$1,436 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
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. This type of
Metal
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
loomed canvas. The chair is in the spirit of the classic director's chair meets safari chair style. The
Canvas, Mahogany
$1,803
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
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. Great comfort. Great
Metal
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
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 Mogens Koch, Interna
Located in Stuttgart, DE
High quality build folding safari chair from around the 1960s. These rare to find chairs were
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
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
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
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 Mogens Koch, Kaare Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish midcentury directors chair with frame made of dark wood (most likely elm) mounted with high
Brass
Sold
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
Brass
Vintage Leather Folding Chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
director or safari chairs. They have a beautiful look, manufactured from camel coloured leather strapped
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
Chrome
1960s DIRECTORS Chair Gold Medal Camp Folding Furniture Racine WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
- Compact and Lightweight Director- Safari Style Chair in Tan Faux Leather folds to carry - stylish
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
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 Interna Denmark, Mogens Koch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair
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
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
Brass
“MK16” Safari Chairs by Mogens, Denmark, 1930
By Mogens Koch
Located in Wilnis, UT
The “MK16” Safari chair is designed and manufactured by Mogens Koch in Denmark around 1930. The
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
Brass
60s Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Interna
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
folding chair based on traditional British campaign furniture. Also known as safari or directors chairs
Leather, Oak
Mogens Koch ‘MK-16’ Safari Chair for Interna Set / 2
By Mogens Koch, Interna
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
folding chair based on traditional British campaign furniture. Also known as safari or directors chairs
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
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
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
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
'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
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
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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 Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
$17,074 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, 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
$2,503 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,140 / 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
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
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