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Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg
Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg

Mid-Century Drop-Leaf Oak Sideboard with Compass Leg

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mid-century sideboard with oak veneered, compass legs. Can go in a bedroom or hallway as well as in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

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

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

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with

Category

Antique 1860s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

unique. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Fine 1950s French Compass Oak Table
A Fine 1950s French Compass Oak Table

A Fine 1950s French Compass Oak Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Mid-Century compass legs oak dining / writing table with 2 raw wood end extensions

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paire de Fauteuils
Paire de Fauteuils

Paire de Fauteuils

$54,492 / item

Paire de Fauteuils

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

Solid teak and leather armchairs with compass legs by designer Pierre Jeanneret. Provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Fine French Mid-Century Rectangular Side Table
Fine French Mid-Century Rectangular Side Table

Fine French Mid-Century Rectangular Side Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French 1950s mahogany occasional table with a 4 compass leg base and a rectangular top.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bureau PJ-BU-08-B
Bureau PJ-BU-08-B

Bureau PJ-BU-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

of lateral “compass” legs joined by a rear crosspiece supporting the open-case frame.

Category

20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

20th Century Italian Coat Rack
20th Century Italian Coat Rack

20th Century Italian Coat Rack

By Ico Parisi

Located in Denton, TX

Italian design hall tree with a glass shelf for your hat over mahogany stained hardwood compass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of 60s French rattan wicker armchairs design I442
Pair of 60s French rattan wicker armchairs design I442

Pair of 60s French rattan wicker armchairs design I442

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of French rattan armchairs from the 60s. Frame in woven tinted rattan (original) and “compass

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Side Table Set 2 by Fontana Arte
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Side Table Set 2 by Fontana Arte

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Side Table Set 2 by Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, MI

tables with compass legs and angled mirror tops. Wood has recently been refinished. Published on Il

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage dresser, Jiroutek for Interier Praha, model U-458, circa 1960
Vintage dresser, Jiroutek for Interier Praha, model U-458, circa 1960

Vintage dresser, Jiroutek for Interier Praha, model U-458, circa 1960

By Jiri Jiroutek

Located in MONTESSON, FR

containers. The cabinet rests on compass legs. This piece of furniture from the Czech Republic is in good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Dressers

Materials

Plastic, Oak

Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs
Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs

Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs

By Galvanitas Pagholz, Friso Kramer

Located in Antwerp, BE

and early 1960s features compass legs and a frame crafted for durability and affordability the seats

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Netherlands the experiments with these classic compass leg subframes really exploded in the 1950s. Friso

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheet 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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's

Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's

By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi

Located in Hanover, MA

-edges, spread-eagle tapered compass legs capped with solid brass double-ball feet. Designed by William

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-S8-B
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-S8-B

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-S8-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

An original office teak and cane chair. India, Chandigarh, c1955. Characteristic compass

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Modernist Nesting, Stacking Cork Top Tables by Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen
Modernist Nesting, Stacking Cork Top Tables by Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen

Modernist Nesting, Stacking Cork Top Tables by Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen

By Jon Jansen, Bob Roukema

Located in Buffalo, NY

cork tiled design on rectangular tops and compass legs that stack upon each other for versatility and

Category

Mid-20th Century New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stack...

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Antique Wood Round Vigneron Coffee Table Restored in the 50s Style, France
Antique Wood Round Vigneron Coffee Table Restored in the 50s Style, France

Antique Wood Round Vigneron Coffee Table Restored in the 50s Style, France

Located in Labrit, Landes

compass legs to give it a 50's look. We took great pleasure in restoring value to this timeworn tabletop

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Wood

Original Daybed PJ- L-12-A by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh Project, 1950s.
Original Daybed PJ- L-12-A by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh Project, 1950s.

Original Daybed PJ- L-12-A by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh Project, 1950s.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

produced between circa 1952 and 1957. This daybed with compass legs and frame in solid teak, is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India
Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

comfort. Far rarer than his better-known compass-leg models, the X-leg form is among the most sculptural

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Gio Ponti Pietro Chiesa Side Tables Mirrored Glass Tops Asymmetrical Form
Gio Ponti Pietro Chiesa Side Tables Mirrored Glass Tops Asymmetrical Form

Gio Ponti Pietro Chiesa Side Tables Mirrored Glass Tops Asymmetrical Form

By Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Italian master architect Gio Ponti compass legs side tables with mirrored glass tops by

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Small Pierre Jeanneret Desk in Solid Teak for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1960
Small Pierre Jeanneret Desk in Solid Teak for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1960

Small Pierre Jeanneret Desk in Solid Teak for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

a door. Compass legs on one side with small angled legs to base. Great sympathetically retired

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara's “Pirkka” Table and Chair set for Laukaan Puu
Ilmari Tapiovaara's “Pirkka” Table and Chair set for Laukaan Puu

Ilmari Tapiovaara's “Pirkka” Table and Chair set for Laukaan Puu

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in LYON, FR

backs in solid Finnish pine. The compass legs are made of black lacquered beech. This set comes

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

buildings, circa 1955–1960. Crafted from solid teak, these chairs feature the signature angular compass

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 6 Chairs by Maurice Pré in Mahogany and Beige Cotton, France, 1950s
Set of 6 Chairs by Maurice Pré in Mahogany and Beige Cotton, France, 1950s

Set of 6 Chairs by Maurice Pré in Mahogany and Beige Cotton, France, 1950s

By Maurice Pré

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

from solid mahogany and features delicately tapered compass legs, an emblematic detail of 1950s design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953

Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953

By Sibast, Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Kipp Stewart

Located in Chattanooga, TN

became celebrated for its distinctive Y-shaped “compass” legs, gently floating seats, and molded

Category

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

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Nightstand in Solid African Teak with Drawer
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Nightstand in Solid African Teak with Drawer

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Nightstand in Solid African Teak with Drawer

Located in CAMBRE, ES

compass legs and a single drawer, drawing inspiration from mid-century furniture while placing special

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble

African Teak and Marble Nightstand – Handcrafted Contemporary Design
African Teak and Marble Nightstand – Handcrafted Contemporary Design

African Teak and Marble Nightstand – Handcrafted Contemporary Design

Located in CAMBRE, ES

compass legs and a single drawer, drawing inspiration from mid-century furniture while placing special

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Pierre Jeanneret A-Legs Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-34-A
Pierre Jeanneret A-Legs Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-34-A

Pierre Jeanneret A-Legs Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-34-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

unique. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

unique. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Rouge Boat Shape Marble Top Dining Table on Compass Shape Solid Walnut Legs
Rouge Boat Shape Marble Top Dining Table on Compass Shape Solid Walnut Legs

Rouge Boat Shape Marble Top Dining Table on Compass Shape Solid Walnut Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Rockaway, NJ

French Mid-Century Modern deco solid walnut compass shape legs base marble top dining or conference

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

carefully washed and polished teak compass leg assembly and an off-white cowhide upholstered upper. These

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

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

S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Green Patina
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Green Patina

Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Green Patina

Located in London, GB

sculptor Lies Gronheid, 1982. His profile is divided into in four directions like a compass with his legs

Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk

Located in London, GB

A scarce 'student' desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Formed from teak. India, c1960s. Compass

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Erton Compass Armchairs in Original Upholstery, France 1960's
Erton Compass Armchairs in Original Upholstery, France 1960's

Erton Compass Armchairs in Original Upholstery, France 1960's

By Erton

Located in New York, NY

Very Elegantly designed armchairs on compass beech legs with a brass stretcher. A never-before-seen

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Chairs PJ-SI-28-C / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Chairs PJ-SI-28-C / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 10 Chairs PJ-SI-28-C / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are rounded. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret  PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret  PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

, also known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are rounded

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E
Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E

Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are rounded. The legs are a

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-B
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-B

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are rounded. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Compass Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of compass legs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique compass legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Compass legs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Compass legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made compass legs over the years, but those made by Marko, Galvanitas and Helmut Magg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Compass Legs?

Compass legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.