Directional Chaise Longues

A brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere, Directional Furniture opened its doors after American furniture designer Paul McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York–based Modernage Company.

In his pivotal introduction of postwar modernism to the mass market, the revered Massachusetts-born McCobb had established several lines, from the affordable and refined Planner Group for Winchendon to the swooping and unexpected arms of the Symmetric Group for Widdicomb, a Shaker-inspired collection that included a sofa and a lounge chair. Like all of McCobb’s designs, the Directional pieces for Modernage are defined by a sleek aesthetic in which the focus is on elegant functionality, frequently using fine materials such as brass and walnut. In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company.

The pair’s first pieces were upholstered chairs, intended to harmonize with the modular Multiplex pieces designed by Martin Feinman. McCobb then designed an array of furniture including storage, dining, seating, desks and other pieces with details such as leather tops, wood finishes and Roman Travertine surfaces. While Directional stopped production of McCobb’s work in the early 1960s, it still released numerous pieces by leading designers manufactured by a variety of companies.

Designer Paul Evans led the factory for a time after joining in 1964. His provocative work for the company often reflected his understanding of materials from his early training as a silversmith, such as the popular Cityscape series — a milestone in brutalist design — with its blocky forms accented with brass and chrome. At his shop in Lambertville, New Jersey, he collaborated with a design team to clad furniture pieces in metallic surfaces, like the Argente line that began production in 1968 and involved an acetylene torch to give its aluminum material a textural quality. He also worked on the Sculpted Bronze series with hand-formed resin shaped over plywood or steel that was then coated with atomized bronze.

Other Directional designers included Vladimir Kagan, who contributed biomorphic sofas and swivel chairs; Milo Baughman, who created tables and dressers inspired by Scandinavian modernism; and Jack Lenor Larsen, who covered sofas in dynamically patterned fabric.

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Creator: Directional

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s

$12,800 / item

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. Famous for his use of curves and amorphous shapes in furnishings, this Vladimir Kagan clam form chaise lounge has an inviting profile and shape that beckons. The inner walls of the chaise provide all enveloping comfort with wide upholstered channels angled down towards the foot of the chaise. The channels - along with the texture of the ivory white bouclé - ventilate naturally keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that allow one to recline but are not typically plush, this Vladimir Kagan chaise is the antithesis. Super comfortable seat back, tall upholstered arm rests, thick cushioned seat, and angled upholstered side. Chic, sexy and luxurious. Works for all activities - naughty or nice - at all hours of the day. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee while catching up on emails or reading the latest headlines. Cozy up with a good book and a glass of wine. Activities will be enjoyed all the more reclined atop this Vladimir Kagan Scallop Chaise...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Marilyn" Chaise Lounge, Circa Early 1990s

$3,895

Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Marilyn" Chaise Lounge, Circa Early 1990s

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Peabody, MA

A post modern sculptural chaise longue by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, the "Marilyn", circa early 1990s. Needs to be recovered; ready for you to add your personal touch.

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1990s American Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Marilyn Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

$7,800

Marilyn Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1990s. Reupholstered in green jacquard fabric. Tagged. Has unique feet which are not on any other models online.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991

$16,800

Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Asymmetrical and chic Directional Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Settee professionally reupholstered in soft ivory white bouclé. All new cushioning and u...

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1990s American Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Channel Tufted Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan, 1980

$4,500

Channel Tufted Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan, 1980

By Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Directional white boucle channel tufted chaise lounge. Completely restored and reupholstered.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Scallop Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

$12,800 / item

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Scallop Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. Famous for his use of curves and amorphous shapes in furnishings, this Vladimir Kagan scallop form chaise lounge has an inviting profile and shape that beckons. The inner walls of the chaise provide all enveloping comfort with wide upholstered channels angled down towards the foot of the chaise. The channels - along with the texture of the ivory white bouclé - ventilate naturally keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that allow one to recline but are not typically plush, this Vladimir Kagan chaise is the antithesis. Super comfortable seat back, tall upholstered arm rests, thick cushioned seat, and angled upholstered side. Chic, sexy and luxurious. Works for all activities - naughty or nice - at all hours of the day. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee while catching up on emails or reading the latest headlines. Take an afternoon nap. Cozy up with a good book and a glass of wine, phone a friend and catch up or work on your laptop. Activities will be enjoyed all the more reclined atop this Vladimir Kagan Scallop Chaise Lounge...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

$7,800

H 37 in W 87 in D 28.75 in

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

Located in Nashville, TN

And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish and losses to frame. Well worn paint and gilded finish. Oxidation to the gi...

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1790s Italian Directoire Antique Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Giltwood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

$22,200

H 29 in W 107 in D 70 in

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage large serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1970s. This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s mastery of organic, flowing forms, featuring a bold ki...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Lounge Chair in Sienna Leather Seat with Metal Base

$2,940

H 27 in W 28 in D 28 in

Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Lounge Chair in Sienna Leather Seat with Metal Base

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Clifton, NJ

The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour. The floating backrest flows into twisting curves of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s

$15,000

H 30 in W 96 in D 48 in

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has been fully restored by Stamford Modern, including all-new interior foam and materi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Art Deco Form

$3,900

H 32 in W 69 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredibly designed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features quality construction with a stacked art deco form.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

$2,800

H 41.33 in W 61.02 in D 24.4 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Belmont, MA

Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Pearwood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa, 2000

$9,000

H 28.5 in W 94 in D 46 in

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa, 2000

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Clound Sofa, 2000’s. Sofa is original white micro suede. Has 2 round plinth bases and 1 lucite leg in middle. There are a couple stains on...

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 22.13 in D 36 in

Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Wayne, NJ

Vladimir Kagan Capricorn series indoor outdoor lounge chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your deli...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Hardwood & Boucle, Brazil

$12,000

H 37 in W 48 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge, Hardwood & Boucle, Brazil

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural chaise lounge, attributed to the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, was produced in Brazil during the 1960s, a period when Brazilian modern furniture reached full maturity—bal...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Hardwood, Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Tri Symmetric Chaise Lounge

$14,000

H 36.5 in W 60 in D 27 in

Vladimir Kagan Tri Symmetric Chaise Lounge

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Miami, FL

A tri symmetric chaise by Vladimir Kagan, designed 1958.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa

$3,900

H 32 in W 64.5 in D 36 in

Midcentury Post Modern Kidney Shaped Chaise Lounge or Petite Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful modern design chaise lounge. It features beige wood legs with it's original upholstery. The fabric will need updating. Padding and foam are excellent.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950

$35,000

H 38.25 in W 33.25 in D 38.5 in

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s

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H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in

Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional in the 1980s. Great flowing lines with signature disc bases and thick lucite center support. Fabric is origi...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Long Island Cloud Sofa for Directional with Lucite Leg Support

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H 29 in W 94 in L 29 in

Vladimir Kagan Long Island Cloud Sofa for Directional with Lucite Leg Support

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A long island / cloud / serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional USA. Circa 2000s. Microfiber fabric shows very well for 20 years old but would shine with new uphol...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Directional Channel Tufted Slipper Chaise Lounge, 1970

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H 38 in W 72 in D 30 in

Directional Channel Tufted Slipper Chaise Lounge, 1970

By Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Directional channeled tufted slipper chaise lounge chair, 1970. Restored and reupholstered in white boucle.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé

Directional White Bouclé Channel Tufted Chaise Lounge

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H 37 in W 78 in D 29 in

Directional White Bouclé Channel Tufted Chaise Lounge

By Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Directional white boucle channel tufted chaise lounge. Completely restored and reupholstered.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé

Directional Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan, 1980

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H 40 in W 74 in D 37.5 in

Directional Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan, 1980

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Directional chaise lounge by Vladimir Kagan. Newly reupholstered in white boucle.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa

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H 29 in W 48 in D 95 in

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Southampton, NJ

Gorgeous serpentine sofa by Designer, Vladimir Kagan for Directional. In the original cocoa ultrasuede fabric, this sofa, with its companion piece listed separately, is in Fabulous c...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Ultrasuede

Flawless Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa

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H 29 in W 97 in D 48 in

Flawless Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Southampton, NJ

Gorgeous serpentine sofa by Designer, Vladimir Kagan for Directional. In the original cocoa ultrasuede fabric, this sofa, with its companion piece listed separately, is in Fabulous ...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Ultrasuede

Directional Chaise Lounge

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H 28 in W 33.5 in D 66.5 in

Directional Chaise Lounge

By Directional

Located in Chicago, IL

Directional chaise lounge, reupholstered with great plains cotton velvet. [Label on underside Directional] Measures: Seat depth 55".

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine / Cloud Sofa by Directional

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H 36 in W 96 in D 43 in

Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine / Cloud Sofa by Directional

By Directional

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous modern blue micro suede sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional. Most likely custom. Wonderful and unique. No rips or tears but should be reupholstered for perfection.

Category

20th Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern White Channel Seat Chaise Lounge in White by Directional

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H 30 in W 70 in D 35 in

Mid-Century Modern White Channel Seat Chaise Lounge in White by Directional

By Directional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning chaise lounge or loveseat with incredible design lines. This well built chaise is by Directional furniture, circa 1970s. It features a ribbed channel seating area with fin...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MCM Channel Chaise by Directional

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H 29 in W 68 in D 36 in

MCM Channel Chaise by Directional

By Directional

Located in Dallas, TX

MCM channel chaise by Directional.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine Sofa by Directional

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H 36 in W 96 in D 43 in

Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine Sofa by Directional

By Directional

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous modern blue velvet sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional. Wonderful and unique.

Category

20th Century Modern Directional Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet

Directional chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Directional chaise longues are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Directional chaise longues, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chaise longues by Directional were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chaise longues by and Vladimir Kagan. Prices for Directional chaise longues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $28,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,400.

Questions About Directional Chaise Longues

Which direction do you wear a pear shaped ring?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
While a pear-shaped ring can be worn either way, most commonly it is worn with the tip of the diamond facing upwards to look like a falling teardrop when the hand is raised. This also helps create the impression of longer fingers.

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