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Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century was once used by Chinese Travellers. The seat is
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This folding chair from the early 20th Century crafted from a wood frame was once used by Chinese
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Red Lacquer Folding Chair China Round Back Chair
Located in Epfach, DE
The Chinese folding chair was made in the beginning of the 19th century. It is worked out very
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Near Pair of Handcrafted, Chinese Folding Traveller’s Chairs W. Webbing
Located in Lisse, NL
Chinese folding chairs are a rare find. The wonderful designs and patina make them an absolute joy to own
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Chinese Wooden Folding Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese wooden folding chair with a seat area of 16" x 9" and a seat height of 22".
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Early 20th Century Asian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Folding Chair
Chinese Wooden Folding Chair
H 42 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 22.84 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th century, with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Unique Edition Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
H 30.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 77.5 cm Materials: Wood, Steel
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
Folding Udder Chair by Henry D'ath
H 30.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
By Seletti, Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Traveller's Folding Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Folding Traveller’s Chair with Footrest and Fabric
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered folding traveller’s chair from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Elm Folding Armchair - Early 20th Century
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this stunning antique elm folding armchair, dating
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Jiaoy Chair Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antique Chinese Rosewood folding Chair, realized in 19th Century during Qing Dynasty. Of fine
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Folding Throne Chair This Chinese Huanghuali brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Chinese Huanghuali Folding Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual 20th Century Chinese Huanghuali folding armchair. This fine example has a contemporary
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) horseshoe-back wooden folding armchair with a rush seat, sloped
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Chinese Horseshoe Folding Hunting Chairs Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable pair of late 19th-century Chinese solid elmwood horseshoe hunting chairs, known as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Indian Decoration Campaign Folding Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
folding chairs which have Indian Elephant decoration. A very good looking and decorative pair of
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note the delivery fee
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Turn of Century Convertible Lounge Chair from Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Excediing rare Chinese folding chair/launge chair. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Ming Dynasty model reproduction seat in elm wood and brass-plated metal. Folding seat. Hand carving
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
Antique Folding Lounge Chair, China, 1900
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Folding Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty folding reclining armchair.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Lounge Chairs

Folding Chair
Folding Chair
H 16 in W 22.5 in D 36 in
Hand Painted Village Scene Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a pair of hand painted village scene folding chairs. Intricate patterning and layering is
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ole Wanscher, Early Publication, the Art of Furniture, 1928, Special Edition
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Denmark, DK
booklet illustrates selected pieces of furniture like stools from ancient Egyptian tombs, Chinese folding
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricate and beautiful Huanghuali Jiaoyi style folding bamboo chair.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Folding Chair
Bamboo Folding Chair
H 36 in W 28 in D 20 in
Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Campaign Form Scholar's Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th century Qing dynasty walnut folding scholar's chair with hemp seat and neck roll.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Horseshoe Folding Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large mid 20th century Chinese folding chairs. Very finely crafted in the Ming dynasty
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Early 20th Century Asian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Folding Traveling Chairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A pair of folding chairs produced in the early 17th century from elm a hardwood that is native to
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Early 20th Century Chinese Officials Folding Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare early 20th century Chinese hongmu folding officials chair from the late Qing dynasty
Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Folding Throne Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of folding chairs from China. These chairs feature a woven seat and wood frame
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Chair, Chinese, Carved, Folding Colonial Seat, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign chair. A Chinese, carved mahogany folding colonial seat, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Wood

2 Seat Folding Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
2 Seat Folding Chair, Elm Wood, Original Finish, Shanxi, China, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

2 Seat Folding Chair
2 Seat Folding Chair
H 42 in W 44 in D 18 in
Antique Imperial Folding Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carved wood, metal decoration on foot board and hardware on body of chair, woven seat. Chair pulls
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Imperial Folding Chair
Antique Imperial Folding Chair
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 46 in
A Pair of Ebonised Chinese Folding Occasional Hall Side Chairs Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A characterful pair of late 19th Century, early 20th Century Chinese Folding Travel Chairs. Great
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Weed
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Hotdog
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Egg
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Flash
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Peace
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Large Chinese Horseshoe Shaped Folding Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large Chinese brass mounted hand carved wood horseshoe shaped folding chairs. The round
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of JH-513 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak and Leather Armchairs, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
his famous round chair heavily influenced by antique Chinese folding chairs. Wegner constantly studied
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Chinese Black Lacquer Official's Traveler's Chair with Folding Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
finish, red highlights, rattan folding seat and footrests. This Chinese traveller’s chair is made of two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
similar stature to a throne chair, they are much larger than the normal for a Chinese chair They fold
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Solid Hardwood Horseshoe Folding Chairs Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
to a throne chair, they are much larger than the normal for a Chinese chair They fold well, have
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
folding chairs with matching side table. Excellent carving throughout with dragon relief brass mounts
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Folding Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a highly decorative red chinoiserie painted and caned folding chairs that dates to the late
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Set of Eight Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of eight vintage folding bamboo chairs Dimensions 17.5" wide x 23" deep x 18" high at the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese brass mounted lacquered folding horseshoe chair, late Qing Dynasty style, of typical form
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Early 20th Century Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair
Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair
H 40 in W 32 in D 17 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Folding Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of black lacquer folding chairs. Simple and elegant black lacquer folding chairs, beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquer Folding Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of black lacquer folding chairs. Simple and elegant black lacquer folding chairs, beautiful
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquer Folding Chairs
Pair of Black Lacquer Folding Chairs
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Fine Pair of Jumu Yokeback Folding Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of fine Jumu Yokeback folding chairs. Very elegant, simple and beautiful form. We carry fine
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chair Jiao Yi
Located in Somis, CA
A white Chinese carved horseshoe back "Jiao Yi" folding chair, 20th century, with substantial brass
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Folding Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese folding horseshoe back armchairs, "Jiaoyi," likely dated late Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Chinese Folding Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Chinese folding chair made from elm wood with leather strips. Originally used for musical
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Chinese Folding Chair
Chinese Folding Chair
H 37.5 in W 45 in D 20 in
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Chinese Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese folding chair you’re looking for. Each Chinese folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pvc. If you’re shopping for a Chinese folding chair, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese folding chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese folding chair made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese folding chair over the years, but those crafted by Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Folding Chair?

The average selling price for a Chinese folding chair at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $15,750 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Folding Chair
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.