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Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue

Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recog...

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Outdoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Outdoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recog...

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Walnut Tilt Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recog...

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue

Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

With his masterful way of integrating nature, traditional craft and innovative technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recog...

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France
"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved

By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wood later ordered eight copies of the Director. On 19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and they had five sons and four daughters.

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

20th Century Italian Vintage Brass Armchair, 1970-1980
20th Century Italian Vintage Brass Armchair, 1970-1980

20th Century Italian Vintage Brass Armchair, 1970-1980

Located in Paris, FR

. ---- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio.  Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic a...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Year :1960, Italian
Chair Year :1960, Italian

Chair Year :1960, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Chairs in Leather and wood, 1950, Design: Englander & Bonta
Pair of Chairs in Leather and wood, 1950, Design: Englander & Bonta

Pair of Chairs in Leather and wood, 1950, Design: Englander & Bonta

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood
"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian
Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian

Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Armchair 1960, American
Armchair 1960, American

Armchair 1960, American

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chairs 1960, American
Pair of Chairs 1960, American

Pair of Chairs 1960, American

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold

Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

If you require a specific design, please contact us and our creative director, will more than happy to assist you on your design project.  

Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English

By Shapland & Petter

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's

Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's

Located in Paris, FR

. ____ We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio.  Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

"Q-bo - Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
"Q-bo - Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces

"Q-bo - Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

His work has been highlighted for being interdisciplinary, as founder, director of the Graphic Experimentation Workshop and the Grafica Research Laboratory, in which not only researc...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces

"Q-bo - Rockin Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

His work has been highlighted for being interdisciplinary, as founder, director of the Graphic Experimentation Workshop and the Grafica Research Laboratory, in which not only researc...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Child seat ( Attributed Wilhelm Schmidt For Prag- Rudniker ) 1887, Prague
Child seat ( Attributed Wilhelm Schmidt For Prag- Rudniker ) 1887, Prague

Child seat ( Attributed Wilhelm Schmidt For Prag- Rudniker ) 1887, Prague

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Antique 1880s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot
Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, FR

. ---- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Ch...

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe
King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe

King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare fully stamped King Edward VII estate used smokers back directors armchair in Elm mad...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 28, 1920.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Artisans of Marolles, Rustic Red Oak Side Chair, France, Midcentury
Artisans of Marolles, Rustic Red Oak Side Chair, France, Midcentury

Artisans of Marolles, Rustic Red Oak Side Chair, France, Midcentury

By Atelier Marolles

Located in New York, NY

Believing strongly in the value of the artisan tradition, Touret decided to informally organize a local group of artisans into a collective, becoming their artistic director. Employi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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.