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1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Italian modern Calligaris folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s Set of 8
Category

1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This folding director's chair was made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Fratelli Reguitti. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
By Philippe Starck, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stanley is Magis’ and Philippe Starck’s revisitation of the legendary director’s chair. Its simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of heavy metal director chairs. These are folding chairs. They have a really nice
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white
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Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Mogensen Spanish Chair and also on the classic folding Directors Chair. We have 2 chairs in stock.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cotton canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Folding Leather, Wood Safari Colonial Style Director's Chair, 1930s
By Mogens Koch, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back. Great comfort. Great
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, red canvas seat and backrest and Brass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair. This sturdy and solid iron armchair was
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of folding director's-style chairs of beech, brass, and canvas, with low-slung leather arms
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
H 34.5 in W 22.75 in D 19.7 in
Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
A pair of elegant 'April' folding chairs, designed by the trail-blazing female Italian architect
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair Director's chair in aluminium, finished in white powder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, 1960s This rare armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchair in Oak and Black Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964. This armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Set of Six Armchairs & Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Dining Table
By Børge Mogensen, Skipper, Fredericia, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) is from a more
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Trip Trap, Peter Karpf
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

A Pair of 1930s French Riviera Cowhide Directors Chairs
Located in Kent, GB
We wanted these exceptionally high quality folding metal Art Deco directors chairs to work in a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Chrome and Leather Folding Directors Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of four chrome and natural leather folding directors chairs. Leather in good original
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben, Circa 1970, Brown high
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Folding Director's Chairs Designed by Mogens Koch, De
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of director's chairs were designed by Mogens Koch in 1932. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of McGuire Oak and Leather X-Chair Folding Director Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, TX
As stylish at home as it is on safari, this classic X-Chair is handcrafted of solid oak. The
Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of classic, folding Director's Chairs in beech hardwood having a medium brown stain, shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Three Directors Folding Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three fire engine red director folding chairs, with a canvas seat and backrest. Brass details
Category

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

Materials

Beech

Three Directors Folding Chairs
Three Directors Folding Chairs
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 15.36 in
1950s Leather Chrome Folding Safari Director Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of solid leather/ chrome folding safari chairs acquired from private collection in Vancouver
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chair with walnut frames and black stitched
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern Pair of Folding Leather and Chrome Italian Director Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of folding black leather and chrome Italian director chairs. A gorgeous set of accent chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of MCM Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chairs, Folding Directors, Danish, 1970s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Pair of Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair, Folding Directors chair, Danish, 1970s Pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six Directors armchairs with aged brown
Category

20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fratelli Reguitti Patio Set, Italy 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Austin, TX
Four folding directors chairs with dining table by Fratelli Reguitti; makers mark imprinted on each
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director's Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X
Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Roma, IT
Director's folding chair produced in Italy produced in Italy between the 80s and 90s; attributed to
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the folding form of a traditional director's chair and the simplicity and materials of
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
H 34 in W 30.75 in D 23.75 in
Takeshi Nii “Ny” Folding Chair and Ottoman
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome frame that folds up like a director’s chair for ease of storage. A blue canvas sling provides the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for "new," it was inspired by folding chairs of directors. The frame easily collapses to be tucked
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Wood and Leather Director's Style Armchair, France, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
director's chair but very sturdy, heavy and comfortable. France, 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Takeshi Nii 'NY' Japanese Leather Folding Chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that folds up like a director’s chair for ease of storage. A patinated leather sling provides the seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
orangery or garden seat. Highly distinctive chairs in folding director style Presented in very good order
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Borge Mogensen #3238 Spanish Hunting Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, Denmark, 1964. Set of six armchairs in solid oak. These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen #3238 Spanish Hunting Chairs
Borge Mogensen #3238 Spanish Hunting Chairs
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
1960s DIRECTORS Chair Gold Medal Camp Folding Furniture Racine WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Chair 1960s DIRECTORS Chair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company Racine WI Gold Medal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Brown Jordan "Nomad" Folding Patio Director Chairs and Side Table Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brown Jordan "Nomad" folding patio set featuring two director chairs and a side table/ottoman
Category

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

Materials

Iron

NY Sling Chair and Footstool by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mobile set was original designed in 1958 and was inspired by director folding chairs. The frame easily
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

M. Hayat and Bros Director folding chair in walnut and leather Pakistan 1960
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculpted Director folding chair designed and manufactured by M. Hayat & Bros Ltd
Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair
By Uchida
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese folding lounge chair by Suekichi Uchida from the 1970s. Design employs the same folding
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair
Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
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

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

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

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Folding Directors Chairs
Pair of Folding Directors Chairs
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 17 in
Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
2 canvas and wood folding director chairs, each with canvas sling seat and back rests. Both chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

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

Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of campaign style folding directors chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature an oak
Category

20th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

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Folding Directors Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic folding directors chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every folding directors chair was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage folding directors chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a folding directors chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folding directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folding directors chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden and Arrben produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Directors Chair?

The average selling price for a folding directors chair at 1stDibs is $1,748, while they’re typically $279 on the low end and $9,936 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Folding Directors Chair
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.