#36: John Purdy – The Portable Folding Chair
So many different inventions have served so many of us throughout our lives. Generally speaking, we aren’t too familiar with the different origins of each invention that completely changed our lives, but everything has a story… And considering that we are loyal consumers of many different things, it is probably a good idea we learn about the many products we know and love.

We bet you haven’t spent too much time thinking about portable folding chairs in your life but have sat on one many times before. Well, African American inventor John Purdy first invented the portable folding chair in 1899 and presented it to the public. Considering how much this design is still used today, it is safe to say that it was received well.