7 Best Folding Chairs in 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

The Hercules Series Black Wood Folding Chair is available through Flash Furniture and comes in a set of two with five color options. Its wooden design gives it a luxurious feel. It received high ratings during our tests for ease of storage. When folded, this chair is only two and a half inches wide, which makes it easy to put away even in narrow spaces. Moreover, with a height of 35 inches, it can also fit snugly under shelving. We recommend this chair to anyone who always wants to be prepared to host large events.

The seat is 15 and 3/8 inches wide, which is great to provide good comfort when sitting for a long time. It is also securely fixed and has good stability, which makes it easy to carry. However, it's somewhat heavy due to its wooden design, which means carrying multiple chairs at once may be a challenge. Getting a party set up with only a few people to help may take a little extra time. Nevertheless, this folding chair can be neatly stored away when not in use, and the cushioned design makes it a great purchase for sitting a long time with no added fatigue.

This folding chair by Mainstays has a seat and back made of resin and comes in two colors. The hole in the backrest allows it to be hung on a wall for convenient storage. It earned high ratings for ease of storage, since this chair is quite thin when folded at one and 5/8 inches. Its compact size, about half the width of an iPhone, makes it easy to store many of these away for events. At only six pounds, it's also decently lightweight, and will be easy to carry with only one hand.

It even benefits from having a wide seat. The seat area is 15 inches wide, which is enough to cover your bottom. While the firm plastic seat lacks stability and comfort, it's still rated as adequate for a folding chair. The lightweight nature of this folding chair makes it suitable if you often find yourself preparing for events with only a few people to help.

The Nisse Folding Chair comes from IKEA and has a hole in the backrest to hang it on a wall, which reduces the need for storage space. It received high ratings during our tests for ease of storage. When folded, this chair is only two and 3/4 inches wide and can fit into narrow spaces. However, the seat protrudes slightly when folded, so it may not be suitable to stack many of them.

The seat is 15 and a quarter inches wide and provides enough space for you to comfortably sit without sliding off the edge. But without cushioning, it might be uncomfortable to sit on for a long time. And the lack of stability becomes apparent when you move your body and the seat wobbles slightly. It weighs eight pounds and has hard handles, so it's a bit uncomfortable to carry. It'll prove to be a challenge to carry several at once.

This folding chair by Emma + Oliver has a 1,000-pound weight capacity and is available in five colors. It's sold in sets of two and has a characteristic wooden design. Ease of storage testing ended with high ratings, as this chair is thin, with a folded width of two and 3/8 inches. It's easy to store away in tight spaces and can be neatly stacked even if you have multiple chairs to put away.

In addition, the cushioned seat provides gentle support for your bottom. However, the seat has a shorter length, and adjusting yourself causes this chair to shift slightly. As for portability, this folding chair is 11 pounds and will require some strength to carry. If you purchase these folding chairs for events, we recommend recruiting several people to assist with preparations and cleanup.

The Terje Folding Chair by IKEA is available in five colors. If you have wall hooks available, this chair can be hung up when not in use. Ease of carrying testing left it with positive ratings for the handles with soft fabric that reduced discomfort when carrying multiple chairs. It'll make it convenient for a quick setup for events requiring many chairs.

Meanwhile, in ease of storage testing, it received moderate results due to a four-inch folded width. It may be a challenge to store multiple chairs together if you have limited storage space. The seat does have cushioning, but it lacks softness and depth to sink into. The seat is 15 inches wide, which provides enough coverage, but slight movements may cause the seat portion to wobble and could be a concern during parties.

This folding metal stool by Mainstays locks automatically when unfolded, while the buttons on the legs need to be pressed to release and fold it up. It received high ratings during our tests for ease of storage. This stool is only two inches wide when folded, which makes it quite easy to store in tight spaces and stack multiple stools together. Additionally, the automatic seat lock provides stability and stops wobbling while you sit.

As for portability, it may not have a backrest, but this stool is lightweight and it's easy to carry multiple ones at once. However, the narrow seat means your bottom will stick out when seated. Because it lacks cushioning, this folding stool is not suitable for sitting on for long periods of time. If you plan to use it for short tasks, this folding stool may be a potential choice for you.

This plastic folding chair by HDX comes in a set of four and has a mesh design that adds an enjoyable aesthetic element. As for ease of storage testing, the width is a compact two and 13/16 inches when folded, but the 39-and-a-half-inch height limits your storage options. The seat protrudes when folded, and it may be difficult to stack many of these on top of each other. 

It may not be easy to carry, even for tall people, as it will need to lifted high so it doesn't hit your legs. This folding chair doesn't have cushioning and therefore lacks softness, but the wide seat provides good stability to support you while sitting. The spacious seat allows you to sit comfortably for long periods, and will keep you from becoming sore.