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Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy.
The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum.
Marked at the se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 24 in D 27 in
Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly.
Fully hand made in Italy.
The price are referring to the burnishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 18.51 in
M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Swivel chair
4 stars chromed steel base
padded and upholstered
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Rare Grey Postmodern "Dr Glob" Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1990
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Dr Glob chair. Post Modern design rendered in rare grey molded propylene with a grey powder coated steel frame back and legs. Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
1970s Brass Italian Swivel Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s polished brass swivel desk or vanity chair. Curved back detailing. Newly upholstered in Perennials performance woven fabric in dark blue colorway. Suitable for high traffic are...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Heron Parigi Canasta office chair, late 1980's , Italy
marked Canasta Parigi design borgo San Lorenzo (Firenze)
Original Heron Parigi desk chair from 1989 in a rare high-back ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern X3 Chair by MarCo Maran, Max Design
By Marco Maran
Located in Zagreb, HR
“X3” Chair with slide base, Italy 2000s.
Designer: Marco Maran
Signed
The single-piece transparent seat with a regular square mesh structure is obtained from the bi-injection of...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF De Padova
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame
Black netweave seat
Adjustable and reclining seat
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle
Located in Milano, MI
Poltrona da ufficio industriale 1950s Design
Descrizione:
Poltrona a rotelle da ufficio Design 1950 realizzata per uffici comunali.
La poltrona è in buone condizioni struttural...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Medea Chairs in White Boucle, Black Metal Legs, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in London, GB
Pair of iconic Medea chairs designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue , Meda 1950 and winner of the Compasso D'Oro at the Industrial design biennale in Milan the fol...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dsc 106 Chairs by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel-wire fence coated with synthe...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel.
The chairs are restored with new fabric and new foam, they are in perfect condition.
They are reupholster...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
'6' Mcm Chrome Adjustable Dining Conference Desk Armchairs by Sitland Italy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach office estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern chrome adjustable armchairs by Sitland
Made in Italy
Measures: ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ico Parisi 'in the Style of' Office Armchair in Leather and Aluminum, circa 1970
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ico Parisi (in the style of) office armchair in leather and aluminum circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Downtown Executive Office Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 26 Topo Light Grey
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Competent, elegant, timeless… the DownTown chair is for demanding decision-makers looking for comfort and sophistication. A sleek technical seat handcrafted by the Poltrona Frau craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 46.7 in W 27.2 in D 26.5 in
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt White Chair by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Gray Chair by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Gio Ponti & Alberto Roselli for Arflex, Pair of "Airone" Model Office Chairs
By Arflex, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered form seat and back over chrome-plated and enameled steel swivel base. Manufacturers label to underside.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
Downtown President Office Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 26 Topo Light Grey
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
Competent, elegant, timeless… the DownTown chair is for demanding decision-makers looking for comfort and sophistication. A sleek technical seat handcrafted by the Poltrona Frau craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 55.5 in W 27.2 in D 26.5 in
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Sand
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Audrey is a versatile and contemporary chair which because of its simple, clean lines obtained through a special die-casting process is composed of only two parts and made without we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Very Rare Plexiglass Desk Chair, 1990s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height adjustable from 44-51cm. Seat width 40cm, cross foot width 64cm. Seat depth 44cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass
Office Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
Aluminium
Provenance
Montecatini Headquarters Milan, 1938.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Black & White
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Audrey is a versatile and contemporary chair which because of its simple, clean lines obtained through a special die-casting process is composed of only two parts and made without we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kartell Sparkle Stool in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tokyjin Yoshioka's new Sparkle stool collection are as striking as a brilliant ray of sunlight. The plastic's unique pleating (both inside and out) is reflected in the end result: tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in White
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Audrey is a versatile and contemporary chair which because of its simple, clean lines obtained through a special die-casting process is composed of only two parts and made without we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly.
Fully hand made in Italy.
Variations are available in the brass f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 18.51 in
Frenchkiss Low-Backed Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This sled-style, low-backed chair features a steel structure painted in matte white with dash-colored, soft-leather covering over polyurethane foam padding. The chair's barely-there ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Grey Leather Chair "Coral" by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Sofia, BG
This model was designed and manufactured by Matteo Grassi, 1927-2001
Grey stitched leather in very good condition with original label. Only one available.
Italy, circa 1980.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg base is available in Anthracite silk gray, intense blue, marsala red, apricot, copp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Directional Chair in Leather with Rotating Legs
Located in Modugno, IT
Olivia office chair, wood padded structure with multi density foams, the seat has wooden frame with interwooden belts. It has rotating wheels.
Olivia comes in velvet, fabrics, leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Kartell Spoon Chair in White & Black by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen
By Kartell, Antonio Citterio, Toan Nguyen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A monoshell light office chair on castors, spoon chair is the result of a totally avant-garde production process. The innovative dual-component injection moulding technology used to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 36.5 in W 22.5 in D 28.15 in
Set of Three Modern Aluminum Modern Pedestal Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Contemporary style encompasses a range of designs developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Pieces feature softened and rounded lines as opposed to the stark lines seen in mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Smania Italian Modern Prototype Brass and Azur Blue Living Room Armchair
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Smania
Located in New York, NY
This chair is an Italian one of a kind prototype, never put in production, signed by the company Smania with a great embracing line. The design of the gently curved open back gives a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.25 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in
Harry Bertoia Italian Steel Wire Side Chair with Red Cushion, Mid-Century Modern
By Harry Bertoia, Alivar
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Side chair with frame in welded steel wire, polished and chrome plated.
Cushion in foam covered in red fabric. It can be removed
Design drawing 1952 by Harry Bertoia.
The item com...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Guido Faleschini for Pace Collection Office Chair
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Vintage leather office chair by Guido Faleschini at i4 Mariani for Pace collection. Exceptionally comfortable. Height is adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Plona Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Castelli
Located in cham, CH
This Plona folding armchair was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1967. It was made of acrylic and aluminium in Italy. The chair is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cappellini Lotus High Office Chair
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Houston, TX
High armchair, with armrests, four legs, no wheels and a rocking movement with variable heights. Lotus fits easily into a home décor or in a variety of work situations. Swiveling bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chancellor Executive Chair
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Houston, TX
A chair with a strong scenic presence in the workplace. The arms that continue on from the seat provide a new expression and are designed to improve comfort levels and enhance relaxa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Beautiful Reupholstered Desk Chair, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Reupholstered with a white wool fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair of Italian, 1940s Height Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of height back chairs on the bleach wooden feet, and reupholstered in silver velvet. Italian, 1940s.
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Conceptual Steel Side or Desk Chairs Attributed to Robert Wilson
By Robert Wilson
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Conceptual Side Chairs influenced by deconstructivism and punk. The pieces are in perforated steel, have strong sculptural lines and explore ideas about the Modern, the Pos...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal, Steel
Giorgetti Selectus Swivel Armchair in Leather
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Houston, TX
Giorgetti Selectus swivel armchair in leather.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Pair of Italian Steel Structure Armchairs
Located in Milan, IT
1960s pair of Italian steel structure armchairs with white leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Giancarlo Piretti 'Plia' Clear Folding Chair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
An original1969 'Plia' clear folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. This piece contains markings and scratches that are consistent with age and use.
By Giancarlo Piretti.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Borsani Style Swivelling Deskchair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Bern, CH
Characteristic italian 1950's chair in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, black lacquered 4-feet pyramid base, ivory vinyl covered comfortable seat, reupholstered a few years ago, pivot m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Complete Mid Century Barbershop Interior: a.o. Set 3 Barber Chair by Pietranella
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
3 Barber chairs from the 60s, Pietranera brand, in good condition, height adjustment and backrest with reclining platform. In working condition, skai is in vintage conditions with te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Set of Six Chairs Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set of six chairs - armchairs, model "Ginger Ale" designed by Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni and produced by Poltrona FRAU from 2012 to the present.
The single seat is upholst...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Mario Bellini for Vitra Cantilever Lounge Chairs, 1989
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of modernist cantilever lounge, club, or conference chairs by Mario Bellini for Vitra, signed, 1989. Made in Italy. D’après the iconic 1920s Bauhaus prototype. Chrome frames w...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Alberto Meda Office Chair from Alias Italy
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Alberto Meda for Alias - chair 'meeting frame 436'
The chair was produced in the year 2007, in Italy. This was done by Alias, an Italian high end production company. The designer o...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Chancellor Visitor" Swivel Chairs by Livore, Altherr & Modina for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set of two of office armchairs with armrests and 4 spokes, the upholstery is in white Poltrona Frau leather while the base is made of polished aluminium.
There is a swivel mechan...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Chancellor President Swivel Chair by Livore, Altherr & Modina for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Vicenza, VI
Executive armchair, model "Chancellor President" belonging to the office armchair collection created by the designers Livore, Altherr& Modina for the Italian company Poltrona Frau in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 46.46 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
Vintage White Fabric Desk Chair with Black Metal Frame Ascribable to Velca
By Velca Legnano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s.
This desk chair features a black varnished metal frame and white fabric upholstery.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Italian Swivel Desk Stools of Cast Iron
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of revolving desk stools made in Milan, circa 1940-50's. Made of cast iron, painted silver-gray, sheet aluminum and black synthetic leather seat covers. The height of the stools...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage dining Chairs "Sabrina" by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s, set of four
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of four Sabrina chairs by RIMA ltd desgined by Gastone Rinaldi. Chromed curved structure. 1970s space age italian design. Chromed has been polished. In remarkable conditions with...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s Set2
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 folding chairs in metal and plastic. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. Measure: Seat height 44cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Plia Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s Set 6
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 folding chairs in metal and plastic. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. Measure: Seat height 44cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tecno Italy Set Three Chairs Modus Model
By Tecno
Located in bari, IT
Set of three chairs in plastic and metal alloy, two pieces with armrests and one without, Modus series, Tecno production, datable to around the end of the 1970s. (Fifth piece not vis...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Finding the Right Office Chairs and 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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