$1,685 / item
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these chairs feature leather seats and backs. The brass details and support rods add a touc...
Leather, Bamboo, Oak
$2,185 / item
Beige Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expr...
Leather, Beech
Steel and velvet director’s chair, 1930
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Director’s chair with chromed steel frame and seat/backrest upholstered in grey corduroy. Good general condition, with slight signs of aging compatible with age and use.
Steel
$2,832 / set
Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 unique light wood director’s chairs, 1960
Wood
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 lines and the elegance of its high-tech design have breathed a new lease of life an...
Aluminum
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
By McGuire
Located in IT
Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo. The seat and backrest are upholstered in crocodile-embossed leather, while the finishes and sup...
Brass
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.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina.
Bronze, Chrome
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina.
Bronze, Chrome
Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Italy Mid Century Modern Chrome Director Chair Pair
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Italian Mid Century Modern Flatbar Chrome Steel Directors Arm Chairs with Black Vinyl Sling Back and Seat - a Pair.
Chrome
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, Italy 1980s Offered individually, these vintage Italian folding director’s chairs...
Steel
Hollywood Folding Chair by Carlo Hauner for Reguitti, Italy, 1970s , in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hollywood Folding Chair by Carlo Hauner for Reguitti, Italy, 1970s This folding director's chair, produced by Fratelli Reguitti and designed by Carlo Hauner in 1973, is a perfect exa...
Nutwood
Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Naval director's chair with 1980s mahogany folding backrest, washable fabric seat and backrest.
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Directors Chairs Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s. A folding construction with lacquered wood, the seating and backrest covered with high quality fabric in colorful geometric pat...
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of 2 director's chairs in bamboo
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 director's chairs in bamboo in good structural condition with signs of use. Dimensions are H79 x W57 x D50 x SH40 cm
Fabric, Bamboo
Child Director Leaflets Chairs Fratelli Reguitti, Italia, 1969
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Child director leaflets chairs Fratelli Reguitti, Italia 1969 in beechwood natural color.
Beech
Emu-Tex and Steel EMU Snooze Director's Chair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
Large dimensions and a comfortable contour are the main features of snooze. The frame is made in tubular steel and comes in different colors to be matched with the several variation...
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Three Modern Directors Chairs Produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
Three modern Directors chairs produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Intricate Directors Chairs by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly well-engineered and comfortable pair of black vinyl directors chairs with multiple bends in solid chrome steel tubing and intricate construction down to the edges of th...
Chrome, Steel
Italian Director's Chairs 'Individually Priced'
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of handsome Italian director's chairs featuring fine polished wood and warm brass frames with suede leather backs and seats.
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
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 featuring beautiful leather seats and backs with detailed stitching, a clean chrom...
Chrome
1970s Italian Leather Director's Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian leather Director's chairs with square and rectangular chrome legs and cross members.
Chrome
Pair 1970's Italian Lucite Directors Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970's Italian Lucite Directors Chairs
Lucite
Pair of Italian Steel and Leather Director Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of vintage Italian steel and leather director chairs. Made of a pretty creme colored leather.
Steel
Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director's Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X-form chrome frame.
Set of Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in North Miami, FL
All original in black leather, this set of four armchairs are comfortable and chic.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning Set of 4 gray leather and chrome directors style Breuer chairs. Made in Italy. In very good condition.
Chrome
Set of 6 Director's Chair in Brass and White Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 director's chair in brass and white leather, Italy, 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
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 a Roman leather craftsman Dario Alfonsi.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi Structure in very good condition. Light marks due to use and age on structure and leather seat. Made of bamboo an...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
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 quality leather, Brass frame which folds up as in photo's.
Brass
Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs, 1965
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four vintage directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi. Chrome has been re-plated and the seats, backs and armrests have been re-done in simple and chic natural saddle with cr...
Sold
H 28.75 in W 21.46 in D 17.52 in
4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare set of four Italian Savonarola wrought iron and brown leather armchairs These chairs are very comfortable and well made, they have a k...
Iron
Alessandro Albrizzi Director's Chair in Chrome And Suede
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Director style armchair in chrome and brown suede. Alessandro Albrizzi (1934-1994). Italy, 1965. Completely original condition.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Arrben Directors Chairs in Brass and Red Leather
By Arrben
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage leather directory chairs, made in the 20th century by Arrben, an Italian leather furniture company founded in 1969. Red leather sling seat, back and arms paired with a colla...
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Lyda Levi #McGuire director’s chairs in rush and leather, 1970
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Lyda Levi-McGuire director’s chairs in rush and leather, 1970 Product details Dimensions: 54 W x 90 H x 55 D cm Production Lyda Levi-McGuire, 1970
Leather, Rush
Sold
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi with rare cowhide seats
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi, upholstered with the rare upholstery option of cowhide on the seats, backs and arms.
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Traversetolo, IT
High quality director's folding armchair with the seat and back lined in elegant soft beige suede leather. The structure is made in oakwood with solid brass connections and finished ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Nickel Silver Campaign Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These Italian director/campaign side chairs are dramatic with their interesting hardware. and ball toppings.
Upholstery
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.
Metal
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