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Italian Directors Chair

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Oak

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
$8,222
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Cognac Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expresses the retro style
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Cognac Leather Director
s Chair
Cognac Leather Director
s Chair
$1,850 / item
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Black Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
chair expresses the retro style sought and commissioned by directors all-over the world, although being
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Black Leather Director
s Chair
Black Leather Director
s Chair
$1,850 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Beige Leather Director s Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair expresses the retro
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beige Leather Director
s Chair
Beige Leather Director
s Chair
$2,400 / item
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark for MAGIS
By Philippe Starck, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stanley is Magis’ and Philippe Starck’s revisitation of the legendary director’s chair. Its simple
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark  for MAGIS
Stanley Folding Director Chair by Philippe Stark  for MAGIS
$1,106 / item
H 33.27 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
By McGuire
Located in IT
Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo. The seat and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director s Chair, Made in Italy
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Folding White Aluminum Outdoor Director's Chair Director's chair in aluminium, finished in white powder
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director
s Chair, Made in Italy
Folding White Aluminium Outdoor Director
s Chair, Made in Italy
$310 / item
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Folding Director s Chair in Beautiful Original Cover, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This folding director's chair was made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Fratelli Reguitti. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director s Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director s Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

In Stock in Los Angeles, Calipso Red/White Outdoor Director s Chair
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Calipso red/white outdoor director's armchair In Stock in Los Angeles Folding red/white
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

In Stock in Los Angeles, Calipso Red/White Outdoor Director
s Chair
In Stock in Los Angeles, Calipso Red/White Outdoor Director
s Chair
$281 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35 in W 20 in D 22 in
Director’s Folding Chair in lacquered steel frame, brass, red canvas seat 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
, Italy 1980s Offered individually, these vintage Italian folding director’s chairs from the 1980s embody
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Naval director's chair with 1980s mahogany folding backrest, washable fabric seat and backrest.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
Naval Director Chair of the 1980s
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
Set of 2 director s chairs in bamboo
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 director's chairs in bamboo in good structural condition with signs of use. Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Set of 2 director
s chairs in bamboo
Set of 2 director
s chairs in bamboo
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Directors Chairs Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s. A folding construction with lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Child Director Leaflets Chairs Fratelli Reguitti, Italia, 1969
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Child director leaflets chairs Fratelli Reguitti, Italia 1969 in beechwood natural color.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Emu-Tex and Steel EMU Snooze Director s Chair
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
of: deck chairs, director's chair, footrest and stackable deckchair. The new Cozy deckchair, designed
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Emu-Tex and Steel EMU Snooze Director
s Chair
Emu-Tex and Steel EMU Snooze Director
s Chair
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Three Modern Directors Chairs Produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, circa 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
Three modern Directors chairs produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1970s-1980s. A folding
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Intricate Directors Chairs by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly well-engineered and comfortable pair of black vinyl directors chairs with multiple
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Italian Director s Chairs Individually Priced
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of handsome Italian director's chairs featuring fine polished wood and warm brass frames
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Pair of Folding Leather and Chrome Italian Director Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of folding black leather and chrome Italian director chairs. A gorgeous set of accent chairs
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Italian Leather Director s Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian leather Director's chairs with square and rectangular chrome legs and cross members
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Italian Leather Director
s Chairs
1970s Italian Leather Director
s Chairs
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Pair 1970 s Italian Lucite Directors Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1970's Italian Lucite Directors Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Italian Steel and Leather Director Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of vintage Italian steel and leather director chairs. Made of a pretty creme colored
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director s Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X
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20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in North Miami, FL
All original in black leather, this set of four armchairs are comfortable and chic.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Leather Chrome Cantilever Directors Style Breuer Chairs Made in Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Stunning Set of 4 gray leather and chrome directors style Breuer chairs. Made in Italy. In very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Director s Chair in Brass and White Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 director's chair in brass and white leather, Italy, 1970s. Director's chair. An
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Directors Chair in Leather and Beech Wood by Dario Alfonsi, 1980s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Roma, IT
Director's folding chair produced in Italy produced in Italy between the 80s and 90s; attributed to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair Of Director’s Chairs By Elinor And John Mc Guire For Lyda Levi Structure in very good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director s Chair by Arrben
By Arrben
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Italian Designed Leather Folding Director's Chair by Arrben, Circa 1970, Brown high
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Four Vintage Alessandro Albrizzi Directors Chairs, 1965
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four vintage directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi. Chrome has been re-plated and the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare set of four Italian Savonarola wrought iron and brown
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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Alessandro Albrizzi Director s Chair in Chrome And Suede
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
Director style armchair in chrome and brown suede. Alessandro Albrizzi (1934-1994). Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Arrben Directors Chairs in Brass and Red Leather
By Arrben
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage leather directory chairs, made in the 20th century by Arrben, an Italian leather furniture
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lyda Levi #McGuire director’s chairs in rush and leather, 1970
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Lyda Levi-McGuire director’s chairs in rush and leather, 1970 Product details Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rush

A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi with rare cowhide seats
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in London, GB
A pair of chrome directors chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi, upholstered with the rare upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

McGuire Director’s X Chair in Oak and Suede leather for F.lli Tagliabue, 1960s
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Traversetolo, IT
High quality director's folding armchair with the seat and back lined in elegant soft beige suede
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Nickel Silver Campaign Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These Italian director/campaign side chairs are dramatic with their interesting hardware. and ball
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1960s Bamboo Folding Directors Chair, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of two folding director's chair in bamboo and new texture structure, Italy, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
This example is unusually well crafted, having seamless weld construction, extra structural support struts and an ultra suede seat and back. Attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi, in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
Extra Grade Folding Directors Chair
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Two Armani Casa Director s Chair Dustin Wood Version
By Armani Casa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2 Dark brown oak wood frame. Seat is in off white leather. Excellent condition. Measure: 33.5" H x 22.8" W x 21.7" D Provenance: Armani Casa Miami.
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian Leather and Brass Director Chair
By Arrben
Located in Chicago, IL
, Italy. This chair is in good condition, with some scratches and marks to both the leather and the frame
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Oak Wood Director s Chairs, Pair of Two, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in Verona, IT
Pair of two director's chairs made of oak wood, brass and leather. In the style of Lyda Levi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970 s Italian Steel and Suede Director s Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian black steel and original tobacco suede director's chairs. These are also
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of leather and chrome directors chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
White leather and chrome directors chairs with nice patina
Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Set of Early and Folding Director s Chairs, Milano, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four early folding Director's chairs from 1940s with strong cotton fabric. The set of four
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1970 s Italian Steel and Suede Director s Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian black steel director's chair with chocolate suede upholstery. Newly powder-coated
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Albrizzi Mid-Century "Directors" Chairs
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designer chairs by Alessandro Albrizzi. An eye-catching and fashionable pair of quality armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Suede Directors Chairs by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gorgeous set of four directors' chairs from Pace International, newly upholstered in a sumptuous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Director Chairs Ottomans in Polished Steel: Alessandro Albrizzi 1960s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of chairs were produced in the 1960s by the iconic furniture designer Alessandro Albrizzi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Single Director’s Chair Italian 1960s by Fendi
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Original brown leather director’s chair stamp Fendi logos in the leather, frame in brass in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Single Director’s Chair Italian 1960s by Fendi
Single Director’s Chair Italian 1960s by Fendi
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Six Lucite and Chrome Director s Chairs
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Directors Chairs, Each one with curved lucite backrests and chrome frame
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Lucite and Chrome Director
s Chairs
Six Lucite and Chrome Director
s Chairs
H 31.5 in W 21.38 in D 17.13 in

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Italian Directors Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian directors chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Italian directors chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage Italian directors chair now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian directors chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Italian directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian directors chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alessandro Albrizzi, Dario Alfonsi and Arrben produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Directors Chair?

The average selling price for an Italian directors chair at 1stDibs is $3,080, while they’re typically $226 on the low end and $18,900 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Italian Directors Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.