It's that time again. With Small Cool Month coming to a big conclusion this week (and the final four of the Smallest Coolest Home contest this Thursday), I need to list one of the most important space savers on earth: the folding chair. This is an updated list from last year, and I've found a bunch of fresh solutions...
Get The Job Done
>> Beechwood Folders from Target
>> Lina Folding Chair
>> Terje by Ikea
More Style
>> Skip Chair by Franco Bertoli and Max Pajetta
>> Air Chair by Jasper Morrison
>> Alu Chair by Calligaris
>> Fol.d Folding Chair
Special Cases
>> Olivia "Coat Hanger" Folding Chairs
>> Clarity Acrylic Folding Chairs - for those who want their chairs to also be invisible!
Super Designy
>> Stitch Chair by Adam Goodrum
>> The Pick Chair from Studio Dror
>> The ISIS chair from designer Jake Phipps is the world's thinnest folding chair at just 3 cm thick.
>> Folding Clip Chair by Blasius Osko & Oliver Deichman
>> Dolly Folding Chair by Antonio Citterio with Oliver làw
>> Bon Folding Chair by Philippe Starck
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I have two linea folding chairs and I love the way they look, but just one caveat; the little plastic feet keep cracking and breaking off (this started after I'd had them a couple weeks) and DWR customer service has been absolutely nil about this... no response whatsoever. They do look fab though... :)
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Now that we've got the chairs, where can we get SLIPCOVERS? (I've got chairs like the Terji.)
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I am in the hunt for folding chairs (preferably durable for outdoors)! But I was let down by this post. Although, some are sexy, the price tag isn't. The options are so limited, I fear buying from..wait for it...home depot or menards! but that is looking like my only option! There is such a huge market for affordable (modern) chairs, and by affordable, I don't mean DWR!
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I only buy from DWR during one of their sales. I, too, have the LINA chairs and love them. They look great and are comfortable. I got mine on sale last summer, along with the PINOT cafe table. The sale price, along with the Tax Free day here in New Orleans made them more affordable.
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The Ikea Nisse chair I think is a good looking folding chair, especially in the high gloss yellow.
view Jose A's profile
I just bought a 4 set of Ikea Jeff folding chairs in white. For $10 a pop they are unoffensive and useful!
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For something a little more traditional, Ballard Designs has a number of options (www.ballarddesigns.com).
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I love the light wood on the Bon Chair, but the price is a months rent for me.
I'm getting at least two Bed Bath and Beyond SOHO /Walmart Linon Frienze chairs for $50 each. .They're suprising sturdy and also have an unexpected, yet pleasing look for a folding chair. Plus, it's easy to make simple covers for the backs and seats if I want to change the look.
My building only has stairs, so I'm all about light weight, easy to carry furniture.
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I have 4 chairs extremely similar to the Clarity Folding Chair and they are so super uncomfortable. We rarely eat at the dining table because of them. I am not opposed to having them as extra seating that can be stored in a small space, but they will be being replaced as dining chairs when I find an affordable set that suits both our style and our bums!
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