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Danish Modern Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural, Danish modern compass chair by Erik Kirkegaard with teak frame and upholstered seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Compass chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958.
The Compass chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
This set of four rosewood "Compass" chairs was designed by well-known Danish designer Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Herman Miller 1940s Compass Chairs by Allan Gould
By Herman Miller, Allan Gould
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Gould. Each chair boasts the well-known compass legs, a comfortable curved back and playful leopard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Allan Gould for Herman Miller Compass chairs with wood frames and a faux reptile skin black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Single Danish Compass Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single teak Danish desk chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Compass Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature mahogany frames with outstanding lines and newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Compass Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, compass chairs feature oak frames with outstanding lines and newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,200 / set
Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery and solid oak frame. The Compass
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six rosewood "Compass" chairs by Kai Kristiansen and table. Set manufactured in Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Topeka, KS
manner of the Compass chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This chair is in wonderful vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Six Ash Compass Chairs
Located in San Mateo, CA
These anonymously designed chairs sometimes attributed to Allen Gould also take a cue from French
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Fabric
$2,400
Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak compass chair by Kai Kristiansen. This was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
In stained beech, upholstered with the original green leatherette.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$3,700 / set
Erik Kirkegaard Compass Chair, circa 1960
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, England
Produced by Hong Stolefabrik, Denmark. Teak frame, seat reupholstered in Bute tweed fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952.
These chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Bentwood and Steel
Compass
Chairs after Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche, Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These elegant side chairs are comprised of a deeply curved walnut bentwood back and walnut seat
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of midcentury teak wood Danish chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
ALLAN GOULD COMPASS DINING CHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Set of 4 Allan Gould "Compass" chairs , walnut frames with newly upholstered cream wool seats
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Chorzów, PL
Compass model chairs by Kai Kristiansen, after material replacement, wood renovation.
The set is in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Style Pine Compass Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chattanooga, TN
buttons. The compass like leg structure and plank arms are reminiscent of designs by Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Dunbar Captains Compass Chair model # 5480 by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted arm chair with sculptural bent wood frame , woven caned backrest , brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952.
All chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
The Compass chairs are quite rare and were designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of two dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They were
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Armchair in teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng stolefabrik, model 52 "Compass Chair", made in 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made set of eight Danish teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Erik Kirkegaard Restored Walnut Lounge Chair, Denmark, circa 1950
By Erik Kirkegaard, Erik Kierkegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully executed compass chair designed by Erik Kirkegaard. This lounge version of the chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Compass Desk Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut and teak wood Compass styled chair with molded wood curved back and padded bottom seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare set of six Danish ‘compass’ dining chairs in solid afromosia. These were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Compass Teak Chair
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk chair, compass model, Denmark, 1960s. Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Quantity Available
S16 dining chair by
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Set of 4 Curly Chairs with Compass Legs, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs from the 1960s with compass feet in solid oak. Seats and backrests are completely
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Eight
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, Compass collection, set of eight
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set Of Eleven
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, compass collection, set of eleven. The Classic Dutch compass leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four. The Classic Dutch compass leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of six rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Pair of Bridge Chairs, Compass Shape Feet, Cherrywood, Felt, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of bridge chairs, solid cherrywood, compass shape feet, black felt upholstery.
Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Felt
Italian Chiavari Style Compass Rose Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
original gold leaf and has a striking patina. These chairs feature a stylized compass rose on the back and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
44 Marko industrial chairs ca 1970 Jean Prouve compass style frame
By Marko
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice compass shaped industrial chairs. Close to the designs by Friso Kramer and Jean Prouve
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four dining chairs designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen was manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen furniture factory, from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Set Six Kai Kristiansen Teak "Compass" Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six dining chairs in refinished sculptural teak framing by the Danish designer, Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
-The wooden parts have been carefully refurbished.
- Newly upholstered.
- Meaasure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6, Scandinavian Modern, teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen with chartreuse, woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs by SVA Møbler, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kai Kristiansen design compass dining chairs for SVA Møbler, Denmark. Fantastic chair design that
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 6 Brazilian Rosewood compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Compass A-Frame Six Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleekly designed chairs in the style of James Mont. These oak dining or side chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Italian Gio Ponti Style Compass Back Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four brass compass back chairs attributed to Gio Ponti two are armchairs and two are side
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Galvanitas
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of eight
Compass
, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Torino, IT
Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ynske Kooistra industrial Compass dining chairs Marko The Netherlands 1960
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice lot of 18 industrial compass dining chairs designed by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Compass Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the compass chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every compass chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer compass chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A compass chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Kai Kristiansen, Allan Gould and Galvanitas each produced at least one beautiful compass chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Compass Chair?
Prices for a compass chair start at $130 and top out at $246,321 with the average selling for $4,008.
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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.
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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.
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