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What is the difference between a task chair and an executive chair?
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The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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i 4 Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive chair with 5-spoke base by Designer Luca Scacchetti.
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Located in Lasne, BE
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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