Directional Furniture
A brand known to vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors everywhere, Directional Furniture opened its doors after American furniture designer Paul McCobb created the high-end Directional Modern line of sofas distributed by the New York–based Modernage Company.
In his pivotal introduction of postwar modernism to the mass market, the revered Massachusetts-born McCobb had established several lines, from the affordable and refined Planner Group for Winchendon to the swooping and unexpected arms of the Symmetric Group for Widdicomb, a Shaker-inspired collection that included a sofa and a lounge chair. Like all of McCobb’s designs, the Directional pieces for Modernage are defined by a sleek aesthetic in which the focus is on elegant functionality, frequently using fine materials such as brass and walnut. In 1949, in partnership with New York furniture salesman B.G. Mesberg, McCobb set up the Directional Furniture Company.
The pair’s first pieces were upholstered chairs, intended to harmonize with the modular Multiplex pieces designed by Martin Feinman. McCobb then designed an array of furniture including storage, dining, seating, desks and other pieces with details such as leather tops, wood finishes and Roman Travertine surfaces. While Directional stopped production of McCobb’s work in the early 1960s, it still released numerous pieces by leading designers manufactured by a variety of companies.
Designer Paul Evans led the factory for a time after joining in 1964. His provocative work for the company often reflected his understanding of materials from his early training as a silversmith, such as the popular Cityscape series — a milestone in brutalist design — with its blocky forms accented with brass and chrome. At his shop in Lambertville, New Jersey, he collaborated with a design team to clad furniture pieces in metallic surfaces, like the Argente line that began production in 1968 and involved an acetylene torch to give its aluminum material a textural quality. He also worked on the Sculpted Bronze series with hand-formed resin shaped over plywood or steel that was then coated with atomized bronze.
Other Directional designers included Vladimir Kagan, who contributed biomorphic sofas and swivel chairs; Milo Baughman, who created tables and dressers inspired by Scandinavian modernism; and Jack Lenor Larsen, who covered sofas in dynamically patterned fabric.
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Creator: Directional
Milo Baughman for Directional Cherry and Brass Double Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern double dresser or credenza.
By Milo Baughman for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture.
USA, 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched che...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper 106" Extendable Dining Table for Directional, c 1967
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and very rare copper clad extendable dining table by Paul Evans for Directional, produced circa 1967. This incredible piece of design history is fabricated from patinated pieces of copper, brass, and pewter formed in a patchwork pattern. Perfect statement piece for a discerning collector, design connoisseur or luxury interior designer.
Hefty and sturdy construction in this extendable Parsons table which can be transformed from 66" up to a large 106" with the two matching leaves, allowing seating for up to 10 to 12 people. Or consider using as a heavy duty desk / work table. The fusion of these mixed metals of copper, brass and pewter formulates an exemplary piece which would be a welcomed statement to any connoisseur's collection.
We have the matching cafe / game table and floating wall console...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Directional Furniture
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Brass, Copper, Pewter
Mid Century Paul Evans Cityscape Wall Mirror & Console Table Shelf in Brass
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible design combination, a cityscape wall shelf and mirror designed by Paul Evans in the 1970's. The set features fine heavy construction with brass clad patchwork design. I...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single
Single modernist armchair designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Inc.
Chrome, Fabric
United States...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Orange Vladimir Kagan Design Channel Back Swivel Chairs
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of stylish and very comfortable lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan design for Directional Inc. from the early 1980s. Each professiona...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Single Paul Evans chrome and ultra suede cantilevered office, dining or side chair with arms for Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 serie...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans City Scape for Directional Hexagon Side or Game Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Ferndale, MI
Paul Evans designed Hexagonal table. Assorted geometric shapes of polished brass and brushed stainless steel applied to hexagonal column. Sparkling je...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb for Directional Midcentury Occasional Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury occasional lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 21 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Directional Midcentury Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury coffee table
This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 16.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kagan for Directional Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Pair
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional midcentury lounge chairs with ottoman - pair
Each chair measures: 35.25 wide x 35.25 deep x 28....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paul Mccobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Room Divider for Calvin Furniture Company, Features Mahogany, solid brass and glass shelves.
Lower section has Five Drawers with brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Flip Top Server Bar Cart, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern flip top extension rolling bar cart server
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Calvin Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacqu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart Black Leather and Chrome Arc Lounge Chairs for Directional - a Pair
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black leather and chrome Arc lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and manufactured by Directional.
The leather backrest and leather cove...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered Swivel / Tilt Chair by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
We used the highest quality, Italian full-grain leather by Spinneybeck when we redesigned and reupholstered this vintage swivel / tilt chair by Directiona...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Leather
Paul Evans PE-20 Cube Side Tables, Inset Slate, Oxidized Steel, Bronze, Signed
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans PE-20 cube side tables, inset slate, oxidized steel, bronze, signed. Pair of polychromed Paul Evans PE-20 cube tables with inset slate tops, in oxidized steel and bronze, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze, Steel
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Blue Leather and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular ottoman with a blue leather upholstered seat resting on a walnut frame with tapered legs. (Paul Mccobb for Directional).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Post Modern Directional Pouf Ottoman in Ivory White Boucle
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and oh so versatile pouf ottoman by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft ivory white boucle with a high durability rating (over 50k double rubs). Plush and comfortable, the poufs can be easily incorporated as ottomans with other designer pieces or stand on their own for that extra seat. Pair available. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Pair of Preview Tri Leg Post Modern Armchairs...
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1990s American Post-Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Directional Mid Century Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional midcentury sectional sofa.
This sofa measures: 125 wide x 90 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Loveseats by Larry Laslo for Directional, Pair
By Directional, Larry Laslo
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Channel back loveseat by Larry Laslo for directional newly reupholstered in a burnt orange mohair - pair
A stunning and un...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite ottoman newly reupholstered in soft luxurious ivory white bouclé. Modern. Plush. Sexy. Uber comfy. These are large statement piece swivel chairs. Come to Momma. Take the weight of the world off in uber luxurious modern comfort. Curvy plush over sized arm rests envelop you like a mink stole. Tilt back and take a deep breath or sit side saddle and recline your legs. Swivel about with your best scotch. Super soft ivory bouclé fabric ventilates well - cozy in winter and cool in summer. These Vladimir Kagan swivel lounge chairs are perfect for a Malibu beach...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery. Whimsical and happy, Kagan's Marilyn line...
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1990s American Post-Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 16.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 34.5 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inches...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Milo Baughman
USA, 1960s
Walnut, with ebonized trim and legs.
Measures: 38"W x 38"D x 29"H. Extends up to 98"W...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Evans Chrome and Suede Cityscape Lounge Chairs for Directional, 1970
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Lounge Chairs, 1970. Upholstery is blue suede all original. Patchwork is constructed of steel plate frames with contrast of polished chr...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of rare Nautilus style swivel chairs born from the ingenuity of the celebrated Mid-Century Modern Icon Vladimir Kagan. Modern, warm and inviting this is a revolutionary model in comfort and style. Three quarter moon back arm support. The oval shaped bottom centrally swivels atop a circular upholstered disk. The chair's swivel feature lets you follow the action without leaving your seat. The curvilinear form and detailing is the perfect blend of masculine and feminine styles. The chairs have a welcoming presence that exudes high quality craftsmanship and a style that is very characteristic of Kagan. Newly upholstered in a rich rust colored velvet fabric. What better way is there to inject a touch of fun than with these bold and unique accent chairs...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Set
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Set, Features Six Dining Chairs, Two Arm Chairs, and Four Side Chairs, a Rectangular Table in mahogany veneer original medium tone with a solid brass st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blush Pink Boucle Sculptural Sofa by Directional, circa 1980
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One look at this sofa, and you're hooked. The perfect pink blush-tone bouclé fabric and the soft, inviting curves are so seductive. It evokes a warm, loving feeling that is soothing, welcoming and inviting - like a blush rose. You can't help but to cheer up...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Rare Slipper Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional and rare pair of Paul McCobb slipper chairs, model 1320, for Directional. Newly restored and upholstered. Price is for the pair.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Dining / Console Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Denton, TX
Paul Evans cityscape for Directional dining / console table with chrome-plated steel and burled wood base. Glass not included
Base dimensions: 63 L x 19 D x 28.38
Glass: 71 3/...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Post Modern High Arm Bench by Directional, 1970
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern high arm bench by Directional, 1970. Original upholstery.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCob Walnut Lounge Chair for Directional Mint
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCob Walnut Lounge Chair for Directional Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery with upholstered plinth base.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
By Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury burl wood and black lacquered credenza attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza perfectly exemplifies the modern and daring ideas of Milo Baughman, which not only could exceptionally mix different materials but also turned out to be highly functional and seductive to the eye of the beholder. It features a black polished lacquered case, which seems to shine at all times due to its finish. On the front face, it has four burl wood doors with smooth faces and no handles...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman. Both the chair and ottoman are newly reupholstered in gray bouclé fabric. The chair...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
1980s Directional Furniture Designer Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern designer swivel chairs, by Directional Furniture. The chairs have been reupholstered in Kirkby Design Noir fabric, to give them ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Chenille
Midcentury Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Directional in the United States, circa 1970s. These chairs represent the style of Milo Baughman’s modern and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by Directional. Our shop has carried several Directional and Vladimir Kagan style lounge chairs...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer, Brass, and Cane Side Table
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern three-tier side table or nightstand
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Directional Mid Century 10 Drawer Lowboy
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional Mid Century 10 drawer lowboy
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage conditi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Exotic Wood Sideboard Cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Exotic wood sideboard cabinet by Milo Baughman for Directional.
One of the doors needs an adjustment to properly close and open.
so...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Floral Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and blue, orange, and brown floral patterned fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel legs...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of burl and brass Cityscape night stands / nightstands designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s. Both have two drawers that function perfectly. Clusters of li...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Rectangular Black Vinyl and Walnut Ottoman
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular ottoman with a black vinyl upholstered top resting on a walnut base with tapered legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR DIRECTIONAL)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul Evans for Directional "Cityscape" Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970's
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Paul Evans for Directional Furniture Cityscape Series gold and chrome mirror ice bucket with thermos liner. Featuring a square hinged brass and chrom...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit, First Year of Production
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Evans 'Sculpted Bronze Series' wall unit acquired from the original owner who acquired it from the Directional showroom in NYC. This unit is signed PE and is dated from the very first year of production, 1969. It is in very good original condition with bronze glass shelves...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Directional Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Steve Chase Style Channel Tufted Sectional by Directional
By Directional
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Steve Chase Style sectional with deep seat and large scale. Extremely well built and ready for updating.
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Directional Striped Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a walnut frame with a scooped back rail and multi-colored geometric patterned and striped fabric upholstery, resting on four tapered dowel...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Yellow Patterned Fabric and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a stained walnut frame with a scooped back rail and yellow fabric upholstery with a small pattern of orange and brown autumn leaves and wh...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Directional White Laminate and Chrome Bedside Tables / Commodes
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century white laminate bedside tables / commodes with one large cabinet and two adjacent drawers, each with a square chrome...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Kipp Stewart for Directional Walnut, Cane, and Blue Leather Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century pull up chairs with rounded back walnut frames with caned backs and sides and blue leather seat cushions, resting o...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Weiman Curved Serpentine Sofa and Swivel Chairs, 3 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original rare set of 3, 1980s Iconic serpentine cloud sofa and swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout the monumental form. The Vintage complete set are beyond stunning. Beautiful colors in ultra suede light...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul Evans Brutalist Mixed Metal Coffee Table for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Brutalist mixed metal coffee table for directional.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Milo Baughman Dining Table by Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This classic mid-century dining table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional takes a simple, rectilinear form and dresses it up with bands of mixed wood veneers. The 72" long tabl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Expandable Table, c.1960
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Milo Baughman Parsons dining table by Directional Furniture with a striped veneer top of Rosewood, Teak and Walnut o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Directional Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Bow Tie Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Directional, Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve Mid-Century Modern bow tie dining chairs.
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture.
USA...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral."
The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating eventually over 800 designs with Directional-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968.
This piece specifically is a throne chair that also swivels. Upholstered in black leather, this throne chair is a wonderful example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze. This piece is signed and dated "PE 69" making it an early example of his goopy cast bronze series and line of furniture for Directional.
It's extremely important to note: Directional Furniture showrooms in New York City and Chicago were private to-the-trade only showrooms, so only interior designers and their clients were able to custom order these pieces through the showroom. There was never any "inventory" of furniture. Each and every piece was a custom, hand crafted work of art, created to order. No two of any piece were ever alike.
Evans eventually went on to employ a team of nearly 90 people, working two shifts-- helping to hand-craft his designs. This could easily explain why not every piece is hand signed, therefore making an early, had-signed pieces like this even more desirable for a collector.
This piece has a wonderful patina, with vibrant colors and while still brutalist in nature, it's a bit more subdued and could effortlessly be blended into any contemporary environment. We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Directional Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Directional furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Directional furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Directional furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Directional were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Thayer Coggin, Harvey Probber, and Jens Risom. Prices for Directional furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,800 and can go as high as $47,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,300.
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