camp chair

a light folding chair, usually with a canvas seat and back.

Origin of camp chair

First recorded in 1880–85

As Jack pulled up the river he saw, here and there, a fellow-craftsman ensconced in a shady nook with easel and camp-chair.

In Friendship's Guise |Wm. Murray Graydon
Corrie's cry rang out; he sank down on a camp-chair and covered his face.

From the Car Behind |Eleanor M. Ingram
Ena was sitting on the seat under the window; Peter was looking uncomfortable on a camp-chair.

Winnie Childs |C. N. Williamson
He swam before my eyes, and I pointed to the surgeon's camp-chair.

Lazarre |Mary Hartwell Catherwood

Mr. Rose had found a camp-chair in the shadow of a wall, and sat watching the race in grim quiescence.

From the Car Behind |Eleanor M. Ingram