Folding Patio Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 1870s American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
2010s Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
2010s Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Canadian Campaign Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
2010s Spanish French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1980s German Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
2010s Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Ga...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Ga...
Wood
2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
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Finding the Right garden-furniture for You
Whether you're sitting around a firepit, playing games or enjoying a meal, outdoor furniture is crucial for a successful social gathering.
We’ve come a long way from the rudimentary patio and garden furniture of yore, which, in the Ancient Roman and Greek eras, meant stone slabs. Back then, your grandiose patch of outdoor greenery was a place to relax and admire the manicured hedges and fruit orchards. Fortunately, advancements in the design of outdoor furniture as well as the burgeoning of artisan landscape designers have made it easier to do so since then.
The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space.
In the late 1940s, Hawaii-based architect Walter Lamb began fashioning outdoor furniture from nautical rope and metal tubing rescued from sunken Pearl Harbor ships. Although his designs were originally intended as gifts for returning GIs, his creations gained such popularity that they were picked up by the then-new Brown Jordan furniture company of California.
Lamb’s adventurous creations inspired many designers who followed. The seating and tables crafted by other mid-century furniture makers noted for their seminal patio and garden works — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard and Woodard Furniture, Maurizio Tempestini and Richard Schultz — remain highly sought after by collectors today.
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 to wind down the day or welcome the morning sun on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no single most durable type, material or brand of patio chair. Materials like aluminum and wrought iron are known for being able to stand the test of time, but other factors like the quality of the craftsmanship and how well you maintain the pieces also affect longevity. Shop a collection of patio 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.
- 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 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.
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