11 Folding Chairs for Extra Seating — That Are Still Stylish
Hosting a crowd this Thanksgiving? These folding chairs make room for everyone and look good doing it.
The holidays are all about welcoming family and friends — the more, the merrier. But with a growing guest list comes the annual scramble for extra seating. This year, consider investing in stylish, foldable options to refresh your dining space. These designs are quick to set up, easy to stash and chic enough to blend right in with your decor. With the seating situation handled, you’ll have the mental space to focus on the fun stuff — like planning the menu or dreaming up your Thanksgiving tablescape.
Stylish Folding Chairs
Designed by David Irwin, the solid oak Narin chair — available in natural or black — features thoughtful craftsmanship, particularly in the elegant transition from its turned legs to the molded backrest. Its simple lines and refined form make it an easy complement to a variety of dining chairs, including the ones you might already own.
For a Scandi-inspired vibe at your Thanksgiving table, these folding chairs are hard to beat. The woven rope back and seat nod to the iconic wishbone chair, offering an affordable take on the timeless design.
Caning is having a major moment in the design world. The Warren folding chair embraces the trend with its subtly swooped rattan back, paired with a plush, linen-toned upholstered seat. Crafted from solid hardwood, the frame is available in three finishes.
These folding chairs are a contemporary take on the classic Chippendale design, which originated over 270 years ago (or roughly 133 years after the first Thanksgiving). At 38 inches high, this version rises well above the table and provides extra back support.
Why not let your overflow seating inspire your tablescape palette this year? The vibrant peacock blue stands out beautifully against the sea of neutral tones so common among its competitors. Paired with blue table accents — like napkins or glassware — the chair would bring the whole look together effortlessly.
With its block-printed, patchwork look, the Favorite Anywhere chair is a perfect way to embrace boho vibes this Thanksgiving season. These distinctive chairs have earned more than 100 glowing reviews, with many buyers using them as their everyday dining chairs. A clever hidden detail underneath — a hook-and-eye latch — keeps the chair securely closed when folded.
This chair may be billed as outdoor furniture, but its beautifully woven resin seat and back, paired with a black powder-coated metal frame, make it chic enough to bring indoors. Slim yet sturdy, this seat is a smart choice when you need to squeeze in extra seating.
The most modern design in this roundup, the Armo folding chair is hard to resist. Rather than blending in with your everyday seating, it’s bound to become the talk of the table. We love the olive green option, but it’s also available in a range of other colors, including a vibrant tomato red.
Sustainable, strong and lightweight, bamboo is a great choice for foldable furniture. Its natural tonal variations add character to this design. Add a touch of personality with a coordinating seat cushion, also available at Serena & Lily, in a variety of hues and prints.
This affordable option makes one of the biggest design statements with its dramatic looped back. Each chair is crafted from natural wicker, lending texture and artisanal character. Tie these chairs into your tablescape with complementary wicker accents such as napkin rings or chargers.
With its off-white vinyl seat, swooped back and sleek A-frame silhouette, this seat blends midcentury style with no-nonsense practicality. Thoughtfully designed with no exposed metal hinges, it has a polished, mid-mod look worthy of a Mad Men set. When not in use, it folds flat to just six inches.
