Sculptural Swivel Upholster Lounge, Side Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional
About the Item
- Creator:Directional (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1997
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. They are in very good fully restored condition. On one of the chairs, the swivel has less movement. Sold as is now. We will not be fixing that.
- Seller Location:North Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU809816412881
Directional
A brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere, Directional Furniture opened its doors after American furniture designer Paul McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York–based Modernage Company.
In his pivotal introduction of postwar modernism to the mass market, the revered Massachusetts-born McCobb had established several lines, from the affordable and refined Planner Group for Winchendon to the swooping and unexpected arms of the Symmetric Group for Widdicomb, a Shaker-inspired collection that included a sofa and a lounge chair. Like all of McCobb’s designs, the Directional pieces for Modernage are defined by a sleek aesthetic in which the focus is on elegant functionality, frequently using fine materials such as brass and walnut. In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company.
The pair’s first pieces were upholstered chairs, intended to harmonize with the modular Multiplex pieces designed by Martin Feinman. McCobb then designed an array of furniture including storage, dining, seating, desks and other pieces with details such as leather tops, wood finishes and Roman Travertine surfaces. While Directional stopped production of McCobb’s work in the early 1960s, it still released numerous pieces by leading designers manufactured by a variety of companies.
Designer Paul Evans led the factory for a time after joining in 1964. His provocative work for the company often reflected his understanding of materials from his early training as a silversmith, such as the popular Cityscape series — a milestone in brutalist design — with its blocky forms accented with brass and chrome. At his shop in Lambertville, New Jersey, he collaborated with a design team to clad furniture pieces in metallic surfaces, like the Argente line that began production in 1968 and involved an acetylene torch to give its aluminum material a textural quality. He also worked on the Sculpted Bronze series with hand-formed resin shaped over plywood or steel that was then coated with atomized bronze.
Other Directional designers included Vladimir Kagan, who contributed biomorphic sofas and swivel chairs; Milo Baughman, who created tables and dressers inspired by Scandinavian modernism; and Jack Lenor Larsen, who covered sofas in dynamically patterned fabric.
Find authentic Directional Furniture seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: North Miami, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- Milo Baughman Attr. Burgundy Leather Tufted Chrome Cube Side Chairs Vintage PairBy Milo BaughmanLocated in North Miami, FLThese gorgeous pair of vintage Milo Baughman attributed architectural side chairs or lounge chairs are a chrome frame with fine leather tufted...Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Chiavari Faux Bamboo Brass and Upholstered Side Chair Italian Mid-Century ModernBy ChiavariLocated in North Miami, FLThis lovely polished restored brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari side chair has faux bamboo elements. It has just been re-upholstered in a stunning textural cut velvet crocodile white to off-white upholstery. Tres chic! The brass has been professionally polished. This variation of the faux bamboo does not come up too often. Timeless and Classic! The many applications of this chair is numerous in your home: can be placed in a hallway, bathroom, walk in closet...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century ModernBy Allan Gould, Herman MillerLocated in North Miami, FLThis architectural and fully restored side chair that was called the compass chair was designed by Allan Gould in 1948 and produced by Herman Miller It is model #4171 and was conside...Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Grosfeld House Rare Vintage Wood Upholstered Lounge Chairs or Mini Settees PairBy Grosfeld HouseLocated in North Miami, FLThese armless, wide and comfortable newly restored RARE black wood and upholstered Grosfeld House vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency meets modern dramatic and sexy lounge chairs are sculptural from every angle. They have a flair, a classic sense and refinement to them. They echo the original way they were upholstered in the 1960s only with new off-white to off chenille silk velvet upholstery. The wood frames have all been newly stained black. The curve of the bases and frame flow. We have never seen another pair like these. They are very sculptural and are on the rare side. The buttons are boundless and in multitudes as they were in the original upholstery. The seat depth is 20.5". They are like mini settees...Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- James Peade Drexel Abacus Side ChairBy Drexel, James PeadeLocated in North Miami, FLThis unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is designed by James Peade for Drexel's Viewpoint 70 Collection...Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsChrome, Steel
- Lucite and Chrome Architectural Side Chairs Attributed to Charles Hollis JonesBy Charles Hollis JonesLocated in North Miami, FLThese unusual square pair of lucite side chairs have high box arms with a slab of clear lucite as the back. Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones. They have a...Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- MCM Arthur Umanoff for Directional Chrome Sled Lounge Chair Newly UpholsteredBy Directional, Arthur UmanoffLocated in Chicago, ILMid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for directional chrome base sled lounge chair newly upholstered in designer “ice-gold” metallic leathe...Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Michael Wolk for Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, USA, 1970sBy Michael WolkLocated in New York, NYMichael Wolk for Directional pair of swivel lounge chairs in light gray Sensuede with elegantly curved wraparound arms which taper down towards the bottom and resting on a black wood...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsWood, Ultrasuede
- Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge ChairsBy Michael WolkLocated in New York, NYPair of Michael Wolk "Miami" swivel lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in an off-white bouclé fabric with black wooden swivel bases.Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWood, Bouclé
- Midcentury Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by DirectionalBy Directional, Milo BaughmanLocated in North Hollywood, CAStunning vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. These chairs represent the style of Milo Baughman’s modern and...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Large Swiveling Lounge Chairs by DirectionalBy DirectionalLocated in Dallas, TXThoughtfully curated pair of vintage swivel chairs by Directional, circa 1980's. Acquire leisure time with artful ease. Luxuriant and enveloping, featuring a classic yet minimalist d...Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory BoucléBy Michael WolkLocated in Saint Louis, MOSexy pair of Michael Wolk Miami chairs with swivel bases professionally reupholstered in luxurious ivory bouclé. Frequently mistaken as designed by Vladimir...Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsBouclé, Upholstery