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Outdoor EntertainingIssue 16 — Africana

10 Easy Pieces: Folding Camp-Style Chairs

May 3, 2023

Whatever happened to camp-style chairs with an appealing design? I remember packing for family camping trips with a pair of 60s-era camp chairs in tow–they were just as comfortable, functional, and durable as the modern plastic-coated options. No, they didn’t feature a removable headrest or multiple drink holders, but if you ask me, I’d rather spare those luxuries for a chair with quality design.

For those who share similar sentiments, here are 10 camp-style folding chairs–in canvas, wood, aluminum, and steel.

the shorter ny chair x 80, shown in gray, is among the style first produced in 14
Above: The shorter Ny Chair X 80, shown in Gray, is among the style first produced in 1980 by Takeshi Nii has a higher sitting and armrest height; $700 at Jinen.
the snowpeak low beach chair has natural wood armrests and a canvas seat; \$\16 15
Above: The Snowpeak Low Beach Chair has natural wood armrests and a canvas seat; $169.95 at Snowpeak.
the ultimate in outdoor elegance: the folding chair by mogens koch was designed 16
Above: The ultimate in outdoor elegance: the Folding Chair by Mogens Koch was designed in 1932 and is made of oil-treated beech and mahogany with brass fittings and a natural canvas cover. Available from dealers on 1st Dibs.
harken back to \1960s style, the schoolhouse folding outdoor chair lawn chair, 17
Above: Harken back to 1960s style, the Schoolhouse Folding Outdoor Chair Lawn Chair, shown in a Primary color weave, is $99 at Schoolhouse.
the zip dee folding chair is \$\190 at airstream supply company. 18
Above: The Zip Dee Folding Chair is $190 at Airstream Supply Company.
the snowpeak renewed take long bamboo chair features bamboo legs, aluminum supp 19
Above: The Snowpeak Renewed Take Long Bamboo Chair features bamboo legs, aluminum supports, and a canvas seat; $229.95 at Snowpeak.
the byer of maine pangean glider chair is \$\1\19.95 at amazon. 20
Above: The Byer of Maine Pangean Glider Chair is $119.95 at Amazon.
the børge mogensen designed deck folding dining chair hangs or stacks clea 21
Above: The Børge Mogensen-designed Deck Folding Dining Chair hangs or stacks cleanly when folded away. Designed in 1971, the chair is now produced through Carl Hansen & Søn; $445 at Design Within Reach.
the table height directors chair is available in a range of solid and pattern c 22
Above: The Table Height Directors Chair is available in a range of solid and pattern canvas seats (shown in Lauren’s Sage Stripe); $349 at Business & Pleasure.
the tommy chair boathouse, shown in navy, is a five position reclining beach ch 23
Above: The Tommy Chair Boathouse, shown in Navy, is a five-position reclining beach chair with a large back zip pocket, armrests, and a canvas sling; $299 from Business & Pleasure.
the classic ny rocking chair is made with a solid steel frame, beechwood handle 24
Above: The classic Ny Rocking Chair is made with a solid steel frame, beechwood handles, and a removable canvas seat. The chair is $960 at Jinen Store.

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N.B.: This post was originally published on August 1, 2012. We have updated it with new and additional product selections and current pricing.

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Ny Chair X 80

$700.00 USD from Jinen Store

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