Gould Compass Chair
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950
By Compass Decorator
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chair, 1950. Restored and reupholstered.
Measure 27.5" tall, 20
Category
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Chair by Allan Gould
By Allan Gould
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and beautifully proportioned chair in mahogany having an exposed compass legged
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H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
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By Allan Gould, Pierre Jeanneret
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Category
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Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
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Gould Compass Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gould compass chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every gould compass chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gould compass chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A gould compass chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gould compass chair over the years, but those crafted by Allan Gould and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Gould Compass Chair?
A gould compass chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,550, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.
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