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1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

By McGuire

Located in IT

Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Oak

Cognac Leather Director's Chair
Cognac Leather Director's Chair

Cognac Leather Director's Chair

By Dario Alfonsi

Located in Milan, IT

sought and commissioned by directors all over the world, although being extremely durable and functional.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Black Leather Director's Chair
Black Leather Director's Chair

Black Leather Director's Chair

By Dario Alfonsi

Located in Milan, IT

chair expresses the retro style sought and commissioned by directors all-over the world, although being

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beige Leather Director's Chair
Beige Leather Director's Chair

Beige Leather Director's Chair

By Dario Alfonsi

Located in Milan, IT

style sought and commissioned by directors all over the world, although being extremely durable and

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy

Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lucite and chrome director’s chairs. Sleek, sculptural, and effortlessly cool, these chairs are a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960
Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960

Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 2 unique light wood director’s chairs, 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair
Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 20th-century collapsible wooden director's chair combines practicality with vintage

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company

By Telescope Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark  for MAGIS
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark  for MAGIS

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS

By Philippe Starck, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stanley is Magis’ and Philippe Starck’s revisitation of the legendary director’s chair. Its simple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This folding director's chair was made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Fratelli Reguitti. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy

By Giovanni Battista Crema

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair Director's chair in aluminium, finished in white powder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of two director's chairs was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This type of

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs
Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs

Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs

By Marge Carson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This beautiful pair of carved wood Campaign chairs by Marge Carson with Lion's head details is large in size and style. Chairs feature leather back and seat slings with an additiona...

Category

20th Century Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Folding Leather, Wood Safari Colonial Style Director's Chair, 1930s
Antique Folding Leather, Wood Safari Colonial Style Director's Chair, 1930s

Antique Folding Leather, Wood Safari Colonial Style Director's Chair, 1930s

By Mogens Koch, Horgen-Glarus

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back. Great comfort. Great

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric
Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric

Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a pair of heavy metal director chairs. These are folding chairs. They have a really nice

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass

1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass

By McGuire

Located in IT

Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo. The seat and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood f...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white

Category

Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and

Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair

Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

1970s Cal Style Director Chairs Oak Brass and Vinyl Set of 4
1970s Cal Style Director Chairs Oak Brass and Vinyl Set of 4

1970s Cal Style Director Chairs Oak Brass and Vinyl Set of 4

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A set of 4 director chairs in oak, gold plated steel, and light tan vinyl cushions. Great design

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Black Chrome Tubular Director Arm Chairs, a Pair after Marcel Breuer
Bauhaus Black Chrome Tubular Director Arm Chairs, a Pair after Marcel Breuer

Bauhaus Black Chrome Tubular Director Arm Chairs, a Pair after Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

chrome with tubular frames and faux leather. They have a director chair feel. Both the back and seat are

Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon

Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Van Nuys, CA

"Directors Chair" is in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra in the early 1960s. The chairs feature a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

disciplined elegance. Italian architect and longtime founder and director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 2

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

disciplined elegance. Italian architect and longtime founder and director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 6
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

disciplined elegance. Italian architect and longtime founder and director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 4
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 4

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

disciplined elegance. Italian architect and longtime founder and director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

disciplined elegance. Italian architect and longtime founder and director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891–1979) is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs

Located in Cumberland, RI

Vintage Wrought Iron Directors Chairs are ready for new upholstery. Ask about our outdoor custom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hammock chair in wood, Viennese
Hammock chair in wood, Viennese

Hammock chair in wood, Viennese

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in

Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Mary Bar Stool can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Margot Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade, Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Margot Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade, Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Margot Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck, Brass, Handmade, Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Margot Bar Stool can be customized in terms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Laurence Dining Chairs Set/6, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Laurence Dining Chairs Set/6, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Laurence Dining Chairs Set/6, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

addition to sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Fabric

Ron Arad Chair Model 'Horn' , C.1985
Ron Arad Chair Model 'Horn' , C.1985

Ron Arad Chair Model 'Horn' , C.1985

By Ron Arad

Located in Montréal, QC

a true work of art. Come with a proof of authenticity by email provided by Ron Arad Director

Category

20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Paris, FR

Bill Stumpf. In 1945, the designer and architect George Nelson was appointed design director, a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ash Hardwood Big Chair by BNF Studio
Ash Hardwood Big Chair by BNF Studio

Ash Hardwood Big Chair by BNF Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

woodworking, Newman is a master furniture maker, while Numair brings her vision as a creative director. The

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Ash

ANNICK & SAMUEL CORIAT, set de 8 chaises, Artelano ed, France, c. 1987
ANNICK & SAMUEL CORIAT, set de 8 chaises, Artelano ed, France, c. 1987

ANNICK & SAMUEL CORIAT, set de 8 chaises, Artelano ed, France, c. 1987

Located in Paris, FR

company's directors: Annick and Samuel Coriat. They have established their company's strong image, based on

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR steel
ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR steel

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR steel

Located in 1204, CH

design director, Manu plays a crucial role in the ongoing global expansion of the renowned firm in the

Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Steel

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass
ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass

ontemporary Mexican OBJ-02 LOUNGE CHAIR brass

Located in 1204, CH

design director, Manu plays a crucial role in the ongoing global expansion of the renowned firm in the

Category

2010s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Brass

Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish
Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish

Calvet Bench by Antonio Gaudi, Modernist, Spanish

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying that they is a faithful and exact reproduction of the original

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Oak

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Calvet Bench, by Antonio Gaudi, Model artisan crafted, Modernist, Spanish
Calvet Bench, by Antonio Gaudi, Model artisan crafted, Modernist, Spanish

Calvet Bench, by Antonio Gaudi, Model artisan crafted, Modernist, Spanish

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying that they is a faithful and exact reproduction of the original

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Oak

Batlló Chair, By Antoni Gaudí, Varnished Oak, Spanish Modernism
Batlló Chair, By Antoni Gaudí, Varnished Oak, Spanish Modernism

Batlló Chair, By Antoni Gaudí, Varnished Oak, Spanish Modernism

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

director of the Gaudí Cathedra, certifying that they is a faithful and exact reproduction of the original

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1952
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1952

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1952

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Ponti, Cesare Cassina and the company’s joinery experts. Italian architect and founder and director of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist
Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist

Calvet Chair, by Antoni Gaudi, Solid Oak, Spanish, Modernist

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Barcelona, ES

chair is numbered and accompanied by a certificate signed by the director of the Gaudí Cathedra

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Chairs

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Oak

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 2
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 2

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 2

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

director of Domus, Gio Ponti (1891-1979) will be remembered for his attention to surface and urge towards

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

By Mogens Koch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of folding director's-style chairs of beech, brass, and canvas, with low-slung leather arms

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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Chairs

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Wood

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s
Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

Gio Ponti Fireside Chair in Black Beech Wood and Straw by Casa & Giardino 50s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Cascina, Pisa

1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Rush

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Directors Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of directors chairs available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, all directors chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 68 antique and vintage directors chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Directors chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of directors chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency directors chairs are of considerable interest. Some directors chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller directors chairs, measuring 11.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many directors chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessandro Albrizzi, John and Elinor McGuire and Dario Alfonsi produced popular directors chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Directors Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,425, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Directors Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.