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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Blue Leather Executive Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Armchair with Wood Frame and Wheels
Features: Wood frame with wheels, upholstered in blue leather
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Dimensions: 42.75" H x 26" W x 24" D.
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th C. Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling & Swivelling Banker's Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling, tilting and Swivelling Banker's Chair. Measures 23.5" in width, 20" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height adjustable...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
With a dark Olive green seat.
Height to top of the arms is 71.5cm
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Pair of iconic chairs mod. DSC padded and covered in dark brown leather. The seat and backrest are rectangu...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome and elegant Eames soft pad desk/office chair from the Eames Aluminum Group series by Herman Miller. Classic understated design perfection from Charles and Ray Eames. Executed in black leather and aluminum. This model features all the bells and whistles, including adjustable height, tilt mechanism with adjustable tension control, with swiveling and rolling base. Stamped and signed with factory maker’s mark and labels. All screws, caps, wheel, and knobs present. In good condition, with even color and no tears in upholstery. Minor wear to clear coat of arms, typical for any Eames desk chair...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Armchair
Wood and leather
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need.
We have specialized in the sale of Art ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in this beautiful aubergine leather, black steel frame, in good condition. The leather upholstery has been recently redone and in excelle...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chrome Swivel Desk Chair in Brown Leather, Italy 1960s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian desk chair featuring a sculptural chrome frame with a swivel X-base. This chair has an upholstered seat and back with button tuft detailing in original brown leather ...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- high of seat 47 cm
- armrests 77 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a very rare student chair with upholstery. Finally, it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund Style Fan Back Brutalist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund style Brutalist dining chair in original condition with fan-top seat backs and copper detail. ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Copper
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comfort and unrestr...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sedia da ufficio con braccioli
Located in Brescia, IT
Sedia vintage di manifattura scandinava in legno di teak e similpelle.
Seduta da scrivania con braccioli in legno con seduta e poggiaschiena imbottiti c...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair
This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it ha...
Category
1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International (1963)
Design: Button-tufted black leather seat and backing on a chrome base wit...
Category
20th Century American 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 1...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swivel chair, possible Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio
Located in Lugo, IT
Swivel chair possible design by Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio.
Restored
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Early 3217 office chair by 1 of Denmark's most famous and best designers Arne Jacobsen. Arne Jacobsen designed this office chair in the 50s for Fritz Hansen.
This particular chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original finish on frame and can easily be recovered in your favorite fabric.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International (1963)
Design: Button-tufted black leather seat and backing on a chrome base with four casters.
Dimensions: 32.25" H ...
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Niels Diffrient, Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll International. Armless style, padded, with a great base. 3 available.
CONDITION ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Italian mid-century Chair DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Chair mod. DSC padded and covered in dark brown leather. The seat and backrest are rectangular w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll Modern Office Armchair
Designer: Charles Pollock
Brand: Knoll
Features: Upholstered in black, modern office armchair
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting adjustable height swivel base with casters. Manufactured 19...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US - EA334 Management Chair) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Set of Five Jury, Bank of England Style Office, Desk or Dining Chairs
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of five oak office, or desk chairs, constricted of solid oak, all are in structurally sound, sturdy, and ready to use condition.
This lot consists of four side chairs, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Danish desk chair from the 1980´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
From the 1980s – a modern Danish desk chair that effortlessly blends form and function. Crafted with a keen eye for design, this chair is a testament to the era's aesthetic sensibili...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic 'Aluminium Group'. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the aluminum chair i...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado.
All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label.
Fabric and foam are worn...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Faux Brown Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Faux brown leather swivel desk chair on wheels, with adjustable height, unmarked.
38 inches in height, 21 inches in width, and 20 inches in depth; seat height is 16 inches."
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th century solid mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century solid mahogany desk chair. The quality is very high with the fine detail in the back support as well as the c...
Category
19th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Pair of chairs belonging to the Shell Chairs series with curved monocoque seat and back in yello...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered seat in a supple taupe leather. An exposed ash wood detail on its swivel base adds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
The office chair you described has adjustable features, including an adjustable back, arms, and seat.
Dimensions are 32 inches in height (adjustable), 26 inches in width, 24 inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Navy Velvet, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies v...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Black Fabric Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable armless black fabric task chair, with a five-caster base.
36 inches in height, 19.5 inches in width, and 19.5 inches in depth; seated height is 21 inches."
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Black & Blue Extra Wide Gamer Chair Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Black and blue extra-wide gaming chair, with adjustable armrests and seat height.
47 inches in height, 21 inches in width, and 20 inches in depth; seat height is 18 inches."
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plaster
Twain Desk & Chair Set by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury
without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the
highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing
a philosophy that inco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Office Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford office chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels. With height adjustment
New upholstered with black pure full grain aniline leather.
Made by F...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set di 30 Sedie DSC 106 di Giancarlo Piretti per Anonima Castelli
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinario set di 30 sedie DSC 106 disegnate da Giancarlo Piretti nel 1965 e prodotte da Anonima Castelli Bologna.
Le sedie si presentano in ottime condizioni vintage, con sedute ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office chair no.414 by Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair no.414 by Marcel Kammerer. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture during the 1980s. Due to their modern and minimal look, they will easily find their place in the living room or office. The Skaala chair perfectly reflects Kukkapuro's love for ergonomic furniture. This innovative combination of aesthetics and functionality refers to idea from Bauhaus school. The frame is made of chrome-plated goldish metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gray fabric, and additional armrests are made of birch plywood.
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer. He is the important person of Finnish functionalism. He has mainly been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s, and most of the furniture he designed early in his career is still in production. "Does it make sense to design a chair that is not comfortable to sit on?" - this is one of Kukkapuro's favorite sayings, which perfectly reflects the designer's love of ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics - a perfect example of this is the Karuselli chair by Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. In his career, Kukkapuro has received many national and international awards - incl. Lunning Prize in 1966, First Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are permanently present in museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Avarte was established as a continuation of the family company Haimi. In 1980, Haimi employees acquired the company for themselves and changed the company name to Avarte. Haimi was a Finnish furniture manufacturer founded in 1943 that was especially known as the producer of Yrjö Kukkapuro designs. Avarte continued to manufacture furniture until 2013, when the company ha been ceased. In addition to Yrjö Kukkapuro's designs, Avarte also produced furniture designed by Samula Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen and Simo Heikkilä...
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1980s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Herman Miller Setu Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Lyris Graphite Mesh Fabric
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Setu chair delivers instant comfort for anyone from the moment you sit down. Best of NeoCon Gold 2009.
One-piece seat and back breathable and pliable mesh fabric, that adapts to ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wilkhahn Delta leather dining/conference chair from Delta Design
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A later generation Wilkhahn Delta 2000 leather chair, with leather covered armrests, in a deep black leather tone, brushed aluminum and black shell...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Downtown President Office Chair Genuine Leather Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
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 handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gustavo Pulitzer for Arflex 'Albenga' Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian architect and designer Gustavo Pulitzer for Arflex chic and modernist 'Albenga' armchair, side or desk chair with chocolate saddle stitched leather sides and rounded arms on ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bjørn Wiinblad, Set of 4 Chairs, Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 vintage beauties by Danish Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden in the 1950s. A collectible set, red painted w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Seagrass
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York.
Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair.
In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Red Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Indulge in the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with this stunning pair of CAB 412 Chairs by renowned designer Mario Bellini for Cassina. Crafted in the 1970s, these iconic chair...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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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