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Roger Landault French Oak Compass Armchairs Wool Bouclé, 1950s
By Roger Landault
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant compass armchairs are sure to add an element of modernism chic to any room in your
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Erton Compass Armchairs in Original Upholstery, France 1960's
By Erton
Located in New York, NY
Very Elegantly designed armchairs on compass beech legs with a brass stretcher.
A never-before-seen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1960's Compass Leg Theater Chairs by American Seating
By American Seating
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of metal folding theater seats in good found condition, very comfortable and sturdy.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT
By Ben Chairs 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Sleek Mid Century Modern Bent Beech Wood Compass Legs Dining Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French vintage armchair from the 50's, unidentified work in the taste of Roger Landault. Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Paire de Fauteuils
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak and leather armchairs with compass legs by designer Pierre Jeanneret.
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Early Scissors chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Wohnbedarf Switzerland 1940-1950
By Pierre Jeanneret, Wohnbedarf
Located in Renens, CH
compass base of Pierre Jeanneret's armchairs from the 50s for Chandighar. Its structure is made of maple
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 27.76 in W 21.66 in D 29.73 in
Set 3x seats + low table “Vicario” by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
lamp, the Golden Compass for the Atollo lamp and the Golden Compass, for the Maralunga armchair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Emile Roset Yellow Lounge Chair Roset Editeur 1955 Antony university residence
By Ligne Roset
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
, furniture for the Jean Zay University Residence in Antony, France
Suite of 2 armchairs; Compass-style legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
H 88 in W 52 in D 85 in
Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Armchairs *OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK*
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010705 ‘Compass’ Teak Lounge Armchairs circa 1956 *OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
1950s French Design Style Brass Compass Feet with Beige Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French design style brass compass feet with Bouclé Fabric Lounge armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 35.83 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut 'A Frame' or "Compass' chairs by Ed Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1951, model #5130
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
This pair of Erik Kirkegaard armchairs in oak was designed in 1952, 'Model 52' for Høng Stolefabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning Chair in Teak, No. 52 by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Beautiful armchair 'Compass' by Erik Kirkegaard in teak.
This chair has a comfortable curved
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Lounge Sofa Set *OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK*
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jeanneret
Model PJ-010705
Compass Sofa
Compass Armchairs
Three Pieces
Five cushions
1956
Solid Teak Frames
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 32 in W 56 in D 24 in
Compass Armchairs in Boucle Circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Compass Armchairs in Boucle
France circa 1950
Compass style armchairs with teak and cane frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
French Midcentury Oak Compass Armchairs by Roger Landault, 1950s
By Roger Landault
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant compass armchairs are sure to add an element of modernist glamor to any room in your
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Dunbar "Compass Armchairs" by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early a-frame armchairs by Edward Wormey for Dunbar. Beautiful sculptural form. Fully restored and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Dunbar "Compass Armchair" by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early A-frame armchair by Edward Wormey for Dunbar. Beautiful sculptural form. Fully restored and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair in wood "Pau marfim" and cotton illustrates the style of José Zanine Caldas with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley Armchairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Compass" armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Original hides with great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dunbar "A" Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Compass" armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid mahogany lacquered frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dunbar "A" Frame Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of "Compass" armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Solid mahogany lacquered frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Erik Kirkegaard Compass Chair, circa 1960
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, England
Produced by Hong Stolefabrik, Denmark. Teak frame, seat reupholstered in Bute tweed fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Danish Modern Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural, Danish modern compass chair by Erik Kirkegaard with teak frame and upholstered seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Pair Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass chairs with wood frames and a faux reptile skin black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature oak frames with outstanding lines and newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature mahogany frames with outstanding lines and newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak compass chair by Kai Kristiansen. This was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid pine wood, one of a kind, Mid-Century Modern armchair in new distressed leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass details and upholstered seat cushion . This high styled chair is a statement piece in any...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
14 Industrial "Prouvésque" Compass-Leg Chairs by Galvanitas, The Netherlands
By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Big set of 14 Industrial chairs with a "Prouvésque" look by Dutch manufacturer Galvanitas
There are 8 stackable chairs without armrest and 6 (not so stackable) chairs with bakel...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Bakelite
H 31.3 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Modernist Occasional Chairs with Compass Design by Charles Ramos
By Charles Ramos
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modernist chairs with compass form and highly stylized angles. The chairs have a striking profile
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 29.25 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952.
All chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of two dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They were
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of solid oak armchairs, with compass legs.
France, Circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-century mahogany armchairs, on compass legs.
Reupholstered in bouclé fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Peacock Blue Velvet and Beechwood Armchairs, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carlo di Carli, in the taste of.
Pair of black lacquered beechwood armchairs with compass legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Erik Kirkegaard Danish Modern Lounge Chairs (3 left)
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Danish modern compass armchairs designed by Erik Kirkegaard.
These chairs are the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti, Jean Royère, Augusto Romano, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Restored Jens Risom Style Compass Leg Scoop Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This one is a head scratcher. We are completely stumped on the maker of this late 1950s scoop style lounge chair and ottoman. It looks like similar work by Adrian Pearsall and Jens R...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Chestnut
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Set of Six Dark Oak Compass Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, 1960s
By Shou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
The compass armchair was designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 21 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Compass Dining Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five, Mid-Century Modern, ash frame, compass armchairs with newly upholstered backs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Compass Back Armchair in Brass Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compass back armchair in brass attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s. Original black patent leather seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Oak Compass Chair
Located in Danville, CA
Compass leg chair in Cerused Oak.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Pair Compass Leg Upholstered Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1950's French pair of easy chairs with compass design legs in teak.
The compass legs are more
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Compass Shape Leg Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of compass shape Mid-Century Modern arm dining chairs.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
DUX Edition Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik
By Høng Stolefabrik, Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1952 as the Model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik, this example was imported to the US
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of French 1950s Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French midcentury beech compass style bridge / desk armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Erik Kirkegaard Armchair with New Leather Upholstery
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
Rather scarce Erik Kirkegaard compass, model 52, armchair from 1958, Denmark.
Lovely aged deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Erik Kirkegaard Armchair with New Leather Upholstery
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
Rather scarce Erik Kirkegaard compass- model 52 - armchair from 1958, Denmark.
Lovely aged deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Coffee Table "Beam" by Matthew Hilton
By Matthew Hilton
Located in Geneve, CH
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For SCP, Matthew Hilton has produced the iconic Balzac armchair, the Compass table, the Oscar
Category
Early 2000s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Early Allan Gould 'Compass' Chair(s)
Located in New York, NY
Early Compass chair in birch, designed by Allan Gould and produced by Herman Miller, c. 1941. In
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Compass Armchair
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian compass armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Teak Compass Armchair
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model No. 52 Compass armchair in teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik. Originally
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Compass Armchairs 1950, Design
Located in Foggia, FG
Pair of Compass Armchairs 1950 -Design-
Year: about 1950
Materials: Wood and petrol green velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four Compass Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
These architecturally designed chairs feature scissor-like legs with soft curved back - all clean lines, typical of mid-century design.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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Compass Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the compass armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every compass armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer compass armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A compass armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one compass armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Compass Armchair?
Prices for a compass armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $23,980, while the average can fetch as much as $2,202.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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