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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 Herman Miller, Allan Gould

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 Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé

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 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 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

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

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

Recent Sales

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 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 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 SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

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 Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard

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, James Leonard, Esavian

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 Allan Gould, Herman Miller

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

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery and solid oak frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Single Danish Compass Chair
Single Danish Compass Chair

Single Danish Compass Chair

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H 17.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in

Single Danish Compass Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single teak Danish desk chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs

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 upholstered seats in medium gray linen blend.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs

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H 28 in W 21.75 in D 16.5 in

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 upholstered seats in medium grey linen blend.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair
Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Topeka, KS

Small versatile Scandinavian or Danish Modern A frame side chair with black vinyl upholstery in the manner of the Compass chair designed by Kai Kristiansen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of six rosewood "Compass" chairs by Kai Kristiansen and table. Set manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Ash Compass Chairs
Six Ash Compass Chairs

Six Ash Compass Chairs

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H 27 in W 22.24 in D 20 in

Six Ash Compass Chairs

Located in San Mateo, CA

These anonymously designed chairs sometimes attributed to Allen Gould also take a cue from French design. These are constructed of white ash. This is a set of six refinished and read...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fabric

Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

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 recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather

Midcentury Compass Chair in Solid Oak and Leather

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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

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 probably executed by a master craftsman. As it is completely constructed out of sol...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in

Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

In stained beech, upholstered with the original green leatherette.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard

Located in Raleigh, NC

Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952. These chairs have been recently oiled and upholstered with new leather. The frames are sturdy and the w...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Erik Kirkegaard Compass Chair, circa 1960
Erik Kirkegaard Compass Chair, circa 1960

Erik Kirkegaard Compass Chair, circa 1960

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H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in

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

Pair of French Bentwood and Steel 'Compass' Chairs after Pierre Guariche
Pair of French Bentwood and Steel 'Compass' Chairs after Pierre Guariche

Pair of French Bentwood and Steel 'Compass' Chairs after Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche, Allan Gould

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These elegant side chairs are comprised of a deeply curved walnut bentwood back and walnut seat anchored by enameled steel compass legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of midcentury teak wood Danish chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958 are the "Compass" model, referring to their cartographer's compass legs.

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ALLAN GOULD COMPASS DINING CHAIRS

ALLAN GOULD COMPASS DINING CHAIRS

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H 26 in W 19 in D 20 in

ALLAN GOULD COMPASS DINING CHAIRS

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Set of 4 Allan Gould "Compass" chairs , walnut frames with newly upholstered cream wool seats .

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Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s
Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining set, Danish design, Denmark, 1960s Iconic Skovby wooden table, extendable, after renovation Compass model chairs by Kai Kristiansen, after material replacement, wood renovat...

Category

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Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair

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. Surprises revealed at every vantage point. Strong architectural, angled legs accente...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley

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

1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler
1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler

1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

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

Leather, Teak

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952. All chairs have been fully restored including walnut finish and joinery. Shown with original upholster...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made set of eight Danish teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s

By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in Odense, DK

Armchair in teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in 1960s. The chair is in a good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Erik Kirkegaard Restored Walnut Lounge Chair, Denmark, circa 1950
Erik Kirkegaard Restored Walnut Lounge Chair, Denmark, circa 1950

Erik Kirkegaard Restored Walnut Lounge Chair, Denmark, circa 1950

By Erik Kirkegaard, Erik Kierkegaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully executed compass chair designed by Erik Kirkegaard. This lounge version of the chair is a much rarer find and is slightly lower and wider in proportion than the dining ch...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

The angled legs give them the name of compass chairs, the legs are joined by stretchers which give them extra stability.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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H 29 in W 22.25 in D 19 in

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Located in Cincinnati, OH

A walnut and teak wood Compass styled chair with molded wood curved back and padded bottom seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Compass Teak Chair
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Compass Teak Chair

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Compass Teak Chair

Located in Chorzów, PL

Desk chair, compass model, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available

S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available

By Wim Rietveld

Located in Hook, Hampshire

S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Quantity Available S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of eleven.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Laminate

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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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