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.

How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?

To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.

How can I tell if a chair is vintage?

Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?

To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.

How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?

To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.

Is my vintage Eames chair real?

To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.

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

$762

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

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

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

$2,450 / set

H 33 in W 23 in D 24.5 in

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 Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

$8,227 / set

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in

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 Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Lucite & Chrome Director’s Chairs

$1,200 / set

H 32 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lucite

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

$2,495 / set

H 35 in W 18 in D 22 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$1,530

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$3,000 / set

H 31 in W 22 in D 17 in

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!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric

$1,995

H 33.5 in W 23 in D 18.75 in

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8

$16,500 / set

H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in

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. Rustic copper finish joints. Overall a great grouping, sol...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR

$1,973 / item

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 36.62 in

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Chesterfield Dark Aged Grey Leather Directors Swivel Captain's Chair A striking embodiment of timeless eleganc...

Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

$1,995 / set

H 35.75 in W 23 in D 18.5 in

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

By John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Consider completing your coastal arrangement with our McGuire wheat sheaf coffee table or Ficks Reed furniture (sold separately). An engaging pair of vintage director’s chairs, thes...

Category

Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

$3,423

H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in

VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...

Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

$3,423

H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritag...

Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR

$3,334

H 33.67 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the de...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

$3,903

H 42.13 in W 25.6 in D 23.82 in

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair

$1,292

H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.07 in

Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Regency green leather, Chesterfield tufted office chair A good looking and well made office chair, ideally suited to go with...

Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

$3,402

H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it ha...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair 20th Century

$1,565

H 42.13 in W 29.73 in D 32.68 in

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 Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

$696 / set

H 33 in W 23 in D 18 in

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair

$650 / set

H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs B - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency X-Frame Blue Iron Curule Directors Arm Chairs (B) - Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

$585 / item

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

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 Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs, 1965

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H 35 in W 23.75 in D 17 in

Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs, 1965

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Miami, FL

A set of four vintage directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi. Chrome has been re-plated and the seats, backs and armrests have been re-done in simple and chic natural saddle with cr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

A Mid Century Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs W/ X-Base

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H 33 in W 23 in D 21 in

A Mid Century Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs W/ X-Base

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage director's chairs in white leather with a metal x-base frame and wooden arm rests.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs

Sold

H 34 in W 23 in D 17 in

Set of Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in North Miami, FL

All original in black leather, this set of four armchairs are comfortable and chic.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

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H 32 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

By Leonard Linden, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We had (4) but now only (2) are available. Sold individually. Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage condition. We love the combination of patinated oak, brass hard...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage midcentury Milo Baughman-style chrome/oak director's chairs, 2 available

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H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in

Vintage midcentury Milo Baughman-style chrome/oak director's chairs, 2 available

Located in Hastings, GB

Stunning 1970s Milo Baughman-style X-frame director's chairs, in their original chocolate-brown velour upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs

By Ficks Reed, McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, John McGuire

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of vintage McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Italian Steel and Leather Director Chairs

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H 38 in W 30 in D 24 in

Pair of Italian Steel and Leather Director Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare pair of vintage Italian steel and leather director chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Chrome & Leather Flat Bar Director Style Arm Chairs, a Pair

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H 31 in W 20.75 in D 21 in

Vintage Mid-Century Chrome & Leather Flat Bar Director Style Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in Esperance, NY

Vintage mid-century chrome & leather flat bar director style arm chairs - a pair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bevan Funnell Directors Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair

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H 39.38 in W 24.61 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Bevan Funnell Directors Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Bevan Funnel Chesterfield directors oxblood leather captains office chair All Bevan Funnell pieces are handmade in England t...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

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H 42.72 in W 23.63 in L 42.72 in

Wade Upholstery Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage wade upholstery hand dyed chestnut brown leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair A very good looking well made a...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair

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H 43.12 in W 28.15 in D 30.52 in

Vintage Chesterfield Directors Green Leather Executive Captains Office Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid beechwood framed with vintage green leather upholstery Chesterfield Directors captains office chair A really good look...

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1930s Hillcrest Vintage Brown Leather Gainsborough Directors Captains Chair

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H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 27.37 in

1930s Hillcrest Vintage Brown Leather Gainsborough Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1930s Hillcrest Gainsborough aged brown leather captains chair This model is the "piece de resistance" of captains chairs,...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930s Hillcrest Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

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H 32.68 in W 24.61 in L 32.68 in

1930s Hillcrest Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored original 1930s Hillcrest Chesterfield buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been fully restored to inc...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

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H 42.52 in W 24.61 in D 24.81 in

Chesterfield Restored Vintage Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original handmade in England fully restored hand dyed deep brown leather captains armchair A stunning piece, the frame is solid an...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Bevan Funnell Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Office Chair

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H 34.65 in W 27.17 in L 34.65 in

Vintage Bevan Funnell Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Office Chair

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Bevan Funnel directors green leather captains office chair This is a vintage chair around 20 years old, they still make the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Office Directors Captains Chair

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H 43.71 in W 24.61 in D 26.38 in

Vintage Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Office Directors Captains Chair

By Harrods, Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chesterfield high back hand dyed brown leather directors chair A very good looking well made and nicely aged captains chair.

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage High Back Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

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H 43.71 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in

Vintage High Back Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage high back hand dyed Chestnut brown leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair A very good looking well made and com...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Regency Style Captains Directors Office Chair

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H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in

Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Regency Style Captains Directors Office Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage green leather Chesterfield buttoned Regency style captains office chair A good looking well made and comfortable chair, ...

Category

20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Aged Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

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H 34.26 in W 25.01 in D 26.78 in

Vintage Chesterfield Aged Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage original Chesterfield aged brown leather captain’s chair The chair was made by the Original Chesterfield Company in 1970s, t...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Harrods London Bordeaux Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair

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H 50.01 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in

Vintage Harrods London Bordeaux Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning restored hand dyed Bordeaux leather very large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina This is a very ...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

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H 32.29 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in

Vintage Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Captains Directors Office Swivel Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage original Chesterfield tan aged brown leather captain’s chair I have two of these in stock, the other has a slightly darker u...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Directors Chair

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H 32.88 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Directors Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored vintage Barrell back hand dyed brown leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, the frame is solid beech, t...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

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H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 25.99 in

Lovely Restored 1960 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored 1960 Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been fully restored to include having ...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Restored Vintage Chesterfield High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

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H 39.38 in W 23.23 in D 30.12 in

Restored Vintage Chesterfield High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned hand dyed mahogany brown leather captains chair. This piece has been fully restor...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Luxury Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Chair

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H 36.62 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in

Luxury Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Office Desk Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury hand dyed vintage brown leather office captains chair A good looking well made and comfortable chair, it has a very nice curved bac...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Vintage 1960s Fully Restored Aged Brown Leather Directors Office Chair

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H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in

Stunning Vintage 1960s Fully Restored Aged Brown Leather Directors Office Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Gainsborough office chair, circa 1960. A stunning and very comfortable chair, it has been fully restored to...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair

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H 45.67 in W 32.88 in D 30.71 in

Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable ...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

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H 43.31 in W 30.91 in D 30.12 in

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, lightly restored original leather hide, vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted director’s chair.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

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H 42.52 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in

ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage Oxblood l...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Restored Whisky Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

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H 41.34 in W 25.2 in L 41.34 in

Vintage Restored Whisky Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Whiskey brown leather directors chair.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chesterfield Vintage Green Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

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H 37.41 in W 26.38 in L 37.41 in

Chesterfield Vintage Green Leather Captains Directors Office Chair

Located in Berlin, DE

Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep Green leather captains armchair a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully crafted mahogany with a beautiful carving on...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair

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H 34.06 in W 24.61 in D 29.53 in

Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

I am delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made Chesterfield fully buttoned Oxblood leather Captains or Directors armchair A good looking well made and decorative captains ...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Lovely Restored 1967 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

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H 34.26 in W 25.4 in L 34.26 in

Lovely Restored 1967 Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored 1967 stamped Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece has been lightly restored to include...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair Mid 20th Century

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H 45.28 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning vintage leather 'Director's chair' with buttoned back and seat in a beautiful chocolate brown colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dining Set After Cleo Baldon Cal Style Table With Brass Director Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 60 in D 42 in

Vintage Dining Set After Cleo Baldon Cal Style Table With Brass Director Chairs

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A vintage dining set consisting of a glass top dining table supported by brass stretchers and oak legs and a set of 4 director chairs in oak, gold plated steel, and light tan vinyl c...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather

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H 33.5 in W 24.5 in L 33.5 in

Director Chair Set by Telescope, Restored with Black Alligator Leather

By John and Elinor McGuire, Telescope Chair Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Telescope Director chair set of (2). Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage condition.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alligator

Ralph Lauren Leather Hollywood Director's Chair in Classic Royal Navy Blue

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H 35.5 in W 26.25 in D 21 in

Ralph Lauren Leather Hollywood Director's Chair in Classic Royal Navy Blue

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Presenting Ralph Lauren Leather Hollywood Director's Chair Vintage in Classic Navy Blue Equestrian inspired European Leather Seat on Exotic Rich Wood Cross Braced Mahogany X Frame wi...

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Midcentury Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

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H 32 in W 24 in D 25.5 in

A Midcentury Pair of White Leather Director's Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of director's chairs in white leather with a chrome x-base frame and wooden arm rests attributed to Milo Baughman.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair

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H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in

Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors chair.

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Director's Chairs by Cal-Style - Set of 4

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in

Vintage Director's Chairs by Cal-Style - Set of 4

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this nice set of 4 Vintage Director's Chairs by Cal-Style.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1970s Director's Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 25.5 in

Pair of 1970s Director's Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome pair of vintage director's chairs in the style of Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Leather Campaign or Director Chairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in

Vintage Leather Campaign or Director Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A lovely matching pair of directoire chairs with X bases. Very comfortable armchairs with soft leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available

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H 33 in W 22 in D 16 in

Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available

By Telescope Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

2 canvas and wood folding director chairs, each with canvas sling seat and back rests. Both chairs are in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. One chair is a lighte...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

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H 32 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in

McGuire Director Chair X-Chair, Vintage Black Leather, Oak and Brass

By Leonard Linden, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

(2) are available. Sold individually. Both chairs are in almost identical, excellent vintage condition. We love the combination of patinated oak, brass hardware and leather upholster...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage

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H 32 in W 19.75 in D 16 in

Chrome Directors Chair by Robert Kjer for Virtue Vintage

By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Chrome Directors chair designed by Robert Kjer Jacobsen for Virtue Vintage.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR

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H 47.84 in W 28.55 in D 34.26 in

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, this is a wingback chair example so its high backed and super comfortable, this is the bosses chair, its large and in c...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Green Leather Captains Directors Chair

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H 33.27 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Vintage Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Green Leather Captains Directors Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade Chesterfield buttoned green leather Captains or Director's armchair. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, i...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Pair of Directors Chair Style Bar Stools Brass Plate Oak and Black Vinyl

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H 45 in W 23 in D 25 in

Vintage Pair of Directors Chair Style Bar Stools Brass Plate Oak and Black Vinyl

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of vintage director’s chair style barstools in brass plate, oak, and black vinyl.

Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair Solid Wood Frame

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H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 26.97 in

Vintage Directors Green Leather Chesterfield Captains Chair Solid Wood Frame

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chesterfield vintage directors green leather captains office chair The chair is in good used condition throughout, we have deep cle...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair with Coil Base

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H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 26.58 in

Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Chair with Coil Base

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage hand dyed Chestnut brown leather Chesterfield tufted captains chair with coil tension base A very good looking well...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair

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H 48.43 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning restored hand dyed cigar brown leather very large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a ver...

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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair Ox Blood 20th Century

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H 40.95 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Directors Desk Chair Ox Blood 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb English Vintage leather button backed 'Director's chair' in a beautiful antique ox blood colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating...

Category

Late 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970’s Modern Chrome & Brown Vinyl James David Style Director’s or Sling Chair

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H 30 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

1970’s Modern Chrome & Brown Vinyl James David Style Director’s or Sling Chair

By James David Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Modern Director’s or sling chair comprised of a chrome tube frame & brown vinyl or faux leather seat & back sling in the style of James David.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fully Restored Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

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H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in

Fully Restored Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made a...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Tufted Directors Captains Desk Armchair

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H 44.49 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Tufted Directors Captains Desk Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely, exceptionally comfortable Chesterfield tufted directors armchairs This chair is more comfortable than your favourite wingback, it is sublim...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Handsome Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Dining Chair Midcentury

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 24 in

Handsome Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Dining Chair Midcentury

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A vintage set of six director's dining chairs in black faux leather with chrome X-base frames and wooden arm rests attributed to Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

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H 41.93 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Vintage Director Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage director chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every vintage director chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage director chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage director chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage director chair over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Alessandro Albrizzi and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Director Chair?

Prices for a vintage director chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $18,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,147.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Vintage Director 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.
How old does a chair have to be to be vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
How can I tell if a chair is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell how old a vintage chair is?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
How do you identify a vintage Gunlocke chair?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
Is my vintage Eames chair real?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.

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