As we enter the final holiday push, it's about time to think about that last-minute additional dining room seating. Here are 10 great folding chairs that are both tasteful and versatile.
Above: London shop Folklore's Steel Chair in white painted steel and wood is made in The Netherlands by Reinier de Jong. Priced at $475 each, the steel folding chairs could become a permanent fixture at the dining table.
Above: Terje Folding Chair in beech; $17.99 at Ikea.
Above: The Magis Aviva Folding Chair is available in natural (shown) and black; €205 at Connox.
Above: A single Spare White Folding Chair is $49 from Crate & Barrel.
Above: These classic Hercules Black Metal Chairs are $11.49 at Folding Chairs 4 Less.
Above: The Piana Folding Chair, designed by David Chipperfield for Alessi, is available in six colors; $180 at Design Within Reach
Above: Fermob Bistro Chairs (shown in black) are available in 24 colors—everything from Fjord Blue to Aubergine and Peony; $216 at Horne.
Above: The Lina Folding Chair is constructed from a flat steel frame and padded leather seat and back; $150 each from Design Within Reach.
Above: The All Steel Antique Linen Folding Chair comes in a set of four for $49.98 in store at a local Home Depot.
Above: The inexpensive Tarno Folding Chair is $15 each from Ikea.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on November 10, 2011.
Need some last-minute tableware? See 10 Easy Pieces: Entertaining Essentials. A dining table to go with your folding chairs? Browse our Dining Room and DIning Table posts