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What is the best drafting chair?

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What is the best drafting chair?
There are many types of drafting chairs — it's really a matter of preference. These chairs are normally ergonomic in design and feature a footrest for comfort purposes. You can find a wide variety of vintage, modern and antique drafting chairs on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Industrial Drafting Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These industrial drafting chairs can be dated in the 1970s. They have a light grey lacquered metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Height Drafting Chair with Bentwood Seat.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage industrial drafting chair featuring a molded wood seat and backrest mounted on a black
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Kevi Drafting Stool by Jorgen Rasmussen
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Fully adjustable. Made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Adjustable Wooden Swivel Drafting Stool
Located in Dekalb, IL
Solid wood drafting stool featuring a shaped plank seat and curved backrest mounted to an early
Category

Early 20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oak Craftsman Swivel Architect's Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The stool pairs wonderfully with a drafting table, workbench, or high desk.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

C. 1962 Herman Miller Eames Drafting Shell Chair 622NS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Drafting Shell Chair, Model 622NS, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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