Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Bronze
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1870s American American Colonial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Early 1900s British Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Early 1900s English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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1890s English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Steel
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Brass
19th Century English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Steel
1890s English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Oak
1890s English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Tapestry, Oak
1910s American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Metal, Brass, Steel
19th Century American Industrial Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
Mahogany
1870s Victorian Antique Rolling Desk Chair
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Oak
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Finding the Right office-chairs-desk-chairs for You
An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.
Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.
Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.
Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?
As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.
If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.
An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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