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1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Italian modern Calligaris Folding director's chairs black wood white fabric 1990
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding director's chairs black wood and white fabric by Calligaris, 1990s Set of 8
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Folding Director's Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This folding director's chair was made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Fratelli Reguitti. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Folding Director's Chair Vintage in the Style of Gae Aulenti 1964 Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Metal

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
By Peter Karpf, Trip Trap
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Canvas, Oak

Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome black wood folding director’s chair with a handmade black, brown, and white geometric
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Textile, Wood

Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Mogensen Spanish Chair and also on the classic folding Directors Chair. We have 2 chairs in stock.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cottan canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Metal

Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of campaign style folding directors chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature an oak
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20th Century American Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Canvas

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, black leather, Denmark, 1964 These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Oak

Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
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1960s Folk Art Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Canvas

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Vintage Folding Chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy, 1958
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage folding chair Ninfea by Gio Ponti for Reguitti, Italy 1958. Dimensions: Width 48 cm
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1950s Italian Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Japanese Foldable Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s, in Japan. It has a
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Folding Italian chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Paris, FR
A set of six folding Italian chairs or garden chairs crafted out of solid beechwood, designed by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Wood, Beech

NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
inspired by foldaway director’s chairs. It was named in honor of the designer’s family name, but it also
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1960s Japanese International Style Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Pallucco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black vinyl or
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Steel

Gio Ponti Ninfea Folding Chairs in Wood and White Fabric by Reguitti 1960s Italy
By Gio Ponti, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A Ninfea (or Pieghevole Ninfea) folding lounge chair with a structure in the wood, seat, and back
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chairs with walnut frames and black stitched
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Walnut, Wood

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Borge Lindau, Lammhults
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of perfectly faded X75-2 chairs. One of the most compelling foldable chair ever made
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1980s Swedish Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
folding chair based on traditional British Campaign furniture. Also known as safari or directors chairs
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Beech

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Vancouver, BC
chrome and teak. The first models were designed around 1958, taking inspiration from directors chairs
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
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1950s Unknown Minimalist Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Aluminum

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Eight 'April' Chairs in Original Leather
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the director's chair by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, brass, Denmark, 1960s. This rare sofa reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Oak

Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
base, and they do not fold as a true Campaign style director’s chair would. They are kind of a cross
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

Børge Mogensen Set of Six Armchairs & Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Dining Table
By Børge Mogensen, Skipper, Fredericia, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) is from a more
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan
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1950s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Rattan

3 Panel Arched Wicker Woven & Rattan Folding Screen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 Woven Wicker room divider folding screen with an arched top. This rattan and woven
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1950s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Rattan

Crespi Style 3 Panel Folding Screen, Stick Reed Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930 reed rattan room divider folding screen in the style of furniture by Gabriella Crespi
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1930s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Rattan

3 Panel Bamboo and Parrot Print Folding Screen, 1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1940 Bamboo room divider folding screen with a tropical parrot print on each panel. This
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1940s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Bamboo

20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
front porch. The brand’s first success was the now famous Director’s X-Chair byLeonard Linden. The
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Glass, Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of French Stools by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in MADRID, ES
designed the legendary "Tonneau" chair for Steiner, first in plastic (1953) and then in folded plywood
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Iron

"Berit" extendable table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
contrasting grain. The table extends from 40-100 cm with the leaves folded up. Very good vintage condition
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Steel

Aquilon Teak Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian
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1960s European Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Glass, Teak

Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Side Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian
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1960s European Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian
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1960s European Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Coffee Table "Prefacto" by Pierre Guariche, Airborne, 1952
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair, known as the Tonneau, in folded
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1950s French Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Metal

Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Charles Minvielle. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian furniture manufacturing
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1960s French Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Velvet, Glass, Teak

Baryshnikov in Back and White by Mikhail Baryshnikov Collectible Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
partnering Natalia Makarova to partnering a folding chair. Joan Acocella's introduction deftly and
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20th Century North American Expressionist Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Paper

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interesting outliers in his body of work.) As with Prouvé’s folded metal forms and Matégot’s perforated steel
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1930s French Space Age Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Aluminum, Steel

Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
H 11.97 in W 29.14 in D 4.34 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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Canvas

Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Naval director's chair with 1980s mahogany folding backrest, washable fabric seat and backrest.
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1980s Italian Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Mahogany

Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
Directors Chairs from Telescope Chair, Leopard Print Fabric, Midcentury, Pair
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Madison, WI
Directors chairs, pair, upholstered in leopard print design fabric. Made by Telescope Chair Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Pair of Directors Chairs Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s. A folding construction with lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Hardwood

20th Century Folding Chrome Chair with Goat Leather
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Stylish director chair with goat leather seat. We have two of them in stock.
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Late 20th Century Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

A Pair of 1930s French Riviera Cowhide Directors Chairs
Located in Kent, GB
We wanted these exceptionally high quality folding metal Art Deco directors chairs to work in a
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Metal

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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Three Modern Directors Chairs Produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
Three modern Directors chairs produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s. A folding
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Fabric, Hardwood

1956 Poul M. Volther Drop-Leaf Midcentury Dining/Console Table for Frem Røjle
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Volther originally trained as a cabinet maker and later became director of the Danish national
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Set of Four Chrome and Leather Folding Directors Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of four chrome and natural leather folding directors chairs. Leather in good original
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben, Circa 1970, Brown high
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Folding Director's Chairs Designed by Mogens Koch, De
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of director's chairs were designed by Mogens Koch in 1932. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Canvas, Wood

Pair of McGuire Oak and Leather X-Chair Folding Director Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, TX
As stylish at home as it is on safari, this classic X-Chair is handcrafted of solid oak. The
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Oak

1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of classic, folding Director's Chairs in beech hardwood having a medium brown stain, shaped
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1970s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Leather, Beech

1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
1970s Pair of High Director's Chairs
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Three Directors Folding Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three fire engine red director folding chairs, with a canvas seat and backrest. Brass details
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair

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Beech

Three Directors Folding Chairs
Three Directors Folding Chairs
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 15.36 in
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Vintage Folding Directors Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage folding directors chair available at 1stDibs. Each vintage folding directors chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage folding directors chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage folding directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage folding directors chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John and Elinor McGuire, Mogens Koch and Leonard Linden produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Folding Directors Chair?

A vintage folding directors chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,340, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $8,405.

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