Modern Folding Chairs
Folding chairs don't have to be those metal boxy uncomfortable cold things they always were. Modern folding chairs like the ones often seen at outdoor weddings are much more attractive and worth looking into. They are most often made of wood, are just as sturdy as steel, but much more pleasing to the eye. Having a few extra modern folding chairs around your home will help you in the long run if you have unexpected guests.
Low-Slung Acacia Folding Chair
$122.99 $129.99
Low-Slung Acacia Folding Chair
Corrigan Studio®
$122.99 $129.99
Perfect For: Versatile, casual seating for indoors and outdoors
What We Like: Lightweight and foldable design
The Jalieah chair is a low-slung, portable seating option that features a solid acacia-wood frame and woven webbing seat and back. With its natural wood finish, the chair is an attractive accent for any patio or indoor living area. Its low maintenance design means cleaning is a breeze, just wipe down with a soft cloth. Conveniently foldable, you can easily store or transport the chair as needed. Use it all season long and enjoy its versatility both indoors and outdoors.
Designer Advice:
Mix and match shades like saddle brown, pastel brown, and russet for a warm and inviting ambiance. Pair with other lightweight, foldable seating options for flexible arrangements at gatherings or events.
Adjustable Industrial Bar Stool with Backrest
$131.99 $142.99
Adjustable Industrial Bar Stool with Backrest
Corrigan Studio®
$131.99 $142.99
Perfect For: Rustic and industrial-styled home bars, kitchens, or cafes
What We Like: Its comfortable backrest and easy height adjustment
This adjustable industrial bar stool combines style and functionality, featuring a comfortable backrest and a practical height adjustment mechanism to cater to various seating preferences. The sturdy metal frame ensures durability, while the wooden seat adds a touch of rustic charm. Ideal for home bars, kitchens, or cafes, this bar stool complements any industrial or rustic decor, making it a versatile addition to your space.
Designer Advice:
Pair this bar stool with a reclaimed wood or metal high-top table to enhance the industrial aesthetic, and use vintage-style Edison lightbulbs to complete the look.
Resin Folding Chair with Replaceable Vinyl Seat
$40 $330
Resin Folding Chair with Replaceable Vinyl Seat
Inbox Zero
$40 $330
Perfect For: Formal occasions and heavy-duty event seating
What We Like: Hassle-free stackable storage and 1000LB weight capacity
This commercial-grade resin folding chair offers an upscale design that's perfect for special events, business gatherings, and home use. Featuring a washable, replaceable vinyl seat and a 1000LB weight capacity, these chairs are built to withstand heavy-duty use. The UV stabilized polypropylene resin and consistent frame color ensure longevity without the need for repainting. These low-maintenance chairs require no assembly and can be easily stacked for storage or floor cleaning.
Designer Advice:
Consider investing in multiple resin folding chairs for rental businesses, banquet facilities, or event venues to maximize efficiency, and pair them with a folding chair dolly for quick setup and take down.
Folding Butterfly Chair with Faux Fur Upholstery
$116.36 $147.99
Folding Butterfly Chair with Faux Fur Upholstery
NEENCA
$116.36 $147.99
Perfect For: Adding comfortable and stylish seating to any living space
What We Like: The luxurious faux fur upholstery and easy-to-store design
This versatile folding butterfly chair is both functional and fashionable, featuring soft, luxurious faux fur upholstery that adds a touch of modern style to any room. The well-cut button-tufted backrest and comfortable seat slide onto a durable steel frame, ensuring a maximum weight capacity of 225 LBS. With its foldable design, it's perfect for dorms, apartments, or any space where extra seating and easy storage is needed without compromising on style.
Designer Advice:
Pair this chic folding chair with a cozy throw blanket and a textured pillow for a comfortable and inviting reading nook, or use it to add an extra touch of flair to your bedroom or living room.
Foldable Teak Wood Side Chair
$149.18 $381
Foldable Teak Wood Side Chair
Modway
$149.18 $381
Perfect For: Cozy coastal homes yearning for style and versatile seating
What We Like: The x-shaped base and foldable design
Add a touch of rustic grace to your coastal home with this foldable teak wood side chair. Featuring an x-shaped base and a curved silhouette, this chair comes in a beautiful natural woodgrain brown finish. Designed to withstand inclement weather conditions, you can enjoy its comfort and style all year round. When not in use, simply fold it up for an effortless storage solution, saving precious space in your living area.
Designer Advice:
Place this side chair on your porch or patio, and pair it with a matching teak wood table and vibrant outdoor cushions to create a serene, inviting outdoor seating area.
2-Piece Teak Folding Chair Set
$160 $499.99
2-Piece Teak Folding Chair Set
Red Barrel Studio®
$160 $499.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your beach-inspired porch or patio
What We Like: Foldable and weather-resistant design
Add a touch of coastal charm to your outdoor space with this 2-piece folding chair set, crafted from solid teak wood and featuring a natural finish that accentuates the wood's grain. The slatted design offers an open, breezy look, while their foldable construction makes for effortless storage when not in use. Perfect for withstanding humidity and UV rays, these chairs are ideal for outdoor placement. Measuring 20" tall by 20" wide, they provide additional seating for your porch or patio.
Designer Advice:
Pair these chairs with a teak folding table, and accessorize them with colorful, weather-resistant cushions for added comfort and a vibrant touch to your outdoor setting.
Sleek Folding Chair with Comfortable Design
$57.85 $1610
Sleek Folding Chair with Comfortable Design
LeisureMod
$57.85 $1610
Perfect For: Adding extra seating to any room in your home
What We Like: Slim folding design for easy storage
This sleek folding chair offers the perfect solution for your extra seating needs without sacrificing style or comfort. The attractive seat and back design make it a versatile addition to any room, from living and dining areas to kitchens and offices. Its sturdy construction ensures long-lasting durability, while the attached floor cap protectors prevent damage to your floors. Designed for easy maintenance and daily use, this chair easily folds and tucks away when not in use.
Designer Advice:
For a seamless and stylish setup when hosting gatherings, consider adding a mix of patterned cushions or cozy throws to these folding chairs to match your existing decor.
Folding Patio Dining Chairs with Cushions
$90 $229.99
Folding Patio Dining Chairs with Cushions
Lark Manor™
$90 $229.99
Perfect For: Small outdoor spaces and indoor use alike
What We Like: Comfortable, compact, and durable design
Sit back and enjoy leisure time with this set of folding patio dining chairs crafted from durable natural hardwood. Their padded foam cushioning adds to the comfort, while the chairs can be easily folded for convenient storage when not in use. These UV and moisture resistant chairs are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, making them suitable for decks, patios, balconies, backyards, and even the dining room.
Designer Advice:
Pair these versatile chairs with a simple wooden or glass dining table for a cohesive look, and accentuate them with colorful outdoor-safe cushions for a personalized touch.
Cozy Wide Accent Chair
$82.99
Cozy Wide Accent Chair
Trule
$82.99
Perfect For: Adding extra seating and a pop of color to any room
What We Like: Easy to collapse, fold, and store when not in use
This cozy wide accent chair is an excellent addition to any room, featuring a plush 100% polyester fabric and a durable steel frame. The chair's collapsible design makes it easy to transport or store, ideal for dorm rooms, apartments, bedrooms, and more. Its wide, comfortable seating ensures you have the perfect spot to relax, study, or watch TV after a long day, while adding contemporary style to your living space.
Designer Advice:
Position this chair in a well-lit corner or near a window to create a cozy reading nook, and pair it with a soft throw blanket and a stylish floor lamp for added warmth and ambiance.
Oversized Saucer Bedroom Chair
$111.99 $219.99
Oversized Saucer Bedroom Chair
Trule
$111.99 $219.99
Perfect For: Reading, relaxing, and enjoying TV shows in comfort
What We Like: The extra cushioning and larger size
Embrace coziness and relaxation with this oversized saucer chair, offering ample cushioning and a wider design for both teens and adults. Crafted from a sturdy metal frame and soft, high-quality polyester, this versatile chair is perfect for curling up with a book or enjoying your favorite show. With its anti-slip and folding design, it supports up to 265 pounds and ensures stability and safety, making it an ideal choice for dorm rooms or living spaces.
Designer Advice:
Pair this chair with a cozy throw blanket and a stylish floor lamp to create a snug and inviting reading nook in your home.
Mid-Century Modern Woven Side Chairs (Set of 2)
$132.5 $449.99
Mid-Century Modern Woven Side Chairs (Set of 2)
Kelly Clarkson Home
$132.5 $449.99
Perfect For: Adding a stylish touch to sunrooms or high traffic areas
What We Like: Basketweave construction with faux leather upholstery
Inspired by mid-century modern designs, these side chairs showcase a unique basketweave construction that gives your home an airy and elegant look. Made in the USA using kiln-dried solid wood, each chair rests on angled legs with a natural finish. The woven seat and back are upholstered with faux leather in a hue that complements your existing color palette. These chairs are resistant to water, UV rays, and staining, making them ideal for sunrooms and high traffic areas. Easy assembly in under 20 minutes, hardware and tool included.
Designer Advice:
Pair these chairs with a round glass-top coffee table to enhance their retro charm and create a cozy conversational area in the sunroom or living space.
Versatile Director's Chairs with Aluminum Frames
$220 $880
Versatile Director's Chairs with Aluminum Frames
AllModern
$220 $880
Perfect For: Year-round use and a variety of occasions
What We Like: UV, mildew, and rust-resistant lightweight aluminum frames
These versatile director's chairs are designed to be used both indoors and outdoors, making them ideal for various activities such as lawn gatherings, camping, tailgating, beach trips, or poolside lounging. Crafted with lightweight aluminum frames that resist UV, mildew, and rust, these chairs promise durability and year-round functionality. The set includes two director chairs with comfortable armrests, ensuring a stylish and convenient seating option for any event.
Designer Advice:
Consider using chair covers or cushions in vibrant colors or patterns to add a personal touch, and ensure they're easy to clean or weather-resistant for outdoor use.
Padded Modern Folding Chairs
$108.99 $1611.25
Padded Modern Folding Chairs
Inbox Zero
$108.99 $1611.25
A thick padded seat cushion makes these modern folding chairs one of the most comfortable choices around. Because of the strong steel frame and sturdy padded backrest, these folding chairs are suitable for people of all ages and sizes and are ideal for use as additional seating at family gatherings. Due to the fabric upholstery, these chairs are not designed for outdoor use but are perfect for inside the home or office.
Modern Folding Dining Chairs
$59.53 $127.99
Modern Folding Dining Chairs
Stakmore Company, Inc.
$59.53 $127.99
If you’re on the hunt for modern folding dining chairs that look like the real deal, then these solid wood folding chairs are a fantastic choice. With an oak finish and a comfortable padded seat, these make perfect dining chairs, and look so stylish that you won’t want to put them away! These chairs are made from solid wood, so they are heavier than most other folding chairs. This means they aren’t a great choice for travel or events. However, they are perfect for use as additional dining chairs for family gatherings when you need a few extra seats.
Colorful Contemporary Folding Chairs
$21 $163.99
Colorful Contemporary Folding Chairs
Symple Stuff
$21 $163.99
These stylish modern folding chairs are available in a range of contemporary colors that will brighten up any modern living space. They fold flat for easy storage and transportation, and they are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, making them perfect for parties and events where extra seating is needed. Since these chairs are lightweight, they could easily be stored on wall hooks if you don’t have anywhere else suitable to store them.
Upgraded Anti-Slide Lawn Chair
Upgraded Anti-Slide Lawn Chair
Rebuyhome
Perfect For: Relaxing in your outdoor spaces or indoors
What We Like: Enhanced stability and convenience in use
This upgraded lawn chair, designed with an anti-slide lock, boasts exceptional stability even after extended periods of use. Its high-quality steel and fabric construction make it waterproof, mold-proof, and anti-slide, ensuring a pleasant sitting experience. Easily foldable and openable, this chair is convenient to use and store when not in use. Its versatile design complements various settings, including courtyards, lawns, gardens, balconies, swimming pools, porches, and indoor spaces.
Designer Advice:
Pair these upgraded lawn chairs with a portable side table for added function, and add colorful outdoor cushions for added style and comfort.
Foldable Transparent Metal Frame Chair
Foldable Transparent Metal Frame Chair
Inbox Zero
Perfect For: Space-saving seating, both indoors and outdoors
What We Like: Unique transparent design and portability
This versatile foldable chair features a durable metal frame for long-lasting use, with the transparent plastic creating a one-of-a-kind appearance. Designed to be both space-saving and convenient to carry, it's an excellent choice for small rooms, outdoor events, or when you need extra seating. Moreover, the chair's high-quality water resistance ensures that it remains functional and stylish in any environment.
Designer Advice:
Pair a few of these chairs with a sleek, modern table to create a visually striking dining set, or use them as portable seating for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
Modern Steel Lounge Chair
Modern Steel Lounge Chair
Winston Porter
Perfect For: Contemporary residential interiors with an industrial touch
What We Like: Sleek metal frame and comfortable design
Introducing the Modern Steel Lounge Chair, a perfect addition to any contemporary living space where style and comfort are prioritized. Boasting a sturdy metal frame in a chic brown finish, this lounge chair delivers an industrial touch to your interior. Its wide seat provides ample space to sit and relax, with a weight capacity of 250 lbs. As a bonus, the legs are easily removable for convenient transportation or storage.
Designer Advice:
Pair this lounge chair with a cozy area rug and a floor lamp to create an inviting reading corner in your living room or bedroom.
Modern Foldable Chairs With Side Table
Modern Foldable Chairs With Side Table
This contemporary folding bistro set is travel-friendly, making it the perfect option for RV owners looking for something a little more stylish than the typical camping chairs. The sleek black design gives this set a modern look, and comes complete with a sturdy table for drinks and snacks—perfect for sitting to watch the sunset after a long day!
Designer Folding Chairs
Designer Folding Chairs
LeisureMod
These stylish designer folding chairs are perfect for contemporary living and dining rooms. The combination of an elegant gold frame and colored acrylic seat and back make these cool folding chairs a must-have for lovers of design. These chairs fold completely flat so they take up very little space when stored but are beautiful enough to be left up all the time if required.
Elegant Velvet Folding Chair
Elegant Velvet Folding Chair
Elegant folding chairs are hard to come by, but this stylish design has nailed it. With a beautifully soft velvet padded seat and backrest in a range of gorgeous colors, this folding chair is as comfortable as it is stylish. It’s a perfect choice for dorm rooms, bedrooms, or anywhere in your home where style is as important as practicality.
Butterfly Modern Folding Chair
Butterfly Modern Folding Chair
Leder_artesanía
Butterfly chairs are an ideal choice for anyone looking for a modern folding chair for the living room. These effortlessly stylish chairs fold up for easy storage, making them an ideal choice for anyone short on space as you can simply set them up when guests come round. These chairs often leave opinions divided, with many people loving the relaxed shape of the chair, and others finding them uncomfortable due to the lack of support in the head area.
Stylish Contemporary Folding Chairs
Stylish Contemporary Folding Chairs
The stylish contemporary design sets these modern folding chairs apart from the rest, making them ideal for use either on their own or as part of a set. As well as looking chic, these chairs are a practical choice, with the high gloss frame and vinyl padding making them easy to wipe clean. When not in use, these modern folding chairs fold flat for easy storage.
White Modern Folding Chair Set
White Modern Folding Chair Set
Simple and stylish, these modern folding chairs are ideal for when you have extra dinner guests at your home. Made from high-quality beechwood, these chairs are built to last, and although they are strong and sturdy, they are lightweight and fold flat for easy storage. The chic modern design will work with most decor styles, making these chairs a versatile purchase that you will be able to use for numerous different occasions throughout the year.
Modern Camping Chairs
Modern Camping Chairs
ARROWHEAD Outdoor
If you’re looking for a lightweight folding chair that can be used outdoors, then modern camping chairs are a great option. Camping chairs can be used for a variety of different occasions, such as additional seating for a BBQ in your backyard in the summer, a day on the beach, sporting events, and more. This modern camping chair is comfortable and sturdy, and it folds into a handy bag for easy transportation.
Buying Guide
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Modern folding chairs are associated with extra features and great comfort. These modern-day items are customized to fit specific positions of users. To ensure you only get modern folding chairs that address your specific needs, keep on reading.
- Intended Use. If you are searching for a chair that you can use in your outdoor space, then you don't require high-end seating as it is unlikely that you will use the chair extensively and on a day-to-day basis. However, if you will be putting the modern folding chairs in restaurants and other commercial establishments, you'll need the best quality that you can find. The reason behind this is because quality modern folding chairs are extremely durable. They can be used daily without getting damaged or worn out.
- Weight. When you already figured out how you will use modern folding chairs, the next aspect you need to consider is the weight of each chair. Do you need a folding chair that is both light and compact? Perhaps you are looking for sturdy, heavyweight chairs instead of portable ones. There is no point in getting a sturdy folding chair if you will just hook it up to your backpack. If you want the most portable folding chair, choose a lightweight but durable seat.
When deciding what types of material to use for your modern folding chairs, you'll have to take into consideration the materials used in making the chairs' frames and seats.
- Frame material - The frame is the part of a chair that forms its structure. As such, only get the chairs with firm framing. A firm, sturdy frame will last a long time and it won't break or bend. The common materials that make up modern chair framing are metal, plastic, and wood. It's worth noting that a plastic frame is not the best choice as it is more susceptible to breaking compared to its counterparts.
- Seat material - The material that's used in constructing the seating area will determine how much comfort you'll get while using the chair. Most high-end modern folding chairs have padded seats or cushioning that will ensure you are comfortable while sitting on them, even for an ext4ended period of time. There are even folding chairs that guarantee no form of discomfort. If you don't know which seat material to choose, we would recommend you get vinyl or fabric. Of course, you need to test out the material and see whether it meets your preferences.
A fabric chair will only require a mild detergent, clean cloth, and warm water for its cleaning. If you will take your fabric chair to a camping trip, make sure you don't leave it outside when it's not in use as rain can make the seat unavailable until the fabric material dries out completely. Also, if the chair is wet, it shouldn't be stored in its carrying case until it is dry.
A metal folding chair, on the other hand, will only need a wipe down for its cleaning, which means it is the easiest to clean and care for.
