Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool
Blue Chair Office Desk
Del Tube Corp E. F. Brewer Company
Menomonee Falls, WI
30.5 h x 23 d x 23 w Sea...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Chair in Chocolate Leather for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in chocolate brown leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with only slight wear as shown. Metal in good condition. Extremely comfortab...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns on itself and reclines. Seat height: 53 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 x 23 d x seat 17.25
Unrestored original vintage
Refe...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern accent armchairs. Refinished in a rich walnut color and reupholstered in an emerald velvet.
Seat depth of 17" seat height of 18"
Price includes complimen...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Oxford' high backed desk chair, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production.
The original version of the 'Oxfo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (3) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 3x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Three pieces available, priced per chai...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for thei...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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 ...
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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. ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Copper
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. It's quite rough and has a wonderful colour. We don't restore them too m...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, 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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
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 2001. This classic mid century...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait Corp. Known as Palladium chairs they feature a thic...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Walnut / Leather Rolling Desk Chair in the style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted rolling desk chair with curved bent walnut back having top and bottom cushions in a soft black leather . The X base is in satin black steel with brass roller ball...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Mid Century Cream Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufact...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Orange Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height mustard orange brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair Chrome and Green Vinyl.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Office Chair with Olive Green Vinyl Seat Cushioning, Chrome Toned Legs and Back. No makers Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 28 W ; 20 D ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair
Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431 designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and produced in the early 1960s.
This set is made ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Desk chair, Model 3271W Oxford in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen from 1980
Located in Lejre, DK
This Desk chair is a classic representation of Danish design heritage from the 1980s. The model, known as 3271W Oxford, was designed by the famous Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Exuberant Green Print Fabric Swivel Lounge Chair by Selling of Monroe Ca 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 1970's swivel, lounge chair by Selig of Monroe. The chair is in it's original bright and colorful upholstery, which is in very good clean c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ovedio Leather Desk Chair by Restoration Hardware
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic Oviedo Desk Chair by Restoration Hardware (2 STILL AVAILABLE)
These gorgeous chairs pull their design from mid century classics. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Original 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 century modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958 Aluminum Group line. This management height chair features black leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star swivel base, armrests and rolling casters. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions and a 360 degree smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Red Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Office Chair in Wood, Steel and Leather, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chair is an exemplar of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, attributed to the skilled yet underrecognized Carlo Fongaro. His work reflects the era's modernist tendencies...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back is inspired by the Mexican midcentury chairs of Spanish designer ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs on H Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Navy Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct threa...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Charles Pollock was a master of design who's work was supported by Florence Knoll and her company, Knoll. Pollock's understanding of design was that every object has an edge and ever...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs Giotto Stoppino , 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
The chairs are in good vintage conditions.
Seat hight 45 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 with adjustable height. Dimensions provided are as follows for its lowest position...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bespoke Charles & Ray Eames Smoke Blue Leather EA219 Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs in the Soft Pad Group by Charles and Ray Eames. Their dignified aura makes them especially suited for ...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Executive Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in black blue leather. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with manual adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working co...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Executive Chair Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather executive swivel desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brescia , Brescia
A set of Ten Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how hum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office Chair by Vitra
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
What started as an idea for a solid piece of leisure furniture has grown into one of the most popular office furniture since its design in 1958. The EA 119 is part of the famous Aluminum Chair group. Designed by the Eames couple and produced by Vitra, it stands out from its peers due to its high backrest. The ingenious construction consists of a seat and backrest covered with upholstery fabric. The frame, side profiles, armrests and crossbars are made of cast chrome aluminum. The five-star base is made mobile by the attached wheels and ensures maximum comfort with the integrated reclining mechanism. The Vitra Aluminum...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Office chair, model 3117. It is part of the first 5 editions, unique chair of collection.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The seat height is adjustable. Shows slight sign...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice early example of the design.
Will double check the dimensions of the chair.
Wear to t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, 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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Charles Pollock. 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 $75 and tops out at $150,900 while the average work can sell for $1,928.
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