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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

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960-1970
Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960-1970

Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair, 1960-1970

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

creative director of design and estate department has a "Multinational Management degree for Wharton

Category

Antique 1880s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Bent Plywood Tonneau Side Chairs by Pierre Guariche
Pair of Bent Plywood Tonneau Side Chairs by Pierre Guariche

Pair of Bent Plywood Tonneau Side Chairs by Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Pair of 'Amanta' Leather Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

University in 1959. Shortly after, he became the design director at La Rinascente, a popular chain of Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

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

Set of Ten 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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France
Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France

Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

Director in Argentina, COMTE. This building was located on the corner of Florida Street and Marcelo T. De

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Straw

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

” transportable house. Furniture and fittings for the home of the sports director at the Solvay plant in Dombasle

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of Six Chairs by Paul Frankl
Set of Six Chairs by Paul Frankl

Set of Six Chairs by Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

(former style Director for Vanity Fair, Calvin Klein, YSL) apartment in October 1990 issue of House and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Elegant Rosewood Chair by Torbjorn Afdal
Elegant Rosewood Chair by Torbjorn Afdal

Elegant Rosewood Chair by Torbjorn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in New York, NY

working at Bruksbo in 1946, becoming the artistic director. His work was including in the groundbreaking

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jean Touret and The Artisans of Marolles, Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1960
Jean Touret and The Artisans of Marolles, Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1960

Jean Touret and The Artisans of Marolles, Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1960

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in New York, NY

informally organize a local group of artisans into a collective, becoming their artistic director. Employing

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs by Jorge Zalsupin, Brazil
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs by Jorge Zalsupin, Brazil

Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs by Jorge Zalsupin, Brazil

Located in London, London

promoted to Product Research & Development Director across all of those companies and founded an advisory

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 10 Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Sao Paulo Brazil, 1957/63
Set of 10 Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Sao Paulo Brazil, 1957/63

Set of 10 Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Sao Paulo Brazil, 1957/63

Located in London, London

. Zalszupin was promoted to Product Research & Development Director across all of those companies and founded

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Orange Director's Chair
Orange Director's Chair

Orange Director's Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This midcentury chair has been lacquered orange and a grey patterned leather seat has been selected to coordinate to create a "neutral" colorful piece.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Three Seat Director's Chair

Three Seat Director's Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Military 3-seater folding directors chair. Great condition, still works perfectly.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Mc Guire directors chairs
Mc Guire directors chairs

Mc Guire directors chairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of four rattan directors chairs with suede seats and brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chrome Director Chair
Vintage Chrome Director Chair

Vintage Chrome Director Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage director chair. Reupholstered in chocolate cowhide. Chrome frame. Set of six available

Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Old Hollywood Director's Chairs
Old Hollywood Director's Chairs

Old Hollywood Director's Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Old Hollywood comes alive with this set of director's chairs found in the attic of a Hollywood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Red Pony Hide Directors Chairs
Red Pony Hide Directors Chairs

Red Pony Hide Directors Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of circa 1960's chrome and pony hide directors chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leather Directors Chairs
Pair of Leather Directors Chairs

Pair of Leather Directors Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Folding Faux Bamboo Gray Wood Framed Directors Chairs with Leather Seat & Back.

Category

American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of McGuire Directors Chairs
Pair of McGuire Directors Chairs

Pair of McGuire Directors Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of directors chairs by McGuire newly upholstered in camel leather. Patina brass stretchers

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Leather Directors Chairs
Pair of Leather Directors Chairs

Pair of Leather Directors Chairs

Located in Summerland, CA

Very handsome pair of leather chairs. Comfortable and sturdy, in beautiful supple leather. Carved walnut wood frame, brass footrest. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Leather Director Chairs
Set of Four Leather Director Chairs

Set of Four Leather Director Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

Set of four white lacquered director chairs with stitched tan leather seat and back

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iron Director style Chairs
Pair of Iron Director style Chairs

Pair of Iron Director style Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of directors form iron framed chairs a with an oak dowel for the arm and back in classically

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

PAIR OF DIRECTOR CHAIRS BY MCGUIRE
PAIR OF DIRECTOR CHAIRS BY MCGUIRE

PAIR OF DIRECTOR CHAIRS BY MCGUIRE

Located in St.amford, CT

Pair of director chairs, by McGuire, San Francisco. Brass name tag is affixed to bottom. Seats and

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Buttoned Leather Revolving Directors Chair
1970s Buttoned Leather Revolving Directors Chair

1970s Buttoned Leather Revolving Directors Chair

Located in London, west Sussex

This very handsome and comfortable 1970s revolving director’s chair is upholstered in deep cognac

Category

Late 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian Leather and Brass Director Chair
Italian Leather and Brass Director Chair

Italian Leather and Brass Director Chair

By Arrben

Located in Chicago, IL

Found in America, our vintage leather directory chair was made in the 20th century by Arrben an Italian leather furniture company founded in 1969. It features its original red leathe...

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of leather and chrome directors chairs
Pair of leather and chrome directors chairs

Pair of leather and chrome directors chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

White leather and chrome directors chairs with nice patina

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Danish Leather Folding Director's Chairs
Pair of Danish Leather Folding Director's Chairs

Pair of Danish Leather Folding Director's Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of leather and wood directors chairs from Denmark, 1960s. TWO SETS AVAILABLE.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric
Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric

Director's Chair with Needlepoint Tropical Fish Fabric

Located in Heath, MA

A cheerful mint-colored painted director's chair with hand needlepoint of colorful tropical fish in

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Albrizzi Mid-Century "Directors" Chairs
Pair of Albrizzi Mid-Century "Directors" Chairs

Pair of Albrizzi Mid-Century "Directors" Chairs

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Designer chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi. An eye-catching and fashionable pair of quality armchairs-both elegant and comfortable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

PAIR OF 1970S DIRECTOR'S CHAIRS STEER HIDE SEATS
PAIR OF 1970S DIRECTOR'S CHAIRS STEER HIDE SEATS

PAIR OF 1970S DIRECTOR'S CHAIRS STEER HIDE SEATS

Located in Geneva, IL

PAIR OF 1970S - NEVER USED - (STILL IN ORIGINAL BOX NEW OLD STOCK) DIRECTOR'S CHAIRS WITH STEER

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Set of Four Suede Directors' Chairs by Pace
Set of Four Suede Directors' Chairs by Pace

Set of Four Suede Directors' Chairs by Pace

By Pace Collection

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Gorgeous set of four directors' chairs from Pace International, newly upholstered in a sumptuous

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs
Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs

Set Of Four 70's French Director's Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 very stylish Director's Chairs that can be folded for easy storage, though they are so

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Cowhide Directors Chair, ca. 1970
Vintage Chrome and Cowhide Directors Chair, ca. 1970

Vintage Chrome and Cowhide Directors Chair, ca. 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Vintage chrome and cowhide directors chair, ca. 1970. Beautiful cowhide leather with oak armrests

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saddle Leather and Iron Directors Chairs, circa 1970
Saddle Leather and Iron Directors Chairs, circa 1970

Saddle Leather and Iron Directors Chairs, circa 1970

By William Katavolos

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Saddle leather and iron directors chairs, circa 1970. Beautiful patina to the hand oiled saddle

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four McGuire Faux Bamboo Director Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Faux Bamboo Director Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Faux Bamboo Director Chairs

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic design made by the McGuire Furniture Company in the 1960's. Constructed of an X-base oak frame with leather lashings and brass stretcher and hardware. Original light tan rawh...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Italian Oak Wood Director's Chairs, Pair of Two, 1970s
Italian Oak Wood Director's Chairs, Pair of Two, 1970s

Italian Oak Wood Director's Chairs, Pair of Two, 1970s

By McGuire

Located in Verona, IT

Pair of two director's chairs made of oak wood, brass and leather. In the style of Lyda Levi

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

A set of eight bronze and leather directors chairs
A set of eight bronze and leather directors chairs

A set of eight bronze and leather directors chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These flat bar bronze directors chairs are by L'Atelier and have been recently reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Pasargad Home Mongolian Fur Director's Chair with Silver Legs
Pasargad Home Mongolian Fur Director's Chair with Silver Legs

Pasargad Home Mongolian Fur Director's Chair with Silver Legs

Located in Port Washington, NY

Fur Director's Chair brings instant fashion to your space. With a soft sumptuous seat and back and

Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Fur

Italian Set of Early and Folding Director's Chairs, Milano, 1940s
Italian Set of Early and Folding Director's Chairs, Milano, 1940s

Italian Set of Early and Folding Director's Chairs, Milano, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

Set of four early folding Director's chairs from 1940s with strong cotton fabric. The set of four

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of 1970's Italian Steel and Suede Director's Chairs
Pair of 1970's Italian Steel and Suede Director's Chairs

Pair of 1970's Italian Steel and Suede Director's Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage Italian black steel and original tobacco suede director's chairs. These are also

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modernist Director's Chair/Desk Chair in the Manner of Alessandro Albrizzi
Modernist Director's Chair/Desk Chair in the Manner of Alessandro Albrizzi

Modernist Director's Chair/Desk Chair in the Manner of Alessandro Albrizzi

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mid century modern director's chair in chrome with stylized hourglass base and leg design. The

Category

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

Set of Four Milo Baughman Style Vintage Chrome Bamboo Director's Chairs
Set of Four Milo Baughman Style Vintage Chrome Bamboo Director's Chairs

Set of Four Milo Baughman Style Vintage Chrome Bamboo Director's Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Westport, CT

A set of four Milo Baughman style vintage chrome bamboo Director's chairs. Vintage 1970s made of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Suede, Brass and Oak Directors Chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960
Suede, Brass and Oak Directors Chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960

Suede, Brass and Oak Directors Chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960

By McGuire

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Set of 8 suede and oak directors chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960. Highly desirable X

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Iron Garden Chairs
Set of Four Iron Garden Chairs

Set of Four Iron Garden Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four wrought iron director's chairs, with Sunbrella fabric seats and backs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fun Golf Chairs
Fun Golf Chairs

Fun Golf Chairs

Sold|$1,200

Fun Golf Chairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

set of 4 director style chairs made out of golf clubs with golf ball finials

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of eight dining chairs
Set of eight dining chairs

Set of eight dining chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Directors style dining chairs from Century Chair (labels attached)upholstered in faux suede very

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

English Walnut Desk Chair
English Walnut Desk Chair

English Walnut Desk Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

detailing - from the home of Laurence of Arabia director, David Lean - South of France

Category

20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Bamboo and Leather Whitewashed Dining Arm Chairs Attributed to McGuire, Set of 6
Bamboo and Leather Whitewashed Dining Arm Chairs Attributed to McGuire, Set of 6

Bamboo and Leather Whitewashed Dining Arm Chairs Attributed to McGuire, Set of 6

By McGuire

Located in Jupiter, FL

White washed bamboo with woven leather in style of Mcquire. Very cool directors style armchairs and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Set of 6 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
Set of 6 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

Set of 6 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch

Located in New York, NY

and transportable Director's Chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

George III Style Carved Mahogany Side Chair
George III Style Carved Mahogany Side Chair

George III Style Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Located in Louisville, KY

the design for this chair was taken directly from Chippendales GENTLEMAN AND CABINETMAKERS DIRECTOR

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Black Leather and Chrome Armchairs
Pair of Black Leather and Chrome Armchairs

Pair of Black Leather and Chrome Armchairs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

In the style of a director’s chair, these 1950s chrome and black leather armchairs are an excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Located in Sidmouth, Devon

An absolutely stunning six-piece set of chairs - a modern take on the classic director's chair

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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.