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Robert Kjer Jakobsen

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The sling’s have been
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Pair of Handsome Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Chair Bar Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage pair of director's chair bar stools in tan faux leather with chrome X-base frames and wooden arm rests attributed to Milo Baughman. The seat height on these is 32 T and the...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculptural Metal Brass Tone Kitchen Dining Chair Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculptural Metal Brass Tone Kitchen Dining Chairs by Virtue Bros. Mfg - Set of 4. Item features sculptural metal frames, gold/ brass painted finish, origina...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Metal

Maxim Off-White Director's Chair by Carlo Colombo
By Braid Outdoor, Carlo Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant director's chair belongs to the refined Maxim Collection of nautical-inspired designs. Cylindrical components make up the wooden frame, which is enriched with stainless ...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By McGuire, Leonard Linden
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four midcentury Campaign-style directors chairs by Leonard Linden for McGuire. The chairs feature a whitewashed or Cerused finish on the oak. Embellished with leather raw...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Albrizzi Style MCM Naugahyde and Chrome Directors Chairs - Set of 6
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Countryside, IL
Alessandro Albrizzi style mid century naugahyde and chrome directors chairs - set of 6. Each chair measures: 19 wide x 16.75 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and ar...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Restored Marcel Breuer Rattan Back Chrome "cesca" Chairs By Virco, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Marcel Breuer rattan back chrome "Cesca" chairs by Virco. This rare variant of the Cesca chair features the rare rattan back with chrome legs. Marcel Breuer (1902-1...
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Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

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Rattan

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.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Located in East Hampton, NY
All armchairs these Classic Director style chairs in bleached unfinished wood, keeping a rustic and beautiful natural look. Rustic copper finish joints. Overall a great grouping, sol...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Copper

Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Director Armchairs, Set of Four
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Flat bar steel frame and Cognac stitched leather. These director style armchairs are wonderful vintage Italian design by Alessandro Albrizzi. Note: Four quality armchairs!
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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Pair of Robert Kjer Jakobsen Directors Desk Chairs, 1960s
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers CA Directors Polished chrome and ultra sued faux skin
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Chrome And White Leather Chairs Attributed To Robert Kjer Jakobsen
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Toronto, ON
Chrome and white leather directors chairs attributed to Robert Kjer Jakobsen. Marked made in
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Antique 1870s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Directors chair designed by Robert Kjer Jacobsen for Virtue Vintage. Good original condition
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Glass Dining Game Table & s/4 Chrome, Lucite Armchair
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a stunning yet playful glass and chrome "Chippendale" style game/ breakfast/ dining table with four chrome, Lucite and yellow leather directors chairs by Mid-Century moder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Chrome

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