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Vintage Boho Directional Leather Club Chair - a Pair
By Directional
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Boho Club chairs. Made by the iconic Directional group and tagged
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Reupholstered Swivel / Tilt Chair by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
reupholstered this vintage swivel / tilt chair by Directional. It is incredibly plush and comfortable and is a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Directional Kagan Black Microsuede and Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of spectacular mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart. Scoop frame with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
Kipp Stewart for Directional Chairs
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 38 in
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Directional in the 1970s. Few of these chairs survived the decades in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan for Directional hurricane chair. Stunning post modern sculptural hurricane chair
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of leather Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Nautilus' lounge chairs 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Nautilus' lounge chairs, in original black leather. Designed for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Directional Swivel Beige Leather Club Lounge Pair Armchairs, style of Baughman
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Directional swivel beige leather modern club lounge arm chairs - a pair, in the style of Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kipp Stewart Black Leather and Chrome Arc Lounge Chairs for Directional - a Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black leather and chrome Arc lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Arthur Umanoff for Directional Chrome Sled Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered
By Arthur Umanoff, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for directional chrome base sled lounge chair newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly a work of art and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Directional 4 Rare Patchwork Chairs Patinated Brass Steel Leatherette
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super rare set of four original condition and signed Paul Evans for Directional patchwork chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Corksrew swivel chairs By Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we are offering these Iconic chairs in the original leather and fabric
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut, Cane, and Blue Leather Chairs
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
sides and blue leather seat cushions, resting on four tapered legs. (KIPP STEWART FOR DIRECTIONAL
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Nude dining chair, natural leather by Made By Choice (Upholstery Category 1) Nude Collection with
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice (Upholstery Category 1) Nude
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchair
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern club chair or dining armchair By Paul McCobb for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

Paul Evans Cityscape 6 Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans for Directional. Set of 6 cityscape dining chairs. Brass with original dark tan
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Cityscape 6 Chairs
Paul Evans Cityscape 6 Chairs
H 36 in W 18 in D 26 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Directional Industries. He participated in the design development of Paul McCobb’s faceted fiberglass chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Swivel Cube Lounge Chair, 1969
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Munich, DE
Collection- for Directional is based on a round chrome swivel base. The leather sides are made of cream nappa
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Swivel Cube Lounge Chair, 1969
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Cube Lounge Chair, 1969
H 27.17 in W 38.19 in D 37.41 in
Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
), upholstery category 1 (natural leather). February 2019, Directional design studio, Made by Choice, unveils
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
rawhide leather laces. The chairs have a geometric directional design on the splats. The generous seat is
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco Rattan Dining Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
stick deck and generous seats. Chair splats have a geometric directional or arrow design. The seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 4, Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
. Fabrics), upholstery category 1 (natural leather) February 2019, Directional design studio, Made by
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
. fabrics), upholstery category 1 (natural leather). February 2019, Directional design studio, Made by
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco Rattan Dining Chairs, a Set of 4
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
patina, a stick deck and generous seats. Chair splats have a geometric directional or arrow design. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Nude Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
, upholstery category 2 (Std. Fabrics), upholstery category 1 (natural leather) February 2019, Directional
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Nude Dining Chair by Made by Choice
Nude Dining Chair by Made by Choice
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
, upholstery category 2 (std. fabrics), upholstery category 1 (natural leather) February 2019, Directional
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
, upholstery category 2 (std. fabrics), upholstery category 1 (natural leather) February 2019, Directional
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, nude dining chairs by made by choice. Nude Collection with Harri Koskinen. Dimensions
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 4, Nude Dining Chairs by Made by Choice
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Nude dining chair, black by made by choice. Nude Collection with Harri Koskinen
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4, Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Nude Dining Chair, Black by Made By Choice Nude Collection with Harri Koskinen
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glass Post Modern Table One of a Pair of Post Modern Directional Swivel Chairs in Camel Teddy Bear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Suite, Eight Chairs with Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
and the chairs still have attached labels on underside. All original. Beautiful white leather that is
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca Pair of Directional Post Modern
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Valdimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional and American Leather Company, but for true connoisseurs of Kagan, simply put: the 1950s was the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Brass

Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
items produced by Directional and American Leather Company, but for true connoisseurs of Kagan, simply
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Side Chairs
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Long Beach, CA
A pair of woven leather strap side chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. These have a
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Pair of Kipp Stewart Leather Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of Kipp Stewart "Arc" lounge chairs for Directional. Original brown leather.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Contemporary Directional Chair in Leather with Rotating Legs
Located in Modugno, IT
Olivia office chair, wood padded structure with multi density foams, the seat has wooden frame with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Ten V-Back Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hadley, MA
Paul McCobb for Directional set of ten ribbon stripped mahogany and leather V-back dining chairs
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Directional Leather Chair and Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s tubular chrome chair and ottoman by Directional reupholstered in a dark beige "peanut shell
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Directional Chrome and Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern chrome and leather lounge chair designed for Directional. The chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Directional Chrome & Leather Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tubular chromed steel and dark chocolate leather cantilevered lounge chairs by Directional
Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans for Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Matching pair of black leather and tubular chrome lounge chairs and ottomans for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman/Directional Ivory Boucle Club Chairs
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tilt/swivel club chairs by Milo Baughman for Directional featuring new ivory boucle
Category

20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair Directional Style Cantileverd Leather Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of heavy Cantilevered leather and chrome lounge chairs. Tufted leather is original and shows
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Directional Furniture Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1970s 'Signed'
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one exceptional all original lounge chair and ottoman by Directional furniture. The chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Directional Chrome and Suede Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair and ottoman Designed for Directional USA, circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leather Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of leather chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Eight Dining Chairs, including two armchairs and six sidechairs with simple polished aluminum
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kipp Stewart Steel and Leather Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Kipp Stewart. Manufacturer: Directional. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Kipp Stewart Brown Leather Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Kipp Stewart chrome and leather lounge chairs for Directional. Unique scoop curved design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Paul McCobb for Directional / Walnut Lounge Chairs in Purple Nubuck Leather
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Same chair as on the cover of the famous McCobb Directional Book. Frame is walnut and cover is in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Directional, Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful lounge chair and ottoman by Directional furniture. Chrome tube frame, and faux white
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Directional Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the directional leather chair you’re looking for. Each directional leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a directional leather chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each directional leather chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made directional leather chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Directional, Kipp Stewart and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Directional Leather Chair?

Prices for a directional leather chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Directional Leather Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.