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.
Metal
$1,400 / item
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The chair is in the spirit of the classic director's chair meets safari chair style.
Canvas, Mahogany
Antique Folding Director's Chair, Dark Wood & Cognac Leather, 1930s
By Mogens Koch, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark wood folding director's / safari chair with cognac leather seat and back.
Metal
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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.
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Danish Safari Directors Chair by Mogens Koch for Interna, 1960
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Stuttgart, DE
High quality build folding safari chair from around the 1960s. These rare to find chairs were designed by danish architect Mogens Koch for the manufacturer Interna, these chairs set...
Brass
1950s Leather Chrome Folding Safari Director Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of solid leather/ chrome folding safari chairs acquired from private collection in Vancouver. These items were apparently purchased in NYC in 1960s and shipped to BC. Leather...
Chrome
Pair of McGuire Oak Safari Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair directors chairs by McGuire covered in brown suede, all original and in great shape. Solid oak frames with brass stretchers at the base of each chair. These chairs bear origin...
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 Campaign Chairs - foldable Safari Chairs - Almazan, Spain 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 folding Campaigner chairs / Safari / Director's chairs by Almazan - Spain from the 1960s, based on the Mogens Koch MK-16 chair from 1932.
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Danish Midcentury Directors Safari Chair of Elm Wood, Core Leather, Brass, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish midcentury directors chair with frame made of dark wood (most likely elm) mounted with high quality brass fittings. The seat, backrest and armrests are made of core leather wi...
Brass
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H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Pair of MCM Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chairs, Folding Directors, Danish, 1970s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Pair of Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair, Folding Directors chair, Danish, 1970s Pair of vintage leather & teak folding Safari Chairs, Model ‘MK 16 Safari’ originally de...
Brass
Vintage Leather Folding Chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming foldable leather chairs with red lacquered metal frames. Sometimes also referred to as director or safari chairs.
Metal
Vintage Leather Folding Chairs Set of 2, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming foldable leather chairs with chrome frames. Sometimes also referred to as director or safari chairs.
Chrome
1960s DIRECTORS Chair Gold Medal Camp Folding Furniture Racine WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Walnut Frame -Contoured Legs- Brass Hardware - Compact and Lightweight Director- Safari Style Chair in Tan Faux Leather folds to carry - stylish portability from the Sixties. 24W x 1...
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
4 Foldable Campaign/Safari Chairs Like Mogens Koch MK 16 - Almazan, Spain 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 folding Campaigner chairs / Safari / Director's chairs by Almazan - Spain from the 1960s, based on the Mogens Koch MK-16 chair from 1932.
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair wasn't produced commercially until the 1960s. The chair has a beech frame with a ra...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of six rare leather Mogens Koch MK-16 folding safari chairs, produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair wasn't produced commerci...
Leather, Beech
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of mid-century modern campaign or safari style directors chairs designed by Lyda Levi for McGuire.
Brass
“MK16” Safari Chairs by Mogens, Denmark, 1930
By Mogens Koch
Located in Wilnis, UT
It’s style seems like a combination of a safari chair and a director’s chair, creating a unique style with high end materials for a wonderful sense of luxury!
Leather, Wood
Pair of MK 16 Safari Directors Chairs by Mogens Koch Leather
By Mogens Koch
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of foldable directors chairs model 'MK 16 Safari' in black leather by Mogens Koch for Interna, Denmark.
Brass
60s Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Interna
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
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.
Leather, Oak
Mogens Koch ‘MK-16’ Safari Chair for Interna Set / 2
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
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.
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Set of Six McGuire Directors Chairs, Oak Safari Style
By McGuire
Located in Bridport, CT
This is a gorgeous and very unique set of 6 McGuire Oak Directors chairs. Upholstered with beautiful dark grey micro suede in great condition. Rattan strapping and brass hardware. ...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$649Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,585 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
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
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,063 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
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