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Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Gentleman s Chest
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
Directional. The two-piece cabinet features stunning walnut wood grain and sleek Mid-Century design. It offers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Valdimir Kagan Biomorphic Curved Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large curved sofa designed by Kagan for Directional. Very well constructed, heavy comfortable
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Caned Sideboard Cabinet by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture c 1958, Signed
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully refinished cabinet with hutch was designed by Paul Mccobb for Directional
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pink Bouclé Post-Modern Swivel Club Chairs by Directional, 1980s, Signed
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The design is quite rare - we have only seen one other example which also had Directional labels, but
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Paul McCobb for Directional Grey Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
different manufacturers that brought to life all his design endeavors, Directional is by far the highest
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, newly recovered in cognac leather. Walnut legs newly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous pair of lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for directional, newly recovered in grey
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Walnut Frame Lounge Chair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, newly recovered in grey mohair. Walnut frame
Category

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

Paul McCobb for Directional Brass Stretcher End Tables
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of end tables newly redone in grey, featuring brass X-stretchers, designed by Paul
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Vladimir Kagan Modern Dining Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced from $4800. Set of four 1980s sculptural dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan, designed for
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
A very handsome pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional, circa 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Milo Baughman Mixed Wood Dining Table for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
An expandable dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional having a blend of rosewood
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut and Ebonized Nightstands.
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exception pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands Designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. USA
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Directional Patchwork Credenza, c 1970 s
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Post Modern, Brutalist school credenza, designed by Paul Evans for Directional c. 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Directional Nine-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut nine-drawer dresser designed by Milo Baughman for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional Gentleman s Chest, circa 1960
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: A midcentury walnut gentleman's chest designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. The two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vladimir Kagan “Nautilus” Swivel Club Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of “Nautilus” Swivel chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the United States
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul McCobb White Linen Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
American design. Literature: Paul McCobb, Directional Designs, p. 87. Throughout the years and many
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Linen

Paul McCobb "Cigarette" Brass Tripod Side Tables for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic modern side tables designed by Paul McCobb for Directional in the United States
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Nautilus" Swivel Club Chairs, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of "Nautilus" swivel club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Paul Evans for Directional Brutalist Slate Top Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning brutalist coffee table. Designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Textured copper, brass
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Slate, Brass, Copper, Pewter

Mid Century Expandable Milo Baughman Dining Table for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
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

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bases, and unique two-tone upholstery. The comfortable matching pair was designed by Vladimir Kagan for
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Desk File Cabinet
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous parsons writing desk or console table with modular file cabinets designed by Milo Baughman
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pop Art Plastic Umbo Shelves by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional
By Directional, Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard to find set in the most desirable color. This Umbo set is a modular system designed by Kay
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plastic

Milo Baughman Coffee Table for Directional, Burl Olive Wood, Excellent
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Burl wood coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. Signed with the Directional label
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Blue Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
collaborations with different manufacturers that brought to life all his design endeavors, Directional is by far
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Mahogany

Pair of Paul McCobb White Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1950s
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
life all his design endeavors, Directional is by far the highest quality manufacturer Paul McCobb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Directional Rosewood Parquet Dining Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
This table was designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. It has a parqueted top with mixed woods
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Set of Six Paul Evans Cantelivered Dining Chairs for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Cantilevered dining chairs designed by Paul Evans for Directional in original fish scale pattern
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in Original White Leather for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Original white leather serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, base consist of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Lucite, Wood

Paul Evans for Directional Brass and Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern cocktail table dating from the 1970s. Designed by Paul Evans for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul Evans “Cityscape” Burl Wood Chrome Dining Table for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking dining table designed by Paul Evans for Directional in the United States circa 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman s Chest
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
Directional. The two-piece cabinet features stunning walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury design. It offers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands or side tables designed by Kipp Stewart
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Milo Baughman for Directional Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A truly outstanding Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table designed by Milo Baughman for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Burl

Paul Evans Patchwork Coffee Table for Directional, USA, 20th Century
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning patchwork coffee or cocktail table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. This
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Mid-Century, Six-Drawer Dresser by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Johnson Furniture Co., Directional
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Directional, manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Organic Modern Sofa Grey Velvet, Lucite, circa 1975, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
referencing the early organic design movement. Executed by Directional.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Organic Modern Sofa Black Fabric, Lucite, circa 1975, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
organic design movement. Executed by Directional. Other American designers of the era include Edward
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Organic Modern Sofa, Grey Mohair, Acrylic circa 1975, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
referencing the early organic design movement. Executed by Directional. Other important designers working in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

1969 Paul Evans Floating Cabinet for Directional "Goop" Resin and Slate
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Directional. Uncommon design and a great floating presence. Two slate tops provide a surface for drink ware if
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Slate

Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza or Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut nine-drawer credenza or triple dresser designed by Kipp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL Citiscape Chrome over Wood Extension Dining Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Hudson, NY
Sculptural "Cityscape" model PE 209 dining table, designed by Paul Evans for Directional, signed at
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza or Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut nine-drawer credenza or triple dresser designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans for Directional ‘Cityscape PE280 Sideboard in Steel and Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape PE280' sideboard, from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Directional Black Lacquer Credenza 3 Drawer 2 Cabinet Doors
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern directional black lacquer 3 Drawer 2 cabinet doors credenza sideboard with 2
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Paul Evans for Directional Brass and Chrome Floating Wall Hung Cabinet / Console
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic two-tone cityscape design by Paul Evans for Directional. This wall-mounted cabinet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul McCobb for Directional Dining Chairs in Brazilian Cowhide, Set of Six
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This exceptional set of walnut dining chairs was designed by Paul McCobb for Directional
Category

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

Materials

Cowhide

Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Uncommon pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional Furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Calvin“Directional” Walnut 10-Drawer Dresser
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting ten-drawer tall dresser designed by Kipp Stewart for the “Directional“ collection of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans for Directional Backgammon Table PE 742 w 2 Leon Frost Chairs
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning brass framed backgammon table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Interior is a dark
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman Side Table for Directional with Arched Base and Ombré Veneer Top
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite side table or drink stand was designed by Milo Baughman for Directional. The steel base
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Milo Baughman for Directional Cane Back Walnut Frame Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice all original set of 8 Mid-Century Modern walnut frame & caned high back dining chairs designed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

What Every Executive Needs Paul Evans Burl Top City Scape Desk for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Ferndale, MI
desk designed by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture. Part of the city scape series. I currently have
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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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