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Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
sought and commissioned by directors all over the world, although being extremely durable and functional.
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Cognac Leather Director's Chair
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Black Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
chair expresses the retro style sought and commissioned by directors all-over the world, although being
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Black Leather Director's Chair
Black Leather Director's Chair
H 47.25 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Beige Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
style sought and commissioned by directors all over the world, although being extremely durable and
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beige Leather Director's Chair
Beige Leather Director's Chair
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian director's chair, 1950s. Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=49 cm; D=57 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
Italian Director's Chair, 1950s
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.45 in
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - Height of seat 44 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
1970 Folding Director's Chair, Europe
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Paolo Director's Chair is crafted from solid mahogany wood, paired with vintage style heavy
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century collapsible wooden director's chair from England. With original cream-colored
Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Maxim Off-White Director's Chair by Carlo Colombo
By Braid Outdoor, Carlo Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant director's chair belongs to the refined Maxim Collection of nautical-inspired designs
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Director Armchairs, Set of Four
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in East Hampton, NY
Flat bar steel frame and Cognac stitched leather. These director style armchairs are wonderful
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alessandro Albrizzi Director's Chair in Chrome And Suede
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Director style armchair in chrome and brown suede. Alessandro Albrizzi (1934-1994). Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Director's Chair by McGuire Wood and Black Leather
Located in IT
Director's chair by McGuire from 1960s with black leather seat and brass details. Great conditions
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Directors Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. A chic Directors style chair in woven rattan
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
By Philippe Starck, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stanley is Magis’ and Philippe Starck’s revisitation of the legendary director’s chair. Its simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director's Chair, Made in Italy
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair Director's chair in aluminium, finished in white powder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Thomas Chippendale's, the Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, Facsimile
Located in valatie, NY
Thomas Chippendale's, The Gentleman and cabinet makers Director. Published by The Chippendale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Books

Materials

Paper

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood f...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, Ficks Reed, John McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
. The set features stout rattan frames in a directors chair style with straight legs conjoined by x form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

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. Excellent condition
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful pair of director chairs In pristine original condition, they are a testament to their
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Ralph Lauren Style Pair Director Armchairs White Oak, Saddle Leather Brass Studs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of handsome and well-made director style armchairs. High quality construction and materials
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chrome & Black Vinyl Faux Leather Sling Director’s Chairs Straight Legs, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of chrome and black vinyl faux leather Campaign style sling director’s chairs with
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Black Chrome Tubular Director Arm Chairs, a Pair after Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
chrome with tubular frames and faux leather. They have a director chair feel. Both the back and seat are
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Director Armchair Faux Suede and Powder Coated in Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Powder-coated bright yellow armchair with light brown faux suede upholstery. This classic and sturdy armchair has been updated with bright yellow powder coated fra...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Leather & Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning Set of 4 gray leather and chrome directors style Breuer chairs. Made in Italy. In very
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Midcentury "Directors Chair" Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Directors Chair" is in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra in the early 1960s. The chairs feature a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Director or Savonarola Style Chairs in Burl Wood with Brass Accents by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous chairs by Widdicomb, burl wood frames, brass accents including stretchers, feet, accents. New upholstery in Romo velvet. Selling as a pair. 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lupino Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Polished Gold Steel
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ida Lupino, that once said “I’d love to see more women working as directors and producers”, created
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood & Leather Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 20th century pair of large, sturdy Spanish brutalist director's style armchairs. Dark wood
Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Annick et Samuel Coriat, set of 8 chairs, Artelano ed., circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
trends throughout the times, are the goals of the company Directors: Annick and Samuel Coriat. They
Category

Vintage 1980s French Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
placed at its base, has merged with the director's chair, born in ancient Egypt by an unknown craftsman
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Swingdesign
Located in Baranzate, MI
placed at its base, has merged with the director's chair, born in ancient Egypt by an unknown craftsman
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Swingdesign
Swingdesign
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 21.86 in
Modernist side chair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, the Netherlands 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. was founded in 1910, since the naming Frits Spanjaard as artistic director the took a different
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
By Lammhults, Borge Lindau
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross beneath the seat in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Chairs

Materials

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
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Set of Six Chairs mod. Kentucky
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
1947, was artistic director of Venini - one of the most prominent producers of Venetian glass before he
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Hollywood Golden Era. Her attractive redhead made an indelible impression on the Austrian director, Harald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Artisanal Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960's Danish Lounge Chair by Ole Gjerlov Knudssen for France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Paris, FR
established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio.  Our gallery presents a harmonious mix
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 6 Armchair Bar Stool W. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Barstool Natural Leather, Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black & Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Classic Counter Stool w Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Artisan Contemporary Bar Stool Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Navy Blue Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Directors Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of directors chairs available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, all directors chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 68 antique and vintage directors chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Directors chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of directors chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency directors chairs are of considerable interest. Some directors chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller directors chairs, measuring 11.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many directors chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Alessandro Albrizzi, John and Elinor McGuire and Dario Alfonsi produced popular directors chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Directors Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,425, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $20,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Directors Chairs
  • 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.