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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

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

supported by the legs. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Glass Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Glass Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Glass Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak, Glass

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

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

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

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

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

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

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / 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 Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

supported by the legs. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

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

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

supported by the legs. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

supported by the legs. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

supported by the legs. Chandigarh items are famous for A-shaped legs, also known as compass legs. On the

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A

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 Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Cane Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Cane Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Cane Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

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 Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

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

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh

Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were used in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak, Cowhide

Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair
Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair

Jeanneret Lounge Easy Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vosselaar, BE

1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armchair/easy chair. The assymetric compass type

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables. Quadrangular body with compass-type legs. Open

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Writing Desk, Teak, Leatherette, Chandigarh, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Writing Desk, Teak, Leatherette, Chandigarh, India, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Writing Desk, Teak, Leatherette, Chandigarh, India, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Jeanneret c. 1960s. This example features four sets of compass assembly legs and two sets of double drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Banc
Banc

Banc

$18,353

Banc

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

resting on two “compass”-style side legs connected by a low H-shaped crossbar.

Category

20th Century Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's
Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's

Pierre Jeanneret, v-legged writing desk, Chandigarh, India, 1950's

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

Chandigarh in the 1950s. Executed in solid teak, the desk features Jeanneret’s iconic compass-style V-shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Upholstered Dining Chairs, India, 1950s
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Upholstered Dining Chairs, India, 1950s

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Upholstered Dining Chairs, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

approach to institutional furniture. The chairs stand on distinctive “compass” type double side legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Malatesta & Masson, Beige Fabric, Wood, Occasional Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Malatesta & Masson, Beige Fabric, Wood, Occasional Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Malatesta & Masson, Beige Fabric, Wood, Occasional Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

stained wood compass form legs with good patina. Beige Fabric, Stained Wood; Italy c. 1950s Height

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

and is made from solid and veneered rosewood. The compass shaped legs are made in solid, oiled

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Armchairs PJ-SI-32-A
Pair of Armchairs PJ-SI-32-A

Pair of Armchairs PJ-SI-32-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

Armchairs in solid teak wood and cotton canvas Compass-type legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

2 Pairs of French 1950s Lounge Chairs by Roset
2 Pairs of French 1950s Lounge Chairs by Roset

2 Pairs of French 1950s Lounge Chairs by Roset

By Ligne Roset

Located in Long Island City, NY

L’Academie de Versailles. Model 346 Two pairs of fine French Mid-Century lounge chairs with solid oak compass

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair
Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair

Mid Century Pierre Paulin for Thonet Armchair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Houston, TX

compass style legs. Seat needs reupholstering.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

drop-down sides, complete with compass-style legs. Geneva-born architect Pierre Jeanneret (b.1896–1967

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Bureau PJ-BU-08-B

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

Signed on the left side. Rectangular top with drooping sides. Pair of compass-type side legs joined

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Stool, Beige Sheepskin, Denmark, 1970s
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Stool, Beige Sheepskin, Denmark, 1970s

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Stool, Beige Sheepskin, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

example has been newly upholstered in genuine Australian sheepskin. The work sits on two compass style

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti. Blond ash. Slight curved back. Compass design

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Serial Codes, Chandigarh, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

buildings, circa 1955-1960. With their solid teak frames, angular compass-style legs, and flat armrests

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

. These incredible chairs are made of solid teak “compass”-type double side leg assembly, with the legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816
Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816

Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816

By Cary

Located in Shippensburg, PA

where the legs join in and more recent screws to the iron bracket beneath the legs. Compass stretcher

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Globes

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 2 Black Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Chandigarh
A Pair of 2 Black Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Chandigarh

A Pair of 2 Black Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

made his easy chair an icon of midcentury-modern furniture. Featuring the compass or A-type leg

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Emile Roset Yellow Lounge Chair Roset Editeur 1955 Antony university residence
Emile Roset Yellow Lounge Chair Roset Editeur 1955 Antony university residence

Emile Roset Yellow Lounge Chair Roset Editeur 1955 Antony university residence

By Ligne Roset

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

, furniture for the Jean Zay University Residence in Antony, France Suite of 2 armchairs; Compass-style legs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Oak

Set of 4 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Made in Chandigarh
Set of 4 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Made in Chandigarh

Set of 4 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chairs, Made in Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

made his easy chair an icon of midcentury-modern furniture. Featuring the compass or A-type leg

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, White Cowhide, Teak, Fireside Chairs, India c. 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

backrest and seat on top of a low compass type leg assembly. Newly upholstered in a luxurious off-white

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India
Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India

Original Pierre Jeanneret Partners Desk from the Offices of Chandigarh, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

-moon aluminum pulls and drafting compass-shaped legs, Circa 1950-1959. Recently refurbished with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Pair of Repose Chairs in White Leather, Enameled Steel & Charcoal Upholstery
Pair of Repose Chairs in White Leather, Enameled Steel & Charcoal Upholstery

Pair of Repose Chairs in White Leather, Enameled Steel & Charcoal Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

1960. They feature angular compass style legs with round feet in enameled steel and sculptural v-form

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on

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

compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955

Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak & wood, Chandigarh, 1960s
Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak & wood, Chandigarh, 1960s

Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak & wood, Chandigarh, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

profiled "compass"-type double side leg assembly, connected by two crosspieces. Tilted backrest, slightly

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India
Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India

Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Girona, Spain

cane seats to desks and tables, most with Jeanneret’s signature drafting compass-shaped legs. Many such

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Teak

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

having a compass type double side leg assembly, connected by two crosspieces at the top. Provenance

Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes
A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes

A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

turned and gadrooned walnut bluster support. This is raised on three acanthus carved C-curve legs

Category

Antique 1860s English Globes

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret  X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Pierre Jeanneret  X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Highclere, Newbury

drafting compass-shaped legs. They exuded a warmth and open practicality by virtue of the materials used

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs
Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

. Unique compass or grasshopper legs support the scoop. Not the original webbing but not new either. Well

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

French "Prouvésque" Metal Table with Compass Legs
French "Prouvésque" Metal Table with Compass Legs

French "Prouvésque" Metal Table with Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" furniture of Jean Prouvé, and in particular, his famous Compass desks and tables. It may be that this

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s

Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s

Located in New York, NY

-chaises lounges. The beautifully modeled compass legs culminate in a stylized lightning-bolt form

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Pair of Geometric Nesting Tables with Mirrored Tops, Italy, 1950's
Gio Ponti Pair of Geometric Nesting Tables with Mirrored Tops, Italy, 1950's

Gio Ponti Pair of Geometric Nesting Tables with Mirrored Tops, Italy, 1950's

By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

irregular hexagonal mirrored top, raised on a pair of slender compass legs. The tables can be displayed

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, 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

By James Leonard, Esavian, Jean Prouvé

Located in EINDHOVEN, NL

1955. It is debated whether James Leonard or Jean Prouve invented the compass legs. The Chair was

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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.