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1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April

1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stunning Theodore Alexander Oxblood Leather Hardwood Captains Directors Armchair
Stunning Theodore Alexander Oxblood Leather Hardwood Captains Directors Armchair

Stunning Theodore Alexander Oxblood Leather Hardwood Captains Directors Armchair

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely Theodore Alexander Oxblood leather horseshoe shaped directors

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harrods Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair
Harrods Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair

Harrods Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

green leather upholstery Chesterfield Directors captains office chair. A really good looking and well

Category

20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director Chairs in Oak, Pair
McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director Chairs in Oak, Pair

McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director Chairs in Oak, Pair

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

McGuire San Francisco oak director's chairs, leather and brass, pair Offered for sale is a pair

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather
Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather

Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather

By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Telescope Director chair set of (2). Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alligator

Lovely Chesterfield Presidents High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Lovely Chesterfield Presidents High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Lovely Chesterfield Presidents High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for this absolutely stunning hand dyed aged brown leather Chesterfield Presidents captains chair This chair is the big daddy, the bosses chair hence bein...

Category

20th Century English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored 1960 Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been fully restored to include having ...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director's Chairs in Oak, Leather & Brass
McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director's Chairs in Oak, Leather & Brass

McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director's Chairs in Oak, Leather & Brass

By McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Miami, FL

McGuire Furniture of San Francisco Director's Chairs in Oak, Leather & Brass Offered for sale is

Category

Early 2000s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Director Chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen
Set of Four Director Chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen

Set of Four Director Chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen

By Mogens Koch

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of 4 Director chairs by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen. Design 1932 Beech & leather. Nice

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s
Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s

Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s

By Dario Alfonsi

Located in Roma, IT

Director's folding chair produced in Italy produced in Italy between the 80s and 90s; attributed to

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

By John and Elinor McGuire, Ficks Reed, McGuire, John McGuire

Located in Decatur, GA

. The set features stout rattan frames in a directors chair style with straight legs conjoined by x form

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six Directors armchairs with aged brown

Category

20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass
McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

By John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We had (4) but now only (2) are available. Sold individually. Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage condition. We love the combination of patinated oak, brass hard...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Arrben Directors Chairs in Brass and Red Leather
Mid-Century Modern Arrben Directors Chairs in Brass and Red Leather

Mid-Century Modern Arrben Directors Chairs in Brass and Red Leather

By Arrben

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage leather directory chairs, made in the 20th century by Arrben, an Italian leather furniture company founded in 1969. Red leather sling seat, back and arms paired with a colla...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A Mid Century Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs W/ X-Base
A Mid Century Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs W/ X-Base

A Mid Century Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs W/ X-Base

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage director's chairs in white leather with a metal x-base frame and wooden arm rests

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company
a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company

a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company

By Telescope Chair Company

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A beautiful pair of director chairs In pristine original condition, they are a testament to their

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Danish Midcentury Directors Safari Chair of Elm Wood, Core Leather, Brass, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Directors Safari Chair of Elm Wood, Core Leather, Brass, 1960s

Danish Midcentury Directors Safari Chair of Elm Wood, Core Leather, Brass, 1960s

By Mogens Koch, Kaare Klint

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish midcentury directors chair with frame made of dark wood (most likely elm) mounted with high

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Brass & Wood Cal-Style Directors Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Brass & Wood Cal-Style Directors Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Brass & Wood Cal-Style Directors Chairs

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Dimensions: 23W x 24D x 32.5H Seat Height: 20" Seat Depth: 19" Arm Height: 25".  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Director Armchair Faux Suede and Powder Coated in Yellow
Mid-Century Modern Director Armchair Faux Suede and Powder Coated in Yellow

Mid-Century Modern Director Armchair Faux Suede and Powder Coated in Yellow

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Powder-coated bright yellow armchair with light brown faux suede upholstery. This classic and sturdy armchair has been updated with bright yellow powder coated fra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite
4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite

4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite

By Dante Savonarola

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare set of four Italian Savonarola wrought iron and brown leather armchairs These chairs are very comfortable and well made, they have a k...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi
Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi

Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Roma, RM

Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi Structure in very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Director or Savonarola Style Chairs in Burl Wood with Brass Accents by Widdicomb
Director or Savonarola Style Chairs in Burl Wood with Brass Accents by Widdicomb

Director or Savonarola Style Chairs in Burl Wood with Brass Accents by Widdicomb

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous chairs by Widdicomb, burl wood frames, brass accents including stretchers, feet, accents. New upholstery in Romo velvet. Selling as a pair. 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s
McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s

McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Traversetolo, IT

High quality director's folding armchair with the seat and back lined in elegant soft beige suede

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Eight Ultra Suede and Chrome Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
Eight Ultra Suede and Chrome Milo Baughman Dining Chairs

Eight Ultra Suede and Chrome Milo Baughman Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic director style dining chairs in neutral cream ultra suede and chrome 8 in the set

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Patented Vinyl Arm Chairs
Pair of Black Patented Vinyl Arm Chairs

Pair of Black Patented Vinyl Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

White painted metal frame director's chairs with painted wood arms. Brass finials on ends of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Pair of Painted and Gilt French Directoire Style Chairs
Pair of Painted and Gilt French Directoire Style Chairs

Pair of Painted and Gilt French Directoire Style Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Stylishly chic pair of 19th century Director style painted and parcel gilt side chairs. Newly

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair Of Vintage Leather And Iron Studio Chairs
Pair Of Vintage Leather And Iron Studio Chairs

Pair Of Vintage Leather And Iron Studio Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Directors chair form with brass finials on the chair back. Brass finials on the ends of arms. Black

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1970s Chrome And White Leather Chairs Attributed To Robert Kjer Jakobsen
1970s Chrome And White Leather Chairs Attributed To Robert Kjer Jakobsen

1970s Chrome And White Leather Chairs Attributed To Robert Kjer Jakobsen

By Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Located in Toronto, ON

Chrome and white leather directors chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen. Marked made in

Category

Antique 1870s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults

By Lammhults, Borge Lindau

Located in Vancouver, BC

. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross beneath the seat in

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scottish Arts & Crafts 'Stronza' Orkney Chair, for Liberty's of London
Scottish Arts & Crafts 'Stronza' Orkney Chair, for Liberty's of London

Scottish Arts & Crafts 'Stronza' Orkney Chair, for Liberty's of London

Located in London, GB

David Munro Kirkness,pine, s eagrass and rush, Scottish c.1900, previously owned by film director

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Pine

Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller circa 1970.
Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller circa 1970.

Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller circa 1970.

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding example of the Eames Chaise Lounge, famously designed for director Billy wilder in 1968

Category

20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Mid-19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Chair
Mid-19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Chair

Mid-19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. 20" w., 20" d., 40 1/2" h., 18" seat height.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Bedroom "chauffeuse" chair, attributed to Jacques Adnet
Bedroom "chauffeuse" chair, attributed to Jacques Adnet

Bedroom "chauffeuse" chair, attributed to Jacques Adnet

Located in Danville, CA

Adnet. In 1922 he became director of decorative studio La Maîtrise of the department store Galeries

Category

20th Century Chairs

Walker Weed Lounge Chair
Walker Weed Lounge Chair

Walker Weed Lounge Chair

Located in Pawtucket, RI

was selected as Director of the Crafts Program in the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College. He mentored

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Side Chairs by Hindley&Wilkinson
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Side Chairs by Hindley&Wilkinson

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Side Chairs by Hindley&Wilkinson

By Hindley & Wilkinson, Ltd. 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

, Chippendale published The Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director, considered the "bible" of furniture design of

Category

Antique 19th Century European Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Bauhaus Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chair Mies van der Rohe
Bauhaus Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chair Mies van der Rohe

Bauhaus Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chair Mies van der Rohe

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

Walter Gropius as the director of the Bauhaus, where he stayed until the school closed in 1933. In 1937

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Set of 4 Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs Mies van der Rohe
Bauhaus Set of 4 Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs Mies van der Rohe

Bauhaus Set of 4 Modern Black Leather Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs Mies van der Rohe

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

and has remained in production ever since. In 1930, Mies succeeded Walter Gropius as the director of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Clam Chair by Philip Arctander, circa 1940, Denmark
Clam Chair by Philip Arctander, circa 1940, Denmark

Clam Chair by Philip Arctander, circa 1940, Denmark

By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander

Located in Girona, Spain

architect. He exhibited at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition in 1942. Later, he served as director of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 4 Rosewood French Empire Style Armchairs by Jansen
Set of 4 Rosewood French Empire Style Armchairs by Jansen

Set of 4 Rosewood French Empire Style Armchairs by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

and director of Baltimore's Evergreen Museum & Library.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii

'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by the folding form of a traditional director's chair and the simplicity and materials of

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii
NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii

NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Brooklyn, NY

for "new," it was inspired by folding chairs of directors. The frame easily collapses to be tucked

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair
George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

George III style Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Armchair

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 3rd ed., 1763, 'after the Chinese manner, and are very proper for a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

NY Sling Chair and Footstool by Takeshi Nii
NY Sling Chair and Footstool by Takeshi Nii

NY Sling Chair and Footstool by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Brooklyn, NY

mobile set was original designed in 1958 and was inspired by director folding chairs. The frame easily

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of classic Klismos chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Pair of classic Klismos chairs by John Hutton for Donghia

Pair of classic Klismos chairs by John Hutton for Donghia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. From 1978 to 1998, Mr. Hutton was the design director of Donghia, a leading supplier

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20th Century American Chairs

GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR
GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR

GUY ROGERS 'MANHATTAN' CHAIR

Located in New York, NY

Liverpool, England, and designed by Eric Pamphilon (Director of Design at Guy Rogers) and George Fejer

Category

20th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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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.