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Vintage French Armchairs Compass Legs 50's Roger Landault Style
By Roger Landault
Located in Lyon, FR
structure and seat made with blue Skaï strips. Nice overall look with the "compass" legs, quite decorative
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern night stands or end tables, designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
H 23 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Indiana Chair Co. Live Oak Compass Leg Dining Chairs, Early 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 1950s four-piece set of mid-century modern live oak compass leg upholstered dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 27.75 in W 22.38 in D 20 in
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with
Category
Antique 1860s American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
H 14 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
Single Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chair with Compass Legs and Bowed Back
By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner style oak dining chair with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-B Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
on the outer side, and sharp on the inner side, why they are called compass legs too. This little
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H 12.6 in W 77.76 in D 30.91 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
rounded on the outer side, and sharp on the inner side, why they are called compass legs too. This little
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
H 17.72 in W 74.02 in D 36.62 in
Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial Stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark Enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Fine 1950s Compass Oak Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French mid-century compass legs oak dining / writing table with 2 raw wood end extensions
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST CHAIR Attributed to RAOUL GUYS, France 1950
By Raoul Guys
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Collection – Pair. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who then
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Fine French Mid-Century Rectangular Side Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1950s mahogany occasional table with a 4 compass leg base and a rectangular top.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jacob Kielland Brandt Pine Bench, Sweden 1960's
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Solid pine construction on elegant compass legs, truncated back on triangular posts. Refinished in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
1950s French Architect Made Table in Weathered Elm
Located in London, GB
An architect made dining table constructed from solid elm, with compass legs, cross stretcher and a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Göran Malmvall Svensk Stamped Modernist Rustic Pine Cabinet, Sweden 1950's
By Goran Malmvall
Located in New York, NY
construction on angled compass legs, four drawers, and three shelves inside original finish, patina. With key
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Side Table Set 2 by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Milano, MI
tables with compass legs and angled mirror tops.
Wood has recently been refinished.
Published on Il
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Sculptural BRUTALIST Side Table NAKASHIMA Style France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
silhouette of the tree, assembled on four metal "compass" legs. To be attributed, France, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in W 74.81 in D 16.54 in
Petite Danish Modern Teak Mirrored Vanity by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
compass legs, black glass top and tilt adjustable mirror. Under the desk there is one drawer with bowtie
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Teak
Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
-chaises lounges. The beautifully modeled compass legs culminate in a stylized lightning-bolt form
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 24 in D 31 in
Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
-eagle tapered compass legs capped with solid brass double-ball feet.
These tables are frequently mis
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Pair of Geometric Nesting Tables with Mirrored Tops, Italy, 1950's
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
irregular hexagonal mirrored top, raised on a pair of slender compass legs. The tables can be displayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 16 in W 24 in D 9.5 in
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast with White Seats
By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner style oak dining chairs with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Netherlands the experiments with these classic compass leg subframes really exploded in the 1950s.
Friso
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Organic Modern Mahogany & Glass Nightstands ITSO Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
delicate, energetic compass legs. Can also be used as end tables.
Measurements: 23" H x 18" W x 17" D.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 23 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-S8-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An original office teak and cane chair.
India, Chandigarh, c1955.
Characteristic compass
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Chairs Design James Leonard 1950s for Esavian Esa
By Jean Prouvé, Esavian, James Leonard
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
1955. It is debated whether James Leonard or Jean Prouve invented the compass legs. The Chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Nesting, Stacking Cork Top Tables by Bob Roukema for Jon Jansen
By Jon Jansen, Bob Roukema
Located in Buffalo, NY
cork tiled design on rectangular tops and compass legs that stack upon each other for versatility and
Category
Mid-20th Century New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stack...
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
1960s Danish Afromosia Teak Occasional Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
graceful curves and a distinctive compass leg design, this chair has been meticulously cleaned by our team
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modernist Solid Bronze Three Tier Occasional Table with Mirrored Glass Shelves
Located in New York, NY
supports that split into compass style tapered feet- all in solid bronze. The compass legs, evident in a
Category
1990s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 27.75 in W 28 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Birch Sideboard with a Futuristic Base, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
with the side walls of the furniture. Compass legs are visibly narrowed. The clean, expressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 26.78 in W 81.5 in D 16.54 in
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Twenty Four
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of twenty four. The classic Dutch compass leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Rouge Boat Shape Marble Top Dining Table on Compass Shape Solid Walnut Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Mid-Century Modern deco solid walnut compass shape legs base marble top dining or conference
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Ebonized Compass Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
An ebonized umbrella stand with compass style top and base joined by turned legs and a top cross
Category
Vintage 1920s English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wood
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Twelve
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of twelve. The classic Dutch compass leg chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Six
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of six. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
and iconic design. It is called the compass chair due to the angular shape of the legs, this looks
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Teak 'Student' Compass Desk
Located in London, GB
A scarce 'student' desk by Pierre Jeanneret.
Formed from teak.
India, c1960s.
Compass
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Brown Patina
Located in London, GB
sculptor Lies Gronheid, 1982. His profile is divided into in four directions like a compass with his legs
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Green Patina
Located in London, GB
sculptor Lies Gronheid, 1982. His profile is divided into in four directions like a compass with his legs
Category
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Guildmaster Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Compass Rose Table
Located in Forney, TX
compass rose (windrose - nautical star) medallion, fleur-de-lis motif, rich gold gilt accents, above
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Modern Arturo Pani Style Agate Abalone Marble Compass Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table.
Dating to the late
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
is a beautiful and iconic design. It is called the compass chair due to the angular shape of the legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Manner Of Fornasetti, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
steel base tipped with brass feet.
The top is printed with a monochrome compass design after an 18th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Late 20th Century Italian Wooden Mosaic with Compass Roses Top Coffee Table
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
roses. Two crossed legs of venereed walnut that easily come apart for a reduced transportation volume
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 55.52 in D 55.52 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
globe is suspended on a stand with three tapered legs, with a compass suspended in the medial tripod
Category
Antique 1840s English Globes
Materials
Brass
EARLY 18th CENTURY INLAID TABLE WITH LYRE LEGS
Located in Firenze, FI
This side table features an elegant design with lyre legs, which give it a refined and harmonious
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian End Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were used in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Benches
Materials
Teak, Cowhide, Cane
Italian Stool in Cognac Suede Leather and Black Steel Conical Legs, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
genuine suede leather and paddings, new black enamel on the compass steel legs.
The core is in curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Bentwood Desk Chair with Triangular Tapered Legs Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
triangular tapered legs with an accordion-style iron compass opening mechanism for added flair. Delicate
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.47 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
and is made from solid and veneered rosewood. The compass shaped legs are made in solid, oiled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
American Late Federal Walnut Table Form Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
A nice table with oval top with compass inlay. Raised on turned legs.
Category
Antique 1830s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Terrestrial globe edit by Wagner & Debes, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Wheel turned oak wood base, with round foot, moved profile and leg, with original patina
Category
Early 20th Century German Globes
Materials
Copper
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe 1849
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
three splayed scroll legs centred on a compass rose, the cartouche stating ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe
Category
Antique 19th Century English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti.
Blond ash.
Slight curved back.
Compass design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Ash
Jean Prouve Style Dark Espresso Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style, Mid-Century, wenge toned industrial stacking chairs with attractive compass base
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening, it exudes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
backrest in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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There is a range of compass legs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique compass legs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Compass legs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Compass legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made compass legs over the years, but those made by Marko, Galvanitas and Helmut Magg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Compass legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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