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What is the best office desk chair?

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What is the best office desk chair?
There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Swivel Chair
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Hanover, MA
Much rarer than the side chair version of this design, the desk chair variation of Pettit’s 1105 chair for Knoll International sits on four wheels and a central post that allows the...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut, Bentwood

Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

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