wood And Velvet Relax Folding Armchair Armrests, 70’s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, with the possibility of folding it completely. The system is in gold metal. The chair can be fully
Category
Vintage 1970s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat made of vintage quilted velvet adding style and comfort to the chair. Can be folded for easy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.66 in D 12.79 in
Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italian Mid-Century "Saturno" Sofa in Pink Velvet 1957
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Milan, IT
– for which he created high-tech style items such as the “Dafne” foldable chair and “Ondalunga” couch.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of campaign style folding directors chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature an oak
Category
20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
Superb Morris armchair
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 61.03 in
Beautiful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Chair / Armchair With Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chair with perfect upholstery.
If you are looking for an
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
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H 42.7 in W 24.8 in D 25.6 in
Morris armchair / lounge chair in beech, Art Deco, France, Circa 1925
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
"Morris" type armchair / lounge chair in beech.
Art Deco.
France, Circa 1925.
Manufacturer's plaque
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 59.06 in
Smania Italian Modern Prototype Brass and Azur Blue Living Room Armchair
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Smania
Located in New York, NY
This chair is an Italian one of a kind prototype, never put in production, signed by the company
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in
Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Guariche's original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair, known as the Tonneau, in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Teak
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Dante Walnut Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
decoration throughout. This stately x-base legged chair has rich velvet upholstery, golden fringe and
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
creation: the Togo sofa. According to him, this model is directly inspired by a tube of toothpaste folded
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Full set Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
creation: the Togo sofa.
According to him, this model is directly inspired by a tube of toothpaste folded
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Everstyl Armchair Convertible and Multi-functional Recliner France 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
The chair is upholstered in a very soft and comfortable pale apricot (close to pale pink) color velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Percival Lafer Brazilian Coffee Table. Circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design.
It's also easy to set up anywhere in your living room and with a simple folding mechanism that
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
19th C., a Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Wood and Needlepoint Fauteuils
Located in Morristown, NJ
are upholstered in a brown-toned velvet.
These chairs are a wonderful example of fine craftsmanship
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 24 in D 18 in
White 111 Wink Chaise Longue by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Milano, IT
converted from armchair to lounge chair, thanks to the metal mechanism. The peculiarity lies in its adorable
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Arches Bar Stool by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
wood, polished brass, InsidherLand Smooth Velvet Ref. SMV 13 fabric.
12 kg.
Available in different
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Arches Bar Stool II by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
wood, polished brass, InsidherLand Smooth Velvet Ref. SMV 13 fabric.
11 kg.
Available in different
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of lacquered wood, latticework and bamboo, black velvet and gauze with gilt scrolling vine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 30.71 in
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
compartments and eight secret compartments as well as two movable elements, one of which is covered with velvet
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers
Materials
Bronze
H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
Napoleon III Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
More sculpture than furniture, this finely-carved 1860s folding chair has a gilded and gessoed wood
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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Velvet Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the velvet folding chair you’re looking for. A velvet folding chair — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage velvet folding chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer velvet folding chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A velvet folding chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful velvet folding chair that is worth considering.
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Prices for a velvet folding chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $494 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,195.
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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 Velvet Folding Chair
- 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.
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