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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office.
...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Walnut Wood and Cork Barstool, Porto Chair Style Bar Seating Set of Four (4)
Located in Birmingham, AL
A modern and environmentally-friendly bar seating solution, the Porto Barstool offers versatility and sophistication to complement your interior design style. Cork trees are relative...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Cork
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Executive Chesterfield Desk Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your workspace with the old-world sophistication of this burgundy leather executive chair, a seat fit for thinkers, creators, and leaders. Wrapped in supple leather and accen...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,374
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Anglo Indian Teak Planter's Chair with Extending Arms19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Anglo Indian teak planter's chair with extending arms, Circa 1890 in date.
Handcrafted in teak with elegant form it has been reupholstered in dark brown leather with brass ...
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1890s Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 'Three Available'
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather
For your consideration: a striking pair of authentic vintage Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs, designed by Cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pr. Mid Century High Back Lounge Office Armchairs by Dellwood Furniture c 1970s
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Mid Century high back office, or lounge ,chairs - made in the USA by the Dellwood Furniture United Chair Division, circa 1970's. The chairs feature squared bright chrome frames with floating wood armrests, and unusual sculptural curved high backs. Stylistically reminiscent of the iconic Nelson paddle arm chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair in Caramel Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
These beautiful authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Executive Aluminum Group chairs by Knoll are upholstered in supple Caramel Leather and are suitable for home, office ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Mid Century Modern Desk Chair By Johnson Chair Company C. 1950’s. Finished in a beautiful bleach walnut with a burnt brown leather seat. Some wear to the lea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
By Russel Wright, Shwayder Brothers
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iconic Russel Wright for Shwayder Brothers/ Samsonite Samson Chairs folding plywood armchair in the original salmon color painted metal frame.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,650 / item
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes joy with its colorful and cheerful Skai upholstery in or...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Green Executive Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in green Hopsak fabric.
Frame, armrests and ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful sage green colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century.
Height ...
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1990s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven black leather seat and back.
Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Armadillo 5 Dark Brown Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
Located in Milan, IT
Well-balanced and superbly built, this office armchair of the Armadillo line is an exclusive design by Rainer Bachshmid available also without armrests and in the high back lounge ve...
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 1980's vintage, Charles Pollock black executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. S...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,650 / item
Vintage Eames "Time Life" Executive Chair in Josef Frank Textile, 1970s
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic vintage 1970s example of the Eames Time Life Executive chair, quite simply the ultimate desk chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism. Built to last foreve...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$968 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Armadillo 1 Dark Brown High Back Swivel Office Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Rainer Bachshmid as part of the Armadillo series of executive office seating, this elegant swivel armchair has it all. Equipped with a 5-spoked, cast-aluminum base that c...
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive model and two visitor chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite office chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The chair's seat was masterfully reupholstered in a rich, dark red vegetable-tanned leather. The pie...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair Mid Century Mod
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair
Label present
Preowned vintage condition Patina and ru...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Gunlocke Oak Rolling and Tilting Banker's Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Gunlocke Stained Oak Rolling and Tilting Banker's Desk Chair
Measures 23.5" in width, 23.5" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 28". Sea...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Paris, FR
1970s swivel office chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in black leather with vertical channel stitching, it features a minimalist silhouette, comfortable proportions, an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Desk Chair, Terni series, Designed by Ico & Louisa Parisi for MIM
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and very comfortable executive desk chair from the Terni series designed by Ico e Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy 1970s. This chair has an aluminium star ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Frenchkiss Low-Backed Trestle-Based Chair by Stefano Bigi
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Swivel Luta Chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia c 2016
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six B&B Italia Luta chairs, having chrome metal mesh bucket seats, with purple upholstered seats, on sculptural five star bases, with ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Apelbaum, Raphael Raffel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome, Black Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders
Model shown in main picture:
- Chrome frame
- Dakar Black Leather
Upholstery available in a wide range o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,421 / item
Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home,...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed together and alongside each other in their studio La Ruota in Como, Italy. With a look that epitomized the modern Italian ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both functionality and iconic design. The chair features a sculptural molded shell uphols...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange. These comfortable lounge or desk chairs f...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vintage Black Soft Leather Swivel Armchair, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in Italy - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and bea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced arround 1960.
Executed i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974
When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof Form desk chair
- Dazor desk lamp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$3,750 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Armchairs French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival,
To be recovered.
circa 1880.
Good condition.
Frames sound and solid.
Shipping:
L146 P 68 H 12...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940. The chair features a stylish propellor style base w...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Swivel Chair
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Much rarer than the side chair version of this design, the desk chair variation of Pettit’s 1105 chair for Knoll International sits on four wheels and a central post that allows the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair
By Stow Davis
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk Chair by Guido Faleschini for Pace
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale executive desk chair in leather designed by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani and sold through Pace. Extremely comfortable with tilting back.
The hydraulic lift function ...
Category
1970s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight
Located in Chicago, IL
Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight or Sold Individually $2500 per chair $25,000 for the entire set of Eight.
Elegant and exceptionally comfortable,...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair Original Black Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Ray and Charles and manufactured by Herman Miller, these Management Height Black Leather Soft Pad chairs epitomize the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. A seamless integratio...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare find.
1970s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad chair in Cognac leather. Base is contemporary and features pneumatic lever for seat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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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