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20th Century Ash Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

CIRENE 03 OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR DESiGNED BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR DE PADOVA
By Vico Magistretti
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Vico Magistretti Cirene 03 bent Ash office desk chair made for De Padova Please note the delivery fee...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Ward Bennett Office Chair, stained caned meshed between solid stained ashwood structure, tilt/swivel desk chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel: solid chrome and wood b...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

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Chrome

Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
H 33 in W 25 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Danish Midcentury Side Chairs in Ash and Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in ash, cane and patinated leather. Designed by Ditte & Adrian Heath for Søren Horn cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Ash

Roger Sprunger Desk Chair for Dunbar 1967
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair model No. 6738 in dark ash with seat upholstered in white linen by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, American 1967. Refinished and reupholstered in white linen by Lobel Modern.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Linen, Ash

1970s Upholstered Ash Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and comfortable armchair having a fluid and bold ash frame seamlessly encasing a seat upholstered in vintage green wool fabric. Upholstery recommended.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ash

Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of four original condition Poul Kjærholm PK11 three-legged dining chairs in ash and original leather. Designed in 1957 and manufactured by E. Kold Christiansen. Signed with impre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

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Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is of outstanding quality, it...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Cognac Leather Office Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather office chair designed by the renowned Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. This swivel desk chair, part of The Pace Collection, captures the essence of th...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Chairs for Henry Massonnet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great group of Boston garden chairs by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Henry Massonnet/STAMP in 1988. Paulin was influenced here by (and built on the wor...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather and teak armchair, Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Arne Wahl Iversen, famous designer and cabinetmaker from the golden period of Danish design, notably collaborated with a certain Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA, in his early days be...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Guillerme and Chambron, Sliding Doors Sideboard in Oak, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, credenza, in oak, France, 1960s. Two sliding doors on the front with behind two shelves and one door on each sides for more storage space. T...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 1900, It is one of...
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1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
By Kaare Klint, Ole Wanscher, Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Danish design armchair, which is strongly reminiscent of designs by Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer, Kaare Klint, Ib Kofod-Larsen or Ole Wanscher. Probably designed and produced in the...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Niels Møller Model-71 Leather & Teak Arm Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak

Early Edition Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina Italy
By Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of the 1980's Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh! Step back in time and embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 1980's Hill Hou...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft comprised of walnut bentwood frames or shells, tan vinyl or faux leather, black pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by Le Corbusier, Pie...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Armchairs by Larsen & Bender Madsen, Teakwood & Leather, 1949
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Odense, DK
Large armchairs in solid teak and black leather made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, Copenhagen in the 1950s. The chairs was designed by Danish architects Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Mad...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mid-Century Modern Round Bedside Table Geomtric Pattern Wood Nightstand 1 Drawer
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Anya Bedside Table is an eye-catching piece for a modern bedroom, with its remarkable pattern and chromatic palette. With three legs and a single drawer, the Bedside Table will make...
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Wood

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out collection of furniture is designed to add a touch of sophisticated style to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Swivel Leather Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Plycraft style leather armchair features bentwood shell design, plush vintage leather upholstery, and metal swivel base. Stylish modern design makes a Classic midcentury ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Southampton, NY
Caned desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel, Mid-20th Century Made of solid ash barrel back frame with caned back and sides, beautifully designed and comfortable. An upholstered se...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mid-Century Desk Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A solid ash desk chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels E. Eilersen, Denmark, 1950s with new leather upholstery.  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Single Mid-Century Modern Parson's Chair after Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bronx, NY
Single chair, in the manner of Ward Bennett, ebonized ash, Parson's design armchair of Mid-Century Modern era, great desk chair. Arm height 25".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Ward Bennett Office Chair, stained caned meshed between solid stained ashwood structure, tilt/swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Solid chrome and wood ba...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ward Bennett Desk Chair
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 23.25 in
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By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Original finish and cane with nice patina. New upholstery.
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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of 20th Century Ash and Elm Smokers Chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very stylish pair of early 20th century Ash and Elm smokers chairs. They have wonderful figuring to the seats and great patina to the arms. These are in solid condition a...
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Pair of 20th Century Ash and Elm Smokers Chairs
Pair of 20th Century Ash and Elm Smokers Chairs
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Pair of PK15 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of PK15 - Chair in ash - seat in original cane - Designed by MAA. Poul Kjærholm, marked with makers mark P.P. Møbler Denmark - Great condition.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pair of PK15 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
Pair of PK15 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Danish Midcentury Side Chair, 1960s
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in mahogany, cane and patinated leather. Designed by Ditte & Adrian Heath for Søren Horn cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Ash

Danish Midcentury Side Chair, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Side Chair, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available. Priced individually.   
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully restored, caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 39 in W 25 in D 24 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 35 in W 25 in D 24 in
Set of 12 Chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of twelve armchairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Ash frames with original brick red doeskin leather.
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Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 25 in W 25.25 in L 25 in
Ward Bennett Caned Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a beautiful and rare fully caned desk chair designed by Ward Bennett, and produced by Brickel Associates. We have a total of three available. Please note the upholstery is...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Pair available. Height adjustable.
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Several available.
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 25 in W 25.25 in L 25 in
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned desk chair with ash frame and original velvet seat. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Height is adjustable.
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 32.75 in W 25 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Sculptural Ash and Cane Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Assoc.
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in San Antonio, TX
Gorgeous vintage sculptural ash and cane desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates is in overall excellent condition. The chair swivels 360 degrees, has an adjustabl...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Ash

Midcentury Open Armchair Lounge Chair Compass Legs Original Woven Seat and Back
Located in Mimizan, FR
Midcentury open armchair, circa 1950-1960 Original woven vinyl back and seat Measure: Arm height 66cms Very good condition for its age. We also offer free shipping to England and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk / Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed ash and rosewood desk armchair with leather seat. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Early Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller Black Aniline Dye DCM
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller dining chair metal (legs) DCM.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Caned Low Back Swiveling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculpted solid ash desk chair with caned back and arms, and upholstered seat cushion on four swivel casters. Adjustable seat height between 17-22". Fully restored, with new caning ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Caned Swivel Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned swivel/tilt desk chair with ash frame and mohair seat. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned desk chair with ash frame and original leather seat. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Highback Caned Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highback desk chair with ash wood frame with caned back and arm, upholstered seat cushion on casters. Designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in the 1960s. Please note: sea...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Modern Series 7 Task Chair by Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Jacobsen Jacobsen began training as a mason before studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts, Copenhagen where he won a silver medal for a chair that was then exhibited at...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Mid-Century Modern Cane Swivel Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cane desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Made of ashwood, featuring a curved cane back and the original black leather seat. The chair is on...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Ash, Leather, Cane

Set of Four Stackable Bull Horn Chairs, Model PP701 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Stackable Bull Horn Chairs, Model PP701 by Hans Wegner. Hans designed this chair to be used in the dining room of his own home in Gentofte, north of Copenhagen. It is a c...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Four Ward Bennett "Banker" Executive Swivel Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four swiveling banker bucket chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel & Associates. Dark stained ash wood surrounds and covered five point pedestal base with brass fender casters. A...
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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

4 Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickell Cane and Ashwood 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
4 Cane and Ashwood chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Canning is original and in perfect condition. Can sell as pairs or as four. Price listed is for the set of 4.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Cane

1970s Italian Armchair
Located in Firenze, IT
Curved Ash Wood Armchair with Reupholstered Cushions on Chrome Base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Italian Armchair
1970s Italian Armchair
H 40.16 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Set of Four 1960's French Ashwood Chairs with Steel Base
Located in East Hampton, NY
A most unusual set of 1960's chairs - each chair is a single piece of ashwood, steamed inito shape with a handsome steel base.
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Jean Prouve 'chaise En Bois' Chair France , 1942
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The earliest Standard chair was made of metal in 1934 and Prouvé adapted this popular form many times throughout his career. During World War II Prouvé worked with the Vauconsant Com...
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Oak, Ash

Jean Prouve 'cafeteria Demountable Chair , No. 300
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a rare 'demountable' chair by jean prouve in original brownish eggplant finish.
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Steel

Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with a sculpted ash backrest and a black leather seat, on a satin chrome base on casters. Design by Hans Wegner Made by PP Mobler.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 22 in
Three Dunbar Cane Backed Upholstered Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Each with a curved cane back and leather upholstered seat, raised on laminated ash tapering legs with brass sabots.
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Brass

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20th Century Ash Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century ash office chairs and desk chairs available for sale. Mid-Century Modern 20th century ash office chairs and desk chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 20th century ash office chairs and desk chairs over the years, but those made by Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Ash Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?

Prices for 20th century ash office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century ash office chairs and desk chairs begin at $750 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,648.

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.