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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
$1,546 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern night stands or end tables, designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
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
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
Mid-Century Heavy Round Tree Trunk Slice Salon Table with Tapered Compass Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inset tree trunk center design and solid tapered compass legs, adding extra visual interest to this
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
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
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
espresso with dark legs (LU922437453692) and red with dark legs (LU922428393742).
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
$54,044 / item
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
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
$23,419
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
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
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
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
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
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Sculptural BRUTALIST Side Table NAKASHIMA Style France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
silhouette of the tree, assembled on four metal "compass" legs. To be attributed, France, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Petite Danish Modern Teak Mirrored Vanity By Arne Vodder
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compass legs, black glass top and tilt adjustable mirror. Under the desk there is one drawer with bowtie
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Teak
$975 Sale Price
50% Off
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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
$4,225 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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
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
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
$1,335 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti
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
PAIR - Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Model B-310 - Made in Poland, c. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
, featuring the instantly recognizable “compass” leg structure and elongated paddle arms that define the model
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
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
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
Modernist Solid Bronze Three Tier Occasional Table with Mirrored Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
supports that split into compass style tapered feet- all in solid bronze. The compass legs, evident in a
Category
1990s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
10 Spindle Back Ox Bow Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs No. 8 by Helge Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast, 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 Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
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
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
Bespoke Nightstand in Walnut & White Porcelain – Mid-Century Inspired, Timeless
Located in CAMBRE, ES
compass legs, single drawer featuring a white porcelain top that adds a refined, contemporary touch
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair, Made in Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
"compass" leg assembly is a testament to Jeanneret's iconic design, which also features a slightly slanted
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Handcrafted African Teak Bedside Table Inspired by Mid-Century Danish Design
Located in CAMBRE, ES
elegance with exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing refined compass legs and a spacious single drawer
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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.
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