Foldable Chair: 37 Sweet Ways To Carry Comfort Wherever You Go

Everyone needs a foldable chair. You never know when you’ll have guests, so if you have extra chairs, you’ll be prepared. The same is true for your office.

Foldable Chair

The great thing about folding chairs is how they come fully assembled. For their compact size, the chairs have a high weight capacity. Whether it’s a metal chair or a plastic or wooden design, foldable chairs offer relief to those who prefer not to stand.

Here are the top foldable chairs available today.

Basic Folding Chairs

Here are a few designs that best represent the folding chair aesthetic.

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Let’s start with a simple design inspired by classic folding chairs. This one is from Klapp and was designed by Steffen Kehrle. It’s basic and lightweight. The legs are made with extruded aluminum. The seat and backrest are available in wood or plastic.

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You can find affordable chairs at Ikea. One of them is Terje. It comes in six colors, so you can even mix and match them to create a colorful and fun decor.

Metal Folding Chairs

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Another option is Nisse, a simple IKEA chair. Like the others, it folds almost flat and that means you can store it in a wall niche or anywhere else. Check online for available colors to see which one would look best in your home.

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Simplicity is the key to a successful folding chair design and that’s why we find Ciak so great. It may not look like much but this minimalist frame is optimized to fold flat and to be stable and comfortable when unfolded. It’s a chair that’s modern and versatile.

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The focus on this type of chair is on the foldable frame. With Patan, things are a bit different. This chair was designed for simple comfort.

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While most folding chairs don’t look like much when in their compact form, Fläpps is special. This is a chair that folds flat and when that happens a beautiful and eye-catching image takes shape. that’s because the birch plywood panels that make up its frame are printed on both sides with colorful motifs.

House Chair

 

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The creative mind behind the design of this elegant chair is Michael Robbins, an artist and woodworker who enjoys reinventing classical pieces. One of them is this A Frame Dining Chair.

It looks like a regular folding chair, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the backrest is made of leather.

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Aren’t these bistro chairs simply charming? They’re cute, simple and versatile and they have a rustic allure that allows them to make spaces such as the dining chair or kitchen feel extra cozy. The Portside Dining Chair has a wooden frame with a wire brushed finish and a fabric seat and backrest that let the air pass through, ensuring the user’s comfort even on a hot day.

Best Folding Chairs For Outdoors

Whether in your backyard or at your daughter’s softball game, a folding chair offers portable comfort.

Let’s look at a few styles that will help you decide which outdoor folding chair is right for you.

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Outdoor Patio Setup

This model from Tolland is a stylish outdoor chair. The chairs are lightweight, easy to use, and convenient to store. When it rains, you don’t want to leave your chairs outside. Their compact design features a durable, sleek metal frame with a wooden seat and back support.

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This chair is called Mash. Its folding mechanism is special. The designer Alexander Seifried came up with the idea after seeing the mechanism on a chair in an old pub. He then applied the same concept in a more modern version of the chair, reviving the original in a unique way.

Garden Party Chairs

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This is Zac, a folding chair from the Zic Zac collection by Raffaello Galiotto. Everything about its design suggests durability. The portable chair is made of fiberglass and polypropylene and comes in ten colors.

You can pair the chairs with a garden table from the same collection. When you’re not using the chairs, fold them up for easy storage.

Indoor Folding Chairs

Folding chairs are good for your home, office, and church. When you want to host a large group for a special occasion, folding chairs are your best option for seating.

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As the design suggests, the Nokori Folding Chair puts an emphasis on comfort while optimizing space. The chair takes its inspiration from mid-century furniture design. The curved frame is made of wood and fits gently with the contours of the person sitting in it.

Simple Folding Chair

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When Knauf and Brown designed the Profile Folding Chair, they didn’t include the elements they didn’t like about most folding chairs. Instead, what the designers did was give the folding chair and new spin.

The result is a practical and harmonious look that offers structure and style. The chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The chairs are also easy to store when folded.

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If you prefer a mainstream folding chair but want something special, this design from Spare might be your style. It’s a chair designed by Mark Daniel out of solid rubberwood. The legs are slightly tapered while the seat and backrest are slightly curved for increased comfort.

Modern Folding Chairs

The 21st century has proven to be an exciting time for folding chair design. Here are a few of top chairs that will inspire your interior layout.

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The design is a front runner for the modern day folding chair. It has thin frames, a padded seat, and a backrest.

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Lilly’s Chair is a stylish and practical folding design made of bamboo. Its seat curves up at the sides and the backrest curves back and they’re attached to a durable and sculptural frame. In addition, the back section of the seat is inserted into the frame when the chair is folded down.

Four Pack Set

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Space-efficiency is also a defining characteristic of the Flipp Chair which was designed by Mhd Al Sidawi. The design of the chair is modern and simple. The rectangular base provides stability while the frame folds easy. The design is lightweight and a top pick for when you need extra seating at home.

Modern Seating

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The butterfly chair is a classic. Designed in 1938, it has since inspired other great pieces. Unlike most chairs, this one has a natural leather hide seat on a collapsible hairpin frame. It has the casualness of other folding chairs and also the elegance of a timeless furniture piece.

Steel Chairs

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Storage space won’t be an issue with these chairs. Con Fort is a modern folding chair designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman. The frame is made of aluminum tubes, the seat is thin and slender. The backrest is slightly folded for maximum comfort.

Thanks to the protective nanoceramics treatment, this folding chair is good for both indoor and outdoor use. When it’s your turn to host game night, these chairs will make it easier.

Office Chairs

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Can you believe that this chair was designed in 1964? Its simplicity, versatility, and the fact that it’s foldable allowed the April chair to become a timeless piece that is still appreciated to this day for its appearance.

 Mid-Century Modern

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Another timeless design is that of the D.270.1 chair which was first introduced in 1970 by its creator, Gio Ponti. Back then the design was quite innovative, offering versatility and mobility.

Recently the chair was reissued by Molteni&C along with the armchair version. They’re available in new finishes and with fabric, leather, or wicker seats, and backrests.

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The Ripiego is a chic addition to the living room or dining room. The metal frame folds for easy storage and the seat and backrest, whether you choose the wood or the Vitrex version, are simple and stylish.

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Did you know that you can hang a chair on a wall? Designer Karl Malmvall created this design. It’s an interesting way of saving floor space and a way to fill an empty wall. Each chair comes with a small hook, so storage isn’t an issue.

Matching Set Chairs

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Most chair and stool designs are pretty straightforward meaning that you have to choose one or the other based on your needs. However, designer Krystian Kowalski created a piece that serves both purposes.

Chair/Stool is a foldable chair that doubles as a stool and you can transform it by simply moving the tab at the bottom of the wooden backrest into a slit in the middle of the seat.

Sun Bathing Chair

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A portable lounge chair means you can set it up where you want to relax and take in some sun. Many people believe that having a good tan is important, so this chair would be for them. You can set it up on the porch or next to a pool.

This one from Todd St. John is quite nice, featuring a solid walnut frame and a woven strap seat and backrest. There’s even a matching footstool, also foldable, that you can use it with.

Office Meeting Chairs

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The chair is from Mogens Koch. It was designed for a contest that called for contestants to design seating options for churches. It’s a modern update on the folding stool. Their intended use is for extra seats during events.

Two Chairs

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The Cabourn folding chair keeps the elegant and robust character of traditional furniture alive. You can find it in 26 types of wood with both light and dark finishes and with the seat and backrest available in indoor or outdoor fabric as well as in leather. Each combination is special in its own way.

Basic Folding Chair

Here are some simple options for your living or working space.

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This chair is from Naoto Fukasawa. The slightly curved backrest prevents the chair from becoming flat when stored yet the compromise is worth the comfort gained.

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When he designed the Narin chair, David Irwin wanted to create a folding chair inspired by traditional pieces but with a less boring and mainstream look. The things that make this particular piece special are its lightweight yet solid and durable frame and its fluid and chic form. All of these elements make the chair highly versatile.

Outdoor Folding Chairs

Outdoor Folding Chairs

This is the Fieldchair, a folding garden chair that looks funky and stylish whether it’s folded or not. It’s a chair made of wood, with a simple, geometric design meant to be comfortable and ideal for casual outdoor settings but also for cozy interior areas.

Extra Table Space

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The Portofino was designed for casual and breezy outdoor spaces. Its linear and geometric frame is made of wood. It has a backrest and armrests made with removable fabric covers.

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The Hanger Chair is one of the best pieces of furniture for small spaces. Unlike other types of folding chairs, this one is easy to store. It folds flat and has a thin frame. The backrest forms a hanger at the top, allowing the chairs to be stored on a rod, like hanging clothes.

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Initially, the beautiful and extravagant Lotus chair was designed in 1980 by Romuald Ferens. It won the big prize at the furniture fair yet didn’t go into production at least until recently. Politura is producing the chair for the first time.

Plastic Folding Design

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The name of this folding chair Enjoy. What else should it be called? It was designed by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci and it’s suitable for both indoors and outdoors. It comes in a variety of colors, from neutral to bold. The backrest is a carved-out slot that also serves as a handle.

Metal Folding Chairs

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Folding chairs with leather seats have something special. Even if their design is casual, they always have this elegant allure which allows them to fit nicely even in formal environments.

The Ludlow chair is the perfect example. It has a sleek metal frame and a hammock style seat and together these elements complement each other perfectly.

Solid Wood Folding Chairs

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Most folding chair designs focus on practicality, but not this one. It’s the perfect chair for small spaces and ideal for when you need extra seating for guests.

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The Nomad Chair is a classic example that has been around for quite some time and still manages to keep up with the trends by being timeless. The frame is made of moso bamboo. The seat and backrest come in two styles, canvas, or leather.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ

Are Folding Chairs Dangerous?

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 155,000 True Living Sling Loungers that were sold at Dollar General stores between January 2019 and September 2019 for about $20.

The recall was issued after reports emerged that some of the chairs had collapsed, causing bodily harm and finger injuries. Pregnant women and children need to be extra careful when using folding chairs as they’re not sturdy enough for some people.

How Much Weight Can a Folding Chair Hold?

Most folding chairs, lawn chairs, or camping chairs have a weight capacity of 300 to 800 pounds.

What Is The Lightest Folding Camp Chair?

The Helinox Zero is 1.1 pounds and the lightest, most portable chair we tested, and it can handle up to 265 pounds of tired hiker mass.

Who Invented The Portable Chair?

In the US, John Cram filed the first patent for the portable chair in 1855. The chair style wasn’t embraced the way it is today. However, in 1947, Fredric Arnold invented the aluminum folding chair with fabric strapping for the seat and back. Within a decade, the Fredric Arnold Company of Brooklyn, New York, was manufacturing over 14,000 chairs a day.

What Is The Best Way To Clean A Folding Chair?

Folding chairs are easy to clean. You can scrub their surface with soapy water, then wipe with a towel drenched in clean water to rinse. A garden hose is also good and you can spray your folding furniture with it.

Foldable Chair Conclusion

With the numerous folding chair options, choosing one that’s right for you should be easy. Folding chairs are sold individually, so you don’t need to buy a full set. Another benefit is how they’re easy to store. When you’re done with them, store them in a closet or hang them on a wall.

When your friends come over if you have plenty of extra seats to provide them so they can sit down. Folding tables and chairs will help your guests enjoy themselves when they visit.