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American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN STYLE

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts style in England, which rebelled against the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution with a proud emphasis on handcrafted design, American Craftsman style similarly pushed against the lavishness of the Victorian era. Coined by Wisconsin-born Gustav Stickley, a furniture designer and publisher of The Craftsman magazine, American Craftsman furniture would influence homegrown styles that followed, such as Mission and the Prairie School.

Like the popular early 20th-century Craftsman houses — which feature meticulous woodwork on everything from built-in bookcases in the living room and cabinetry in the kitchen to earth-toned exteriors with exposed rafters — American Craftsman furniture was all about handmade storage cabinets, bedroom furniture, chairs and other pieces built with organic materials. “Simplicity and straightforwardness of construction has always been the leading characteristic of Craftsman furniture,” Stickley stated. And while he is often credited with most of the designs at the Craftsman Workshops in Eastwood, New York, others such as Harvey Ellis were influential in shaping the straight-backed chairs, beds with vertical slats and tables with exposed joinery that came to define the style.

Highly utilitarian with no unnecessary flair, American Craftsman furniture was designed to emphasize the essence of its modest construction and promote the natural beauty of the wood. Solid oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany were all favored by the movement’s principal figures. Another attribute commonly associated with the style is the integration of subtle details like tooled leather, inlaid metal and hammered iron handles.

Owing to the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of American Craftsman style waned as consumer spending dropped and furniture companies shifted to the production of wartime materials and goods specified in government contracts. Yet, by the 1960s, there was a renewed appreciation for this foundational modern American style, with Stickley and his contemporaries in demand for the clean, simple lines and sturdy construction of American Craftsman furniture.

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Style: American Craftsman
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller soft pad chairs Charles and Ray Eames designer Their Soft Pad Collection of luxuriously padded chair evolved from their Aluminum Group Collection. With the addition o...
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1950s Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with walnut hardwood from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk or a place to work from home, comfortable and focuse...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer

Flagg Desk Walnut Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer

Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather. Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'. Adjustable seat now set at...
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1970s Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair

Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair
Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair

Walnut Wood and Cork Chair, Dining or Writing Desk Chair, Porto Chair

White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair

White Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair

Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatil...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair
Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair

Ebonized Oak Wood and Cork Chair Dining or Writing Desk Chair Porto Chair

Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These painted orange wood chairs fold perfectly flat for storage and open smoothly into a sturdy seat and are a wonderful example of simple, America...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2

Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
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,...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer
Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer

Flagg Desk Classic Writing Desk or Home Office Computer Desk by Alabama Sawyer

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your bedroom, it can hold books, reading glasses, a lamp or glass of water. A single draw...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer

Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie chair by Alabama Sawyer is a modern solid oak chair with clear oil finish for dining or writing height seating. It combines elements of Minimal...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating

Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating

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For your consideration are up to 5 Aluminium Group Management chairs in black mesh designed by Eames for Herman Miller. These are the most comfortable of all Eames aluminum Group cha...
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Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 33.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990
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Located in Naples, IT
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Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990

H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
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Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970 Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels. Perfect for a small desk.  
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H 29 in W 19 in D 19 in
Adjustable Desk Office Chair by Charles Pollock
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Adjustable height that goes from 50cm to 91cm.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 25.99 in
Oak Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
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Solid Wood Bedside Table Box Joints Storage Dark Stain Evolve by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcrafted this classic bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your bedroom, it can hold books, reading glasses, a lamp or glass of water. A single draw...
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2010s American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Hardwood, Oak

Solid Wood Bedside Table Box Joints Storage Dark Stain Evolve by Alabama Sawyer
Solid Wood Bedside Table Box Joints Storage Dark Stain Evolve by Alabama Sawyer

Solid Wood Bedside Table Box Joints Storage Dark Stain Evolve by Alabama Sawyer

H 26 in W 26 in D 18 in
George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges Top in intense-grained English Walnut, Selected by George with walnut cross-leg support and a thre...
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George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges
George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges

George Nakashima Special Conoid Desk with Two Free Edges

H 28.5 in W 52 in D 32 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1988, John Sherrif mixed wood writing desk and chair, in walnut, ebony, and mahogany. The desk with gallery of drawers and cubbies, initialed "JS" on back. The desk surface folds ...
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1980s American Vintage American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair
20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair

20th Century John Sherrif American Studio Mixed Wood Writing Desk and Chair

H 36 in W 36 in D 20 in
Swivel Task Chair by Robert and Joanne Herzog California Studio Craft
By Robert and Joanne Herzog
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern swivel, work or desk chair handcrafted by Robert & Joanne Herzog. Exceptional craftsmanship with all peg and mortise construction. Made of a solid, figured hardw...
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H 30.75 in W 17.25 in D 22 in
Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Blackened Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcraft this Classic blackened oakwood writing desk and chair set with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk...
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Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Blackened Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer
Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Blackened Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer

Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Blackened Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer

H 29 in W 35 in D 25 in
Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Natural Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We handcraft this Classic natural oakwood writing desk and chair set with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. For your home office, computer desk o...
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Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Natural Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer
Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Natural Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer

Writing or Computer Desk and Chair in Natural Oakwood by Alabama Sawyer

H 29 in W 35 in D 25 in
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Black Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie Chair by Alabama Sawyer is a Modern Solid Oak Chair with Black Oil Finish for Dining or Writing Height Seating. It combines elements of minimal...
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Modern Solid Oak Chair with Black Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Black Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating

Modern Solid Oak Chair with Black Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating

H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century American stained green ladder back chair of pine with a brown and cream spotted cow hide seat.
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Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat
Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat

Green Ladder Back Chair with Hide Seat

H 38 in W 18 in D 16 in
A Special Walnut Conoid Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
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A Special Walnut Conoid Chair by George Nakashima
A Special Walnut Conoid Chair by George Nakashima

A Special Walnut Conoid Chair by George Nakashima

H 35.5 in W 20 in L 35.5 in

American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Craftsman office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Alabama Sawyer, George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima, and Sam Maloof. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $88,000 while the average work can sell for $2,025.

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