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Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian director's chair, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=49 cm; D=57 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Director's Chair by McGuire Wood and Black Leather
Located in IT
Director's chair by McGuire from 1960s with black leather seat and brass details.
Great conditions
Category
1960s Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- newly upholstered
- Height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful pair of director chairs In pristine original condition, they are a testament to their
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s
Set of 8
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
Category
1960s Folk Art Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas
Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Directors Chair" is in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra in the early 1960s.
The chairs feature a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Iron
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This folding director's chair was made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Fratelli Reguitti. The
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
1960's X Base Black Lacquer Director Chairs With Mohair Upholstery.
Located in New York, NY
1960's Hollywood regency style director chairs newly reupholstered in mohair fabric and newly
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Located in East Hampton, NY
All armchairs these Classic Director style chairs in bleached unfinished wood, keeping a rustic and
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Copper
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.
Extra large
Category
1970s American Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. A chic Directors style chair in woven rattan
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Rattan
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
Category
1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
Category
1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
Category
1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Giclée
Pair of Handsome Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Chair Bar Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage pair of director's chair bar stools in tan faux leather with chrome X-base frames and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
H 33.85 in W 23.62 in D 16.53 in
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
H 33.85 in W 23.62 in D 16.53 in
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cottan canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 22 in D 18 in
Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of chrome and black vinyl faux leather Campaign style sling director’s chairs with
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century Steel and Leather Directors Chair Made from Golf Clubs
Located in Stamford, CT
gift for the duffer or golf fanatic in your life. Styled as a directors chair, it is quite sturdy and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Steel
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair, leather bindings
Category
1970s American Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 18.51 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Alessandro Albrizzi Style MCM Naugahyde and Chrome Directors Chairs - Set of 6
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Countryside, IL
Alessandro Albrizzi style mid century naugahyde and chrome directors chairs - set of 6.
Each chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Alessandro Albrizzi Director's Chair in Chrome And Suede
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Director style armchair in chrome and brown suede.
Alessandro Albrizzi (1934-1994).
Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Trip Trap, Peter Karpf
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Oak
H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 21.46 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with Sunbrella Backs 1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of steel directors style chairs with Sunbrella stripped fabric for backs. Totally
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 32 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handcrafted wrought iron chair is known as the "Directors Chair" in the style of Cleo Baldon for
Category
1960s Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Iron
Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By Ficks Reed, John McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
. The set features stout rattan frames in a directors chair style with straight legs conjoined by x form
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
No Reserve
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Borge Lindau, Lammhults
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross beneath the seat in
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1980s Swedish Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
After Ward Bennett Sled Lounges Chairs for Selig
By Ward Bennett, Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
These Director Chairs, are a timeless design masterpiece that effortlessly combines form and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Takeshi Nii 'NY' Japanese Leather Folding Chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that folds up like a director’s chair for ease of storage. A patinated leather sling provides the seat
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Mogensen Spanish Chair and also on the classic folding Directors Chair.
We have 2 chairs in stock.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Vancouver, BC
chrome and teak. The first models were designed around 1958, taking inspiration from directors chairs
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
he saw a director's chair in a magazine before WWII. While repeating tests for functional chairs, Nii
Category
1950s Unknown Minimalist Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
designer's passion for chairs began when he saw a director's chair in a magazine before WWII. While repeating
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with button back in a beautiful burgundy
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
inspired by foldaway director’s chairs. It was named in honor of the designer’s family name, but it also
Category
1960s Japanese International Style Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
folding chair based on traditional British Campaign furniture. Also known as safari or directors chairs
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning Set of 4 gray leather and chrome directors style Breuer chairs. Made in Italy. In very
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Director or Savonarola Style Chairs in Burl Wood with Brass Accents by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous chairs by Widdicomb, burl wood frames, brass accents including stretchers, feet, accents
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 24 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Director Armchairs, Set of Four
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Flat bar steel frame and Cognac stitched leather. These director style armchairs are wonderful
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Stainless Steel
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, black leather, Denmark, 1964
These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.89 in W 25.4 in D 20.48 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, saddle leather, Italy, 1964
Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the director's chair by
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s
Category
1960s English Art Deco Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Leather
H 48.43 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Grey Leather and Chrome Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four super cool Italian chrome and grey colored leather armchairs with a director's chair style
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964
These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
H 31.7 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman
By Robert Kinsell
Located in Chicago, IL
Nude woman sitting in a white directors chair; executed in oil on canvas by Robert Kinsell. Dove
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Wood, Canvas
6 Chairs, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 Chairs
Material: Wood and bronze
Style: Hollywood
American
We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Bronze
Maria Pergay Ring chair
By Maria Pergay
Located in Padova, IT
, 1971, pp. 72-73 for a period photograph of this chair model in the apartment of Pierre Delbee, director
Category
1960s French Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Steel
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that Venturi and Scott Brown themselves led. Working with Knoll Design Director Jeffrey Osborne, the
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Plywood
Chair Year :1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Iron
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs.
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Wood
French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A set of six iconic chairs designed by the renowned Mathieu Matégot. These chairs are characterized
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Steel
Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A highly rare original Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" chair designed in 1954 and one of his best known
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair
Materials
Steel
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Find many varieties of an authentic retro directors chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and wood, every retro directors chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro directors chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each retro directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro directors chair over the years, but those crafted by John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire Furniture Company and Alessandro Albrizzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a retro directors chair start at $200 and top out at $18,900 with the average selling for $2,083.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
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