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Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6

Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6

By Allan Gould

Located in Monrovia, CA

6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery
1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen "Compass" chair with Teak frame and bone colored upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold
Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

By Cornelis Zitman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture designed for the Hotel Humboldt, Caracas Venezuela 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bentwood Compass Chair
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bentwood Compass Chair

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bentwood Compass Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern compass chair is a wonderful combination of materials that exudes charm from every angle.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Plywood

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s

By Galvanitas

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school chair ever produced.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA

Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Side Chair Black Wood, Tan Upholstery 1948 USA

By Allan Gould, Herman Miller

Located in North Miami, FL

This 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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs
Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

Prouve Style Wenge Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs With Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with compass base, dark chocolate enameled metal frame, and interlocking legs that can create rows of seating.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs
1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs
Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 red teak toned stacking chairs with light gray enameled metal frames. One of our faves! Creative linking to make rows of seating. Good original condition. Similar chairs als...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style

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 structure and seat made with blue Skaï strips. Nice overall look with the "compass"...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

"Compass" Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen - Mid-Century Scandinavian Design
"Compass" Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen - Mid-Century Scandinavian Design

"Compass" Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen - Mid-Century Scandinavian Design

Located in Torino, IT

Elegant in its essentiality, the "Compass" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen represents one of the most iconic expressions of 1950s Scandinavian design. Made of fine teak, it is dist...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, - Set Of 4
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, - Set Of 4

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, - Set Of 4

By Friso Kramer

Located in Hook, Hampshire

The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspired a number of beautiful chair designs in the late 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style
Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style

Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style

By Galvanitas

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Industrial Galvanitas S22 Compass / Pyramid School chairs from the 1960s. The chair has a light gray coated metal frame, a plastic molded seat with closed shell in a red color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base, dark charcoal enameled metal frame and ingeniously interlocking legs that can create r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast
Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast

Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast

By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Hans Wegner style oak dining chairs with compass legs and slightly bowed backrests by the Danish company Sibast, a Danish family company with a proud history of wooden furni...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs

By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas

Located in Voorburg, NL

Designed in the manner of famous industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘compass’ base principal ). These Sculptural chairs are made for optim...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960
A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960

A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960

By Yngve Ekström

Located in PARIS, FR

An amazing chair with compass feet and a Plywood back, Modernist, Forme Libre, Dansk, Scandinave, compass feet in birch wood, the seat in plywood held by two superb bronze nuts and b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950

A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in PARIS, FR

An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950

By Raoul Guys

Located in PARIS, FR

A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal compass legs, seat and back in red vinyl yarn composition, attributed to Raoul Guy...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available

By Friso Kramer

Located in Hook, Hampshire

The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspired a number of beautiful chair designs in the late 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset
Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset

Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset

By Ligne Roset

Located in Long Island City, NY

Roset (name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset") - A fine French 1950s compass style side/desk chair in solid mahogany. Refinished.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair
1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspired a number of beautiful chair designs in the la...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare set of six upholstered dining chairs having a compass type double side leg assembly, connected by two crosspieces at the top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs
Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs

Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 6 midcentury compass style beech chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair
Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair

Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type legs are beautifully proportioned with the seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs

By Ateliers Saint Sabin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of four fine French mid-century "compass / gondola" solid beech side chairs.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 4
1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 4

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 4

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspired a number of beautiful chair designs in the la...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 6
1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 6

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair-set of 6

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s S30 Galvanitas Dutch Dining Chair. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then inspired a number of beautiful chair designs in the la...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge

Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge

By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas

Located in Voorburg, NL

Designed in the manner of famous industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘compass’ base principal). These Sculptural chairs are made for optima...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wood and Rope Armchairs, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wood and Rope Armchairs, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wood and Rope Armchairs, Italy, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Large Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of pine wood and rope compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perri...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope, Pine

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair

By Erik Kirkegaard

Located in London, England

Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair

Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Also includes an Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by the original owners with the piece having been reupholstered in black fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in Providence, RI

Set of six Compass chairs in black lacquer, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1941 and produced by Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's
Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

We have three of these striking dining chairs available that can be fully re-upholstered in a fabric of your choice. Leather upholstery is also available. Price is per chair (sold in...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with a beige upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Basel, CH

This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and manufactured by SVA Møbler in Denmark. It features a solid teak frame with the orig...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s
Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s

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. The chairs has a generous, curved backrest with a wide lip and a seat with good q...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'A Frame' or "Compass' Arm Chairs

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 Edward Wormley (1907-1995), a master of modern design with the creative ability to int...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design
Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s-1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design
Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

A set of six pieces of chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s and 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood
Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood

Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood

By Marko

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Set of 6 industrial spider leg or compass-needle leg chairs with a beautiful plywood seat and backrest.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs
Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 23.25 in D 31 in

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Reminiscent of Jens Risom and Klaus Grabe this scoop lounge chair has a Classic look and feel. Unique compass or grasshopper legs support the scoop.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s
Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s

Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in

Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s

Located in Porto, PT

The chairs are light, solid and stabile.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair
Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in

Erik Kirkegaard Teak Compass Sculpted Chair

By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in New York, NY

Late 1940s teak compass sculpted chair by Erick Kirkegaard. Upholstered with black cashmere.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs
Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs

Unavailable

H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in

Adrian Pearsall Compass Dining Table and Six Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Frederick, MD

This is an incredible example of one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic designs, the Compass Table and coordinating chairs. The base of the table is hand crafted from gorgeous America...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa

Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 13.78 in

Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa

By Jean Prouvé, Esavian, James Leonard

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

It is debated whether James Leonard or Jean Prouve invented the compass legs. The Chair was featured in Domus in early 1948 and was manufactured in high-pressure die-cast aluminium, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Compass Chair
Gio Ponti Compass Chair

Gio Ponti Compass Chair

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H 34.5 in W 16 in D 18 in

Gio Ponti Compass Chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in East Hampton, NY

Brass compass chair by Gio Ponti. Upholstered in original black wool.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1940s Allan Gould Compass Chairs
1940s Allan Gould Compass Chairs

1940s Allan Gould Compass Chairs

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H 27 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

1940s Allan Gould Compass Chairs

By Allan Gould

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

An outstanding set of six, early compass chairs in maple by Allan Gould for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s
Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s

Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s

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H 26.38 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in

Compass Chair by Allan Gould, US, 1950s

By Allan Gould

Located in Berlin, DE

Wooden chair 'Compass Chair', designed in 1950s by Allan Gould in US.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Beautiful set of 'Compass' chairs design by Kai Kristiansen in solid teak wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Compass chairs in wood and wicker - 1960s - 3 available
Compass chairs in wood and wicker - 1960s - 3 available

Compass chairs in wood and wicker - 1960s - 3 available

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Compass chairs in wood and wicker - 1960s - 3 available Wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Four Compass Chairs by Allan Gould
Set of Four Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

Set of Four Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Allan Gould

Located in New York, NY

Hard to find form, Classic midcentury compass chairs, by Allan Gould. Four chairs offered and priced as a set, all show some cosmetic wear to finish, and will need to be reupholstered.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs in a darker stained wood with newer chartreuse upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery
1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery

1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Knebel, DK

The Compass chair is a very comfortable chair that can easily stand alone in your house.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard
Danish Modern Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard

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

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

This set of four rosewood "Compass" chairs was designed by well-known Danish designer Kai Kristiansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould
Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Sold as a set of four (4) Compass Chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass Chairs
Pair Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass Chairs

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 vinyl seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, PVC

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Compass Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the compass chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every compass chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer compass chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A compass chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Kai Kristiansen, Allan Gould and Galvanitas each produced at least one beautiful compass chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Compass Chair?

Prices for a compass chair start at $130 and top out at $246,321 with the average selling for $4,008.

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