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.
Chrome
Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs
By Marge Carson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful pair of carved wood Campaign chairs by Marge Carson with Lion's head details is large in size and style. Chairs feature leather back and seat slings with an additiona...
Brass
Orange Suede Director's Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Director's chair with original orange suede upholstery. 17.5 inches seat height.
Pair of Hand-Stitched Director's Chairs with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of hand-stitched Suede Director's chairs with brass hardware on stretcher base, very comfortable and great quality.
Pair of Pace Director's Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pace Director's chairs with chrome frame with brass finials, upholstered with beige/putty suede Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with ...
Chrome, Brass
Pair of Robert Kjer Jakobsen Directors Desk Chairs, 1960s
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers CA Directors Polished chrome and ultra sued faux skin fabric 1960s sophisticated Chair
Chrome
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.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Traversetolo, IT
High quality director's folding armchair with the seat and back lined in elegant soft beige suede leather. The structure is made in oakwood with solid brass connections and finished ...
Brass
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.
Brass
Pair of 1970's Italian Steel and Suede Director's Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian black steel and original tobacco suede director's chairs. These are also available for individual sale.
Steel
1970's Italian Steel and Suede Director's Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian black steel director's chair with chocolate suede upholstery. Newly powder-coated metal.
Steel
Set of Four Suede Directors' Chairs by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gorgeous set of four directors' chairs from Pace International, newly upholstered in a sumptuous putty-grey/brown suede.
Chrome
Mc Guire directors chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four rattan directors chairs with suede seats and brass hardware
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 20 in
Suede, Brass and Oak Directors Chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960
By McGuire
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 8 suede and oak directors chairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, circa 1960.
Brass
McGuire Director chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 directors chairs by McGuire covered in rust suede, all original and in great shape.
Rattan, Suede
Pace Director's Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Princeton, NJ
Gorgeous vintage chairs in need of restoration. Priced to allow you to restore them according to your personal taste and preferences (i.e. new brass/nickel/chrome plating, upholstery...
Suede
Pair of Steel and Brass Directors Chairs Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of steel and brass directors chairs attributed to the French firm of Jansen circa 1950.
Brass, Steel
$13,000 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceive...
Leather, Beech
$3,850 / set
H 31.75 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Brno Chrome Dining Chairs after Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Brno chrome dining chairs after Mies van der Rohe, American, circa 1970s. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. The price no...
Metal
$3,850 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Tito Agnoli for Molteni Set of Four 'Fiorenza' Dining Chairs in Leather & Walnut
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Molteni, set of four 'Fiorenza' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1968 These chairs are an excellent example of Italian Mid-Century design. The back is slightly...
Leather, Walnut
$6,971 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Matteo Grassi Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in Wien, AT
A striking set of six Bauhaus-style cantilever chairs by Matteo Grassi, combing architectural simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship. The elegant tubular stell frame are finished ...
Metal, Chrome
$13,518 / set
H 28.15 in W 30.32 in D 21.26 in
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by the genius that was Marce...
Chrome
$4,531 / set
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Mart Stam S33 for Fasem Dining Chairs in Cognac Saddle Leather, 1970s
By Fasem International, Mart Stam
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mid-Century Cantilever model S33 chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem in Saddle Leather and Chrome A striking mid-century modern set of chairs featuring a sleek cantilevered chrome frame p...
Chrome
$15,400 / set
H 32.88 in W 19.89 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Original Patinated Cognac Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, teak, patinated cognac leather, brass, Denmark, 1950s Lovely set of four dining chairs made by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, crafted from teak and uphol...
Brass
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. Inspired by the refined aesthetic of Maison Jansen, these ...
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 28 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960-1970's. The chairs feature leather seats, arm rests and backs, on bright chrome fram...
Chrome
$2,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six French Midcentury Dining Chairs with Chrome Frames, 1970s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French midcentury (circa 1970) set of six dining chairs using cantilevered seats on chrome frames, in the manner of designers Willy Rizzo and Giovanni Offredi. The original upholster...
Metal, Chrome
$1,147Sale Price|25% Off
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
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...
Wood
$7,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20.75 in
Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Set of 4 Vintage Tan Suede Fabric Tucroma Chairs
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 "Tucroma" chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani. This set of stunning Italian design dining chairs are a perfect example of 70s Euro styling. The Tucroma chair was ori...
Suede
$4,647 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in Wien, AT
A striking set of four Bauhaus-style cantilever chairs by Matteo Grassi, combing architectural simplicity with exceptional craftsmanship. The elegant tubular stell frame are finished...
Metal, Chrome
$9,700 / set
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Italian Set of Four Architectural Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1960s Set of four Italian dining chairs with a characteristic beechwood frame. The frame consists of beechwood slats. One of...
Leather, Beech
Pair of Dakota Jackson Library Arm Chairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Dakota Jackson "Library" Chairs. First commissioned for the San Francisco Public Library in 1996, it is represented today in libraries, museums, universities, and residence...
Maple, Plywood
Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Cane, Rattan
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