$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
Height from the floor to the arm : 17.71in Folded measurements : 6.29in x 18.11in Set of 5 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs A great set of lounging ...
Walnut
$1,681 / 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 chairs, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are made in bee...
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 charm, featuring an original cream-colored canvas that gracefully wears its age.
Canvas, Wood
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy loomed canvas.
Canvas, Mahogany
$1,394 / 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.
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 these pieces date to the 2000s.
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 a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...
Canvas
$14,005 / 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 original folding structure and the timeless charm of this classic design.
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 Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers.
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 John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An engaging pair of vintage director’s chairs, these white rattan beauties with lime green canvas slings offer a perfect marriage of form, function, and spirited style.
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
$1,984 / set
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
**Set of 5 vintage folding director's chairs** A set of five folding “director's” chairs, combining functional simplicity with vintage charm. The frames are made of dark-stained woo...
Beech, Canvas
$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 seat and back rests.
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, Italy 1980s Offered individually, these vintage Italian folding director’s chairs...
Steel
$8,170 / 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 featuring durable canvas seats and backs in a classic red-striped design on a natural bac...
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 scrim, sacking, nylon rope and canvas - Unframed.
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 - Unframed.
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 scrim, sacking, nylon rope and canvas - Unframed.
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 - Unframed.
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 Peter Karpf, Trip Trap
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap, Denmark. The chairs are made oak and beige canvas and in good vintage condition. One ...
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 solid walnut supports.
Canvas, Walnut
Sharon Tate Up-Close Exceptional Portrait Fine Art Print
By Jim Silke
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From the popular photo shoot, where she could be seen seated in a canvas director's chair, in front of an oversize W.C.
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 Zanotta April chair 1964 design, Italy.
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 enduring quality, meticulously maintained and waiting to enhance your leisure moment...
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.
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 the middle of the chair.
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 set of lounging chairs, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs a...
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.
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 Linden, set dates from the late 1980s or early 1990s.
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 screenwriter. From the 1960's, these have old graphics on the vintage backrests, with n...
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 Comprised of whaterproff beige canvas sling seats and back, and brown tubular metal frame.
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 a reef scene.
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 canvas upholstery made from the original covers.
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
The artist is a New Zealand born visual artist based in London. Her most recent work is a riotous celebration of life and the love of being a woman. Exploring the many facets of the ...
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.
Brass
Sharon Tate Up-Close Exceptional Portrait Fine Art Print
By Jim Silke
Located in Las Vegas, NV
From the popular photo shoot, where she could be seen seated in a canvas director's chair, in front of an oversize W.C.
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$2,495 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
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
$1,338 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$3,515 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
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
$6,629 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,077 / 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
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
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$5,698 / item
H 32.67 in W 29.13 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthe...
Leather, Fabric
$16,573 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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