What is the best office desk chair?

There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.

What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?

Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

Armless Desk Chairs

Executive Office Furniture

Slat Desk

Steelcase Chrome Chair

Emerald Green Chair

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

Midcentury Modern Plastic Chair

Child Desk

Eames Aluminum

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base

$1,100 / item

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Armless Desk Chairs with swivel bases, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll.

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Khodi Feiz for Artifort Armless Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

$750 / item

2015 Khodi Feiz for Artifort Armless Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Beso Office Chair, initially designed by Khodi Feiz for Artifort in 2015. These particular examples were manufactured in the Netherlands in 2015. The listed price includes ...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Armless Desk Chairs in Grey Fabric

$850 / item

2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Armless Desk Chairs in Grey Fabric

By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Catifa 53 Desk Chairs, originally designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2013. These particular examples were produced by Arper in Italy in 2020. The chairs are comprised of...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Armless Office Desk Chair in Cato Fire Red by Knoll

$2,000

Saarinen Executive Armless Office Desk Chair in Cato Fire Red by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His ...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1999 Alberto Meda for Vitra Armless Meda Desk Chair and Mesh 11x Avail

$650 / item

1999 Alberto Meda for Vitra Armless Meda Desk Chair and Mesh 11x Avail

By Alberto Meda

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Armless Meda Desk Chair, initially designed by Alberto Meda for Vitra in 1996.

Category

1990s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Humanscale Freedom Ergonomic Armless Task Desk Chair in Blue Color Slightly Used

$550

Humanscale Freedom Ergonomic Armless Task Desk Chair in Blue Color Slightly Used

By Niels Diffrient, Humanscale

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The Freedom Chair has revolutionized the way people sit, a winner of over 10 major design awards to date. It automatically adjusts to every user, designed to eliminate the need for m...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe

$995

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet pink dot fabric. It's hard-shell back and chrome le...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Classic Stool Armless Chair

$872Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Classic Stool Armless Chair

By Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a classic Herman Miller Aeron Armless Chair Adjustable Stool Stool Black Mesh Adjustable No Arms Ergonomic with Wheels DImensions: 52.25 h tallest 48 h at sho...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat

$990

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat

By Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single chair in any room of the hou...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery

$990

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color dot fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single chai...

Category

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

Materials

Textile, Plastic

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather

$990

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather

By Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple beaded silver leather. This chair would be awesome in...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

2020s Herman Miller Eames Armless Soft Pad Side Chair in Grey Leather

$1,650

2020s Herman Miller Eames Armless Soft Pad Side Chair in Grey Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Side Chair, Model EA406, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular example was produced in the Un...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases

$1,100

2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

$1,200 / item

2006 Herman MillerEames Armless Aluminum Group Side / Desk Chair In Red Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh

$850 / item

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

$19,500

Lucien Rollin Art Deco desk

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This desk is part of an office suite by Rollin (please see #1135 for the entire suite) and is available with or without its matching armless chair.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965

$2,750

Dining / Desk Chair model BM5 by Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati, 1965

By Alessandro Mendini, Mario Brunati, G. Moscatelli

Located in Kansas City, MO

Alessandro Mendini and Mario Brunati Dining, Desk, or Side Armless Chair, Model BM5 for Moscatelli, Italy, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Black Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s

$1,870 / set

Pair of Black Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Great design to use as desk chairs. Armless, high back series 3172. Labeled.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde

$1,250

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair with a 5-Point Antler Base, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1973 Pair of Arne Jacobsen Low Oxford Chairs in Upholstered Caramel Leather

$3,800 / set

1973 Pair of Arne Jacobsen Low Oxford Chairs in Upholstered Caramel Leather

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Oxford low armless desk or dining chairs, Model 3171T, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1965.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Carved Mahogany Dining Side Accent Chair Louis XV

$2,800 / item

Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Carved Mahogany Dining Side Accent Chair Louis XV

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Lambertville, NJ

This blend of materials reflects Ralph Lauren’s signature ability to merge heritage design with elevated comfort. Though designed as armless dining side chairs, their proportions and...

Category

Early 2000s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat

Unavailable

H 30 in W 21 in D 19 in

Ico Parisi for MIM Desk Chair with Fabric Seat

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Classic Ico Parisi armless desk chair on wheels with wheat colored fabric seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Rosewood Slatted Norwegian Chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler

Unavailable

H 37 in W 19 in D 21 in

Single Rosewood Slatted Norwegian Chair by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler

By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler

Located in Hudson, NY

This rosewood slatted armless dining chair or desk chair sits on a chrome steel metal base.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Turn of the Century Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 17 in D 18 in

Turn of the Century Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Early Industrial work, task, desk chair. This version swivels ( complete 360 ) and the back support tilts. The tension for the back rest is adjustable to suit your taste.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Eero Saarinen 72U Executive Upholstered Armless Desk Chair for Knoll

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H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24 in

Eero Saarinen 72U Executive Upholstered Armless Desk Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A executive armless upholstered desk chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion .

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eames Bucket or Shell Chair in Gray Molded Fiberglass on Aluminum Base, Casters

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H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Eames Bucket or Shell Chair in Gray Molded Fiberglass on Aluminum Base, Casters

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early Charles and Ray Eames armless desk chair on aluminum group base with castes.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair

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H 31.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair

Located in Wilton, CT

This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...

Category

Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Refurbished Mid-Century Bassick Armless Steno Chair

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H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in

Refurbished Mid-Century Bassick Armless Steno Chair

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Completely refurbished 1960's/70's Bassick steno. Refinishing of the steel frame and leather reupholstery performed by our workshop in east LA. Chair back and seat cushion upholstere...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Herman Miller Aluminum Group Armless Office Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in

Pair of Herman Miller Aluminum Group Armless Office Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller aluminum group armless office chairs. Made in the mid-1960s with aluminum and Naugahyde and are wonderful for an office or desk.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair

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H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in

MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group armless management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Mille...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Armless Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs. Aluminum, Brown Fabric

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H 33.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Charles & Ray Eames Armless Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs. Aluminum, Brown Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

Four Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Chairs. Price is for Each. Cast aluminum, original brown upholstery, with swivel mechanisms that work perfectly. The upholstery shows some s...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Saarinen KNOLL Office Desk Task Chair Tan Leather Chrome Adjustable

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H 31.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

1970s Saarinen KNOLL Office Desk Task Chair Tan Leather Chrome Adjustable

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Office Task Chair Eero Saarinen for Knoll Office Desk Armless Task Chair, 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tubular Chrome Tufted Vinyl Armless Chair

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H 36 in W 20.5 in D 24 in

Tubular Chrome Tufted Vinyl Armless Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Armless Lounge, Desk chair dated 1975.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

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H 41.25 in W 19 in D 22 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Located in Forney, TX

-- Keywords and uses: side chair accent chair hall chair armless dining chair throne wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chi...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40

By Harter Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940. The chair features a stylish propellor style base with streamline Art Deco chrome de...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair

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H 30 in W 15.75 in D 16 in

Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair

By Kevi

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Brilliant yellow Kevi armless fully adjustable desk chair, original label, adjustable seat height, tilting back and adjustable arch back support.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Armless Side or Desk Chair

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H 33.75 in W 23 in D 23 in

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Armless Side or Desk Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, Model EA306S, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958.

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base

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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example retains its 655 Madison Avenue label, signifying ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Armless Solid Walnut Library Chair Quantity Available

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H 33 in W 17.75 in D 33 in

1930s Armless Solid Walnut Library Chair Quantity Available

Located in New York, NY

This 1930s armless solid walnut library chair exemplifies Early 1930s American craftsmanship. Made in Ohio. With it's elegant design, sturdy walnut construction, and timeless appeal,...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base

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H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

(8)Saarinen Executive Armless Chair Holly Hunt Leather Stingray Tiki 6000/16

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H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

(8)Saarinen Executive Armless Chair Holly Hunt Leather Stingray Tiki 6000/16

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Armless Side or Desk Chair in Leather

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H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Armless Side or Desk Chair in Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958.

Category

2010s North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Armless Executive Chair for Knoll Associates Model 72 Red Vinyl

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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in

Eero Saarinen Armless Executive Chair for Knoll Associates Model 72 Red Vinyl

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

This Eero Saarinen armless executive desk chair, side chair, or dining chair for Knoll Associates retains its original upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Armless Desk Chair

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H 33 in W 26 in D 24 in

Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Armless Desk Chair

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Long Beach, CA

Brilliant amber color desk chair designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll. Clean lines, distinct tufted back, and four star base remains a classic design. Upholstery is a high performan...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Rare Early Gilbert Rohde Armless Desk Chair in Pewter Leather

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H 33 in W 18 in D 16 in

Rare Early Gilbert Rohde Armless Desk Chair in Pewter Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Gilbert Rohde designed chair was produced in the early 1930's for a short time by Troy Mfg. Co. It has been re-chromed and reupholstered in pewter leather.

Category

American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1955

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H 3,135 in W 20 in D 22 in

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1955

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jacobsen armless desk chair with castors offers high function in a biomorphic abstract package.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1950s Armless Task Chair, Refinished

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

1950s Armless Task Chair, Refinished

By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Alhambra, CA

This classic 1950's "task" chair is newly refinished in a navy blue powder-coated frame. Seat is reuoholstered in pebbled, camel-colored vegan leather. Features original, iconic hard...

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Armless Task Chair by Steelcase, Refinished

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H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in

1960s Armless Task Chair by Steelcase, Refinished

By Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic 1960s "task" chair by Steelcase. Newly reupholstered frame in cherry red velvet. Newly refinished frame in high gloss white. This seat features unusual details not commonly s...

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

Vintage Armless Task Chair with Cowhide Seat

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H 32.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Vintage Armless Task Chair with Cowhide Seat

By Emeco, Allsteel, Steel Age

Located in Alhambra, CA

This classic 1950's steno chair has a newly refinished brushed aluminum frame paired with cowhide upholstery for a unique, updated look. Features original, iconic hardware. Adjust...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

1950s Cramer "Air Flow" Armless Task Chair, Refinished

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H 32 in W 17 in D 22 in

1950s Cramer "Air Flow" Armless Task Chair, Refinished

By Cramer Company, General Fireproofing Company

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic 1950s armless task chair, "Air Flow" model by Cramer. Quality made cast aluminum frame newly refinished in a gloss white powder coat. Seat newly upholstered in black leather....

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Turquoise

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H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in

Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Turquoise

By General Fireproofing Company, Steelcase, Emeco

Located in Alhambra, CA

This classic 1950's steno chair is newly refinished in turquoise on turquoise frame and seat. Features original, iconic hardware- industrial adjustment knobs and chrome toe caps. ...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Orange

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H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in

Vintage Armless Task Chair, Refinished in Monochrome Orange

By General Fireproofing Company, Steelcase, Emeco

Located in Alhambra, CA

This classic 1950's steno chair is newly refinished in a orange on orange powder-coated frame and seat. Features original, iconic hardware- industrial adjustment knobs and chrome toe...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Armless Slat-Back Steno

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H 34 in

Armless Slat-Back Steno

Located in Alhambra, CA

Brushed Aluminum Slat-Back Steno with midnight blue velvet upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Modern Dining Chairs, set of 4 Leather and Stainless steel chairs

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H 34 in W 20 in D 22 in

Italian Modern Dining Chairs, set of 4 Leather and Stainless steel chairs

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Italian dining chairs which can also be used as desk chairs. Armless.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

$950 / item

H 32 in W 27.5 in D 24 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all fixed height models.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

$650 / item

H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair with tubular steel legs, produc...

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Tan Fabric

$995

H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Tan Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are dated 1974 and came from an Ithaca, New York law...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

$665Sale Price|30% Off

H 32.25 in W 25 in D 23 in

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

By Charles Eames

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very striking swivel office chair by legendary designer Charles Eames and made by Herman Miller in 1970. This example retains its original red upholstery which is in very g...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery

$3,850

H 34 in W 25.75 in D 22 in

George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

$750 / item

H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in

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By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

$4,200

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Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York City, NY

Executive swivel office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Made in the United States circa 1950.

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Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

$3,100 / item

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Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

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Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...

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Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$4,800 / item

H 32.5 in W 27 in D 28 in

Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

$1,200

H 31.75 in W 26.25 in D 21 in

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Saarinen Executive chair in unusual red upholstery, on bright metal legs. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...

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Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair

$450

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.5 in

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair

By Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features a fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, quality American craftsmanship. Doe...

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1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

$1,500

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.3 in

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery

$1,100

H 33.08 in W 25.4 in D 22.05 in

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, office chair model ‘3217’, wood, fabric, chrome-plated metal, plastic, Denmark, designed in 1955, later production This office chair by Arne Jacobsen...

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Koleksiyon Halia Office Chair in Grey by Studio Kairos

$706

H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in

Koleksiyon Halia Office Chair in Grey by Studio Kairos

By Studio Kairos

Located in Rochester, England

The Koleksiyon Halia Office Chair in Grey is a sophisticated piece of furniture that seamlessly blends functionality with modern aesthetics. Designed to provide maximum comfort durin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

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Steel

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

$1,350

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes one ch...

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Eero Saarinen For Knoll Wood Executive Armchair In Blue Bouclé

$2,400

H 31 in W 27 in D 22 in

Eero Saarinen For Knoll Wood Executive Armchair In Blue Bouclé

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Oak

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Armless Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of armless desk chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct armless desk chairs — often made from metal, plastic and animal skin — can elevate any home. Armless desk chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Armless desk chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many armless desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles Eames, Cramer Company and Kevi produced popular armless desk chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Armless Desk Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $2,200 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Armless Desk Chairs

What is the best office desk chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

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