Outdoor Folding Chair

When we set out to design a folding patio chair, we had a few criteria in mind.

Naturally, the product had to be comfortable and look good. Then it had to be resilient but also light, while avoiding the use of the nasty plastics so often seen in garden furniture. And when folded away, we wanted it to be compact.

With the Iroko Folding Chair, we think we’ve ticked all those boxes at the same time as honouring our modern, minimal design aesthetic. The great news about the Iroko timber we chose is that it’s grown on the African continent and is highly sustainable.

Once it’s been treated, it’s ideally suited to withstand the tough outdoor environments southern Africa so often supplies.

We put the chair together using a combination of high-precision modern carpentry and our own beautifully designed and crafted solid brass fittings that anchor the folding mechanism.

You’ll notice that the chair folds into a flat profile - so much easier to handle than folding chairs with curved legs. And when it comes to comfort, the seat is carved in the same way as our indoor chairs. Add our padded cushions and you have the best of all worlds.

The cushion cover is removable for easy washing. It all adds up to a little piece of perfection for your stoep, patio, garden or campsite.

522L X 488W X 788H

Timber products are warranted for 4 years from the date of delivery/collection in respect of frame and workmanship. Should the original product be altered in any way, the warranty will be voided.

Delivery Times:

Manufacturing can take up to 6 weeks from date of order. This excludes the holiday period from the 15th December to 3rd  January.

The Houtlander distribution centre will contact you to arrange delivery on any weekday between 9am and 5pm. No deliveries will be made on weekends or public holidays. Reasonable endeavours will be made to deliver the product on the arranged time and date.

Circumstances that are unforeseen or beyond Houtlander’s control may result in changes to the agreed delivery date and time. You will be informed by telephone and alternative arrangements will be made.

Please inspect your products on delivery.

Shipping Rates:

Our products are shipped pre-assembled, to ensure quality, longevity and ease. The volume of each package will vary depending on the piece and number of items ordered. Shipping costs will be calculated during the checkout process. The Houtlander fulfilment centre will contact you post-order to ensure you’re available to receive your delivery.

Our Oak:

We only use sustainably harvested American oak to craft our furniture. Timber is an inherently sustainable material - trees are (ideally) an infinitely renewable resource. But many manufacturers rely on monocropped pine, or other woods, due to cost and ease. This practice destroys soil and the surrounding ecosystem. All our oak is grown and harvested in indigenous forests on the east coast of America. Trees are felled only once they’ve reached full maturity. Then they are drawn from the forest in minimally invasive ways that preserve the surrounding vegetation. It’s all about delivering a truly sustainable and stunning product.

Manufacturing Process:

Carpentry and joinery are two of the oldest crafts on earth, and furniture making ordinarily requires a huge amount of skill in order to deliver truly exceptional results. Unfortunately, these traditions are largely dying off, particularly in the global South, making great wooden furniture hard to come by at reasonable prices. At Houtlander we want as many people as possible to have access to beautiful, well-crafted furniture which lasts a lifetime. This is why we’ve combined expert craftsmanship with 5-axis CNC technology, allowing us to create perfect curves, joints and furniture features in an affordable and replicable way.