$5,400 / item
H 34 in W 24 in D 22 in
Jansen Director Chairs With Tan Leather and Bronze Details - a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jansen Director Chairs in a fixed position with tan leather and Bronze details on front and reverse
Wood
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s
Chrome
Mid Century French Carved and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These Mid Century French carved and parcel gilt director's chairs add a fun touch of elegance to to
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
. For similar examples see Chippendale's Director, 'French Chairs' Plate XXI Further information
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Director's Chair in Brass and Purple Calf Leather, France, Late 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The original seat and back rest have been changed with new ones in purple pony-skin-like calf leather.
Brass
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
Metal
Charming Set of French Chairs Director Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming set of French chairs Director style.
Straw, Walnut
Pair of Hand-Stitched Director's Chairs with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of hand-stitched Suede Director's chairs with brass hardware on stretcher base
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.
Leather, Wood
Pair of metal directors' chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of metal directors' chairs
Metal
Pair Of Stylized Brass "director's Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized brass "director's chairs" with ball finial details.
Brass
A Pair of Ebonized Leather and Brass Director's Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Ebonized Leather and Brass Director's Chairs
Sold
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Chrome and Leather Directors Chairs Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome and leather directors chairs attributed to Maison Jansen.
Chrome
Pair of Pastel Blue Directors Chairs W/ Brass Detail by Jansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Sold as a pair only. Very unique collapsable chairs with leather. Sturdy and easy to store away
Brass
French Director's Chair by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
French Director's chair by Jansen, brass and steel frame decorated with ram's head finials, with
Pair of French Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French Pair of Folding Rosewood and Leather Director Chairs With Brass Fittings
Brass
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
Chrome
Pair of Steel and Brass Directors Chairs Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of steel and brass directors chairs attributed to the French firm of Jansen circa 1950
Brass, Steel
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$3,617Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964, Set of 6
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Milano, IT
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of 6 dining chairs, walnut and black leather, Italy, 1960s. The chairs are sturdy, dark wood frame and black leather seats. The backrest is also made...
Leather, Wood
$6,208
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre g...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,495 / set
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac upholstery. These are iconic Breuer ...
Chrome
$113,430
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$11,545
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Les Arcs Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, difficult to find a set of four chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, c...
Metal, Chrome
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Round Cushions, Indonesia 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the 20th century, wood had been the most important furniture material. This is especially true for the mid-century era, during which it was a staple material across the wo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$5,652 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$950 / item
H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a green round glass coffee table from the Stack collection, featuring modular elements that can be stacked to create tables of varying heights. The d...
Glass
$5,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Six Danish Mid-Mod Dining Chairs in Chocolate Colored Leather by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig, K.P. Møbler 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 7 dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler in the 1960's. Solid Oak and a dark brown leather on the seat and backrests. The oak has taken on a nice warm tone - al...
Leather, Oak
$3,250 / item
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal t...
Leather, Beech
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