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Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1950 If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

American Desk Armchair, 1950
American Desk Armchair, 1950
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Swivel Work Desk Chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950
By Stella
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950 Seat Height: 19.75
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Neoclassical Desk Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large neoclassical desk armchair, circa 1950. To be revarnished and reupholstered.
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Large Neoclassical Desk Armchair, circa 1950
Large Neoclassical Desk Armchair, circa 1950
H 41.34 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company, Inc
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
hours at the desk or reading etc. The chairs have robust sculptural arms and frames and black leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Walnut

Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

4 Chair, Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Chairs Country: Italian If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you
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Vintage 1920s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Chair, Italian, 1950
4 Chair, Italian, 1950
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
H 34 in W 34 in D 34 in
Late 19th Century Antique Wood Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Late 19th century antique wood leather swivel desk chair Wood and leather Measures: 23? W x 22
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Single Mid century desk chairs- Black velvet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century desk chair. This has a stained beech frame with great patina
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

Single Mid century desk chairs- Black velvet
Single Mid century desk chairs- Black velvet
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 25.99 in
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

1950's French Green metal easy chair in the manner of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1950's French easy chair Very elgenat desk chair with a beautiful patina. This chair was bought on
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950's
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
the Netherlands, 1950's period. Industrial design board room chairs with grey blueish fabric on grey
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of adjustable Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs for drafting, office, or university, circa mid
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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's
By William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three chairs available -- Price is per chair. Discount available if purchasing multiple. Designed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wrought Iron

1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This chair has a rich patina to all surfaces. The worn chrome-plating on the base has revealed a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann. The desk chair features a chromed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example. Fr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Egon Eiermann Desk Chair SE40 for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in München, BY
Spring swivel chair SE40 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s. Description
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Desk Chair with Armrests by Jean-Louis Bonnant (circa 1956)
By Jean-Louis Bonnant
Located in London, GB
Vintage French Desk Chair with Armrests by Jean-Louis Bonnant (circa 1956). Rare version of the
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano-as a symbol of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Work Chairs, 1955, Early Matching Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen (designer) Fritz Hansen (manufacturer), Denmark Pair of Model 3117 desk chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plywood

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950, Milan, Italy. Measures: Chair: 34" H x
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Brass

1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leather with polished stainless steel alpha bases. The chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76S, leather, metal, United States, design 1950, later
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" These actual chairs were featured in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1950, french reconstruction. Upholstery in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Aluminum

Pair of Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchair, circa 1950, french reconstruction.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Office Chair Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Catania, IT
Office chair attributable to Silvio Cavatorta in plywood with a metal frame. Chair in good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Office Chair Silvio Cavatorta
Vintage Office Chair Silvio Cavatorta
H 31.88 in W 25.19 in D 18.11 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, cabriole front legs with a carved ...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Tansad Model De Luxe V.26 Grey Leather Office Chair
Located in Alton, GB
A beautiful desk chair by Tansad. This Mid century circa 1950 model is the De Luxe V.26 swivel
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Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1950's Paul McCobb Planner Group Desk & Chair Set
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking Paul McCobb four drawer desk and matching chair set with white laminate top. All
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
12 Chairs Style: 50° Italian Materials: wood, leather and chrome bronze Finish: polyurethanic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative
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Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
H 28.3 in W 19.3 in D 19.7 in
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sedus Wooden Beech Swivel Chair Height Adjustable Mid-Century Modern
By Sedus
Located in Verviers, BE
Sedus wooden beech swivel chair height adjustable Mid-Century Modern Seat height adjustable 51
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Chair in Ebonized Walnut Base with Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features cylindrical
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare Vittorio Nobili "Medea" 1950s Swivel Office Chair Made of Teak Plywood
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Horseshoe Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Horseshoe chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut & Rosewood. Original button tufted silk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Silk, Rosewood, Walnut

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1950 Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950 desk chair for your home. A 1950 desk chair — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1950 desk chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950 desk chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful 1950 desk chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950 Desk Chair?

Prices for a 1950 desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $192 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,889.
Questions About 1950 Desk Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.