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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
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, and one arm chair, executed in the manner of Gunlocke, or The Marble Chair Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco J. Halabala Set 2 chairs table with sofa
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Set from 1940 Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK6725 Bird office chairs was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Walter Knoll in the 1990s.
The so called "Bir...
Category
1990s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Art Deco Desk Chair
Located in Torrance, CA
Inspired by a Dupre Lafon design, our custom Art Deco Desk Chair is elegant, modern, classic, and timeless.
This model chair is typically used as a desk chair, but it can also be gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Chair for Cassina
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mario Bellini "401 Break" chair by Cassina.
Modern leather chairs on wheels, perfect at your desk or around a dining table.
Tan leather, ultra soft feeling, over metal frame with z...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This S33 chair by Mart Stam is a design icon from 1926. It was produced by the German Thonet manufactory. Our piece comes from the 1960s. It is the first can...
Category
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
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 was Vincent Cafiero, a Senior Designer of Knoll’s Planning Unit, a collective that took on countless monumental projects such as the CBS interior in 1965. Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time.
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000s Eames Herman Miller Orange Brown Leather Office Chair Mid Century
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Blue Steelcase Rolling Office Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Steelcase Office Chair Vintage
Rolling Office Desk Armchair
Grand Rapids MI
33.5 h x 23.25 w x 23 d x seat 17.25
Unrestored original vintage
Refe...
Category
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1900s Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1900s Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat and back rolling desk chair. Swivels and tilts. Firm springed seat. Beautiful nail head trims
Some wear on leather...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
FK86 Lounge Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK86 lounge chair was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s.
This edition is...
Category
1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Georgian period mahogany open armchair with fretwork back
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well made and great condition Georgian period mahogany open armchair. The fretwork back is very fine and has an almost Art nouveau look to it even though the chair is ...
Category
18th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 wi...
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair, are designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. Marked with label.
All 11 ch...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Art Deco French Arm Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable desk chair is from Art deco period France. Newly re-upholstered in dark grey fabric and re-polished. Chair has leather piping on the edges of the chair. Two front legs ti...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
CHARLES & RAY EAMES. armchairs from the series "Aluminium Group" production "ICF"
Located in Vigevano, PV
CHARLES & RAY EAMES. armchairs from the "Aluminium Group" series, "ICF" production from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Henredon’s, “Acquisitions” line. Finely crafted in mahogany frames with dark brown woven leather backs and seat skirts. The cylindrical wood crest rails with extended ends. Rais...
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing
A very good looking and decorati...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Desk ‘Bird’ Chair by Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bird chair by Jorgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill. This desk chair model has the rarer Casters. Newly recovered in black Sorensen leather.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Manna Lunana desk chair
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Created for the modern design enthusiast with a distinguished taste in class and style,
this product combines elegant forms and timeless functionality, ensuring longevity.
Designed ...
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2010s South African Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or solid. These are all individually handcrafted and so there is a 12 to 16 week lead time from date of order.
Please note, seat cushions are NOT included. Additional charge for fabricating seat cushions. Ask us for a quote.
We can fabricate custom dining table as shown in the 3 detailed photos.
Use as dining chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Poplar
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Seagrass
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, 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
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Copper
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.
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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swivel chair, possible Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio
Located in Lugo, IT
Swivel chair possible design by Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio.
Restored
Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Desk Chair Pair 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair
Please...
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 ...
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20th Century American 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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
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
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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