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Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Base Swivel Desk Office Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Eames design, hard to find form, fiberglass shell in blue, on cast aluminum base. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Eames Contract Base Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
EA107 Charles & Ray Eames ICF desk chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Amazing Ea107 desk chair design by Charles eames.
This early ICF production Is the only One that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office Chair by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
popular office furniture since its design in 1958. The EA 119 is part of the famous Aluminum Chair group
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric tag to underside
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller EA435 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA435 produced by Herman Miller.
The chair features a
Category
1990s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller EA335 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA335 produced by Herman Miller.
The chair features a
Category
Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Gray Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These original Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height textured gray leather desk chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Cream Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric tag to underside
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Side office chair in Mesh by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group side office chair in Black Mesh. These chairs have no
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
available.
Eames DAT Chair was given for the Desk (D) Height, Arm (A) Chair on Tilt (T) Base. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Set of Office Chairs, Model EA 107, Charles and Ray Eames, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
office chair that exemplifies the Eames' design philosophy of combining comfort, style, and efficiency
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Black Office chair by Charles &Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lasne, BE
Office chair in black fabric. Aluminium base. Stamped Herman Miller. Small wear marks due to time
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible set of desk chairs perfect for home or office. Eames tag to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible set of desk chairs perfect for home or office. Eames tag to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
White Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in Lasne, BE
Canvas armchair with aluminium base and castors. Stamped under the seat ICF. Height and tilt adjustable. Turns on itself. Wear due to time and age. Maximum height: 109 cm. Seat heigh...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
This swivel office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Orange Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Office Chair EA217 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, United States, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA217 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 22.64 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 8 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These Aluminum Group Management height office chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Office Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller - Fiberglass - Ca 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Office chair by American designers Charles and Ray Eames produced by Herman Miller in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Bespoke Charles & Ray Eames Smoke Blue Leather EA219 Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs in the Soft Pad Group by Charles and Ray
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1958, Ray and Charles Eames Red Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Red Alu chair 117. This beautiful office chair is mobile, rotating and adjustable in height (picture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Ten EA 208 Eames Tan Leather Soft Pad All Group Office Chairs by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are among the most important designs of the 20th
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38 in W 26 in D 33 in
EA208 Eames, Herman Miller soft pad swivel office char
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leicester, GB
Great example of the EA208, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969.
Manufactured by Herman
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
EA208 Eames, Herman Miller soft pad swivel office char
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leicester, GB
Great example of the EA208, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969.
Manufactured by Herman
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric tag to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Herman Miller Aluminum Group chair has been a staple of the upscale business and home office
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
EA in green. This office chair is rotatable, can be adjusted in height and is mobile.
The base is
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
2007 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Eames fabric tag to
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames tag to underside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible set of desk chairs perfect for home or office. Eames tag to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Vintage eames desk chairs EA108 for herman miller, 1970s - set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage eames swivel/desk chair ea108 in brown fabric upholstery on an aluminum base.
Good
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair in tan naugahyde, the favorite material of
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 23 in D 18 in
Herman Miller Eames 2011 Executive Aluminum Group Desk Chair 3x Available Ivory
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
back desk chairs with ivory/creme leather (off-white) upholstery.These gorgeous chairs came from a
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40 in W 23 in D 17 in
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
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Eames Office Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eames office desk chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and animal skin, every eames office desk chair was constructed with great care. Find 438 options for an antique or vintage eames office desk chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a eames office desk chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A eames office desk chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one eames office desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Eames Office Desk Chair?
Prices for a eames office desk chair start at $245 and top out at $19,000 with the average selling for $1,950.
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.
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