Folding wooden chairs for a sophisticated garden

Practical, comfortable and versatile, folding wooden chairs are the most popular seating choice for the home, both for indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ideal for the garden but also as spare seating, how do you choose folding wooden chairs? Read everything you need to know in our guide!
A folding wooden chair is that furnishing accessory that should never be missing at home.
When we imagine a day in the garden, a trip out of town, a family picnic or a morning by the sea, we think of one and only one seat: the folding wooden chair.
It is undoubtedly one of the most versatile types of seating, but also one of the most popular and timeless.
The design of these chairs has changed over time, from the simple and essential version that we all had at home—especially in the garden—today’s designer versions are truly unique, allowing us to make our spaces more interesting.
Why are folding wooden chairs so loved?

Folding wooden chairs: when to choose them
Why should we buy a folding wooden chair? First of all, it's comfortable. Being foldable, these chairs are almost always compact and easy to carry: we can keep them at home, outside in the garden, on balconies and terraces, and take them with us during our travels to always stay comfortable, even in nature.
They are versatile because we can use them not only in various rooms and spaces in the house (and beyond), but they also match every décor style, from modern to industrial.
Wood is a natural, durable and resistant material, and it’s also environmentally friendly—so we can dispose of them without problems once we no longer need them, as they are recyclable.
If instead you prefer only iron chairs, read our guide on outdoor iron chairs.
Folding wooden chairs can be used both indoors and outdoors, in every room of the house.
In particular, we find them suitable for the kitchen and bathroom, even for a modern, minimalist or boho-style bedroom, and we can also use these practical seats as extra chairs during dinner. Some even use them alternatively, in the absence of a table.
Finally, the price. Folding wooden chairs are truly affordable!
Have you already read our guide to plastic chairs? You can find it here.

Features of folding wooden chairs
What are folding wooden chairs made of? They are made of wood, a resistant and versatile material widely used for practical seats but also for designer solutions.
These chairs can also be made with multiple materials, creating interesting combinations that allow us to place them in different spaces.
Wood pairs very well with aluminium and iron, and a folding seat can also be decorated with fabrics to give the chair a more original touch and make it even more comfortable.
Folding wooden chairs can be left natural, untreated or minimally treated, or even lacquered.
We can customise them by choosing coloured versions that will match the environment we place them in.
The most popular colours for folding wooden chairs are natural finishes, wood-effect tones, but also coloured options in vibrant shades such as yellow, orange, and even green or blue—perfect especially for outdoor use.
What distinguishes folding wooden chairs is definitely the mechanism that allows them to close: a practical and safe system, usually made of hinges or joints resistant to wear and tear, which allow them to be used for a long time.
The backrest must also be comfortable, as well as the seat.
It’s not just about practicality—wooden chairs are also comfortable and allow for prolonged sitting. Of course, we can make them even more comfortable by adding cushions.
They are lightweight, easy to move from one spot to another in our spaces, and there are also models that can be taken anywhere, even for long trips.
This is because most folding wooden chairs are compact and take up very little space, whether open or closed.

Where to place folding wooden chairs in the home
These are such versatile furnishings that it’s really hard to choose where to put them. Starting with indoor spaces, they are very useful in the kitchen.
They fit well with informal furnishings, with modern décor styles, but also with a more rustic setting.
We can also choose them as the main chairs for the kitchen, especially if we opt for models with a wide and comfortable seat.
We use them as additional seating when we invite friends over for dinner or don’t have enough seats for unexpected guests.
When not needed, we can store them away. They help us save a lot of space without giving up the practicality of an extra chair.
We can have a folding wooden chair to use in the bathroom, opting for a compact model with a minimalist design.
If we choose a discreet solution, we may not need to store it away every time.
We can also choose folding wooden chairs for the living room, but in this case it's better to prefer designer chairs with details.
Iconic director’s chairs are very interesting.
The same goes for the bedroom, but the design choice also depends on the room’s décor style.
Simple wooden chairs look great in a minimalist bedroom.

Folding wooden chairs for the garden
As for outdoor spaces, we have many solutions.
We can go for simple models or refined design ones, choose colourful seats or natural wood finishes.
Current trends feature garden chairs with original designs to fully personalise the relaxation area, offering a comfortable seat without ever giving up style.
Wood finishes remain the most popular.
How to choose folding wooden garden chairs?
We will opt for welcoming seats that we can make even more comfortable by adding outdoor cushions.
Let’s look for folding wooden chairs that match the rest of the garden furnishings, creating a visual thread among colours, finishes and styles, matching our chairs with the table, possible benches or stools, and also other outdoor furniture.
Let’s take a look at some options from our catalogue.

3 ideas for folding wooden chairs
In our catalogue, you’ll find various options among wooden chairs, plastic chairs, stackable and foldable solutions.
We’ve chosen 3 folding wooden chair ideas—our third proposal will surprise you because it’s an unusual but very interesting choice.

Skip folding chair in aluminium and wood