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
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Folding Directors Chair
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.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric
$720Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Red Metal Folding Director Chairs in White Fabric
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of heavy metal director chairs. These are folding chairs. They have a really nice red lacquer with a white chenille like fabric seat and back.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage White Rattan Bamboo Canvas Sling Folding Directors Chairs
By Telescope Chair Company, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The slings, made of crisp lime green canvas, are new — taut, clean, and vibrant — bringing a lively contrast that enlivens every curve of the chair. The director’s design allows each...
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1980s Vietnamese Bohemian Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
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 frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Horgen Glarus Modell 903 by Kurt Culetto Cognac Swiss Folding Spanish Chair
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
It was inspired by Danish designer Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair and also on the classic folding Directors Chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Director’s Chair Folding Black Brown White Geometric Needlepoint
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 Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Textile, Wood
Directors Chair Bamboo Wood Coral Red Cotton Canvas Fabric Upholstery Foldable
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern coral red cotton canvas and bamboo wood folding director chair with canvas sling seat and back rests.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
**Set of 5 vintage folding director's chairs** A set of five folding “director's” chairs, combining functional simplicity with vintage charm.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Beech, Canvas
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
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Steel
Hollywood Folding Chair by Carlo Hauner for Reguitti, Italy, 1970s , in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Hollywood Folding Chair by Carlo Hauner for Reguitti, Italy, 1970s This folding director's chair, produced by Fratelli Reguitti and designed by Carlo Hauner in 1973, is a perfect exa...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Nutwood
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six 'Spanish Dining Chairs' model '3238', oak, black leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'd...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Folding Canvas Director's Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century director's chair made from maple with a canvas seat and tilting seat back.
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3238, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs, Beech Wood & Canvas, Denmark, c. 1940s
By Mogens Koch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of folding director's-style chairs of beech, brass, and canvas, with low-slung leather arms.
Category
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia 'Spanish' Dining Chair in Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining chair, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1964 This dining chair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this de...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Armchair in Oak and Black Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) is from a more sturdy character.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ armchair model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-ch...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
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H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 21.46 in
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, Denmark. The chairs are made oak and beige canvas and in good vintage condition. One ...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
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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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas
Federico Giner Folding Directors Chair, 1980s
By Federico Giner
Located in Miami, FL
Folding director’s chair with bentwood and steel frame with black canvas seat and back rest by Federico Giner.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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 condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben
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H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
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 quality leather, Brass frame which folds up as in photo's.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
1960s Folding Director's Chair Style Gae Aulenti Zanotta April
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Director's Folding Chair In the style of Gae Aulenti and her folding Zanotta April chair 1964 design, Italy.
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Folding Director's Chairs Designed by Mogens Koch, De
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H 34.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
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 recognized design features sling back and seat covers and an X-shape support with soli...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
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 X-form legs, and black naugahyde stretched between wood members to form the seat an...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
Three Directors Folding Chairs
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three fire engine red director folding chairs, with a canvas seat and backrest.
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Beech
1950s Leather Chrome Folding Safari Director Chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of solid leather/ chrome folding safari chairs acquired from private collection in Vancouver. These items were apparently purchased in NYC in 1960s and shipped to BC. Leather...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chair with walnut frames and black stitched leather sling back, seat, and arm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Pair of Folding Leather and Chrome Italian Director Chairs
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H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Pair of Folding Leather and Chrome Italian Director Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of folding black leather and chrome Italian director chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Pair of MCM Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chairs, Folding Directors, Danish, 1970s
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H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Pair of MCM Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chairs, Folding Directors, Danish, 1970s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Pair of Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair, Folding Directors chair, Danish, 1970s Pair of vintage leather & teak folding Safari Chairs, Model ‘MK 16 Safari’ originally de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs
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H 35.24 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six Directors armchairs with aged brown leather that fold away A very good looking and well made set, they all fold away as...
Category
20th Century English Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather
Fratelli Reguitti Patio Set, Italy 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Austin, TX
Four folding directors chairs with dining table by Fratelli Reguitti; makers mark imprinted on each piece.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director's Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X-form chrome frame.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s
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H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Roma, IT
Director's folding chair produced in Italy produced in Italy between the 80s and 90s; attributed to a Roman leather craftsman Dario Alfonsi.
Category
1980s Italian Campaign Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
'NY' Folding Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the folding form of a traditional director's chair and the simplicity and materials of Danish modern design, this folding chair was designed by Japanese designer Takeshi ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas
Takeshi Nii “Ny” Folding Chair and Ottoman
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair has a chrome frame that folds up like a director’s chair for ease of storage.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
NY Blue Folding Sling Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NY folding sling chair by Takeshi Nii. Originally from 1958 and named "NY," after the Danish word for "new," it was inspired by folding chairs of directors.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Wood and Leather Director's Style Armchair, France, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Black lacquered wood frame with new camel colored leather sling seat and back. Folds like a director's chair but very sturdy, heavy and comfortable.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Takeshi Nii 'NY' Japanese Leather Folding Chair
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Japanese modern folding chair, designed by Takeshi Nii, c.1970s. The chair has a chrome frame that folds up like a director’s chair for ease of storage.
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Chrome
Borge Mogensen #3238 Spanish Hunting Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of six armchairs in solid oak. These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this design by Danish designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) is from a more sturd...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s DIRECTORS Chair Gold Medal Camp Folding Furniture Racine WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Director's Chair 1960s DIRECTORS Chair by Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company Racine WI Gold Medal Camp Furniture Original maker's metal tag retained.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Brass
Brown Jordan "Nomad" Folding Patio Director Chairs and Side Table Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brown Jordan "Nomad" folding patio set featuring two director chairs and a side table/ottoman, circa 1970.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Iron
NY Sling Chair and Footstool by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NY Sling chair and footstool by Takeshi Nii. Named "NY," after the Danish word for "new," this mobile set was original designed in 1958 and was inspired by director folding chairs.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
M. Hayat and Bros Director folding chair in walnut and leather Pakistan 1960
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H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
M. Hayat and Bros Director folding chair in walnut and leather Pakistan 1960
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculpted Director folding chair designed and manufactured by M.
Category
1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Directors Chair
Materials
Walnut
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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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