Hang Vintage Chairs For An Organized Way To Add Extra Seating That Doubles As Decor

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Extra seating is a common conundrum for any homeowner or renter short on space. Do you bring in extra chairs for birthday parties and special events, only to have them clog up all the available space in your dining room, living room, or kitchen? Or do you forgo the extra seating and put guests on ottomans, stools, or even the floor when they come to visit? While this may seem like an unsolvable problem of daily life versus special occasions, there is actually a simple, effective way to add more seats without sacrificing much-needed floor space.

This trick involves utilizing a vintage chair as extra seating by hanging it on the wall. Now, as you can imagine, this solution doesn't quite work with bulky desk chairs or armchairs, but instead, it utilizes an unsung hero of space-saving furniture: the folding chair. This is a piece of furniture that can also maximize your storage space, as it can be kept at hand yet out of the way until needed. And there are plenty of vintage folding chairs that come with plenty of historic charm, and which can be both displayed as decor and used as functional seating. Luckily, there is also a range of classic folding chairs available at different price points. From secondhand chairs available for $20 or $30 — like this vintage light-slatted wood folding chair on eBay — to unique mid-century chairs listed for a couple of hundred dollars each, there are plenty of options for various budgets. But how exactly should you go about hanging a vintage chair in your own home to make sure it is sturdy, organized, and visually appealing, all at the same time?

To start the process of adding both seating and decor to your home via folding chairs, you will first want to source the right chairs. Search for ones that you like the look of, but which are also relatively light. This will not only save your back from strain when you lift them up onto the hooks, but it will also reduce the amount of weight on the wall itself. Then, consider where you would like to hang the chairs. If you'd like to hang them on drywall, make sure to use a stud finder to locate the strongest part of the wall. Or, for an even better hold, try using an anchor in the mortar of a sturdy brick wall.

Once you have a few chairs and know where you want to put them, grab some hooks like these LANDNEOO heavy wall-mount garage hooks. Wide hooks like these are a good choice for this project as they are deep enough to hold multiple folding chairs at once. Make sure to follow the product instructions regarding how to mount the hooks and double-check the maximum weight recommendation so that you know your chairs won't be too heavy. Once the hooks and chairs are hung, you can then add more unique vintage decor around the chairs to make them feel like a part of the room's design. For example, you could surround the chairs with similar vintage pieces, such as side tables or frames, to create a seamless look. To get the most out of the chairs' vintage charm, make sure any interesting maker's marks or historic details are facing outwards and are visible.