$350 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in
Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant
Chrome
$637Sale Price|25% Off
H 31 in W 23 in D 28 in
1970s Steelcase Armchair refinished in Green Bay Packers colors
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s Steelcase Armchair. Refinished with retro green vinyl and powder coat yellow frame. Built to
Steel
Steelcase Adjustable Desk Lamp, Modern Style, Plastic & Metal, 1980
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Desk or Task Adjustable Lamp. In original working condition. Has a great 70's or early
Metal
Vintage Steelcase Side Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
In shockingly impeccable condition, this piece by Steelcase was inspired by the great Knoll Pollock
Chrome
Steelcase Mid Century Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Steelcase mid century office chair This chair is 22.25 wide x 28 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a
Upholstery, Wood
Steelcase Side Chairs in Burlap, Pair
By Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
A one of a kind item. A pair of vintage Steelcase side chairs custom upholstered with burlap coffee
Chrome
ONE PAIR OF STEELCASE SWIVEL CHAIRS OF CLASSIC DESIGHN
By Steelcase
Located in Buchanan, MI
ONE PAIR OF STEELCASE POLOAC SWIVEL CHAIRS
Upholstery
Set of Three Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Plum
By Steelcase
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three chrome steelcase chairs. In a light plum colored upholstery. Perfect for office or
Chrome
Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Steelcase after Pollock Knoll
By Steelcase
Located in Fraser, MI
by Steelcase. Bronze finish base. Brown Leather seating surface. Swivels, adjusts.
Steel
A Vintage Steelcase Desk chair
Located in NYC, NY
A classic Steelcase desk chair with vinyl covering in green with orginal Steelcase tag, and date
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Steelcase armchair, newly upholstered in "Hair on Calf Hide." Polished chrome frame, black
Aluminum
Steelcase Chair by Gardner Leaver
By Gardner Leaver
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome leather and stainless steel office chair by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase. Curved arms and
Refurbished Vintage Drafting Table
Located in Alhambra, CA
from a 1970's SteelCase desk. Standing height for use as a work table, drafting, or drawing
Steel
Postmodern Steelcase Office Desk Dining Chair
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural side chair by noted American furniture maker, Steelcase. The chair features an
Chrome
Post Modern Office Desk Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural and ergonomic office, desk, side chair by Steelcase. This chair features a
Chrome
Post Modern Swivel Tilt Desk Chair by Steelcase
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Steelcase swivel, tilt, office or desk chair (s) having classic orange tweed fabric
Chrome
Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs
Chrome
9 Steelcase Office Desk Arm Chairs after Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Nice lot of nine Steelcase armchairs, having a continuous test and back of orange tweed upholstery
Chrome
Sold
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange
Metal
1 Steelcase Swivel Arm Desk Office Chair after Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Sleek architectural, ergonomic design, Steelcase swivel office chair having a continuous seat and
Chrome
Sold
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Modern Chrome & Black Office Armchair 4 Prong Base Style Steelcase, 1970
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Delwood Furniture United Chair Division. It is in the style of both the Steelcase 451 chair and the
Chrome
2 Steelcase Swivel Tilt Office Chairs Model 451
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Two matching swivel, tilt office chairs by Steelcase, in the style of Charles Pollock, dated 1971
Metal
2 Mid Century Steelcase Swivel Arm Chairs after Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
2 swivel armchairs by Steelcase design after Charles Pollock, for Knoll. Each has yellow tweed
Chrome
Warren Platner Executive Desk Chair
By Warren Platner, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren platner executive desk chair Steelcase, USA, 1972. Aluminum, Reupholstered with Knoll Cato
Aluminum
1970s Steelcase "Bassick" Steno Desk Chair, Refinished in Leather
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1970s Steelcase "Basick" steno chair. We refinished the base in a powder-coated "natural
Steel
Pair of 1970s Steelcase Office Chairs, Refinished
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic pair of 1970s tanker-style office chairs by Steelcase. Newly reupholstered in cream linen
1970s SteelCase Office Chair, Refinished
By Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1970s tanker-style office chair by SteelCase. Newly reupholstered in high quality dark grey
Sold
H 28.25 in W 59.5 in D 29.75 in
Steelcase Polished Nickel-Plated Steel Desk or Table with Glass Top, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Leon Rosen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very sleek and uncommon 1970s polished nickel-plated stainless steel desk or two-person dining
Stainless Steel, Nickel
1970s Steel Armed Steno Chair, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
This unique Steel Case steno features double-arched steel arms. Newly refinished in a gloss white frame with brushed aluminum toe caps. Reupholstered in high quality navy blue leathe...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sof...
Fabric
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$706 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Brass
$3,064Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Blown Glass
$28,240 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,875 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Mid Century Gunlocke Style Walnut Chairs by Annandale - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Gunlocke/ Paoli style mid century armchairs. Gorgeous style. The woodgrain is just beautiful. Solid wood. Original upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,471 / set
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Architectural Fiberglass, Douglas Deeds
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in the 1970s. Manufactured by Architectural Fiberglass Co. a division of Architectura...
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Space Age Polished Chrome and Glass Tubo Coffee Table by Mascheroni for Vecta
By John Mascheroni, Vecta Group
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age, Mid Century chrome and glass coffee table, designed by John Mascheroni for Vecta, made in Italy, circa 1960’s. The table features a tubular frame cons...
Chrome
$5,852 / item
H 33.86 in W 73.63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Italian Brutalist Wood And Travertine Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Travertine top Brass handles Brutalist Contemporary One in stock but can be made to order Made in a small workshop in Italy
Travertine
$3,480 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...
Metal
$1,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.4 in W 70.8 in D 33.6 in
"MT2" Sculptural Monobloc Sofa Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Driade, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT2" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc sofa, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored inside. ...
Plastic
$165 / item
H 32.5 in W 20.25 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
Metal
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.