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Set of Six McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
Set of Six McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs

Set of Six McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Genuine set of six rare McGuire directors style dining chairs featuring laced rawhide woven leather

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood & Leather Armchairs, a Pair
Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood & Leather Armchairs, a Pair

Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood & Leather Armchairs, a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A late 20th century pair of large, sturdy Spanish brutalist director's style armchairs. Dark wood

Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight McGuire Bamboo Rattan Cane Dining Chairs
Set of Eight McGuire Bamboo Rattan Cane Dining Chairs

Set of Eight McGuire Bamboo Rattan Cane Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

large bamboo rattan frame made in a director's chair style with each seat back having a double cane

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Two Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Grandmother Finish, Chippendale, Queen Ann
Two Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Grandmother Finish, Chippendale, Queen Ann

Two Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Grandmother Finish, Chippendale, Queen Ann

By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Director Jeffrey Osborne, the architect's series of tables and chairs were a contradiction of classical

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972
Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972

Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Corby, GB

and designer Gae Aulenti. Designed in 1972 for Zanotta and inspired by a classic directors chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 2 VIntage Arm Chairs Wicker
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 2 VIntage Arm Chairs Wicker

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Set of 2 VIntage Arm Chairs Wicker

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in San Diego, CA

he became director of the Bauhaus. These are 70s production, Gavina Italy. We have weekly shipping

Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Directoire Style Green Velvet Chair
French Directoire Style Green Velvet Chair

French Directoire Style Green Velvet Chair

Located in Montreal, Quebec

takes its name from the period 1795–1799 when France was ruled by a government of Directors – the

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

modern style. The set features generous rattan frames in a directors chair style with straight legs

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Rattan

Christian Astuguevieille Hemp Rope and Wood Moiste MS 1003 Chair
Christian Astuguevieille Hemp Rope and Wood Moiste MS 1003 Chair

Christian Astuguevieille Hemp Rope and Wood Moiste MS 1003 Chair

By Christian Astuguevieille

Located in Milford, NH

Astuguevieille (b. 1946). Christian Astuguevieille made a name for himself as artistic director of perfume and

Category

Late 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann "Bat" Chair Made of Solid Oakwood for Wittmann Austria
Original Josef Hoffmann "Bat" Chair Made of Solid Oakwood for Wittmann Austria

Original Josef Hoffmann "Bat" Chair Made of Solid Oakwood for Wittmann Austria

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in München, DE

artistic director of the Wiener Werkstätten. In his 50 years of career, Hoffmann has designed everything

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s
Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s

Mies van der Rohe, MR10 chair, Thonet, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

, a few years before he was nominated as the director of the world famous Bauhaus school. The original

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

, 'English furniture' (1950) pp. 133, 156 & 157. Thomas Chippendale, 'Director' (1754) ill. XXVI. Percy

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Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Durot Question Mark Chair Sculpture, France, C. 1990's
Louis Durot Question Mark Chair Sculpture, France, C. 1990's

Louis Durot Question Mark Chair Sculpture, France, C. 1990's

By Louis Durot

Located in Culver City, CA

director. This stunning, large lounge chair is a functional piece of artwork that while perfect for any

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Set of 10 Art Deco Directoir Style Dining Chairs in Hand-Rubbed Oak
Set of 10 Art Deco Directoir Style Dining Chairs in Hand-Rubbed Oak

Set of 10 Art Deco Directoir Style Dining Chairs in Hand-Rubbed Oak

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful set of ten modernist director style set of dining chairs were realized in the United

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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bill Stephens Knoll 1300 Series Black Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Set of 6
Bill Stephens Knoll 1300 Series Black Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Set of 6

Bill Stephens Knoll 1300 Series Black Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Set of 6

By Bill Stephens, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

became its director in 1971. He spear headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

George III Chinese Chippendale Period Cockpen Armchair
George III Chinese Chippendale Period Cockpen Armchair

George III Chinese Chippendale Period Cockpen Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

‘Director’, ill. XXVI. Percy Macquoid, 'A History of English Furniture, The Age of Mahogany', London, 1908

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Antique 1770s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Saarinen House by Adelta, Finland, circa 1983

By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

president of the renown Cranbrook Academy of Art (CAA) in Michigan and later the director of Department of

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Late 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Venetian Sediolo Per Calesse, 18th Century
Venetian Sediolo Per Calesse, 18th Century

Venetian Sediolo Per Calesse, 18th Century

Located in Hanover, MA

. Indeed, it was called this by Isabella Gardner. According to Morris Carter, the museum’s first director

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style French Dining Chairs Attributed to Jansen
Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style French Dining Chairs Attributed to Jansen

Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style French Dining Chairs Attributed to Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Restoration' as well as both Jansen Furniture Books. James Archer Abbott serves as Director and Curator of

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Fine Maison Jansen Black Leather Serge Roche Carved Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Fine Maison Jansen Black Leather Serge Roche Carved Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Fine Maison Jansen Black Leather Serge Roche Carved Dining Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Archer Abbott serves as Director and Curator of Johns Hopkins University’s Evergreen Museum Library – one

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Villevoye, Dutch designer, founder and creative director of the Jupe by Jackie Home collection. High-end

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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Eight Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Each Having a Custom Painted Back Rest
Set of Eight Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Each Having a Custom Painted Back Rest

Set of Eight Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Each Having a Custom Painted Back Rest

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Archer Abbott serves as Director and Curator of Johns Hopkins University’s Evergreen Museum Library – one

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian / Early Empire Chairs, Pair, Circa 1800
Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian / Early Empire Chairs, Pair, Circa 1800

Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian / Early Empire Chairs, Pair, Circa 1800

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in New York, NY

Adamson, the Director of the Museum of Arts and Design, was the guest curator for Collective Focus

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

4 Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Game Chairs Leather
4 Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Game Chairs Leather

4 Edward Wormley Dunbar Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Game Chairs Leather

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

-based Dunbar Furniture Company where he served as director of design for nearly 40 years. Following

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

designer, founder and creative director of the Jupe by Jackie brand. High-end fabrics, including linen

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's

20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's

Located in Paris, FR

director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th

Category

20th Century French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

Set of Four 'Polaris' Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
Set of Four 'Polaris' Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s

Set of Four 'Polaris' Swivel Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s

By Pierre Guariche, Meurop

Located in Antwerp, BE

his successful Mars Chair, Guariche became Artistic Director of Meurop in 1967. Today, many of

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

Located in Paris, FR

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jackie Villevoye, Dutch designer, founder and creative director of the Jupe by Jackie Home collection

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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Set 10 Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1770
Set 10 Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1770

Set 10 Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1770

Located in Lymington, GB

gentleman and cabinet-maker's director: being a large collection of designs of household furniture in the

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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
Mid Century NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's

Mid Century NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Deland, FL

inspired by foldaway director’s chairs. It was named in honor of the designer’s family name, but it also

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Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

workers in Murano and he became creative director at Venini Glass works, where he worked from 1934 to 1947

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather

By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

workers in Murano and he became creative director at Venini Glass works, where he worked from 1934 to 1947

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1930's Italian Stool Attributed to Emilo Lancia and Gio Ponti
1930's Italian Stool Attributed to Emilo Lancia and Gio Ponti

1930's Italian Stool Attributed to Emilo Lancia and Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Milano. From 1923 to 1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Black Space Age BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany, 1964
Six Black Space Age BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany, 1964

Six Black Space Age BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany, 1964

By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Ilsfeld in Baden-Württemberg/Germany, under owner and managing director Rudolf Baresel-Bofinger, the

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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

20th Century Italian Piano Stool, 1930s
20th Century Italian Piano Stool, 1930s

20th Century Italian Piano Stool, 1930s

Located in Paris, FR

director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Medium by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Medium by Veronica Mar

Soul Sculpture Wood Bench Medium by Veronica Mar

Located in Geneve, CH

. ERÓNICA MAR Alchemist, Artist & Creative Director. Granada, Spain, 1979. I seek to represent the essence

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Medium by Veronica Mar
Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Medium by Veronica Mar

Soul Sculpture Krion Bench Medium by Veronica Mar

Located in Geneve, CH

, hotels and fairs. ERÓNICA MAR Alchemist, Artist & Creative Director. Granada, Spain, 1979. I seek to

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

French Metal Heart Chairs by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, FR

passionate art director and collector behind Jonathan Amar Design Studio. Our gallery presents a distinct

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Listing for A: Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather
Listing for A: Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather

Listing for A: Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather

By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

creative director at Venini Glass works, where he worked from 1934 to 1947. After the second world war

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950's Italian Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Set of Two
1950's Italian Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Set of Two

1950's Italian Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Set of Two

By Ico Parisi

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

20th Century Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Velvet Swan Chairs, 1950s
20th Century Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Velvet Swan Chairs, 1950s

20th Century Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Velvet Swan Chairs, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat
Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat

Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat

By Ico Parisi

Located in Prato, Tuscany

designer but also a photographer, film director, and painter, in short, an artist at 360 degrees, he died

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ten Friso Kramer Industrial Result Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1969
Ten Friso Kramer Industrial Result Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1969

Ten Friso Kramer Industrial Result Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1969

By Friso Kramer

Located in Den Haag, NL

-1983, with the title Art Director. Friso Kramer also had many administrative functions. He was on

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Office Chair by Joseph Andre Motte, 1950s
20th Century French Office Chair by Joseph Andre Motte, 1950s

20th Century French Office Chair by Joseph Andre Motte, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Paris, FR

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Office Chair in Beech Wood for BNL Italian Manufacture 1940s
Gio Ponti Office Chair in Beech Wood for BNL Italian Manufacture 1940s

Gio Ponti Office Chair in Beech Wood for BNL Italian Manufacture 1940s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Joseph-Andre Motte Model 764 Chairs, Steiner Edition, 1960s
Pair of Joseph-Andre Motte Model 764 Chairs, Steiner Edition, 1960s

Pair of Joseph-Andre Motte Model 764 Chairs, Steiner Edition, 1960s

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

1968, under the direction of then-research director Robert Propst. This armchair is in original

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

Materials

Metal

Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Located in Geneve, CH

Polytechnic of Milan, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as thesis director, where she was

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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goatskin, Goat Hair, Beech

Outdoor Manolo Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Manolo Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Outdoor Manolo Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition for his

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2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

technologies, designer and creative director Kenneth Cobonpue has earned international awards and recognition

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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

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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.