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Post-Modern Four Piece Sectional Sofa by Directional, c 1980, Signed
By Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underneath. Directional featured designs by Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and others... this
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa Channel Back by Directional in Art Deco Form
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dramatic asymmetrical design produced by Directional Furniture in the 1970s. It features a two
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Jack Lenor Larsen for Directional Mid Century Sofa
By Directional
Located in Redding, CT
Jack Lenor Larsen for Directional mid century sofa. Possibly Milo Baughman or Paul McCobb design
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Directional Furniture, Sectional Sofa, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1970s
By Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and green velvet sectional sofa designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Directional Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These exceptional rare sculptural lounge chairs were designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Directional Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Directional Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
$14,500
H 28.25 in W 36 in D 38 in
Directional Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning multiwood dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. Features a spectacular
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Birch

Directional Dining Table by Milo Baughman
Directional Dining Table by Milo Baughman
$3,400
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 38 in
Nautilus Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, Pair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
These classic, Nautilus Chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional feature a sloping
Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Sculptural Hurricane Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural curved "Hurricane" lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Wanut Frame Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Exceptional pair of chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. Newly
Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

X-Base Brass Stools by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four brass stools designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Newly upholstered in black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Sectional Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage two piece sectional sofa designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Curved sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional with chocolate brown velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofa
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofa
$6,800
H 29 in W 95 in D 47 in
Rare Double L Facing Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Double facing sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Two mirror image sofas that
Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
A wonderful cabinet / credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture. This low walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
Milo Baughman for Directional Credenza
$3,800
H 21.5 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Loveseats by Larry Laslo for Directional, Pair
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Chicago, IL
, beautifully curved arm loveseat designed by Larry Laslo, Tagged directional. Both loveseats have been fully
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

Serpentine Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1950s and made by Directional, USA, circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Lucite, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
armchair designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Inc. Chrome, Fabric United States, 1970s Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features an interesting upholstery
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Paul McCobb for Directional Console Table
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
This console features some very clean lines. Vintage brass base designed by Paul McCobb for
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Console Table
Paul McCobb for Directional Console Table
$7,500
H 35 in W 54 in D 17.25 in
Vintage 1960s Lavender 4-Seat Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, this sofa is in overall good condition. New lavender wool
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Multi-Wood Expanding Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Magnificent vintage expanding dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional in the United
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut sideboard designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. Milo Baughman was one of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Iconic Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Sofa is upholstered in original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite

Milo Baughman Dining Table for Directional, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. The table is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

Caned Chair by Kipp Stewart for Directional, USA, circa 1955 Original Caining
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chair in solid walnut with caned back and sides designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional. The
Category

20th Century Chairs

Expanding Dining Table Designed by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful expanding dining dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Direectional,, Exceptional
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Chrome Cityscape Desk by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning mixed metal patchwork design made by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Chairs feature
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Upholstery, Wood

Monumental Kipp Stewart for Directional Three-Piece Sectional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumental sectional sofa from Directional designed by Kipp Stewart.The design greatly resembles
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Down, Foam, Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Gentleman s Nightstand circa 1960
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Mid-century nightstand designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. Walnut with dramatic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Chaise Lounge in Mohair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Rare chaise lounge designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Newly upholstered in grey mohair
Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Modern Larry Laslo for Directional Club Wingback Chair
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a unique modern wing chair designed by Larry Laslo for Directional. This
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs in Chenille
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A set of lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, model 1322, circa 1950s. Walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs in Chenille
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs in Chenille
$12,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Club Chair for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice "Nautilus" swivel club chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. This iconic
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Set of iconic lounge chairs model # 302 designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
Paul McCobb for Directional Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
$8,800 / set
H 33.5 in W 28 in L 33.5 in
Paul Evans for Directional, 1971 Patchwork Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Garnerville, NY
Designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Patchwork mixed metals cabinet consisting of Copper, Brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Paul Evans for Directional, 1971 Patchwork Bar Cabinet
Paul Evans for Directional, 1971 Patchwork Bar Cabinet
$12,895
H 35.25 in W 36.25 in D 18.25 in
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in Ultrasuede for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
This postmodern serpentine sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1990s, takes
Category

1990s Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Ultrasuede

1960s, Milo Baughman Style Highboy Dresser for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Medina, OH
A Modern tallboy dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Directional from the Gallery I Collection
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Milo Baughman Style Lowboy Dresser / Credenza for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Medina, OH
A Modern tallboy dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Directional from the Gallery I Collection
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

A Parsons Dining Table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
A Milo Baughman burl elmwood parsons dining table designed for Directional. The table has two 21
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair of "Cityscape" Settees Designed by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of outstanding "Cityscape" settees designed by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970. Sofas
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Modern Glass Globe Directional Chandelier Designed by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic, rare, unique and with remarkable dimensions, Maison Arlus high design chandelier produced
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black and Red Swivel "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
swivel chairs have a unique asymmetrical design with a curved, swooping back line that makes the perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional 1320 Slipper Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
individual designs manufactured by a multitude of companies. Directional ceased producing Paul McCobb's
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Sofas, Model #1307
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of model #1307 82" long sofas designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Newly upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Paul Evans for Directional Modern Patchwork Wall-Mounted Console
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern patchwork wall-mounted console designed by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture during the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Slate, Metal

Mid Century Expandable Milo Baughman Dining Table for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage extendable dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. This classic
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Rosewood, Walnut

MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Deland, FL
7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly a work of art and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional, a Pair
By Michael Wolk, Directional
Located in Wichita, KS
An absolutely stunning pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Michael Wolk for Directional
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Milo Baughman for Directional Rosewood Highboy Dressers, a Pair
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern rosewood highboy dressers designed by Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Directional Furniture Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Chrome Loveseat Settee Sofa
By Arthur Umanoff, Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Directional Furniture in 1971, this loveseat features tubular chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Steel

Paul McCobb for Directional Walnut Framed Slipper Chairs, Model 1320
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. Walnut completely restored
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs, circa 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Classic pair of lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional.  Newly upholstered in an
Category

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

Materials

Twill, Walnut

Mid Century Baughman Rectangular Wood Expandable Dining Table for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman rectangular wood dining room table for Directional. A fantastic wood table designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sectional in Teal Mohair, circa 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Extremely rare five piece sectional designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Black Swivel Nautilus Corkscrew Club Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Detroit, MI
for Directional are circa 1970. The iconic design features classic Kagan style with distinctive curves
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features a soft blue microsuede
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite

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Design By Directional For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic design by directional available at 1stDibs. Each design by directional for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a design by directional — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A design by directional is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Directional, Paul Evans and Vladimir Kagan each produced at least one beautiful design by directional that is worth considering.

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A design by directional can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,950, while the lowest priced sells for $925 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
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