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Pair of vintage compass legs bedside tables - circa 1960
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of vintage compass legs bedside tables - circa 1960
Compass Nightstands - Vintage decoration
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,006 / set
H 21.86 in W 15.36 in D 13.19 in
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
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
$2,013
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
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
$2,800 / set
H 23 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in
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
$3,000 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
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
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
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
$2,250
H 23.25 in W 43.5 in D 43.5 in
1960's Compass Leg Theater Chairs by American Seating
By American Seating
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of metal folding theater seats in good found condition, very comfortable and sturdy.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 22 in
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
$31,100
H 17.72 in W 74.02 in D 36.62 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
$395 / item
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
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
$395 / item
H 33 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
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
$2,195 / set
H 31.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
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
$2,842
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Collection – Pair. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Pair of Armchairs PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Armchairs in solid teak wood and leather
Compass legs
Provenance: Chandigarh, India
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
$2,131
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
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
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
Bench PJ-SI-33-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Bench in solid teak and woven cane. Rectangular seat resting
on two lateral "compass" legs linked
Category
20th Century Indian Benches
Materials
Wood
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
$20,134 / set
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 9.45 in
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
$7,106
H 18.12 in W 74.81 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Rustic Stools, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
pair of provincial style modern compass leg stools or ottomans, designed and produced in Italy circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin
$3,250 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 12 in
Petite Danish Modern Teak Mirrored Vanity By Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
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
H 40 in W 30 in D 14 in
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
$2,450 / set
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
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
$1,125 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
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
H 24.5 in W 19 in D 36 in
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
$1,900 / set
H 17 in W 19 in D 14 in
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
$1,646
H 17.92 in Dm 37.21 in
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
$53,296
H 20.48 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Compass Leg Low Stools, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh
Rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
$13,000 / set
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 12.75 in
"Hillestak' dining table/desk by Robin Day in the 1950's for Hille
By Robin Day
Located in Linkebeek, BE
table designed by Robin Day in the 1950s for Hille, UK. The table has beech compass legs and a laminated
Category
Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,587
H 30.52 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
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
$4,975
H 27.75 in W 28 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Birch Sideboard with a Futuristic Base, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
with the side walls of the furniture. Compass legs are visibly narrowed. The clean, expressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Birch
$4,732 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 81.5 in D 16.54 in
Jean Prouvé Style Conference Table with Marko Base & Vintage Oak Top, Dutch Mid-
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century design. This robust foundation showcases signature compass legs crafted from steel, which has
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,750
H 29.75 in W 70.75 in D 34.375 in
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
$1,793 / item
H 26.86 in W 25.36 in D 14.38 in
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
$2,740
H 300.01 in W 24.02 in D 18.04 in
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
$1,925 / item
H 27.09 in W 25.36 in D 14.38 in
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
$6,810
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
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
$1,487
H 23.04 in W 24.02 in D 18 in
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
$8,000
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
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
$8,000
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
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
$18,500
H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in
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
$49,500
H 31 in W 34 in D 34 in
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
$300 / item
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
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
$8,550
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
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
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Brown 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 Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 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
$57,400
H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 25.6 in
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
$33,400 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
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
$12,500
H 9.06 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
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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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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.
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