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Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Office Chair Thonet Nr.28
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. We can offer cost-effective shipping.  
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office Chair Thonet Nr.28
Office Chair Thonet Nr.28
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Office Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Bentwood Thonet Swivel Desk Chair by Radomsko
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage bentwood Thonet swivel desk chair by Radomsko. This was made
Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
Secession office chair no.6513 by Otto Wagner
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.6150 by Adolf Loos executed by Thonet. Professionally stained and
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century office chair designed and manufactured by Jorgen Rasmussen in Denmark circa 1950s. This
Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair attr. to Marcel Kammerer for Thonet in very nice original codition with
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - beech wood - armrests Dimension: 44 cm
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn in very nice original condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
Art deco office chair no.2 by J&J Kohn
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Office chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn. Excellent original condition with signs of usage.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
Office Chair nr.714 by Otto Wagner for J.J.Kohn
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn in very nice original condition with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Very rare secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.716 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Viennese Secessionist Style Bentwood Swivel Purser Desk Chair att. to Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Early Vienna Secessionist bentwood swivel Pursers, desk, office chair, attributed to Thonet ( Model
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century bentwood armchair by Antonín Šuman for TON
By Antonín Šuman, Ton N.P. Bystřice pod Hostýnem
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare bentwood desk chair designed by Czech architect Antonín Šuman and manufactured by Thonet
Category

Antique 1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Thonet Debrecen desk chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet Debrecen desk chair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Debrecen desk chair
Thonet Debrecen desk chair
H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Late 19th Century French Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century French adjustable swivel chair combines a bentwood frame with three splayed iron
Category

Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jorgen Rasmussen 2533 Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
aluminium and wood veneer desk chair makes it an enduring and ubiquitous design object. Price is per chair
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Jorgen Rasmussen 2533 Desk Chairs
Jorgen Rasmussen 2533 Desk Chairs
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Swivel Chair
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Hanover, MA
Much rarer than the side chair version of this design, the desk chair variation of Pettit’s 1105
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood

Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Measures: seat height at full extension 66cm -Seat height 45cm.
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Cafe Capua desk chair no.669 by Adolf Loos. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
By Thonet, Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arne Jacobsen designed Danish teak adjustable height swivel desk chair. Seat height is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uovo (Egg) Chair for Cassina (1951). US continental in home delivery $450 2-4 weeks
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of tubular desk chairs B43 by Mart Stam, 1930´s
By Mart Stam, Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These B43 tubular desk chairs were designed in 1931 by the world-renowned designer Mart Stam. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus
By Gustav Adolf Schneck, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco desk chair A64F by Adolf Gustav Schneck for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vienna secession armchair by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession armchair by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna in nice original condition with signs of use.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair is very comfortable, fully height adjustable and with a very stylish bentwood frame. This has a
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Secession Armchair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn
By Gustav Siegel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Wäckerlin desk chair, 800, Italy
By Adja Yunkers
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The chairs with women's names... Wäckerlin, steam-curved Mulberry desk chair with Vienna straw seat and hand-wrought iron hardware. A piece of history dating back to the end of the ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Wäckerlin desk chair, 800, Italy
Wäckerlin desk chair, 800, Italy
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
rare 50s/60s curved wood chair office desk
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare chair with a stille similar to Charles rats. the shape of the seat and armrests indicate very careful and rare workmanship the chair is in very good condition with no parti...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

rare 50s/60s curved wood chair office desk
rare 50s/60s curved wood chair office desk
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Newly restored, new shellack polish, minor repairs.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
Swivel Office Chair Thonet Nr.352, since 1904
H 41.74 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood & Black Desk Chair, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Rietveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Thonet Chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood Model 5501, 1920s
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Thonet chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood model 5501. Design from 1900-1920. Armchair completely
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Raffia

Bentwood Chair circa 1900, Contemporized by Atelier Staab, Neon and Silver Seat
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Bentwood chair circa 1900, contemporized by Atelier Staab, named "Past creates Future". Seat
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Bent Plywood Chair Adjustable
Located in Newtown, CT
Industrial Bent plywood adjustable chair. Some veneer loss and separation. It is 33.5" high, 16
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Swivel Chair by Josef Kohn, Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Richmond, VA
Arts & Crafts era swivel chair crafted in oak. With hole punch detail at seat back. Height adjusts
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 12 Folding and Stacking Armchairs by Iconic Dutch Designer Kho Liang Ie,
Located in Hudson, NY
folding chairs with bentwood arms. Very good condition, some user marks.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bruno Mathsson chair with new 2" ruddy brown cotton webbing.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
Bruno Mathsson Bentwood Chair
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
past Creates Future/ Contemporized Thonet Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Classic Thonet Chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab, additianal feet added, hand-painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Plywood Desk or Side Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Inspired by Eames, Dutch
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
techniques of bentwood that he learned about in the US. This chair is marked with the old metal Pastoe logo
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Unusual Stylish Bentwood Office Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish, unusual (and comfortable) bentwood office chair the tall curved back with arm rests
Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Steel

Unusual Stylish Bentwood Office Chair
Unusual Stylish Bentwood Office Chair
H 41 in W 22.75 in D 23.25 in
Jugendstil bentwood office chair B47 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil bentwood office chair B47 by J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood Office Chair No.14 by J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood office chair no.14 by J&J Kohn with new handmade rattan seat.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

19th Century Fischel Office Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic bentwood office chair by great Austrian makers Fischel.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

19th Century Fischel Office Chair
19th Century Fischel Office Chair
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair
By George Mulhauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bentwood office chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, ca. 1958. Please confirm item location (NY
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new hand-made
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet
Bentwood swivel office chair by Thonet
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Secession office chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Secession office chair by Thonet
Secession office chair by Thonet
H 98 in W 57 in D 47 in
Office Chair Thonet Nr.3
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish.       
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Office Chair Thonet Nr.3
Office Chair Thonet Nr.3
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
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Bentwood Office Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bentwood office chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and metal, all bentwood office chairs available were constructed with great care. Bentwood office chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Scandinavian Modern bentwood office chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small bentwood office chairs measuring 13 inches across. Bentwood office chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, George Mulhauser and Plycraft are consistently popular.

How Much are Bentwood Office Chairs?

Prices for bentwood office chairs start at $195 and top out at $7,050 with the average selling for $1,183.

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.

Questions About Bentwood Office Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most comfortable office chair is one that helps you sit at your desk comfortably, without harming your posture or causing back and joint pains. An uncomfortable office chair can lead to multiple problems such as lower back injuries and muscular strains. Hence, it is wise to choose the most comfortable option for your office chair. Shop a range of antique and vintage office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs -- it's really a matter of preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Modern, vintage, and antique office chairs suited towards your preferences
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a computer chair and an office chair is generally the number of features they have. Computer chairs tend to be more basic pieces with adjustable seats. Office chairs may have more padding, multiple points of adjustment and decorative details, such as nailhead trim. Keep in mind that some people do use the terms office chair and computer chair interchangeably. Shop an assortment of office chairs and computer chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a drafting chair and an office chair usually comes down to height. A standard office chair ordinarily has a seat height of 16 to 21 inches, making it ideally proportioned for a user to sit at a desk. Designed for use in front of tall angled drafting and drawing tables, drafting chairs typically feature seat heights of 24 to 32 inches. Explore a wide range of office chairs and drafting chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many people feel that executive office chairs are worth it. Often, these chairs are generously proportioned and ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable seating experience. In addition, makers emphasize the form of executive chairs as much as their function, making pieces often pleasing to the eye and capable of enhancing the overall look of an office. Find a collection of executive office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • SIMONINIApril 5, 2021
    The best option in this field you can have to sit comfortably for hours is the Aeron chair form Herman Miller, it is fully adjustable and variable in two sizes to fit your body perfectly, in the first day of use you can notice a huge difference in productivity from your office or home office. A more simple less expensive option in all sectors but still a good one is the ID Mesh from Vitra. Warranty is 10 years for the Vitra and 12 years for the Herman Miller.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best executive office chair is really a matter of preference. When searching for the perfect office chair, it is important to consider both comfort level and style. On 1stDibs.com, you can shop a variety of different office chair styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Which office chair has the best cushion is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer chairs with thicker cushions or like one type of filling material more than another. On 1stDibs, find a collection of office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    At 1stdibs office chairs cost between $129 and $55,889

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Lumbar support is support given to the lower back.

  • 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.