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Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Designed in the style of a directors chair, they offer comfort and simple elegance. Please confirm item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Retro Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs
Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs

Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs

H 31 in W 20 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lucite and chrome director’s chairs. Sleek, sculptural, and effortlessly cool, these chairs are a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Lucite

Retro Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

H 32 in W 21.5 in D 18 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
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Retro 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
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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

Retro Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric
Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric

Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Set of 6 eye-catching 1980s director's chairs by Cal-Style Furniture Mfg with wood arm rests, x
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Retro 1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6

1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6

H 33.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood, Textile

Retro 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
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Retro 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
1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Gorgouse pair of
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1960s American Directoire Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Retro 1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome

H 31.75 in W 20 in D 16.25 in
Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of striking 1980s French director chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Andrea Putnam re
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1980s French Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Retro Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank

Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank

H 31 in W 23.75 in D 17.25 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
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
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1960s Folk Art Retro Directors Chair

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 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details
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1970s Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

Set of 4 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Directors Chair" is in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra in the early 1960s. The chairs feature a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon

Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon

H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros

H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
1960's X Base Black Lacquer Director Chairs With Mohair Upholstery.
Located in New York, NY
1960's Hollywood regency style director chairs newly reupholstered in mohair fabric and newly
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

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Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer

1960's X Base Black Lacquer Director Chairs With Mohair Upholstery.
1960's X Base Black Lacquer Director Chairs With Mohair Upholstery.

1960's X Base Black Lacquer Director Chairs With Mohair Upholstery.

H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair

Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair

H 33 in W 23 in D 18 in
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
All armchairs these Classic Director style chairs in bleached unfinished wood, keeping a rustic and
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Copper

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8

H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970. Extra large
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1970s American Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.

Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. A chic Directors style chair in woven rattan
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Late 20th Century Philippine Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 17 in
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
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April

1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April

H 30.5 in W 29 in D 17 in
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
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1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953

Mark Shaw
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953, 2018

H 36 in W 24 in
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
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1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953

Mark Shaw
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953, 2018

H 17 in W 11 in
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Sabrina. Out
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1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953

Mark Shaw
Audrey Hepburn in Directors Chair on Set of Sabrina, 1953, 2018

H 22 in W 17 in
John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c.
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c. This distinctive
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1970s Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel

John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c.
John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c.

John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c.

H 34 in W 24.75 in D 21.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

H 33.85 in W 23.62 in D 16.53 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

H 33.85 in W 23.62 in D 16.53 in
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of recently restored white and green rattan director’s chairs. Made in Vietnam. The white
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1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs

H 35.75 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of chrome and black vinyl faux leather Campaign style sling director’s chairs with
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair

Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair

H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 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 cotton canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

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 Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with New Sunbrella Backs 1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of steel directors style chairs with Sunbrella stripped fabric for backs. Totally
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with New Sunbrella Backs 1960
Pair of Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with New Sunbrella Backs 1960

Pair of Mid Century Modern Patio Directors Chairs with New Sunbrella Backs 1960

H 32 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handcrafted wrought iron chair is known as the "Directors Chair" in the style of Cleo Baldon for
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1960s Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Iron

Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970

Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970

H 31.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Borge Lindau, Lammhults
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross beneath the seat in
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1980s Swedish Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
After Ward Bennett Sled Lounges Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
These Director Chairs, are a timeless design masterpiece that effortlessly combines form and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

After Ward Bennett Sled Lounges Chairs for Selig
After Ward Bennett Sled Lounges Chairs for Selig

After Ward Bennett Sled Lounges Chairs for Selig

H 29 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 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.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Corby, GB
and designer Gae Aulenti. Designed in 1972 for Zanotta and inspired by a classic directors chair
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1970s Italian Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972
Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972

Gae Aulenti 'April' Canvas Folding Chairs, Zanotta, 1972

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 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
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
Hollywood folding armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Milano, IT
This 1970s director's chair by Reguitti is the perfect blend of functionality and elegance, with a
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Hollywood folding armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Fratelli Reguitti
Hollywood folding armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Fratelli Reguitti

Hollywood folding armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Fratelli Reguitti

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 23.23 in
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with button back in a beautiful burgundy
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Late 20th Century Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century
Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century

H 42.13 in W 29.73 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
he saw a director's chair in a magazine before WWII. While repeating tests for functional chairs, Nii
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1950s Unknown Minimalist Retro Directors Chair

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
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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

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 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy

Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy

H 31 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century 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
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1960s Japanese International Style Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

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

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

H 36 in W 22 in D 29 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base

Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base

H 35.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Four '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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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

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

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
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
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel

Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s

Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

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
Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman
By Robert Kinsell
Located in Chicago, IL
Nude woman sitting in a white directors chair; executed in oil on canvas by Robert Kinsell. Dove
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Late 20th Century American Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman
Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman

Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman

H 33 in W 39 in D 1.25 in
Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six late modernist dining chairs from Italian design house Kartell. The 4855 model is a
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

H 27 in W 21.5 in D 16.26 in
A Pair of Madame De Pompadour Folding Chairs By Vivian Van Schagen, Rococo Style
Located in Roma, IT
and the early 200s by the designer and creative director Vivian Van Schagen, these chairs bring
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1990s European Rococo Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Plywood

A Pair of Madame De Pompadour Folding Chairs By Vivian Van Schagen, Rococo Style
A Pair of Madame De Pompadour Folding Chairs By Vivian Van Schagen, Rococo Style

A Pair of Madame De Pompadour Folding Chairs By Vivian Van Schagen, Rococo Style

H 33.47 in W 19.49 in D 21.07 in
Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
was thereby named the “Papa Bear Chair”. The director of A.P. Stolen, Anker Petersen also took a
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s

Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s

H 38.59 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style
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1980s Philippine British Colonial Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Hide, Rattan

Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide

Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide

H 34 in W 22.75 in D 24.25 in
Clint Eastwood
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
his first role from the director’s chair, Play Misty for Me (1971), as well as his first portrayal of
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1960s Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Clint Eastwood

Jack Robinson
Clint Eastwood, 1969 (Printed Later)

H 24 in W 20 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs (B) - Pair. Item features X
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair
Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair

H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in
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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather

H 31.5 in W 25.4 in D 20.08 in
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, 1960s This rare armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak

H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 21.86 in
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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchair in Oak and Black Leather
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchair in Oak and Black Leather

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchair in Oak and Black Leather

H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in
Sophia Loren, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
the Italian actress Sophia Loren waring sunglasses and sits in a director's chair. From personality
Category

1990s Contemporary Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

Greg Gorman
Sophia Loren, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Unknown

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in
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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak

H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 21.86 in
Chanel Fall 1994 Size 42 / 8 Vintage Army Olive Military Green Brown Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
framed, Vogue reported, by a set that included “a director’s chair, a mock movie camera, and klieg lights
Category

1990s French Retro Directors Chair

Chanel Fall 1994 Size 42 / 8 Vintage Army Olive Military Green Brown Skirt Suit
Chanel Fall 1994 Size 42 / 8 Vintage Army Olive Military Green Brown Skirt Suit

Chanel Fall 1994 Size 42 / 8 Vintage Army Olive Military Green Brown Skirt Suit

Size: 42 / US 8
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Retro Directors Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic retro directors chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and wood, every retro directors chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro directors chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each retro directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro directors chair over the years, but those crafted by John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire Furniture Company and Alessandro Albrizzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Directors Chair?

Prices for a retro directors chair start at $200 and top out at $18,900 with the average selling for $2,083.
Questions About Retro 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.