3, 2, 1… Action: Handcrafted Director’s Chair

Two Korda Folding Chairs, with Director's Chair aesthetic, by Wood Tailors Club featuring dark wood frames and beige leather upholstery, arranged in a sophisticated, mid-century modern living room with a neutral color palette.
Two Korda Folding Chairs, with Director's Chair aesthetic, by Wood Tailors Club featuring dark wood frames and beige leather upholstery, arranged in a sophisticated, mid-century modern living room with a neutral color palette.

3, 2, 1… Action

Handcrafted Director’s Chair

The folding chair has moved far beyond its origins on film sets, where it once served as a practical companion behind the camera. In this edition, The Wood Tailors Club’s creative team explores how the director’s chair and folding stool evolve beyond the studio environment, becoming relevant pieces in today’s residential and hospitality contexts.

In contemporary interiors, where flexibility and emotional resonance shape design decisions, the Korda Folding Seat takes on a renewed relevance. It reflects a way of living that embraces change, fluidity, and curated informality.

“In this context, it is not simply an object, but a cinematic fragment of everyday life, always prepared for the next scene.”

Korda Folding Chair

Handcrafted by Wood Tailors club expert craftsmen, the Korda Folding Chair marries ten decades of woodworking heritage with a sharp, modern silhouette. The frame, sculpted from wood and accented with leather, represents the pinnacle of premium furniture production. Every detail is meticulously tailored to ensure that exclusivity and quality remain timeless, offering a durable legacy for the most discerning collectors who settle for nothing less than excellence.

Engineered for versatility, the Korda Folding Chair transitions effortlessly between the refined atmosphere of a private library or executive office and the relaxed elegance of a high-end balcony or terrace. Its foldable design does not compromise its stature, making it the ideal companion for both interior sanctuaries and sophisticated outdoor spaces. Whether overseeing a project or enjoying a moment of leisure, the Korda folding chair provides the perfect setting for a lifestyle defined by class and uncompromising style.

Korda Folding Chair, director's chair, by Wood Tailors Club shown in a studio setting. This luxury furniture piece features a sculpted wooden frame, beige leather seat and backrest, and high-end detailing. the chair's versatile design suitable for executive offices or sophisticated outdoor spaces.
Korda Folding Chair by Wood Tailors Club featuring a dark, ash-colored wooden frame with visible grain, paired with rich cognac brown leather upholstery and brass hardware.
Korda Folding Chair by Wood Tailors Club presenting a light natural oak frame with a minimal finish, combined with olive green leather upholstery for a sophisticated, earthy aesthetic.

In contemporary interiors, where flexibility and emotional resonance shape design decisions, the Korda Folding Seat takes on a renewed relevance. It reflects a way of living that embraces change, fluidity, and curated informality.

Korda Folding Stool

The Korda Stool is the seat of the protagonist, not the assistant. Drawing its commanding character from Sir Alexander Korda, the legendary filmmaker and pillar of London’s elite Garrick Club, this elevated silhouette embodies the absolute authority of a man who dictates the destiny of every scene from a higher vantage point. It stands as a sophisticated statement of power, tailored for those who demand the prestige of a personalized throne that reflects their status as a true gentleman in control.

Handcrafted by Wood Tailors Club expert craftsmen, the folding stool translates decades of woodworking heritage into a compact yet imposing design. The frame, sculpted from noble wood and accented with premium leather, represents the pinnacle of artisanal furniture production. Every detail is meticulously tailored to ensure that exclusivity and quality remain timeless, offering a durable legacy for the most discerning collectors who settle for nothing less than excellence.

Angled view of the Korda stool demonstrating its portability and the functional leather carry handles at the top.

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