Parking the Occasional Chair

A standard second chair occupies floor space continuously, even when unused. A folding model offers an alternative, parking in a narrow slot or hanging vertically if designed for it. Before choosing a storage method, trace the chair's path from its conversation position to its resting place. Account for door swing arcs and access to everyday tools. For paired spatial planning, review fold-away work surface dimensions and consider how a movable room divider also requires a defined parked position.

Wooden chair with pale upholstered seat in a wood-paneled corner beside a window and woven basket.
A wooden chair with a pale upholstered seat sits in a wood-paneled corner next to a window and a woven basket.
Black metal folding-style chair standing open against a plain white wall on a gray floor.
A black metal folding-style chair stands open in front of a plain white wall on a gray floor.
Black metal chair standing open against a white wall on a light wood floor.
A black metal chair stands open against a white wall on a light wood floor.
Black fabric and metal chair standing open within a broad interior doorway with clear floor space around it.
A black fabric and metal chair stands open within a broad interior doorway, surrounded by clear floor space.
White and black chair partly visible in the gap between a narrow wooden bookcase and a larger wooden cabinet.
A white and black chair is partly visible in the gap between a narrow wooden bookcase and a larger wooden cabinet.

The Floor Slot Approach

Sliding a folded chair into a vertical gap along a wall keeps the floor mostly clear while maintaining immediate access. The MUJI Steel Pipe Folding Chair with Wooden Seat illustrates this approach. According to the manufacturer, this model folds to approximately 17.7 inches wide, 35.2 inches high, and approximately 5.6 inches deep. Planning a floor slot requires accommodating both that narrow depth and the 35.2-inch height so the chair clears nearby shelves or desk edges. Its unfolded dimensions—approximately 17.7 by 19.8 by 31 inches—dictate the active floor space needed during a call.

The Wall-Hang Design

Hanging a folded chair removes it from the floor plane entirely. The IKEA FRÖSVI folding chair features a built-in opening intended to hang the folded chair on a wall. Its open measurements are listed as 17 3/8 inches wide, 20 1/8 inches deep, and 30 3/8 inches high.