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Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs
Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs

Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs

Located in Napa, CA

The vintage lipstick red leather upholstery is original to each chair, with a unique tufting pattern and adjustable seat height. (17" to 19-3/4"). Rip in back of one of the chairs...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style

English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style

Located in London, GB

The chair height can be adjusted, and the chair swivels about its support.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Odense, DK

The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in the history of Danish Modern design. The seat can be adjusted up and down by turning the top of the chair.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chair swivels and is height adjustable from 18.5-22 1/2"

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather

Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket chair Iconic bucket chair newly reupholstered in a rich Vegan leather. Swivel and height adjustable on a five star chrome-plated base wit...

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

The upholstery is black faux leather. It can be adjusted in height. The chair is in good vintage condition with a nice patina.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

The chair swivels and rolls, but is not adjustable in height. General note: Shipping quotes as supplied by 1stdibs are only indicative.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

6 Dauphin Stilo Conference Chairs by Jessica Engelhardt
6 Dauphin Stilo Conference Chairs by Jessica Engelhardt

6 Dauphin Stilo Conference Chairs by Jessica Engelhardt

By Plan Dauphine

Located in Pasadena, TX

Equipped with patented QuickShift+ synchronous technology, integrated sliding seat and multi-adjustable arms, Stilo is sure to provide comfort, support, and quiet aesthetics at a rea...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth
1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth

1950s Egon Eiermann Organic Industrial Bent Plywood Desk Chair SE40 Wilde+Spieth

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The worn chrome-plating on the base has revealed a beautiful copper layer which really looks amazing. Adjustable seat height and backrest height. A functioning spring/shock mechanism...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy

Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy

By Luca Scacchetti, Frank Mariani, i4 Mariani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dimensions 28"w x 27"d x 47.75"/51.25"h; sh: 18.5"/22". Adjustable seat height, and movable back. WING by Luca Scacchetti, 2002.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it ha...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair
Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair

Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

This chair has a lever to adjust the back and height. Color variation is common and acceptable on vintage leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

Materials

Leather

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with shivel & tilt functio...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable.

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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs

By Shaw Walker

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt, swivel, 360 degree, fully adjustable height, amazing cast aluminum machine age castors ...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Flex Corporate SO1660 Office Armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World
Flex Corporate SO1660 Office Armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World

Flex Corporate SO1660 Office Armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World

By Andreu World, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga

Located in San Diego, CA

The chairs have an aluminum central swivel base with 5 casters, height adjustment and polished aluminum finish with a fully upholstered slate blue ribbed back and seat. #1578 The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross
Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross

Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The back height and tilt can be adjusted.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests
1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

The upholstery is in good condition. This chair is adjustable in height; after unleashing the height can be adjusted by turning the seat around.

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company

By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated, ( June 1952 ) clean original condition, ready to use. The chair is adjustable in height, dimensions in listing are for chair in position pictured in listing.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing

Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing

By General Fireproofing Company

Located in New York, NY

Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum star base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock

By Steelcase, Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

They don’t tilt but they adjust in height, they swivel, they roll, and they are SUPER comfortable!!!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Vienna, AT

Also the seat and back, made of plywood, were covered with black faux leather. The seat is adjustable from up to down. The vintage condition is very good with minor signs of age.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eastlake attri., Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Carved Swivel Desk Armchair
Charles Eastlake attri., Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Carved Swivel Desk Armchair

Charles Eastlake attri., Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Carved Swivel Desk Armchair

By Charles Locke Eastlake

Located in London, GB

The armchair also has a height adjustment. Professionally re-upholstered red leather seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and D...

Materials

Walnut

Danish Rosewood and Chrome Office Chair in Turquoise Wool
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Office Chair in Turquoise Wool

Danish Rosewood and Chrome Office Chair in Turquoise Wool

Located in Oakland, CA

The chair is raised on a five-point aluminium base and fitted with the original flat wheels. The seat has an adjustable height and swivels. Seven chairs available.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Vienna, AT

The swiveling desk chair is adjustable from up to down. The chromed metal base shows five chromed wheels for good mobility, while the seat and back were made of plywood and was recov...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark

Located in Vienna, AT

This desk chair features a swiveling function and is adjustable from up to down. Good vintage condition with signs of age and use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in München, BY

Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height. Executed in vinyl and chrome-plated steel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Dimensions Height:- 73.5cm, seat height 44cm both adjustable Width:- 56.5cm Depth:- 50cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is availa...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

It is a swivel and tilt chair, and the height can be adjusted. Made of walnut with gorgeous boxwood stringing on the armrest pillars and central support columns.

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio

Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio

By Vitra

Located in Delft, NL

With its ergonomic shape and the various adjustment options, it offers high seating comfort. 9 chairs The measurements are 1 meter high, 56 cm wide and the dept is 41 cm Seat ...

Category

Late 20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland

Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland

By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig

Located in Vienna, AT

The office chair features a black PVC seat shell with a foam upholstered seat and back and covered with brown textile fabric. The chair is adjustable from up to down and shows a swiv...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Its extremely high end woven linen, its seats beautifully and idea for those who don't like leather and or hot places  The condition is near perfect so far as I can see and feel ...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base
1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base

1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Pasadena, TX

Swivel, tilt and roll mechanism. 3 available in bronze base. Height adjustable from 15" to 20"        

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

Materials

Bronze

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958

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

The chair has, armrests, 4 wheels and is adjustable in height. The chair shows traces of wear like stains on the upholstery and some damage on the top right (picture #14, #15 and #16).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

This chair features a vintage iteration stainless steel swivel base and is equipped with tilt, swivel, and height adjustment; all modifiable for optimal comfort. Now we introduce the...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark

Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, AT

The special feature of the office chair is to adjustable the height. The office chair is in good condition. approx. measures Width 49 cm Depth 51 cm Height 83 cm Seat height 49.5 cm   

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plywood

One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Brown leather upholstery with aluminum frame and five-star base with casters. Seat height adjustable from 16"-18.5". Price is per chair.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

The bases shows some traces of wear like loss of chrome and some tiny rusty spots. The backrest is adjustable in height and can also tilt. There are more typing chairs available wit...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This elegant chair has a new upholstery in beige Manchester, but the base shows some traces of wear like loss of chrome and therefore some rusty spots (see pictures #7, #11, #13 and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

With swivel, tilt and height adjustments. Oak is stained with a deep finish. Original rich crimson leather upholstery.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

LINLEY Riviera Quilted Desk Chair
LINLEY Riviera Quilted Desk Chair

LINLEY Riviera Quilted Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

Upholstered in black Whistler leather, the chair's height can be adjusted via a subtly hidden titanium button on the inside of the chair up to a 50cm seat height.

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2010s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Linley Riviera Buttoned Desk Chair
Linley Riviera Buttoned Desk Chair

Linley Riviera Buttoned Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

Upholstered in crimson red Whistler leather, the chair's height can be adjusted via a subtly hidden titanium button on the inside of the chair up to a 50cm seat height.

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2010s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Adjustable Office Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of adjustable office chairs available for sale. Each of these unique adjustable office chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. There are 2403 antique and vintage adjustable office chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 152 modern editions to choose from as well. Adjustable office chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adjustable office chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some adjustable office chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller adjustable office chairs, measuring 6.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Adjustable office chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Adjustable Office Chairs?

Prices for adjustable office chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, adjustable office chairs begin at $108 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,778.

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.