Director Chair

How it’s used

Tall, black and folding, the director’s chair has a footrest bar that lets speakers sit upright at stage height. A row of them on a stage looks orderly for a panel, and a pair facing each other makes a host set for interviews, a branded activation or a photo backdrop.

• Corporate and brand events. Panels and talks get a clean, recognizable look; set the chairs on a stage with a branded backdrop behind them. For a softer feel, compare the West Side armchairs.
• Proms. A pair of director’s chairs in front of a backdrop turns a photo corner into a red-carpet moment.
• Galas and fundraisers. A host interview or an auction segment on stage works well from two tall chairs.

Planning tip: director’s chairs sit higher than standard seats, so check the stage height and sightlines together before the day, and leave room for speakers to step up onto the footrest.