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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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage office chair or desk chair from red faux leather and chrome in tulip shape 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

High-Stance Office Chair in Chrome and Vinyl After Charles Pollock, USA, 1960's
By Charles Pollock
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of steel with chrome plating this HEAVY duty office chair is perfect for almost any
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two (2) Black & Chrome High Stance Office Chairs, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of steel with chrome plating these heavy duty office chairs are perfect for almost any
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair
By Clipper Furniture 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk chair by Clipper c.1960s, Japan. This chrome armchair features new black leather upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair
Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair
$2,500
H 32.5 in W 22.75 in D 19.5 in
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Office Chair in Turquoise Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminium office chair with seat and backrest crafted of steamed plywood clad in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Stow Davis Black Leather & Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these chairs were manufactured by Stow Davis, who was known at the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 12 Stow Davis Black Leather & Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these chairs were manufactured by Stow Davis, who was known at the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Set Desk Chairs, Chromed Steel, Leatherette Upholstered, Adjustable Height
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian set of 1960s desk chairs, chromed steel. Upholstered turquoise leatherette , two revolving
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel "3217" office chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Swivel office chair in wood and chrome-plated steel, model "3217" by Danish architect and designer
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel "3217" office chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
Swivel "3217" office chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
$3,793
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
1960s, Fana Metaal Schiedam, Adjustable Swivel Office Chair
By Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Fana Metaal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Green Velvet Mid-Century Office Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Plush cushioned mid-century office chair, made with a chrome frame. Cushions and arm rests are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Green Velvet Mid-Century Office Chair
Green Velvet Mid-Century Office Chair
$770
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Italian Pair of Office - Dining Room Chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs have chrome tubular steel frames with sturdy black leather seating attributed to Matteo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Pair of Office - Dining Room Chairs
Italian Pair of Office - Dining Room Chairs
$1,650 / set
H 33 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
$3,853 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s
By Gispen
Located in Delft, NL
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s Manufactured in the Netherlands The chairs has
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20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen ,  1970s
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen ,  1970s
$503 / item
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made
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Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
1960s Leather Palisander Side or Desk Chair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear - High of seat 45 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Plexiglass Desk Chair with Leather Cushion Attributed Apelbaum, 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
By Labofa A/S, Jacob Jensen
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Sigurd Resell Model ''Cirkel'' Office Lounge Chair for Rastad & Relling
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare office lounge chair model "Cirkel" by Sigurd Resell. Chrome construction with three solid
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20th Century Norwegian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair By Stow
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Office Chairs with Vintage Orange Vinyl Upholstery
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern side chairs feature original vinyl upholstery, chrome frames and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Chair in Wood, Steel and Leather, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chair is an exemplar of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, attributed to the skilled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Swivel Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vorst, BE
Swivel chair model 3117 in black plywood. Based on the 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maurice Rinck, Pair of 1960s Desk Armchairs in Leather and Chromed Metal
By Rinck
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Rinck, pair of 1960s desk armchairs in leather and chromed metal.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Office Chair with Wheeled Swivel Base
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern office chair by Steelcase features vintage brown vinyl and upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base & Wheels
By Steelcase
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century industrial office chair features steel frame, vintage brown vinyl upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair w/ Newly Upholstered Seat
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black faux leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. The seat cushion is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
$1,659 Sale Price / item
52% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Early KEVI Task Desk Chair By Jørgen Rasmussen
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Engelbrechts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These iconic Danish Modern office chairs were designed by architect and designer Jørgen Rasmussen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 Accent Chairs in Chrome by Bert England for Stow Davis, USA, c. 1960s
By Bert England
Located in Deland, FL
This striking set of two Mid-Century Modern office or accent chairs, designed by Bert England for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair with fitted black leather upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
$14,000
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
$14,000
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MIM Rome Chairs from the 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
Set of two chairs with tubular structure in chromed steel seat in fabric MIM Roma 1960s production.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

MIM Rome Chairs from the 1960s
MIM Rome Chairs from the 1960s
$665 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather of the chairs is in excellent condition with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Pollock MCM Leather Executive Desk Chair in Cognac Brown for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Plainview, NY
Charles Pollock Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Desk Chair for Knoll: An iconic Charles
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Curved Beech Desk Chairs by Pagholz Flötotto with Armrests, Germany
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Pagholz Flötotto, 1960s. They feature a chrome-plated metal frame and a curved
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern Steelcase style #454 office chair with original red fabric, chrome arms, and
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Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames “Lobby” Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Wilnis, UT
the USA in the 1960s. This iconic chair was originally designed for the lobby of the Time Life
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames “Lobby” Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1960
Eames “Lobby” Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1960
$3,209
H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and Chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Pair of Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian
$10,500 / set
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern leather and aluminum office chairs in original black leather. Higher back version
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Vintage 1960s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
Fabricius Kastholm Leather 'Bird' Chairs
$5,500 / item
H 42.5 in W 29.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wooden table with chromed bronze ferrules Style: 60° Italian Materials: wood, leather and chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian
Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian
$40,000 / set
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Strässle He Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Strässle International
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Strässle HE leather lounge chair from the 1960s in very good condition. The leather of the lounge
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Strässle He Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Eichenberger
Strässle He Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Eichenberger
$1,132
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
$5,500
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
$40,000 / set
H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Marcel Breuer Style Cantilever Cesca Side Chair Set w/ Dining Table, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cesca chairs boast a sleek chrome frame and woven wicker seat and back, offering comfort and style. The
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

American Desk Armchair, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

American Desk Armchair, 1970
American Desk Armchair, 1970
$8,500
H 31.89 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
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1960s Chrome Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and animal skin. 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs, measuring 15.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius and Charles Pollock are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1960s Chrome Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?

Prices for 1960s chrome office chairs and desk chairs start at $295 and top out at $14,119 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Office Chairs And Desk Chairs for You

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.