$2,390 / set
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Set of 5 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs A great set of lounging chairs, these
Walnut
$1,722 / set
H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs A great set of lounging
Beech
Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th-century collapsible wooden director's chair combines practicality with vintage
Canvas, Wood
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
loomed canvas. The chair is in the spirit of the classic director's chair meets safari chair style. The
Canvas, Mahogany
$1,426 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two director's chairs was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This type of
Metal
$1,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
2000s Pair of Modern Folding Director's Chairs in Black with Canvas Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of modern folding director's chairs. The designer and manufacturer are unknown, but
Metal
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
Canvas
$14,328 / set
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
1930s Set of 6 director's Chairs in Light Wood with Red Striped Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant set of six director's chairs crafted from light wood with brass details, retaining their
Brass
$1,495 / set
H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Chrome
$1,995 / set
H 35.75 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
$696 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 18 in
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
Canvas, Maple
$675
H 33 in W 22 in D 18 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 cotton canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
Metal
$585 / item
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, red canvas seat and backrest and Brass
Steel
$8,358 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
1970s Set of 4 Vintage Director's Chairs in Wood and Red Striped Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four vintage-style director's chairs, crafted from wood with a warm, natural tone and
Fabric, Wood
Dropout Boogie (Abstract Painting)
By Anthony Frost
Located in London, GB
Dropout Boogie (Abstract Painting) Acrylic and pumice on director’s chair canvas, netting, Hessian
Canvas, Acrylic
Dropout Boogie
By Anthony Frost
Located in London, GB
Acrylic and pumice on director’s chair canvas, netting, Hessian scrim, sacking, nylon rope and
Canvas, Acrylic
Dropout Boogie (Abstract Painting)
By Anthony Frost
Located in London, GB
Dropout Boogie (Abstract Painting) Acrylic and pumice on director’s chair canvas, netting, Hessian
Canvas, Acrylic
Dropout Boogie
By Anthony Frost
Located in London, GB
Acrylic and pumice on director’s chair canvas, netting, Hessian scrim, sacking, nylon rope and
Canvas, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 21.46 in
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Trip Trap, Peter Karpf
Located in Ely, GB
, Denmark. The chairs are made oak and beige canvas and in good vintage condition. One of the chairs does
Canvas, Oak
Beachwood Director Chair
By Sabin Ousey
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Handcrafted Hollywood style director chair by Los Angeles artist Sabin. Natural white canvas with
Canvas, Walnut
Sharon Tate Up-Close Exceptional Portrait Fine Art Print
By Jim Silke
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, where she could be seen seated in a canvas director's chair, in front of an oversize W.C. Fields image
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Christian Liaigre Directors Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Signed Liaigre pair of collapsable chairs.
Walnut, Canvas
1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 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
Canvas
Sold
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Folding Director's Chairs Designed by Mogens Koch, De
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of director's chairs were designed by Mogens Koch in 1932. Manufactured by
Canvas, Wood
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross beneath the seat in
Chrome
Set of Four Midcentury, Beech and Canvas Rocking Directors Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of four midcentury, beech and canvas rocking directors chairs, loft style chairs A great
Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
2 canvas and wood folding director chairs, each with canvas sling seat and back rests. Both chairs
Canvas, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 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.
Canvas
Set of Four McGuire Furniture Director's X Campaign Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four McGuire Furniture Company Directors X chairs. Originally designed in 1956 by Leonard
Brass
Old Hollywood Director's Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Old Hollywood comes alive with this set of director's chairs found in the attic of a Hollywood
Wood, Canvas
Sold
H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Folding Campaign Director’s 2 Chairs Metal & Canvas Gae Aulenti Style
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Handsome set of 2 folding Campaign style director’s chairs. Mid century mordern design
Metal
Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric
Located in Heath, MA
A cheerful mint-colored painted director's chair with hand needlepoint of colorful tropical fish in
Canvas, Wood
Three Seat Director's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Military 3-seater folding directors chair. Great condition, still works perfectly.
Wood, Canvas
Pair Vintage Warren McArthur Aluminum Director's Chairs
Located in Easton, PA
A rare form for Warren McArthur this pair of vintage aluminum director's chairs c.1930's. New black
Aluminum
Bing Crosby Director's Chair with Script Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wildly hip director's chair with script bag. Bing Crosby
Wood, Canvas
Sold
H 48.04 in W 35.83 in
Kate Moss. Original. Acrylic on Canvas, Directors Chair, Lui Magazine, Signed.
By grAzie
Located in London, GB
. Experimentation with spray paint, acrylic, diamond dust and water based paint on canvas or metallic card brings to
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Set of Four Vintage Directors Chairs by John McGuire
By John McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of four white "directors chairs" with canvas backing and seating by John McGuire. The chairs
Brass
Sharon Tate Up-Close Exceptional Portrait Fine Art Print
By Jim Silke
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, where she could be seen seated in a canvas director's chair, in front of an oversize W.C. Fields image
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,125 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Bamboo/Rattan and Brass Wardrobe by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Dal Vera, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This beautiful vintage wardrobe, crafted by Dal Vera in Italy during the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design with a naturalistic touch. Showcasing...
Brass
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s. Chrome frames have and X-form base with saddle colored leather seats and backs. Frames ...
Chrome
David Horan Paper daybed for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
David Horan (born in Dublin, 1982) is a multidisciplinary designer and manufacturer based in London. With a Master of Arts in Design Products from the Royal College of Art 2013, he c...
Paper
Charlotte Perriand, Freeform Console Bench, Pine, France, 1967
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted freeform console or bench in pine and black-painted metal. Designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand for Résidence La Cascade, Arc 1600, France, 1967-1969.
Pine
Barovier e Toso Murano Rostrate Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...
Brass
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