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Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel desk chair by forma Nova and newly reupholstered in black hair on hide cowhide. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Stainless Steel

Italian Stainless Steel Desk Chair by Forma Nova, circa 1970
By Forma Nova
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless steel desk chair by Forma Nova and newly reupholstered in black hair on hide cowhide. The
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Domore Co. Executive Multi Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Durable quality construction would be one way to describe this Domore Chair co. swivel desk chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Set Desk Chairs, Chromed Steel, Leatherette Upholstered, Adjustable Height
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian set of 1960s desk chairs, chromed steel. Upholstered turquoise leatherette , two revolving
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company, Inc
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel

Retro Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Retro Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
H 34 in W 34 in D 34 in
Unusual Steel Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual steel adjustable designer chair A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in steel
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel

Ward Bennett Desk Chair for Brickell Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett Desk Chair. Upholstered in original red cotton weave fabric. Chair tilts and swivels
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Stainless Steel

Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
By Frank Mariani
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Mariani leather desk chair, pillowed seat and back and arms covered with Black Leather
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1990s North American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Leather

Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling, swivel desk chair by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a signature
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
birch desks he produced in the era. Note the stool seat height is 19-20" (chair seat is curved). All
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Rare "Regency Armchair" Desk Chair 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" desk chair in polished stainless steel and brass with
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1980s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Brass, Steel

1990s Blue Steelcase Rolling Office Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Steelcase Office Chair Vintage Rolling Office Desk Armchair Grand Rapids MI 33.5 h x 23.25 w
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Stainless Steel

Industrial Steel Burroughs Adjustable Posture Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed heavy gauge steel, adjustable posture office chair or stool designed by Ernest
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Steel and Leather Office Chair by Cramer
By Cramer Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Prototype, Mid-Century Modern, office, desk chair by Cramer features a stylized steel frame with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

High Back Desk Chair on Casters by Thonet. Signed
By Thonet
Located in Kansas City, MO
HIgh back executive desk chair made by Thonet, 1960s. Tilt, 360 degree swivel and very comfortable
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early Eero Saarinen Office Desk Chair for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Saarinen office desk dhair for Knoll International. The chair is in original leather and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Aluminum, Steel

Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Rare leather executive armchairs, designed by Horst W. Brüning in 1969 Two chairs available
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Ondo" Executive Leather 1970s Desk Chair
By Saporiti, Gianni Offredi
Located in Peabody, MA
A Saporiti Italia “Onda” executive swivel desk chair in leather with polished steel swivel base
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

JK810 Kill International desk chair Designed by Jorgen Kastholm
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
organic shape. The chair is in overall good appropriate condition with few signs of use and aging with
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

1979 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 3117 adjustable rolling desk chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in
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1970s Danish Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

1969 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Desk Chair in Leather
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair) Bumper bucket desk chair designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel and Associates circa
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1960s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in
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1970s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Faux Fur Office Desk Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern faux fur office desk chair. Unique white faux fur fabric resting atop polished
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1980s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Executive Chair is an extruded steel edge, Pollock's "Rim", which runs along the entire edge of the seat
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Dronten, NL
version, making these highly collectible and sought after. Priced as a set. Two chairs are the low-back
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Gideon Kramer for Seattle Space Tower, US, 1962
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare desk chair by Gideon Kramer created 1962 for the worlds fair in Seattle. Height is adjustable.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano-as a symbol of
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
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1990s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

1970s Scandinavian Steel and Leather Vitesse Office Swivel Chair by Bolia
By Bolia
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Scandinavian steel and leather Vitesse office swivel chair by Bolia.
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Late 20th Century European Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Chrome Desk Chair by Brueton in Woven Tropical Leaves, c. 1970's
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964
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1980s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bert England for Stow Davis Swivel Desk Chairs c 1970's pair available
By Stow Davis, Bert England
Located in New York, NY
High end swivel desk chairs designed by Bert England for Stow Davis, circa 1970's. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Restored Desk Office Chair in White Leather
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet very elegant rolling desk office chair in restored condition with all new upholstery and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. This is an iconic design
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1990s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Leather Desk Chair by Rudolf Glatzel for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Knoll office chair in cognac-colored leather is in good condition. The leather of the backrest
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1980s German Post-Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Leather

Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (3) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 3x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s This
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Office Chair in Wood, Steel and Leather, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chair is an exemplar of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, attributed to the skilled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Conference Chairs in Steel and Red Wool by Chrome Craft
By Chrome Craft
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool and equally comfortable pair of conference or desk chairs from Chrome Craft probably
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This chair has a rich patina to all surfaces. The worn chrome-plating on the base has revealed a
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk or side chairs in enameled steel and wood by the architect son of
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
By Pace Furniture Company, Arthur Elrod
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Custom desk, Manufactured by Pace; features a red lacquered Desk Top with three pencil
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Steel

Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
H 29 in W 68 in D 34.5 in
Model 3117 Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Sevener
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Model 3117 steel and vinyl adjustable desk chair by Arne Jacobsen (Danish. 1902-1971) for Fritz
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leather with polished stainless steel alpha bases. The chairs
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1980s American Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Steel Desk Chair

Materials

Metal

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Retro Steel Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro steel desk chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, every retro steel desk chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a retro steel desk chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro steel desk chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Arne Jacobsen, Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful retro steel desk chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Steel Desk Chair?

A retro steel desk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,819, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.