What is the director’s chair used for?

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.

Retro Directors Chair

Pair Of Folding Chairs

Mid Century Canvas Folding Chairs

Mid Century Folded 1960 Chair

1964 Danish

Mcguire Directors

Chrome Base X Base Chair

Borge Mogensen Oak Dining Chairs

Campaign Chairs

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

$6,983

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.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Oak

Steel and velvet director’s chair, 1930

$1,420

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.

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1960s Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs

$1,800 / set

Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in the style of a directors chair, they offer comfort and simple elegance.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

$1,200 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring a bold statement of mid-century sophistication to your space with this set of four vintage Lucite and chrome director’s chairs. Sleek, sculptural, and effortlessly cool, these ...

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

Materials

Lucite

Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960

$2,840 / set

Set of 2 light wood director’s chairs, 1960

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 2 unique light wood director’s chairs, 1960

Category

1960s Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company

$375

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 frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs

$4,600 / set

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Brass Director Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Maison Jansen style campaign director chairs, blending neoclassical sophistication with timeless campaign design.

Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric

$720Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 red lacquer with a white chenille like fabric seat and back.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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

$3,950 / set

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-style chrome bases and ruby red velvet upholstery.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, 1970s Folding Chairs, Black Beech Wood

$768

Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, 1970s Folding Chairs, Black Beech Wood

Located in Hannover, DE

Pair of Vintage Director’s Chairs, Germany, 1970s–1980s Unknown manufacturer Price is for both chairs.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric

$1,995

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric

Located in Topeka, KS

It is comprised of a wood folding director’s style chair frame that is painted black.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Directors Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

$2,495 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Directors Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Cumberland, RI

Vintage Wrought Iron Directors Chairs are ready for new upholstery. Ask about our outdoor custom cushions for all our vintage wrought iron patio furniture.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jansen Director Chairs With Tan Leather and Bronze Details - a Pair

$5,400 / item

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 - a Pair.

Category

1950s French Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

$2,450 / set

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage pair of director's chairs in salmon chenille with a brass x-base frame and wooden arm rests.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

$639

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

$1,400 / set

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 MCM a.k.a.

Category

1960s American Directoire Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Drexel Campaign Directors Chairs, Wood, Pair, Vintage Style, 1970s

$1,530

Drexel Campaign Directors Chairs, Wood, Pair, Vintage Style, 1970s

Located in Waxahachie, TX

A striking and highly collectible pair of 1970s campaign-style director’s chairs by Drexel, blending classic Hollywood Regency influence with the clean sophistication of vintage mode...

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1970s Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table

$1,096 / set

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 a coffee table, these would work very well both indoor and out, the chairs are mad...

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1960s Folk Art Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas

1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass

$2,964

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.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Alessandro Albrizzi Chrome & Cognac Suede Director Chairs

$15,000

Set of 4 Alessandro Albrizzi Chrome & Cognac Suede Director Chairs

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Exceptional set of four Alessandro Albrizzi director chairs featuring a crisp, architectural polished chrome frame paired with rich cognac suede (or nubuck-style) upholstery.

Category

1970s English Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

$5,101 / set

Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Roma, RM

Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass.

Category

1970s Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s

$1,414 / set

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Beech & Canvas Safari Directors Chairs, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This set of two director's chairs was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s.

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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

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

$5,500 / set

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

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of five handcrafted wrought iron dining chairs with two armchairs and three side chairs. This "Directors Chair" is in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra in the early 1960s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Iron

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

$1,159

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.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$1,495 / set

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

By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen

Located in Topeka, KS

Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

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

$4,800 / set

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 lacquered in black, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer

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

$696 / set

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8

$16,500 / set

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 beautiful natural look.

Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Copper

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

$1,988

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.

Category

1970s American Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

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

$2,500

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.

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1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

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

$1,100

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.

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1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

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

$1,500

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.

Category

1950s Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Giclée

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

$9,000

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.

Category

1970s Post-Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel

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

$5,950 / set

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

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

$22,800 / set

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable

$675

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 seat and back rests.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Metal

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

$1,995 / set

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 enamel paint finish looks new.

Category

1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Handsome Mahogany and Leather Director’s Chairs

$1,950 / set

Handsome Mahogany and Leather Director’s Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome set of 4 director’s style leather and mahogany arm chairs.

Category

1980s American Campaign Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Vintage Chrome & Lucite Director's Chairs, Swivel Armchairs, S/6

$3,000 / set

Mid-Century Vintage Chrome & Lucite Director's Chairs, Swivel Armchairs, S/6

By Richardson Nemschoff

Located in Chicago, IL

Ideal for dining chairs or pairs of accent chairs in a post-modern -- or really any -- setting!

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

Materials

Chrome

1970s Set of 4 Vintage Director's Chairs in Wood and Red Striped Canvas

$8,285 / set

1970s Set of 4 Vintage Director's Chairs in Wood and Red Striped Canvas

Located in Marbella, ES

Set of four vintage-style director's chairs, crafted from wood with a warm, natural tone and featuring durable canvas seats and backs in a classic red-striped design on a natural bac...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL DiRECTORS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER

$5,279

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL DiRECTORS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER

By De Sede

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Directors Chairs w New Sunbrella Backs 1960

$1,150 / set

Pair Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Directors Chairs w 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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

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

$1,100

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 Terra from the early 1960s.

Category

1960s Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Iron

1970's McGuire Directors "X" Chairs (Pair) in Cheetah Print

$8,003 / set

1970's McGuire Directors "X" Chairs (Pair) in Cheetah Print

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic McGuire director’s "X-chairs". Crafted with McGuire’s signature attention to detail, these chairs feature a solid wood frame bound with rawhide laces, showcasing the brand’...

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1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

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

$2,367 / item

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

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Munich, Bavaria

It was inspired by Danish designer Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair and also on the classic folding Directors Chair.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

$2,400

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Vancouver, BC

The first models were designed around 1958, taking inspiration from directors chairs - which, is safe to say it predates any of those outdoor foldable joints you’ve been packing to t...

Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Chrome

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century

$1,576

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 colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality, dating from the ...

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather

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

$2,130

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

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Also known as safari or directors chairs. It greatly resembles Klint’s own Safari chair which was designed in 1933 and was also inspired by military furniture.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Brown Leather

$5,500

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Brown Leather

By John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Miami, FL

This classic, 1970s Director’s X-Chair was designed by Leonard Linden, John McGuire, and Elinor McGuire for McGuire Furniture Company.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Palm Print

$5,500

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Palm Print

By John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Miami, FL

A classic 1970s Director’s X-Chair designed by Leonard Linden, John McGuire, and Elinor McGuire for McGuire Furniture Company.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Geometric Velvet Jacquard

$5,500

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Geometric Velvet Jacquard

By John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Miami, FL

A classic 1970s Director’s X-Chair designed by Leonard Linden, John McGuire, and Elinor McGuire for McGuire Furniture Company.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

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

$1,788Sale Price|20% Off

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

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The designer's passion for chairs began when he saw a director's chair in a magazine before WWII.

Category

1950s Unknown Minimalist Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Aluminum

1970s McGuire Director's X-Chair in Off-White Textured Cotton

$5,500

1970s McGuire Director's X-Chair in Off-White Textured Cotton

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

A classic 1970s Director’s X-Chair designed by Leonard Linden, John McGuire, and Elinor McGuire for McGuire Furniture Company.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.

$3,450 / set

Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 Cleo Baldon style armchairs. Expertly refinished wood dowels and repainted iron frames. The original upholstery shows virtually no signs of use. These chairs are in great co...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Textured Off-White and Colbalt

$5,500

1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Textured Off-White and Colbalt

By John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden

Located in Miami, FL

This is a 1970s Director’s X-Chair by McGuire Furniture Company. We’ve always loved how simple, but well-built these chairs are and have collected a number of them.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

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

$17,700 / set

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

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six 'Spanish Dining Chairs' model '3238', oak, black leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'd...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Brass

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

$585 / item

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Directors Chair

Materials

Steel

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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.

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Questions About Retro Directors Chair

What is the director’s chair used for?
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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.

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