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Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Wool, Handmade Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Chair with can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Hand-Sculpted Crystalline Teakwood Chair
Hand-Sculpted Crystalline Teakwood Chair

Hand-Sculpted Crystalline Teakwood Chair

By John Brevard

Located in Coral Gables, FL

. Creative Director Brevard is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In addition

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Teak

Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Chippendale-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director, circa 1860. Measures: Armchairs: 25” wide x 20” deep x 36 1

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

J104 Chair J Series , Warm Grey ,  Design by Jørgen Bækmark, for Hay
J104 Chair J Series , Warm Grey ,  Design by Jørgen Bækmark, for Hay

J104 Chair J Series , Warm Grey , Design by Jørgen Bækmark, for Hay

By Jorgen Baermark

Located in Dubai, AE

in Denmark, it was founded in 1933 and in 1942 Børge Mogensen was installed as design director. His

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of 3 mullca 510 revisited chairs "Charlie Hebdo"
Set of 3 mullca 510 revisited chairs "Charlie Hebdo"

Set of 3 mullca 510 revisited chairs "Charlie Hebdo"

By Mullca

Located in Linkebeek, BE

, Robert Müller, and by Gaston Cavaillon (1910-1986), former commercial director of the Compagnie

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chair, Light-Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chair, Light-Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chair, Light-Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Anjos Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina
Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina

Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

interpretation of the solid wood director’s chair designed by Michele De Lucchi for the Unicredit Pavilion in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina
Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina

Michele De Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Solid Wood Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

interpretation of the solid wood director’s chair designed by Michele De Lucchi for the Unicredit Pavilion in

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chairs, Burgundy, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chairs, Burgundy, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Anjos Leather Dining Chairs, Burgundy, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

standout piece in any dining space. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Anjos

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard

Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard

By John Brevard

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Director Brevard is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In addition, Brevard is

Category

2010s American Tribal Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck, 1950
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck, 1950

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck, 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

Johannes Itten to the Bauhaus in Weitmar and became friends with the director, Walter Gropius. Little over

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Creative Director. The Grand Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Director. The Grand Pouf can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chairs, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

brass label. Edward Wormley was a longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company and was

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

4 Chairs, France, year :1940
4 Chairs, France, year :1940

4 Chairs, France, year :1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Chair can be customized in terms of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Chair with Rectangular Back can be customized in terms of dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chair, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chair, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chair, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Chair with can be customized in terms of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Pouf can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Pouf can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Armchair (Attributed Edward Wormley) in wood
Armchair (Attributed Edward Wormley) in wood

Armchair (Attributed Edward Wormley) in wood

By Edward Wormley

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s
Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s

Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s

By Tom Dixon, Cappellini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

May 1959 in Sfax, Tunisia) is a self-educated British designer. He is the creative director of the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Grand Swivel Dining Chairs, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Grand Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

addition to sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s
Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s

Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina
Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina

Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

An elegant interpretation of the solid wood director’s chair designed by Michele De Lucchi for the

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and Walnut wood
6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and Walnut wood

6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and Walnut wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina
Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina

Michele de Lucchi Unicredit Pavillon Project Chair For Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

An elegant interpretation of the solid wood director’s chair designed by Michele De Lucchi for the

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany
Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany

Set Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs 14 Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

director (1754), a groundbreaking pattern book that influenced furniture making across Europe and America.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brass, Cotton Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brass, Cotton Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brass, Cotton Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Director. The Margot Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Customizable Zanotta Cowhide April Folding Chair by Gae Aulenti
Customizable Zanotta Cowhide April Folding Chair by Gae Aulenti

Customizable Zanotta Cowhide April Folding Chair by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti

Located in New York, NY

was what Gae Aulenti did with April, starting from an eternal classic such as the ‘director’s chair’.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Blue Velvet Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Blue Velvet Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Blue Velvet Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

warmth and refinement to any living space. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Mary Leather Dining Chair, Black, Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Mary Leather Dining Chair, Black, Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Mary Leather Dining Chair, Black, Handcrafted in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Mary Dining Chair can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

addition to sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Dining Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

addition to sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Director. The Flute Bar Stool can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco 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.