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Club Chair attributed to B.G. Mesberg for Directional Design
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous, newly reupholstered club chair attributed to B.G. Mesberg for Directional Design. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Directional Designs by Paul McCobb (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
given ((Eddie Secon Designs). The book features Paul McCobb's Directional Furniture Collection - some of
Category
Mid-20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 series.
Arm height: 23-1/2".
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Black Rim Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
seen on page 87 of the "Directional Designs / Paul McCobb" catalogue. Additional shipping options may
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Directional with Left Arm for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Condition: Newly upholstered Vladimir Kagan kidney shaped "cloud" sofa for Directional, designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Paul Evans Cityscape Brass and Wood Side Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
wear, normal and consistent with age. Cityscape line, manufactured by Directional, designed by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
directional design. Rest on wood plinths. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps
Materials
Reed
Paul McCobb Mahogany and Brass Chaise Lounge
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A chaise lounge, model 5018 designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1955.
upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Nightstands for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group Designed by Paul McCobb."
Reference: Directional Designs: Paul McCobb, manufacturer's catalog, pg
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 23.75 in W 21 in D 22 in
Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Runner size W/ Floral Elements and Directional
Located in New York, NY
in a directional design on the ivory primary field, with a delicate red outer border. decorated with
Category
Antique 1890s French Tapestries
Materials
Wool
H 106 in W 41 in D 0.005 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
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Literature: Paul McCobb, Directional Designs, p. 76.
Throughout the years and many collaborations with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
This eastern Anatolian urban roomsize carpet shows a buff field supporting an allover, directional
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Paul McCobb for Calvin Etagere/Cabinet/Breakfront
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original condition. Illustrated on page 18 in the book -- Fifties furniture by Paul McCobb: directional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Travertine and Brass Side Table by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
, Directional Designs, p. 67.
This design was later reprised by McCobb for Calvin in 1958. Throughout the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Coffee Table in Marble, Brass and Wood, Mid Century
By Paul McCobb
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
12". Classic mid-century modern American design for Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapdis, MI. Label in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Turkish Ghiordes Oriental Carpet, in Small Size w/ Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
a directional design on the medium blue central field. This field is enclosed within an red outer
Category
Vintage 1940s Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Brass and Travertine Coffee Table by Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
McCobb, Directional Designs, p. 79.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Gallery Size w/ Floral Elements
Located in New York, NY
Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile. Featuring floral elements in a directional design on the ivory
Category
Antique 1890s French Tapestries
Materials
Wool
25" Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Brass and Marble Coffee Side Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb's Directional Designs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Five-Drawer Chest / Dresser
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Reference: "Directional Designs / Paul McCobb," pg. 35 (double dresser version shown).
We have the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.13 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Gallery Size w/ Floral Elements
Located in New York, NY
directional design on the ivory primary field, with a delicate rose outer border. decorated with floral
Category
Antique 1890s French Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
rawhide leather laces. The chairs have a geometric directional design on the splats. The generous seat is
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile furniture components
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
23.5 Early Production Paul McCobb Cigarette Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stickley, and Heywood-Wakefield as marked staples in modern design. Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul McCobb’ along with paper Directional tag present to the reverse.
Reference: "Directional Designs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 36.13 in W 66 in D 19.25 in
Antique Peking Art Deco Chinese Rug, Animal Birds, 3'7" x 6'10"
Located in Evanston, IL
natural soft wool pile, in blue background color and with directional design of flowers tree of life birds
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design
Category
Antique 1890s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
McCobb Walnut and Brass Burnt Orange Sectional Sofa
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
, Directional Designs, p. 79.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Brass Credenza by Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Directional. The two piece mid-century modern credenza with hutch features: a bottom sideboard (which can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s.
A design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 31.89 in
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul McCobb`s Directional Designs furniture line exhibits the low-cost, functional, and versatile
Category
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Larry Laslo Designed Chairs for Directional
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style arm chair by Larry Laslo for Directional. Great design with crescent shaped body and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Desk Light in Brass Inspired by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
, with two directional designed lampshades, with one bulb holder in the smaller shade. We believe this
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 17.01 in W 6.01 in D 11.01 in
Milo Baughman Designed Sideboard for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hinges. Designed for Directional by Milo Baughman, and manufactured by Johnson Furniture in Grand Rapids
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional
By Larry Laslo, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional, wooden legs have a faux burl wood finish
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Poufs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1980’s ottoman poufs designed by Directional.
Newly recovered in a jersey fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Four Sculptural Dining Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Directional. The chairs have the original upholstery and a nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of lounge chairs by Directional feature a shimmering upholstery with embroidered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Small Mid-Century Cabinet by Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish end table cabinet features a truly innovative design, combining a vintage tortoise
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
around the time Vladimir Kagan was designing other pieces for Directional. The sofa has a slightly
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Corkscrew or Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
an organic design of the back sloping down in a cork screw manner there by serving as the arm as well
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Monumental Black Lacquered Low Table by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous black gloss lacquered pillow freeform low table by Directional. Monolithic and minimal in
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair Nautilus Swivel Club Chairs attributed to Directional
By Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of "Nautalis" armchairs in complementary mirrored composition attributed to Directional
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
Pair of Large Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Thoughtfully curated pair of vintage swivel chairs by Directional, circa 1980's. Acquire leisure
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Expandable Milo Baughman Dining Table for Directional
By Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Milo Baughman Parsons dining table circa 1960s, by Directional Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak, Walnut, Lacquer
Midcentury Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza perfectly exemplifies the modern and daring ideas
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Stunning Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Directional crescent roll tufted swivel lounge chairs. These wonderful chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1980s Directional Cream Polka Dots Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece which is also extremely
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Light Beige Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These Iconic swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Swivel Upholster Lounge, Side Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional
By Directional
Located in North Miami, FL
stunning. These were designs by Michael Work for Directional in 1997. They have been newly re-upholstered
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 34 in
Directional Swivel Beige Leather Club Lounge Pair Armchairs, style of Baughman
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Directional swivel beige leather modern club lounge arm chairs - a pair, in the style of Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30 in W 34 in D 36 in
1990s Directional White Ivory Five Piece Modular Lounge Sectional – 5 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a chic and timeless five-piece sectional by Directional circa the
Category
1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30.5 in W 97.5 in D 32.5 in
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan designed a number of pieces for the furniture company Directional, although we couldn't find
Category
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Directional. Our shop has carried several Directional and Vladimir Kagan style lounge chairs in our inventory
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Large Lacquered Square Coffee Table w/ Chrome Plinth Base By Directional 1970s
By Directional
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
glass top. This piece is by Directional and attributed to Paul Evans circa 1970. This beautiful mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in
1980s Directional Kagan Black Microsuede and Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
spectacular and beautifully-presented chairs. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful cabinet / credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture. This low walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart. Scoop frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1980s. This iconic chair retains the original red leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Directional Design For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal directional design for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every directional design was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect directional design — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right directional design, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one directional design that is appealing in its simplicity, but Directional, Milo Baughman and Vladimir Kagan produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Directional Design?
Prices for a directional design start at $160 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $4,048.
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