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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

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
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. Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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. The frame has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Allan Gould Attributed Compass Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1940s
By Allan Gould, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural American Modern Compass Chair with a unique scooped back, rendered in a black painted
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery

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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Six Mid-Century Compass Chairs by Luigi Vietti for Besana Italy
By Knoll, Allan Gould, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
architectural compass chairs designed by Luigi Vietti and produced by Gaetano & Alessandro Besana for their
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This midcentury modernist chair is just perfect in every way. The build quality is exceptional and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950
By Compass Decorator
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chair, 1950. Restored and reupholstered. Measure 27.5" tall, 20
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in the 1960s. The chair is in a good
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Lambskin

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
H 36 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
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 charcoal enameled metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
angle. The crescent shaped back and angled legs are similar to that of a compass chair… named so because
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs
By Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Torino, IT
Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
structure and seat made with blue Skaï strips. Nice overall look with the "compass" legs, quite decorative
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Restored Danish Teak Compass DUX Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six fully restored Compass dining chairs. Designed by Kirkegaard. Teak wood with lustrous
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four '4' Compass Style Dining Chairs After Jens Risom, C. 1960s
By Bill Stephens
Located in Deland, FL
Minimal and angular. Constructed from walnut and found in a period orange upholstery. Circa 1960s. ---Dimensions--- Width: 21 in / 53.34 cm Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm Height: 33.5 in ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

2 Compass Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s, by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, Set of 2
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 2 Unique Oak Chairs by Danish Designer Kai Kristiansen, 1960s Model: Compass Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

Maurice Pre Pair Beechwood And Upholstery Side Chairs, France, 1950s
By Maurice Pré
Located in New York, NY
1950's French pair of Maurice Pre chairs. Compass shaped legs. Floating arms. Beech wood. Newly
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast
By Sibast, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner style oak dining chairs with compass legs and slightly bowed backrests by the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French Mid-Century solid oak compass style dining chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Oak Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh Set of six Pierre
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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

Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
H 32.88 in W 19.69 in D 22.25 in
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

Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs
Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Jeanneret Easy Chair
Jeanneret Easy Chair
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very
Category

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

Materials

Steel

1960's Compass Leg Theater Chairs by American Seating
By American Seating
Located in Denton, TX
. American S...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with brass pulls . Also includes a Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by the original owners
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair of Chandigarh “Office Cane Chairs” By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Conwy, GB
chair's signature "compass" leg assembly is a testament to Jeanneret's iconic design genius which also
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Four Sun and Moon Decorated Chairs and Table, circa 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four highly decorative celestial sun and moon astrological theme hand painted iron chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair, Made in Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Having designed various versions the office chair, the PJ-SI-28
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948
By Allan Gould, Herman Miller
Located in Providence, RI
Set of six Compass chairs in black lacquer, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1941 and produced by
Category

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

Materials

Birch

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's
Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's
H 30.71 in W 20.87 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. They
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Oak Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
. The chairs has a generous, curved backrest with a wide lip and a seat with good quality wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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

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
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s
Located in Porto, PT
A set of six pieces of the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s and 1970s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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Compass Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the compass chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A compass chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer compass chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each compass chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one compass chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler and Marko produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Compass Chair?

Prices for a compass chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,217.

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