Directional Bench
Upholstered Bench by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered bench by Directional. The bench has an off-white upholstery with a loose cushioned seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Post Modern High Arm Bench by Directional, 1970
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern high arm bench by Directional, 1970. Original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Directional Red Upholstered Large Modern Charles Bench Seat Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red upholstered 56" large modern "Charles Bench" seat ottoman by Directional. Item includes a solid
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Waterfall Benches Newly Upholstered in Ivory White Bouclé, circa 1970s
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural and modern 1970s waterfall benches attributed to Directional professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 16 in W 19 in D 18 in
Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Evans in the 1960s for the prestigious manufacturer Directional, this incredible
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 96 in W 156 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stool or Ottoman, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern stool, bench, or ottoman
By Paul McCobb for Directional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Stylish Pair Vladimir Kagan for Directional Waterfall Ottoman Bench Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional waterfall ottomans. This pair will need to be
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
H 17.5 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Mid Century X Base Billy Baldwin Style Ottoman
By Directional, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin
Located in Houston, TX
, bench or stool is professionally upholstered in plush white boucle and are large enough to use as
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Case Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Skokie, IL
, Winchendon, Directional, and Drexel. He also enjoyed a lengthy and productive association with Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Rare Collector's Willow Tree of Life Antique Persian Heriz Northwest Village Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
-over" designs, it was very seldomly a directional Forest of Life design like this one. I will write
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
W 133.32 in L 114 in
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By Guido Faleschini
Located in Paris, FR
1 side board with two smoked windows, strap handles and chrome metal support, lacquered black marble top, sides and rear are covered with black felt and a table with sliding tray 87 ...
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Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
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Marble, Travertine
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
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Enamel, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
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Aluminum
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt,
Belgium, c1970s.
Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid.
Priced and sold individually.
We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making it ideally suited for use as a credenza or media cabinet. Designs are inspired by ic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak
"Caballito Blanco #Blanco Lungo" Bench Designed Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Nestor Perkal, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighborh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
"Caballito Blanco Grande" Ottoman Designed by Nestor Perkal for Oscar Maschera
By Nestor Perkal, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestor Perkal’s inspiration rides the White Horse.
With the bridle loose and reins held tight, he has illustrated and narrated the story of that image, seen as a child in a neighborh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
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Steel
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Large Mid-Century Cipollino Ondulato Marble Dining Table, Italy
By Roche Bobois, Stone International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Italian Post-Modern Dining Table: A Timeless Marvel of Design and Elegance
If you're in search of a statement piece for your dining room, look no further than the It...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Marble
White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes
Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
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Bouclé
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
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Bench by Directional, 1970
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench by Directional, 1970. Restored and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Kip Stewart bench - Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Kip Stewart designed bench for Directional. High polish chrome frame. Newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s American Benches
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Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Benches for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
These Cityscape benches were designed by Paul Evans for Directional. They are in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Upholstered benches by Paul McCobb Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of upholstered benches/stools by Paul McCobb for Directional with unusual aluminum (satin
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Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Paul Evans Cityscape Bench for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous bench was designed by Paul Evans for Directional. It is in very good vintage
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul McCobb Pair of Benches for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
McCobb for Directional Pair of Benches.
Reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather, brass structure
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Cane
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Series Bench
By Paul Evans
Located in Norwalk, CT
Circa, 1970s, Cityscape bench by Paul Evans, brass and chrome patches with original casters
Category
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Extra Long Paul McCobb Style Bench in Grey Mohair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite clean lined, extra long bench is the style of Paul McCobb. Walnut frame newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Paul McCobb Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design patinated brass upholstered bench for Directional furniture company.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Benches
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb benches for Directional upholstered in a tab ultra-suede material. Nice slender brass
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Vintage 1950s Benches
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Brass
Cityscape Bench by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Cityscape upholstered parsons bench or ottoman by Paul Evans for Directional. Chrome and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Brass Rodded Bench in Tufted Blue Velvet
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut bench, upholstered in navy blue velvet. Newly fitted with custom
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall 6 leg Cherry Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Winchendon for Directional solid Cherry bench with six beautifully tapered hexagonal legs. Full
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Modernist Brass "X" Base Bench by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist brass "X" base bench, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Brass
Modernist Brass "X" Base Bench by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Brass "X" Base Bench, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950's. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Bench with New Black Leather
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare sculpted bronze bench by Paul Evans for Directional. New tufted black leather cushion.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Pair of X-Base Benches in Brass by Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of X-base benches in brass with upholstered seats designed by Paul McCobb for Directional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Paul Evans Studio Wrap-Around Corner Bench and Cabinet, c 1970, Authenticated
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection" and is quite versatile - functions as both a bench and a storage cabinet.
It can be floated in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 19.25 in W 52.75 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Directional Waterfall Benches Stools, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a perfect pair of benches, stools or ottomans, circa 1970s. In very good
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Directional Swivel Poufs Ottomans, 1970s
By Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Timelessly and organic set of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur
Pair of Arc Stools 'can also be used as a Bench' by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of "Arc" stools (which can be also used as a bench) - designed by Kipp Stewart in 1960s and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 18.12 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Directional w/ Two Leafs
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Milo Baughman designed this mixed wood dining table for Directional circa 1960s. Baughman chose
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 39 in
'UMBO' Modular Shelving System by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1972
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional, and was first published in New York magazine on September 25, 1972. This monumental example in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Plastic
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Benches, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
for Directional. The stools have stylish midcentury design, with brass legs and "x" stretchers. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Stools by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Finely detailed walnut stools or diminutive benches with cane seats and ebony details designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Ebony, Walnut
Paul McCobb Three Chair Sofa Sectional for Directional by Custom Craft
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hanover, MA
Mid-1950's sectional sofa design by Paul McCobb for Directional by Custom Craft in seldom seen 3
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass X-Base Ottomans, circa 1955
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original pair of model 1306 ottomans or stools by Paul McCobb for Directional. Brass X-base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
set of 3 Paul McCobb Stools
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
3 classic square Modernist Paul McCobb for Directional Black Cast Iron Ottomans, Low Stools or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Paul Mc Cobb Stools/Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mc Cobb for Directional X base Ottomans/stools.Reupholstered in blue Edleman hand-dyed leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans brass Cityscape wall mount console mirror bench set
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic suite of wall mount console table, mirror and bench designed by Paul Evans for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Mirror and Floating Console with Parsons Bench, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in South Bend, IN
bench
By Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Collection
USA, 1973
Brass-plated steel, mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 72.13 in W 48.5 in L 72.13 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Pair of Sliding Door Cabinets on Bench Platform
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Topeka, KS
solid natural maple bench platform base from the Planner Group designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Maple
Single Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb X-Base Brass Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Vanity Bench/Stool by Paul McCobb for Directional. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Cityscape Console Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Evans for Directional. The table is in good condition with a few imperfections consistent with age and
Category
20th Century American Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Original Vintage 1920s Poster Promoting Health And Fitness - Join The Gym - YWCA
Located in London, GB
shirt and blue neck scarf sitting on a bench doing her exercises, her hands on her hips with her
Category
Vintage 1920s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 26.97 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Vintage "Waterfall" Bench by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural and modern 1980's Directional waterfall bench in the style of Milo Baughman or Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet
White Boucle Bench by Directional, 1970
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
White Boucle Bench by Directional, circa 1970. Fully restored with new foam and performance blend
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Waterfall Benches in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, circa 1970s
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural and modern 1970s Directional waterfall benches professionally reupholstered in soft
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Waterfall Benches in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, circa 1970s
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural and modern 1970s Directional waterfall benches professionally reupholstered in soft
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
1977 Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Brass Benches, Pair
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape benches. Polished brass patchwork design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cityscape Benches by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of benches designed by Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional, circa 1973. Model PE244
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Bench, Sculpted Bronze, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans bench, sculpted bronze, signed. Large chunky Sculpted Bronze series bench made for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Stunning Mid Century 3' Rosewood Parsons Bench Coffee Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century rosewood parsons bench or coffee table. Stunning grain! Adjustable leveling feet
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Wood, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Rosewood and Steel Circular Bench or Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare Milo Baughman rosewood and chrome bench or table for Directional.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Studio Wrap-Around Corner Bench and Cabinet, c 1970, Authenticated
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection" and is quite versatile - functions as both a bench and a storage cabinet.
It can be floated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 19.25 in W 52.75 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Style Ottoman 1985 by Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
A pair of upholstered benches made by Directional in the style of Vladimir Kagan. They are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Brass Model 1306 Ottomans by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional, model 1306, square ottomans, stools or benches feature slender
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brass "X" Base Bench by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Brass "X" Base Bench, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950's. It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mixed-Wood Parsons Coffee Table / Bench Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parsons style mixed wood coffee table / bench attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional (ca
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
H 16.75 in W 54 in D 16.63 in
Pair of Midcentury X Base Billy Baldwin Style Ottomans
By Directional, Marge Carson, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Billy Baldwin
Located in Houston, TX
ottomans, benches or stools are professionally upholstered in plush Lapis blue boucle and are large enough
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Faux Bamboo Lucite and Brass Console by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Saint Louis, MO
connectors and glass top. Designed with inset on base ideal for tucking a pair of stools or bench underneath
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Sport Poster Promoting Health and Fitness - Join The Gym - YWCA
Located in London, GB
a smart white shirt and blue neck scarf sitting on a bench doing her exercises, her hands on her
Category
Vintage 1920s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 27.17 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Two-Tier Walnut and Iron Side Tables by Furnwood Corp
By Paul McCobb, Furnwood Corp.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for directional). Although these tables are not McCobb, the design is reminiscent of the simple iron
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul Evans Studio Wet Bar Cabinet with Hidden Sink, c 1970, Authenticated
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
studio work is much more sought-after and generally much more valuable than those made for Directional
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Original Vintage Sport Poster Promoting Health And Fitness - Join The Gym - YWCA
Located in London, GB
a smart white shirt and blue neck scarf sitting on a bench doing her exercises, her hands on her
Category
1920s More Prints
Materials
Paper
A Rare Custom Studio Sculpted Bronze Dining Suite by Paul Evans, USA, 1972
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This rare dining suite comprises a dining table, 6 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, and a bench. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Original Vintage 1920s Poster Promoting Health And Fitness - Join The Gym - YWCA
Located in London, GB
shirt and blue neck scarf sitting on a bench doing her exercises, her hands on her hips with her
Category
1920s More Prints
Materials
Paper
"Directional" bench by Paul McCobb
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful little bench designed by Paul McCobb, the "Directional" line of furniture for the Calvin
Category
20th Century American Footstools
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Paul McCobb Brass X Bench for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Loves Park, IL
A square bench by Paul McCobb for Directional. Brass frame with "X" stretchers. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Brass
Bench by Paul Evans Studio for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Incised signature and date to base: [PE 73]. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Materials
Upholstery
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Directional Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic directional bench available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and metal, every directional bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the directional bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A directional bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made directional bench over the years, but those crafted by Directional, Paul Evans and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Directional Bench?
The average selling price for a directional bench at 1stDibs is $4,525, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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