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1960's Bamboo Brass Dining Chairs, Set of Four
1960's Bamboo Brass Dining Chairs, Set of Four

1960's Bamboo Brass Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Located in Paris, FR

. --------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Tulip Chairs for Steiner, France, circa 1954
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Tulip Chairs for Steiner, France, circa 1954

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Tulip Chairs for Steiner, France, circa 1954

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Chicago, IL

Minvielle and others. In 1957, Guariche became the artistic director for Belgian manufacturer Meurop, where

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Chicago, IL

director for Belgian manufacturer Meurop, where his work embraced more biomorphic silhouettes, as in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Chicago, IL

director for Belgian manufacturer Meurop, where his work embraced more biomorphic silhouettes, as in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti Set of Six 602 Chairs in Wood and Fabric Italian Manufacture, 1950s
Gio Ponti Set of Six 602 Chairs in Wood and Fabric Italian Manufacture, 1950s

Gio Ponti Set of Six 602 Chairs in Wood and Fabric Italian Manufacture, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started his first architectural office

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

direction of then-research director Robert Propst. Considering its age this chair is still in very good

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Vintage Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Set of Six, 1940s
Italian Vintage Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Set of Six, 1940s

Italian Vintage Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Set of Six, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Paris, FR

destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs by Hagafors, 1960s
Set of 6 Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs by Hagafors, 1960s

Set of 6 Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs by Hagafors, 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Chairs by Matteograssi in Leather Model "Carol" from 1980s, Italy
Set of Six Chairs by Matteograssi in Leather Model "Carol" from 1980s, Italy

Set of Six Chairs by Matteograssi in Leather Model "Carol" from 1980s, Italy

By Matteograssi, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Milano, IT

trademark - Gruppo Giorgio Pizzitutti Matteograssi. Its art Director was the renowned designer Piero Lissoni

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century Italian BBPR Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1950s
20th Century Italian BBPR Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1950s

20th Century Italian BBPR Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1950s

By Studio BBPR

Located in Paris, FR

passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Equestrian Horse Head Bar Counter Stools
4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Equestrian Horse Head Bar Counter Stools

4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Equestrian Horse Head Bar Counter Stools

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

nation, calling upon owners of furniture stores and directors of funeral homes - often one in the same

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Late 20th Century American Classical Stools

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Armchairs by Carlo de Carli
Italian Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Armchairs by Carlo de Carli

Italian Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Armchairs by Carlo de Carli

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Paris, FR

established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar design studio.  His gallery presents a

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Bevan Funnell Chesterfield Principle Brown Leather Armchairs
Pair of Bevan Funnell Chesterfield Principle Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Bevan Funnell Chesterfield Principle Brown Leather Armchairs

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather Bevan Funnell Chesterfield Principle directors occasional chairs RRP £5760 for the pair

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21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960's Italian "300" Chairs by Joe Colombo for Pozzi
1960's Italian "300" Chairs by Joe Colombo for Pozzi

1960's Italian "300" Chairs by Joe Colombo for Pozzi

By Joe Colombo

Located in Paris, FR

the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio.  Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Ico Parisi Attribution Set of 6 Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Yellow Velvet
Ico Parisi Attribution Set of 6 Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Yellow Velvet

Ico Parisi Attribution Set of 6 Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Yellow Velvet

By Ico Parisi

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, film director, and painter, in short, an artist at 360 degrees; he died in Como on 19 December 1996

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair by Lurashell, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair by Lurashell, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair by Lurashell, 1960s

By Micheal Inchbald, Lurashell

Located in Paris, FR

quoted. We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director

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20th Century British Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

Børge Mogensen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Light Cognac Leather
Børge Mogensen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Light Cognac Leather

Børge Mogensen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Light Cognac Leather

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen is from a more

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, c.1950s
Set of 2 Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, c.1950s

Set of 2 Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, c.1950s

By Cees Braakman

Located in London, GB

1948 “Pas-Toe” is introduced that is added to the abbreviation UMS. Director and designer Cees Braakman

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair

Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

company and funeral directors (which still exist as an independent company). The business expanded to a

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Antique 1860s Danish Dutch Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Restored Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Swing Lounge Chair
Restored Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Swing Lounge Chair

Restored Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Swing Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchair, Pair
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchair, Pair

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Armchair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley

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Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Ico Parisi Style Set Of 6 Italian Chairs In Walnut Wood And Straw Seat
Ico Parisi Style Set Of 6 Italian Chairs In Walnut Wood And Straw Seat

Ico Parisi Style Set Of 6 Italian Chairs In Walnut Wood And Straw Seat

By Ico Parisi

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, film director, and painter, in short, an all-around artist; he died in Como on December 19, 1996

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley

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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan 4 Seater Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl
Restored Square Pretzel Rattan 4 Seater Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl

Restored Square Pretzel Rattan 4 Seater Sectional Sofa by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Armchair Womb Chair by designer Eero Saarinen
Armchair Womb Chair by designer Eero Saarinen

Armchair Womb Chair by designer Eero Saarinen

By Knoll

Located in Madrid, ES

1910-1961 Born to world famous parents, architect and Cranbrook Academy of Art director Eliel Saarinen

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20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Half Moon Bamboo Side Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Three Pierre Guariche "Tonneau" Bentwood Chairs for Steiner Edition, 1954
Set of Three Pierre Guariche "Tonneau" Bentwood Chairs for Steiner Edition, 1954

Set of Three Pierre Guariche "Tonneau" Bentwood Chairs for Steiner Edition, 1954

By Steiner, Pierre Guariche

Located in Brussels, BE

director for the Meurop furniture maker in Belgium. The furniture he designed for Meurop was both elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 22 1970s Willy Rizzo Chairs in Brass and Chrome to be Re-Upholstered
Set of 22 1970s Willy Rizzo Chairs in Brass and Chrome to be Re-Upholstered

Set of 22 1970s Willy Rizzo Chairs in Brass and Chrome to be Re-Upholstered

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Brussels, BE

director of Marie Claire and collaborated with other fashion magazines, such as Vogue. Over the course

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Thonet "Halabala" Chairs
Thonet "Halabala" Chairs

Thonet "Halabala" Chairs

By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala

Located in New York, NY

company in Brno. He became the most associate Vladimir Mareček’s fellow worker who was a managing director

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wool, Cotton

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Fabric Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Fabric Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Fabric Chairs for Mario Sabot, 1970

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

were as intriguing and fashionable as their subjects. In 1959, he became the artistic director of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Orange Fabric Chairs, Mario Sabot 1970
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Orange Fabric Chairs, Mario Sabot 1970

Willy Rizzo Midcentury Italian Wooden and Orange Fabric Chairs, Mario Sabot 1970

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

director of Marie Claire and collaborated with other fashion magazines, such as Vogue. Over the course

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Director's Chair by Jansen
French Director's Chair by Jansen

French Director's Chair by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

French Director's chair by Jansen, brass and steel frame decorated with ram's head finials, with

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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Armchairs

Pair of Folding Directors Chairs
Pair of Folding Directors Chairs

Pair of Folding Directors Chairs

By Telescope Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of folding directors chairs in original vintage fabric upholstery, made by the Telescope

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair

Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in New York, NY

This example is unusually well crafted, having seamless weld construction, extra structural support struts and an ultra suede seat and back. Attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi, in the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of  French Rosewood and Leather Director  Chairs
Pair of  French Rosewood and Leather Director  Chairs

Pair of French Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs

Located in New York, NY

French Pair of Folding Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs With Brass Fittings

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20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Bamboo Folding Directors Chair, Italy
Pair of 1960s Bamboo Folding Directors Chair, Italy

Pair of 1960s Bamboo Folding Directors Chair, Italy

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of two folding director's chair in bamboo and new texture structure, Italy, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Ralph Lauren Style Director's Chairs
Set of 8 Ralph Lauren Style Director's Chairs

Set of 8 Ralph Lauren Style Director's Chairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in NYC, NY

Set of eight (8) Ralph Lauren Director's Chairs. Wooden frame with saddle seat and nickel-plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Folding Campaign Directors Chairs in Leather
Pair of Folding Campaign Directors Chairs in Leather

Pair of Folding Campaign Directors Chairs in Leather

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary pair of folding wood and leather Campaign, Directors chairs in nice original

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Virtue Brothers Chrome Director's Chairs - Set of Six
Virtue Brothers Chrome Director's Chairs - Set of Six

Virtue Brothers Chrome Director's Chairs - Set of Six

By Virtue Brothers

Located in New Windsor, NY

Set of six chrome and Naugahyde director chairs made by Virtue Brothers, Los Angeles, CA. Four

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Two Armani Casa Director's Chair Dustin Wood Version
Two Armani Casa Director's Chair Dustin Wood Version

Two Armani Casa Director's Chair Dustin Wood Version

By Armani Casa

Located in Miami Beach, FL

2 Dark brown oak wood frame. Seat is in off white leather. Excellent condition. Measure: 33.5" H x 22.8" W x 21.7" D Provenance: Armani Casa Miami.

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2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage
Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage

Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage

By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Chrome Directors chair designed by Robert Kjer Jacobsen for Virtue Vintage. Good original condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Style Dining Chairs
Pair of McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Style Dining Chairs

Pair of McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Style Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with X form stretchers in a director's chair style. Each chair has a McGuire makers plaque on bottom

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Hand Dyed Vintage Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Office Armchair
Hand Dyed Vintage Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Office Armchair

Hand Dyed Vintage Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Office Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield directors office library armchair A good looking well made and decorative office or library

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of 1970s Director's Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Pair of 1970s Director's Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman

Pair of 1970s Director's Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome pair of vintage director's chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Made in the 1970s, these

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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 Leonard Linden, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

(2) are available. Sold individually. Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage condition. We love the combination of patinated oak, brass hardware and leather upholster...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s

By Interna Denmark, Mogens Koch

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair wasn't produced commercially until the 1960s. The chair has a beech frame with a ra...

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning set of six rare leather Mogens Koch MK-16 folding safari chairs, produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair wasn't produced commerci...

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Iron and Fumed Oak Directors Chair by Inca, Cleo Baldon Style
Midcentury Iron and Fumed Oak Directors Chair by Inca, Cleo Baldon Style

Midcentury Iron and Fumed Oak Directors Chair by Inca, Cleo Baldon Style

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Handsome iron and oak directors chair. Upholstery is in a textured taupe material. Chair is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Armchairs Part Suite 4
Four Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Armchairs Part Suite 4

Four Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Armchairs Part Suite 4

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 part of a suite, I have another set of four l...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pr. Leather Wood and Chrome Hollywood Regency Style Directors Chairs c. 1970's
Pr. Leather Wood and Chrome Hollywood Regency Style Directors Chairs c. 1970's

Pr. Leather Wood and Chrome Hollywood Regency Style Directors Chairs c. 1970's

By Chromcraft

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of Regency Revival, Hollywood Regency style dining chairs, having woven leather seats, and backs, mounted on an X base tubular chrome base, with wood armrests. The chairs a...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury Set of Four Chairs in a Manner of Crespi, 1960's
Italian Midcentury Set of Four Chairs in a Manner of Crespi, 1960's

Italian Midcentury Set of Four Chairs in a Manner of Crespi, 1960's

Located in bari, IT

. The set consists of two resealable cinema director model seats and two armchairs. Italian production

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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.