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Set of Three Milo Baughman Burled Nesting Stacking Tables Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous set of three Milo Baughman burled wood nesting tables by Directional. The designs Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Burl

Paul McCobb Brass Frame Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Fully restored. Brass frame with new mohair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Three-piece sectional sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Original fabric on walnut
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Sculpted Metal Side Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculpted metal side table designed by Paul Evans studio for Directional. Signed and dated 1967.
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rocking Swivel Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of extremely comfortable high back rocking swivel chairs and ottoman designed by Vladimir
Category

Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Architectural Low Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Architectural Low Console designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. This is an extremely
Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans "Cityscape Series" Burl Wood and Chrome Sideboard
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Burl wood and chrome patchwork sideboard. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Cityscape series
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel lounge chair with ottoman. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Original upholstery
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Paul Evans Pair of Upholstered Stools
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape designed by Paul Evans Studio for Directional. Maple burl wood with original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Paul Evans for Directional a slate top 48 inch rectangular coffee table with Patinated
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Copper, Steel

Vladimir Kagan Chair Ottoman
Located in San Diego, CA
Swivel club chair and ottoman in original suede upholstery designed by Vladimir Kagan for
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Paul Evans "Cityscape" Mirror Console
By Paul Evans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed by Paul Evans for Directional furniture co. Brass and burl wood patch work design mirror
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Paul Evans Dining Table in Burl and Brass
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
base. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional.
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Paul McCobb Bronze Desktop Globe
Located in Dallas, TX
Desktop Globe with original bronze cradle designed by Paul McCobb for directional. Spins on its
Category

Vintage 1960s American Globes

Materials

Bronze

Paul McCobb Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated pair of slipper chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. Perfectly refinished
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel lounge chairs with single ottoman. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Paul McCobb Throne Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic scale high back lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of serpentine sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Original black micro
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Original black micro velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Contemporary Black Suede Corkscrew-Shaped Swivel Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
arm) (designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional) (priced each).  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Suede

Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished chrome patchwork coffee table designed by Paul Evans for directional, from the cityscape
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Kipp Stewart Petite Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
a series designed by Stewart, sold through Directional. Please use Contact Dealer button if you
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Console
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall console designed by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture. Part of the Cityscape line. Glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans Wall Hanging Cabinet PE-39 1968 (Signed)
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Wall hanging cabinet No. PE-39, welded doors with polychrome design by Paul Evans for Directional
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Craft Associates Settee In The Style Of Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
designs for Directional. Possibly designed by Adrian Pearsall. Upholstered in original fuschia wool
Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Wood, Resin, Upholstery

Large Kay LeRoy Ruggles plastic modular shelving/bookcase "UMBO"
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Buffalo, NY
seemlessly into any environment .Designed by Kay LeRoy Ruggles, for Directional industries ,New York .c. 1972
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Paul Evans Cityscape Cabinet or Chest of Drawers 1970 s
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cityscape chrome and brass chest of drawers, cabinet or credenza designed by Paul Evans for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cabinets

Paul McCobb dining table with brass X stretcher
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mahogany dining table designed by Paul McCobb from his Directional line for Calvin furniture. Two
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Hold Set of Four cityscape armchairs Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
directional with chrome patchwork design. Reupholstered in a beautiful red woven wool of near new condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans "Cityscape Series" Burl Wood and Chrome Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Burl wood and chrome patchwork dining table. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans "Cityscape Series" Burl Wood and Chrome Console Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Burl wood and chrome patchwork dining table. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paul Mccobb High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stylish mid century lounge chair designed by Paul Mccobb for Directional with matching ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare table designed by Paul McCobb for Directional designs, circa 1950s, mahogany stained in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Olive Green Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of Classic Nautilus chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional feature a sloping
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chrome And Brass Cityscape Desk Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A desk with two drawers designed by Paul Evans Studio for Directional circa 1975. It is veneered in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare table designed by Paul McCobb for Directional designs, circa 1950s, mahogany stained in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Rare Pair of Cityscape Patchwork Lounge Chairs Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very sleek and sophisticated looking pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Paul Evans for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural "Cityscape" dining chairs, designed by Paul Evans Studio for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Modern Dining Table, Seats 4-12 Guests
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist dining table, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. It expands from a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Midgard Curt Fischer Vintage Industrial Wall Scissor Work Light
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
(1890-1956). The company is known for producing the first articulated directional light designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Paul Evans brass Cityscape wall mount console mirror bench set
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic suite of wall mount console table, mirror and bench designed by Paul Evans for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Extra Large Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly large serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofa is currently
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Directional, Dresser, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1960s
By Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane dresser designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, c. 1960s. Touch ups
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for spacious business or home seating areas. Designed for Directional by Vladimir Kagan the elegant
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Oversized Lounge Chair by Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pure 1980s Art Deco Revival, Hollywood Regency style oversized lounge chair, designed by Milo
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This sculptural piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

High Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional / WK Möbel
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Towering high cabinet or board designed by Paul McCobb for Directional / WK Möbel. Walnut with
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Loveseat
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Rare loveseat designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1950s. Newly upholstered in taupe
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Directional Cityscape Collection Designed by Paul Evans Catalog
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Catalog for the Directional Cityscape collection Designed by Paul Evans. Excellent condition, with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Kipp Stewart Desk with Brass Bamboo Form Legs by Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Highland, IN
This is simply a stunning Kipp Stewart design executed beautifully by Directional. The wonderfully
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine" Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous "Serpentine" sofa was designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Velvet

Larry Laslo for Directional Side Table
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1980s side table designed by Larry Laslo for directional. Larry Laslo didn't design many
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Travertine and Brass Side Table by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
, Directional Designs, p. 67. This design was later reprised by McCobb for Calvin in 1958. Throughout the
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Kipp Stewart Caned Armchairs for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of caned arm-chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional furniture in the United States
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard /credenza designed by Milo Baughman for Directional, stunning
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Umbo Coffee Table by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in New York, NY
1970's vintage Umbo coffee table, designed by Kay Leroy Ruggles, for Directional. This example is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mohair Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional. Newly refinished
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Mohair, Walnut

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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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