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Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Armchairs Chandigarh, Circa 1958-59
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
inclined and raised on signature Jeanneret ‘Compass’ inverted V legs in solid teak with flat profiled sides
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Sofa Chandigarh, Circa 1958-59
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
‘Compass’ inverted V legs in solid teak with flat profiled sides, the rear legs united by a supporting
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T Easy Low Armchairs Pair Set 1, Circa 1953-54
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
braided cane work with signature "Compass" style double side leg inverted ‘V’ assembly, the legs united by
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-030206 Teak Desk Chandigarh India Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
India Circa 1960, the rectangular top with drop-down sides supported by signature "Compass" type double
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-050501 Bedside Tables Chandigarh India Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jeanneret’s work in Chandigarh, raised on a pair of signature "Compass" style flat profiled legs affixed to
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Formica, Teak

Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs
By Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
has the elegant compass shape with an obvious connection to the industrial style of designs by Jean
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs
By Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
frame has the elegant compass shape with a strong connection to the Industrial style of designs by Jean
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four, Six or Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs.
By Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
frame has the elegant compass shape with a strong connection to the Industrial style of designs by Jean
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

SH: Set of Four, Six or Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs
By Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
frame has the elegant compass shape with a strong connection to the Industrial style of designs by Jean
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Teak Writing Table by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compass leg student desks in teak from Chandigarh, India, designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Cerused Oak Store Display Cabinet
By Paul Laszlo
Located in San Diego, CA
Cerused oak display cabinet with sculptued compass legs, late 1940s or early 1950s. One leg has a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair of Large X-Leg Wingback Armchairs in Walnut, Italy 1950 s
By Augusto Romano
Located in New York, NY
Augusto Romano (1918 - 2001) An imposing pair of Papa Bear wingback armchairs with scissor legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Organic Modern Mahogany Glass Nightstands ITSO Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
delicate, energetic compass legs. Can also be used as end tables. Measurements: 23" H x 18" W x 17" D.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chandigarh Teak and Wicker Office or Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) A stunning modernist office or armchair with compass legs, gently
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Table, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
condition. Wood and golden brass legs with compass feet.  
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Daybed by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Rest bed upholstered in an off-white padded natural fabric resting on compass-like legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Benches

Suite of 6 Chairs "Dining Chairs" by Pierre Jeanneret 1896-1967
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Solid teak chairs with double side legs of compass type joined by two spacers. Backrest and seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Senate-Committee Chairs" by Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Set of two Senate-committee teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Corner Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Danish Modern Dining Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Portland, OR
Six danish modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Compass style legs extend to support
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Easy Armchairs circa 1955 by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests. Slight difference from one chair to another
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Easy Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests. Slight difference from one chair to another
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret, Ensemble de 2 "Senate-Committee Chairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Set of two "Senate-committee" teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, "Easy Armchairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
and bent seat. Detected and profiled armrests and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Ensemble de 2 "Senate-Committee Chairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Set of two Senate-committee teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Corner Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two "Easy Armchairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
and side compass design legs. Cane seat and backrests. Slight difference from one chair to another
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two "Easy Armchairs"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Altwies, LU
curved backrests and bent seat. Detected and profiled armrests and side compass design legs. Cane seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Chaise Longues

Materials

Teak

Set of Two "Senate-Committee Chairs" White from Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Set of two "Senate-committee" teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Two Easy Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
backrests and bent seat. Detected and profiled armrests and side compass design legs. Cane seat and
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of two "Easy Armchairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
curved backrests and bent seat. Detected and profiled armrests and side compass design legs. Cane seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Ensemble De Two "Senate-Committee Chairs"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Altwies, LU
Set of two "Senate-committee" teak chairs, flat inclined backrest, compass base with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T ‘Easy Low’ Armchair Circa 1953-54 Number 4
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
signature "Compass" style double side leg inverted ‘V’ assembly, the legs united by two stretchers which
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Sofa Armchairs Chandigarh C 1958-59
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
seat slightly inclined and raised on signature Jeanneret ‘Compass’ inverted V legs in solid teak with
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table Ten Chairs Teak Chandigarh Circa 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, signature ”Compass" type flat profiled leg assembly, the legs united by two stretchers and supporting the
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

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Compass Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of compass legs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique compass legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Compass legs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Compass legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made compass legs over the years, but those made by Marko, Galvanitas and Helmut Magg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Compass Legs?

Compass legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.