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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

Fabric, Wood

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
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

Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990

Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990

H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
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

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s

H 32.88 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair

H 32 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
By Magis, Philippe Starck
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

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS

H 33.27 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April
Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April

Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April

H 30.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Peter Karpf, Trip Trap
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 Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4

H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 21.46 in
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

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company

H 32.75 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
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

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric

H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
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

Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair

Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair

H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 23.23 in
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cottan canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable

Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable

H 33 in W 22 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 McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs

Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs

H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

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

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

H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, black leather, Denmark, 1964 These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs

H 31.89 in W 25.4 in D 20.48 in
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

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

H 36 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

H 34 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs A great set of lounging
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs
Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs

Set of 3 Edwardian Canvas Directors Chairs, Loft and Garden Style Chairs

H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
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

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather

H 31.7 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
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

Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat
Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat

Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat

H 35.63 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy 1958. Dimensions: Width 48 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958
Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958

Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958

H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth

H 37.43 in W 17.34 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's

H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in
Set of 6 Folding Italian chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Paris, FR
A set of six folding Italian chairs or garden chairs crafted out of solid beechwood, designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Set of 6 Folding Italian chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
Set of 6 Folding Italian chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s

Set of 6 Folding Italian chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s

H 28.55 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

H 36 in W 22 in D 29 in
Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Pallucco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black vinyl or
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy

Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy

H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy

Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy

H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
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

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chairs with walnut frames and black stitched
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wood

Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs
Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs

Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs

H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of perfectly faded X75-2 chairs. One of the most compelling foldable chair ever made
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults

H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
folding chair based on traditional British Campaign furniture. Also known as safari or directors chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen

H 34.65 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Set of 3 Handcrafted Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Handcrafted Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 3 Handcrafted Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 3 Handcrafted Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2 Handmade Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Handmade Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
Set of 2 Handmade Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal

Set of 2 Handmade Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Pair Artisanal Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisanal Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Pair Artisanal Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Pair Artisanal Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 5 Timeless Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Timeless Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 5 Timeless Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 5 Timeless Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 4 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Vancouver, BC
chrome and teak. The first models were designed around 1958, taking inspiration from directors chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Minimalist Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 21.66 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the director's chair by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
Swingdesign folding chair revisits the line of the Director's chair, repurposing it in a "rocking" version
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign

Swingdesign

H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
Swingdesign folding chair revisits the line of the Director's chair, repurposing it in a "rocking" version
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign

Swingdesign

H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal

Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather, Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal

Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal

Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 46.26 in W 22.84 in D 19.53 in
Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black Leather, Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black Leather, Black Rubber Metal

Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black Leather, Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Set of 6 Counter Stool with Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Counter Stool with Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
Set of 6 Counter Stool with Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubbered Metal

Set of 6 Counter Stool with Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubbered Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Set of 3 Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Set of 3 Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Set of 3 Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Pair Timeless Handmade Contemporary Armchair Natural Tan Leather & Black Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
over time. Designed as a tribute to director's chairs and luxury safari foldable furniture, the
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Timeless Handmade Contemporary Armchair Natural Tan Leather & Black Metal
Pair Timeless Handmade Contemporary Armchair Natural Tan Leather & Black Metal

Pair Timeless Handmade Contemporary Armchair Natural Tan Leather & Black Metal

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
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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
  • What is the director’s chair used for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who invented the folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the most comfortable folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the chairs that fold up called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Who designed the folding chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Do butterfly chairs fold up?
    1 Answer
    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.

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