Folding Chairs

A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack or row. They are usually used for parties, card games, temporary seating and are also commonly used as a weapon in professional wrestling . more...

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They commonly weigh between five to ten pounds and are produced in a different variety of styles.

History

Folding chairs were already being used in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The curule chair of the Roman magistrate was a folding chair, as well as the seat of the emperor. The frame was mostly made of wood, and seldomly made of metal. The wood was inlayed with artistic carvings, gilded, and decorated with ivory.

In Northern Europe, folding chairs date back to the bronze age.

The folding chair became especially widespread during the middle ages. Here it was treasured as a liturgical furniture piece. Since the 15th and 16th century the folding chair has mostly had arm and head rests.

Of course, newer chairs which are often found in functions and events are also called folding chairs. Today, the folding chair is mostly made of hard plastic or metal.

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