12 Fantastic Folding Chairs

You’ve got the drinks, prepped the appetizers, and planned the festivities—but where will all your guests sit? You can certainly rent some chairs, but renting can be troublesome and expensive, and selection is limited. If you find yourself entertaining a crowd more than a few times each year, purchasing folding chairs may be a sound investment. With countless options available, many suitable for both indoors and out, you can easily accommodate extra guests in comfort and style for years to come. And don't worry: Folding chairs don't have to be cold, hard eyesores that leave your guests wishing they’d stood and that bring down the mood of your festive decorations. We’ve combed some of our go-to resources to find colorful, comfortable, and classy options you can count on for the next party you host.

Playful Perforations in Teal

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Blue Folding Chair

Although it's an unusual color, this cheerful (and inexpensive)chair, made of powder-coated steel, is more versatile than it looks. The aqua shade can be a frosty blue accent for your winter affairs or a lively addition to yoursummer BBQs.

Target

Slim-line and Slatted

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Wood Folding Chair

A minimalist option, this chair fromIkeacan take the back seat (no pun intended) at yourparty festivitiesby blending in with a variety of decors, both indoors and out. Available in black, red, or white and made of beech with an acrylic lacquer, it has a clean look that plays well with other chairs, should you choose to purchase a variety of styles for greater versatility.

IKEA

Spare and Stylish, in Mint

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Green Folding Chair

A durable option fromCrate&Barrel, this rubberwood chair features a comfortable curved seat and comes in several colors to suit a range of interiors. This folding chair coordinates with a number of the retailer's nonfolding options to let you achieve a seamless mix between your everyday and occasional seating.

Crate&Barrel

Compact Lounger

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Compact Lounge Chair

This weightyoutdoor chairoffers a neutral look that mixes easily with many styles offurniture. It's rust resistant, so you won't have to rush to clean up before the festivities are over.

CB2

Pretty in the Park

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European Folding Chair

Reminiscent of those familiar, slatted park seats, thesefolding chairsare ideal for outdoor spring andsummer get-togethersthat require a light touch. Constructed of an aluminum-powder-epoxy-coated frame with acrylic resin slats, this chair is available in black, white, blue, or green, but take note—it's sold in sets of four.


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BURKEDECOR

A Touch of the Tropics

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Rustic Folding Chair

This uniquefolding chair, made from bamboo covered in a glossy coat, is the perfect fit for rustic interiors orwoodsy settings. Its warmth and styling will add instant charm to any party.

Wayfair

Elegant Scrollwork

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铁折椅

Sure to delight your guests, this vintage-style iron folding chair is enhanced with flowingscrollwork. The distressed finish means that this chair will age gracefully, but if you crave something with a newer look, you can easily customize the chair with a can ofspray paint.


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Wayfair

Striking and Simple

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Modern Folding Chair

If you’re looking for a contemporary style that will get your guests talking, thesemodern wood chairsare sure to start a conversation. The distinctive design and folding method are probably unlike anything your partygoers have seen before, and the sleek form is impressive enough to make these desirable for everyday use—helping to justify the heftier price tag.

AllModern

Luxurious Leather

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Leather Folding Chair

For modern interiors, these indulgentleather chairswith padded seat and back are a worthy investment. With black, beige, brown, and white options to choose from, you’ll find one to fit any interior.

Design Within Reach

Italian Sophistication

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Italian Folding Chair

Exquisite design and attention to detail make this fiberglass-reinforced polypropylenechair from Design Within Reachversatile enough to shine in many different interiors and sturdy enough to work indoors or out—all of which means you'll probably be getting calls from neighbors asking to borrow them. We recommend mixing aclassic black or whitewith brighter color options to up the fun factor at your next shindig.

Design Within Reach

Transparent Beauty

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Lucite Folding Chair

When you want your chairs to disappear into the background, look no further than these solid-performingLucite numbers. Lightweight and contemporary, they’re sold in sets of two and are sure to work in avariety of settingsfor years to come.

AllModern

Spirit of the Bistro

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Bamboo Folding Chair

Bring a touch of Continental class to your next fete with thesebamboo-stylefolding chairs. Thanks to the chairs' sturdy construction and attractive detailing, your guests may never even notice that they fold.

Ballard Designs

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