Do butterfly chairs fold up?

Whether 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.

What is the most comfortable folding chair?

The 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?

Opinions 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 are the chairs that fold up called?

Chairs 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?

Nathaniel 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.

Indian Folding Chairs

Herbert Mcnair

Anglo Indian Cane Furniture

Anglo Indian Colonial Armchairs

1970s Anglo-Indian Folding Chair with Bone Inlay

$2,182

1970s Anglo-Indian Folding Chair with Bone Inlay

Located in Marbella, ES

A beautiful Anglo-Indian style folding chair, crafted from hand-carved wood and decorated with intricate bone inlay.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

$3,100 / set

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage across the Indian Ocean.

Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Chair Foldable India Brown Carved, 20th Century, India

$3,700

Chair Foldable India Brown Carved, 20th Century, India

Located in New York, NY

Chair foldable India brown carved, 20th century, India. A foldable chair made during the early 20th century in India. Carved frame decorated with elephants, birds and leaves.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE CIR 1890 ANGLO INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL FOLDING MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHAiR

$935Sale Price|20% Off

ANTIQUE CIR 1890 ANGLO INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL FOLDING MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 Anglo Indian Elephant upholstered Colonial Military Campaign folding chair Please...

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Chair

$4,506Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Chair

Located in London, GB

Antique Anglo-Indian Rajasthani Painted Mughal Scene Folding Decorative Chair C.1920 A wonderful decorators piece.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo Raj Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs

$3,027Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of Chinese Chinoiserie Military Campaign folding chairs which have Indian Elephant decoration.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 40.16 in

Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s

Located in L'Etang, FR

Antique folding lounge steamer deck chair / armchair. Victorian colonial / Anglo-Indian style, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair, Reclining Anglo-Indian

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H 41.15 in W 27.17 in D 36.03 in

Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair, Reclining Anglo-Indian

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Reclining Colonial Campaign chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms.

Category

Antique 1890s Pakistani Chairs

Materials

Teak

Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair

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H 41.15 in W 27.17 in D 36.03 in

Folding Colonial Campaign Chair, J Herbert McNair

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Reclining colonial campaign Chair. A wonderful Anglo-Indian folding chair with an oxblood red leather slung seat and leather padded arms.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pakistani Campaign Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Indian Caned Mahogany Folding Conservatory Chairs

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H 44.9 in W 22.8 in D 35.8 in

Pair of Indian Caned Mahogany Folding Conservatory Chairs

Located in Tetbury, England

Excellent condition throughout. circa 1900. H:114 W:58 D:91 CM (Seat Height 40 cm) H:44.9 W:22.8 D:35.8 INCHES (Seat Height 15.7 inches).

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Indian Folding Tribal Hand-Carved Teak Pida Low Chair

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H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in

Indian Folding Tribal Hand-Carved Teak Pida Low Chair

Located in Milano, MI

A rare Indian folding Pida chair featuring hand-carved horses, lions, flowers and geometrical patterns to the front and back of the shaped backrest, a tribal hand-carved from solid t...

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

British Campaign Solid Teak & Rosewood Folding Chairs

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H 25 in W 25 in L 25 in

British Campaign Solid Teak & Rosewood Folding Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1910-20 Hand made, solidly built British campaign teak and rosewood folding chairs on bolts. Flowing wood grain. Sturdy construction. Once opened bolts should be gently tighte...

Category

Vintage 1910s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

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H 35 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this convenient chair features a slanted slatted back flowi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders

Materials

Wood

Savonarola Folding Chair with Inlays British India

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H 38 in W 24 in D 18 in

Savonarola Folding Chair with Inlays British India

Located in Atlanta, GA

A folding chair in the form of "Savonarola" with exquisite inlays from British India circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Colonial British Campaign Folding Rosewood and Canvas Deck Chairs

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H 32 in W 22 in D 25 in

Pair of Colonial British Campaign Folding Rosewood and Canvas Deck Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of Mid-century Colonial British Campaign folding rosewood and canvas deck chairs. Includes both the blue and green stripe fabric and matching, detachable pillow (ties onto back...

Category

20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Patio and G...

Materials

Rosewood, Canvas

Anglo-Indian Caned Folding Chair

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H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 54 in

Anglo-Indian Caned Folding Chair

Located in Wells, ME

Anglo-Indian Colonial folding extension arm chair with shaped crest rail and caning.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair With Folding Arms

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Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair With Folding Arms

Located in Richmond, CA

Anglo-Indian teak plantation chair with folding arms. Turned front legs, brass hange detail, newly caned seat.

Category

20th Century Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs

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H 30 in W 16 in D 28 in

Pair of Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Anglo-Indian folding veranda chairs, pierced and carved blackwood splats of intertwining leafy vines with caned seats, Bombay or Goa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs

FoldingTent Chair from India

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H 34 in W 28 in D 20 in

FoldingTent Chair from India

Located in Sheffield, MA

Most unusual traveling Indian folding tent chair. The chair is decorated all over with brass inlay of scrolls, flowers and leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair

$1,486Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.34 in W 15.16 in D 16.54 in

Rare circa 1890 Solid Fruitwood Brass Fitting Military Campaign Folding Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...

Category

Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings

$1,045Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Extending Arms

$3,112Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 44.89 in

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Extending Arms

Located in Čelinac, BA

Anglo Indian Plantation chair 19th Century

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Chaise Longues

Materials

Teak

Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

$760

H 24.81 in W 13.39 in D 27.56 in

Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcrafted and decorated with geom...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Middle Eastern Armchair, Inlaid Mother of Pearl, Circa 1960s

$1,650

H 42.75 in W 26.25 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Middle Eastern Armchair, Inlaid Mother of Pearl, Circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.

Category

20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo-Indian Teak Armchair with Cane Seat and Sunburst Back, England

$1,650

H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in

Anglo-Indian Teak Armchair with Cane Seat and Sunburst Back, England

Located in Queens, NY

English Anglo-Indian teak arm chair with a cane seat and a slat sunburst carved back with fluted legs. (repair to back)

Category

20th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

1970s Vintage Patio Bamboo Armchairs - a Pair

$1,800 / set

H 36 in W 25 in D 23 in

1970s Vintage Patio Bamboo Armchairs - a Pair

Located in Elkton, MD

A pair of unique sculptural bamboo armchairs, with cane seats and backs. Work great with or without cushions. Perfect for interior or patio.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Plantation Chair

$4,750

H 45.5 in W 29.5 in D 50 in

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Plantation Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting 19th century British colonial plantation chair handcrafted in mahogany with elaborate floral carvings on the crest, caned back and seat, plank arms and scrolled legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

$2,900

H 41 in W 18 in D 24 in

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...

Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Hunzinger Rocking Chair, Hardwood, Original Fabric, 1910

$550Sale Price|56% Off

H 41 in W 24 in D 27 in

Antique Hunzinger Rocking Chair, Hardwood, Original Fabric, 1910

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Antique Hunzinger hardwood rocking chair original fabric Rocking metal mechanism works well

Category

Vintage 1910s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1970s pair of colonial style bamboo armchairs with caned seats

$2,683

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in

1970s pair of colonial style bamboo armchairs with caned seats

Located in London, GB

A really nice pair of bamboo armchairs in colonial style with asymmetrical fretwork detailed backs open arms and caned seats. A good addition for bedroom or for light use.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Colonial Revival Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair, American Colonial Style, 1960s

$185Sale Price|53% Off

H 42.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in

Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair, American Colonial Style, 1960s

Located in Trenton, NJ

This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and timeless functionality. This exquisite rocking chair is the perfect addition to your ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rush, Wood

Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair

$3,900

H 38 in W 28.25 in D 55.5 in

Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautifully carved 19th century West Indies rosewood plantation chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair

$750

H 40.25 in W 20.25 in D 24 in

Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat and back. Came from a British Military family in Sri Lanka. 40.25" overall height ...

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

$2,950

H 34 in W 26.25 in D 25.75 in

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs. Made of teak in the British East Indies

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor

$1,465

H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in

Antique English Folding Chair Royal Military Interest Smith's Lawn Windsor

Located in Norwich, England

An interesting antique folding fruitwood and canvas chair with royal and military interest. Used at the Smith's Lawn in Windsor in 1915, Queen Mary's camp. London Silver hallmarked p...

Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

$2,860 / item

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft

By Neca Abrantes

Located in Jardim America, SP

This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...

Category

2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Straw

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Limestone Sink Basin

$3,371 / item

H 4.73 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in

Limestone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone a very soft tactile stone and ideal option with these style of sinks; these ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

French Art Deco Chaise Longue, Carved Walnut, Upholstered, Circa 1930

$4,200

H 30.5 in W 70 in D 31 in

French Art Deco Chaise Longue, Carved Walnut, Upholstered, Circa 1930

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Mid Century Gold Decorative Table Mirror in Metal Frame, Italy, 1960s

$80

H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in

Mid Century Gold Decorative Table Mirror in Metal Frame, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful mirror in a golden decorative frame from Italy. The frame is made of metal. Mirror is in very good vintage condition - one chip on the mirror - as shown on pictures. Orig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Painted Iron and Marble Butcher's Table, Bistro Table

$1,495

H 28.75 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in

Late 19th Century French Painted Iron and Marble Butcher's Table, Bistro Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in a French butcher's shop during the late nineteenth century, this cast iron table features a solid white marble top. Its pale grey painted curved iron legs support ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

$2,791Sale Price|55% Off

H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

$7,706Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.65 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in

Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, Thomas Chippendale style, Victorian hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ba...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

$3,446 / set

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

$1,895 / item

H 43 in Dm 43 in

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

Located in New York, NY

An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...

Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather

$4,118Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jeroen AllartAirplane in landscape - landscape painting, 2013

$6,000

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in

Airplane in landscape - landscape painting

By Jeroen Allart

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

$68,933 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat

$2,400

H 25.25 in W 18 in D 17 in

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over recessed feet, turned stretchers, arch...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy

$2,361

H 57.25 in W 33 in D 19.25 in

Art Deco Skyscraper tallboy

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A beautiful figured walnut Art Deco skyscraper Tallboy dating to 1930. The 4 deep, graduated drawers run smoothly and boast beautiful white phenolic bar handles with chrome supports ...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s

$2,872

H 36.62 in W 63.78 in D 26.38 in

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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Indian Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Indian folding chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cane and hardwood, all Indian folding chairs available were constructed with great care. Indian folding chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. modern Indian folding chairs are consistently popular styles. Many Indian folding chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herbert MacNair, Matang and Natasha Sumant produced popular Indian folding chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Indian Folding Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,846, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,450 highest priced.

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 Indian Folding Chairs

Do butterfly chairs fold up?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Whether 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.
What is the most comfortable folding chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Opinions 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 are the chairs that fold up called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Chairs 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Nathaniel 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.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

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