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Mini Lotus Chair in Brown Leather by Dan Wenger, US
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
Mini Lotus chair designed by Daniel Wenger in the 1960s. Handmade during the 1970s and currently
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored "40s Transition" 2-Strand Adjustable Back Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chairs. The chairs feature an arm style that
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 14
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in Highland, IN
the director of design for Knoll in 1964. There he designed this model 1601 stacking side chair. He
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs Style of Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chair features square pretzel arms and an adjustable reclining seat back with 3 different positions
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Amanta Sectional Sofa/Lounge Chairs, 1973
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 'Amanta' cognac brown leather and fiberglass lounge chairs, originally designed in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Set of Four Edward Wormley Dining Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of the leading forces in bringing modern design into American homes in the mid-20th century. In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Original Paul Frankl 3-Strand Half Moon Lounge Chair Cobra Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed three-strand rattan lounge chair features a half-moon armrest and an
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Materials: Wood and Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Bent "Palm" Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage bent "Palm" rattan dining room side chair with a seat color of your choice, included is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950 s Italian Dining Chairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
20th century collectible chairs designed by the iconic duo Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Chair Year :1865, Attributed to Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple, English
By Shapland Petter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique 1860s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Wood

Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 14
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in Highland, IN
the director of design for Knoll in 1964. There he designed this model 1601 stacking side chair. He
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1952
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chair for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952 The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Italian Vintage Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Italian mid-century modern design and take immense pride in sourcing timeless objects that boast
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amazing "Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco ", 1930 France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored Rattan Side Chair with Large Wicker Fan Back and Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan and wicker side chair, the chair features a large woven wicker seat back and a round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, dining chair model '765', walnut, black leather, designed in 1934
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of four dining room or side chairs model 'A7' by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Faux Leather

Circa 1780 English George III Carved Inlaid Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood

Set of 3 John Hutton Rattan Lounge Chairs for Donghia Merbau Coastal Line, 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Camden, ME
This rare set of three rattan lounge chairs was designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) in 1995 for
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Rush, Reed, Polyester, Mahogany, La...

Restored Arched "Zig -Zag" Leg Rattan Dining Chair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
chairs combines natural beauty with mid-century modern design. With updated finishes, these chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Paolo Buffa Giovanni Gariboldi – Set of Four Gilt and Lacquered Side Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Petershagen, DE
This elegant set of four chairs embodies the refined Milanese design sensibility of the mid-20th
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 2
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Dining Chair in Walnut and Black Leather
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, dining chair, model '765', walnut veneer, leather, designed in 1934
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames in unique Green Leather, Soft Pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 6
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1952, Set of 8
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" dining chairs for Cassina, black ash-wood and rope seat, Italy, 1952, set
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Carlo Scarpa Black Leather Kentucky Dining room Chairs for Bernini, Italy 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Scarpa Black Leather “Kentucky” Dining room Chairs for Bernini, Italy 1977 "Set of six
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

8 Chairs , 1950, Country: Italy, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, set of six dining chairs model '765', walnut, brown leather, designed in
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon Black by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Four Carl Auböck Chairs A7, Walnut Wood Velvet, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs model A7 by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Walnut

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Four April Chairs in Original Leather
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the director's chair by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Hague School H. Pander Zonen Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By H.Pander Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
that Pander’s directors already recognized the commercial and artistic value of modern form. Though
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back Freshly Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 freshly upholstered dining chairs model 5296 and 5297 designed by Edward Wormley for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Mahogany Seat, Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan dining room side chair with a mahogany seat, included is a set of 5-chairs. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Midcentury Rattan Dining Side Chair with Three-Strand Back, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage rattan dining room side chair with three strands “Speed“ back, included is a set of four
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Italian Chrome Chairs by La Metal Arredo Paderno D. Mi, 1970s
By La Metal Arredo Paderno D. Milano
Located in Paris, FR
century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Classic Contemporary Armchair Natural Tan Leather Black Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W. Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored 2-Strand Half Moon Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Adjustable Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
adjustable back with 3 positions. This lounge is a Mid-Century chair featuring a great modernist look with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Dining Armchair W/ Twisted Rattan Arms, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four vintage Paul Frankl inspired rattan dining chairs with unique twisted stick rattan arms
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Chippendale Style Dining Chairs with Diamond Back, Set of 7
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of seven vintage restored premium rattan Chippendale-style dining room armchairs. Each chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish mid-century design.
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Mid Century Modern Directors Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern directors chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern directors chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the mid century modern directors chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern directors chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern directors chair over the years, but those crafted by John and Elinor McGuire, Leonard Linden and Alessandro Albrizzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Directors Chair?

The average selling price for a mid century modern directors chair at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $18,900 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Directors Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.