All models of folding chairs are derived from the Tripolina chair, patented by Joseph B in 1877. Fenby and consists of wooden legs, folding structure in metal and fabric. The intent was to market a lightweight chair that could be easily transported on the road by British troops together with the camp equipment: since then folding chairs have been the ideal solution to save space, especially on the move.
The functionality of the folding chairs is very useful if you have a garden or an open space where you can spend a moment of relaxation or invite friends: it only takes a few minutes to set up and unpack the room and create a convivial corner.
Design folding chairs are practical and versatile furnishing accessories, useful in any indoor and outdoor context. At home and in the garden they fit perfectly in many contexts.
The folding chairs in wood, teak, maple and cherry wood blend well in natural environments and classic styles. The charm of wood, whether it is untreated wood with natural veins in relief or painted or pickled wood, is indisputable. Wood is a resistant material that you can always rely on.
If we dream of creating a patio or a garden corner that makes us enjoy the environment as much as possible, choosing a natural material such as wood will be a perfect solution! This type of furniture needs a minimum of attention, coverage and protection, which will make you understand how careful we are about the environment and the care of our objects. We can opt for very sturdy woods, whose maintenance is quite easy.
The aluminium folding chairs are light and practical for indoor and outdoor use for those who follow a minimal and industrial style.
The wrought iron folding chairs worked with beautiful curls and doodles have a special charm and are perfectly suited to shabby-chic environments.
Perfect for a small balcony, they are suitable for creating small gathering points, perhaps around a bar table of the same style. The metal will allow us to limit as much as possible the attention for their maintenance and to dare, if we want, some particular colours: bright colours if we want to give character or pastel colours if we are looking for a romantic atmosphere.
In any case, we have to consider how to make our seat comfortable; sometimes a simple cushion is enough. Alternatively, we could immediately consider a solution that provides, in addition to a metal or wooden structure, the use of canvas, natural or plastic-coated, that allows our chair to adapt to our shapes.
In the context of an extremely comfortable seat we can also find a solution in the simple and functional director's chair.
Folding chairs are useful when we need to receive a large number of guests in the house or during parties and celebrations. They are rather practical where the dimensions of the houses are not large and organizing the space becomes indispensable. Once used, they can be stored in cupboards or wardrobes, occupying a minimum amount of space.
Ikea Frode has the seat and backrest perfectly shaped on the human figure. In this way a feeling of comfort and ease should be guaranteed. Once opened, it has an overall dimensions of 45 cm for the width and 80 cm for the height. The seat is placed at a standard height of 40 cm.
It has been designed with a contemporary design, clean lines and a special decorative motif on the backrest and seat that gives the piece an original look. The materials used for its manufacture are steel and polypropylene plastic.
The closing system is fast and safe and in a few moments allows immediate opening. The chair is tested to withstand up to 100 kg of weight.
Calligaris Skip has a minimalist design characterized by clean and essential lines. It is made of solid beech wood for the structure of the front part and satin aluminium for the rear part.
The peculiarity of this furnishing component is its minimum encumbrance once closed which is only 5 cm. When opened its dimensions become 47 cm for the width and 90 cm for the height. Ideal for those looking for an immediate furnishing solution to set up small rooms.
Also available, sold separately, is the matching wall hook that can hold up to 4 chairs of this specific model in a reduced space. Practical and light thanks to its 5.2 kg weight.
Seletti Pantone Baby Chair proposes a colourful and cheerful look. This collection is characterized by an original and modern design. The chairs have been made with a locking system with safety catch.
The materials used to assemble each piece are: aluminium for the structural frame and PVC for the upholstered seat cushion. The open chair sizes are 33 cm wide and 56 cm high. Lightweight and easy to move, they obtain a minimum encumbrance once stored after use. Ideal for the children's room and in all those occasions where it is necessary to add a few more places.
Molteni D.270.1 A good choice can fall on a selected model for those who think of design as something traditional revisited in a contemporary key. Molteni, which boasts almost centuries of experience (it was founded in 1934), proposes the D.270.1, a wide, narrow, folding chair that recalls the prototype of the same company launched on the market in 1970.
Reissued for the Gio Ponti Collection, the D.270.1 is in natural or black ash wood, with backrest and seat in fabric also in the armchair version. Not to forget its technical features: the unique structure (for all versions of the chair) in solid ash wood both in natural and black open pore lacquered ash with plastic feet; and the possibility to choose between the fabric/leather seat or the more rustic one created with wicker.
There is therefore absolutely no better folding chair in terms of material. Everything depends on the environment that will host it, on the attention we decide to give it and on the style of our house or garden.
In this sense Tavolisedie.com offers an assorted range of folding chairs in wood or metal of different colours and shapes, you will find yours!
