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Seating For Sale
Creator: Paul McCobb
Creator: Directional
Set of Six Paul Evans Cantilevered Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Mid-Century Modern set of 6 Paul Evans cantilevered dining chairs for Directional. This set includes two armchairs and four side chairs. These ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1991 Set of 6 Linen Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co
Se...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Linen
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, MO
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here's how you do it. Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional. Two armchairs and six side chairs, all expertly reupholstered a grey Maharam fabric. Great style and co...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa in reupholstered in Gray Flannel.
Solid oiled walnut legs.
Dimensions:
82" wide
30" high
30" deep
22" arm height
18" seat height
Category
1960s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Paul Mccobb Lounge Chairs model #1312
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Paul Mccobb Lounge chairs c.1956
Architectural forms featuring tapering Walnut legs.
Re-Upholstered in Shearling-Boucle Fabric
Category
1950s North American Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Serpentine Sofa in Chocolate Velvet by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This iconic piece has been fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious choco...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
This chair measures: 33 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Of Paul McCobb Ottomans in Green Leather
By Paul McCobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This set of 2 Paul McCobb ottomans have been reupholstered with new green leather. The original iron legs are in great condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's ...
Category
1990s Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 30 wide x 33 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 21 inches
Al...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Mid-century Milo Baughman Chrome Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Vintage Mid-century Milo Baughman Chrome Lounge Chairs, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Milo Baughman chrome lounge chairs, made in the 1970s, with tufted (believed to be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Nautilus Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in nubby chenille from Fishman's Fabrics. Tagged Directional. Original example desig...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chenille
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Nautilus Ottomans by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We also have two more available ready for reupholstery, as well as four Nautilus chairs by Directi...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern upholstered lounge chair
By Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, "Symmetric Group"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous light tan mohair velvet upholstery, with sculpted so...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Signed Directional Furniture Mid Century Modern 3PC Curved Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning curved iconic mid century masterpiece from Directional Furniture circa 1970s. Still in great condition with only age appropriate wear. Three pieces and note the center cur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid Century Kipp Stewart “Arc Lounge Chairs” for Directional
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning pair of mid-century modern 1960s “Arc” lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional furniture. An exceptional pair, both for their form and quality. The pair emb...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Cane Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored.
Category
1950s Vintage Seating
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 17.75 wide x 21 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height/chair clea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Dining Chairs for Planner Group, Set of 4 Mid Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wallkill, NY
Maple Paul McCobb dining chairs set of four, Planner Group. They are in wonderful vintage condition. Measuring: H 30 in, W 17 in, D 19 in, seat height 17 in. Be sure to check our st...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Maple
Serpentine Cloud Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A vintage 1990s Serpentine Cloud Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan. The fabric on the Cloud Sofa is supple, soft, and ready to place. This sofa would look great in any Mid-Centur...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s.
A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Chaise Lounge
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A true sculptural work of art, whisk yourself away in this exquisite Post Modern Chaise Lounge by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern glam. Chic and high art without a doubt. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that seem to anchor heavily in a room, Kagan's Marilyn Chaise...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb.
Feel free to request a delivery rate and we will do our best to search for the most reasonable q...
Category
1950s American Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs 1950s
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb has been a bit of a dark horse in the world of Mid-Century Modern. Due to an early passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career, his body of work is impressively large.
Known best for his Planner Group series for Winchendon Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The shovel chairs are less common that the windsor-styled chairs and have since become sought after by collectors.
These examples had been in a tobacco finish with dark staining on the seats. They have been refinished with a black lacquer (an original factory option for the chair).
Seen pictured with a Half Nelson lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and desirable modern designer sofa features original blue U...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Rare Paul Evans for Directional Pair of Barstools in Sculpted Bronze
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, pair of barstools from the Bronze series, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, reupholstered mohair, United States, circa 1975
This rare pair of swivel barsto...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs Maple Spindle Back Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 All original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group spindle back side chairs. Solid maple seat and curved back on tapered legs. Original vintage condition. Original blon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Original Vladimir Kagan ‘Cloud’ Sofa with Ottoman and Rare Sofa Table Ebony
Located in Miami, FL
Rare opportunity, Vladimir Kagan sofa with ottoman and attached sofa table.
Sofa is from the 70ies and made by Directional, sofa table is about 2 years old and made by Vladimir Kagan...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Directional Mid-Century Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional Mid-Century sectional sofa
This sectional sofa measures: 143 wide x 111 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 17.5 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is beyond stunning! Circa 1994, this white sofa features a gorgeous flame stitch upholstery and is equal parts comfortable and beautiful. The sofa features 3 pieces and a w...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered in a soft and nubby white bouclé, this pair of 'Corkscrew' swivel chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980 are signed with a Directional labels undern...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Paul McCobb "Tub" Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon design by Paul McCobb is classic mid-century modern design. With it's clean lines and splayed tapered legs, it is stylish but unpretentious. A generous seat makes it ve...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered in Alpaca.
Made in Italy
Dimensions:
29" high
25" wide
27.50" deep
18.50" set height
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Alpaca
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs Directional , S/6
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Set of Paul McCobb for Calvin Walnut Dining Chairs with Caned Backs. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs, all with their original fabric seats in a dimensional...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of leather Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Nautilus' lounge chairs 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Nautilus' lounge chairs, in original black leather. Designed for Directional USA (fully labelled), 1970s. Directional is the only producer of authentic...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Reupholstered in charcoal fabric. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric
Paul McCobb Brass & Cane Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely model 7709 Paul McCobb bench, is light and elegant. The brass bass with its X shaped stretchers supports a walnut and cane top. Comfort can be increased with the addition...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs for Directional
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan corkscrew swivel chairs for Directional. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Chaise Lounge for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mauve Scalloped Chaise Lounge, is a masterpiece designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1980s. It exudes timeless elegance and s...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery
George Mulhauser Chair & Ottoman for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s with original suede upholstery. There are some stains and wear present, but we like the look of used suede. Please refer to the photos for additional information
Ottoman - ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location.
Set of 4 Norman Cherner side chairs.
Walnut veneer on chrome bases.
These chairs have rare Directional labels.
...
Category
1960s Vintage Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair in a Charcoal Dark Blue Mohair. One of Kagan's Signature Designs, known as the 100A Series. Kagan reinvented the design...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seat an...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Paul McCobb, Pair Brass Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, iconic design by Paul McCobb is the definition of architectural furniture. The simple brass frame with stretchers is elevated by the beautiful patination that has aged into...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric
This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass stretcher from front to back and side to side. Drop arm detail, older floral upholstery ne...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Paul McCobb Angle Arm Sofa for Directional, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A rare sofa, model 3147, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional and manufactured by Custom Craft Inc. Similar to some of McCobb's other "origami" designs, this sofa features strikin...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and back suppor...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman in Mocha Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stretch out and then some in these luxurious extra large Post Modern Directional Swivel Chairs newly professionally reupholstered in glimmering Mocha textured fabric. That side profi...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
By Paul McCobb
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, freshly reupholstered with Herman ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Brass
Original Mid century Rare Paul McCobb Low Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original midcentury rare Paul McCobb low lounge chair . Solid maple wood construction with a walnut finish. Original Orange worn upholstery - Would require new Upholstery. Beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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