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Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Early 3217 office chair by 1 of Denmark's most famous and best designers Arne Jacobsen. Arne
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1960s Danish Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Retro Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Early 3217 office chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Strässle Gentilina Leather Office Chair by Andre Vandenbeuck
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Gentilina office chair in brown leather in good condition. The leather and the stainless steel
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather

Mauser Seat 150 leather office chair by Herbert Hirche
By Mauser Werke, Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Seat 150 office chair in a black/black color combination. The soft, black, quilted leather is in
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1970s German Space Age Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather

Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed
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1970s Italian Space Age Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price Where to begin, this is one of the best looking Gainsborough armchairs I
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather, Beech

Set of Three DSC 106 Office chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castellani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. It is one of the best-known models of the brand's chairs and is still an object with an innovative
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

Postmodern Black Leather Office Chair by Vico Magistretti for ICF Design, 1978
By ICF Group
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1978 and designed by Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova. These office chairs
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
both stunningly great designed as well as high quality office chairs. Pollock for Knoll was a
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950's
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel

Strässle He Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Strässle International
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
condition. The chair can be used as an office chair or as a dining chair . The Swiss manufacturer
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Chrome

Up to 8 Midcentury Pelle Stacking Chairs by ICF
By Toyoda Hiroyuki, ICF Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredible set of 8 stackable chairs by ICF (sold separately) . Designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki. Thick
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Chrome

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Chrome

1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
County, Pennsylvania office environment, where it was seemingly seldom used. The chair is in museum
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1980s American Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Sedus Wooden Beech Swivel Chair Height Adjustable Mid-Century Modern
By Sedus
Located in Verviers, BE
Sedus wooden beech swivel chair height adjustable Mid-Century Modern Seat height adjustable 51
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s Pair of
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1970s Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs
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1970s American Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Bronze

Erik Kirkegarrd Teak Desk Chair for Stolefabrik / Povl Dinesen, Denmark
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and comfortable desk chair with solid teak frame with the seat and back wrapped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Faux Leather, Teak

Rare Leather Swivel Chair "Epoca" by Marco Zanuso Produced by Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970. It is a swivel chair on wheels designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

Set of 10 Vitra Herman Miller ES105 Lobby Chair by Charles Eames 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare set of 10 Time life Lobby Chair model ES105 produced by Vitra/Herman Miller. The chairs
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1970s American Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Chrome

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic
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1990s American Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

1 of 5 Original Vintage 'EA 107' Aluminium Desk Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of five original Aluminium EA107 chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. Chromed
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chairs Set of 8
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in
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1950s Indian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Teak, Cane

Set of 6: Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs Ahmedabad
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking set of very early Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs. With so many Jeanneret chairs on
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1950s Indian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Teak

Set of Two - Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking pair of very early Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs. With so many Jeanneret chairs on
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1950s Indian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Green Oswald Haerdtl Office Chair Side Chair Beech, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern side chair or office chair from beech with upholstery in green textile fabric
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Fabric, Beech, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Office Chairs Set of 8 Circa 1960s, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A spectacular rare set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Set of Eight Black Nylon Revolving Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These desk chairs feature a black nylon and aluminum frame. They are
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

1980's Post-Modern Dining / Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a design
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

LaPalma Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair
By LaPalma, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
steel. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the office. The thick beautiful stunning cognac
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel

LaPalma Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair
LaPalma Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back Chairs Set of 10
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A set of 10 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in a beautiful natural teak color. All
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 10-stranded square pretzel rattan chair by Paul Frankl exudes elegance and craftsmanship. This
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1950s Best Retro Office Chair

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Rattan

Yngve Ekström Circle Lounge Chair Swedese, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
, this chair can also be newly upholstered with any fabric you prefer. We use the best quality foam and
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather, Beech

FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK6725 Bird office chairs was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben
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1990s German Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

Restored Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Swing Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1970s hanging stick rattan swing chair with arched top and rounded back. Restored to new
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Rattan

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
or task chair. Although best known for his furniture design, Norman Cherner's work included almost
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
office. The armrests also the backrest are perfectly shaped and this makes the chair so comfortable
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
By Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
office. The armrests also the backrest are perfectly shaped and this makes the chair so comfortable
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern Chair in straw, wood and steel, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in straw, wood and steel, 1960s Chair with seat and back in dark
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel

Italian modern white Libellula chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Planula, Giovanni Carini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and white leather Libellula chair designed by Giovanni Carini and
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1970s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Office Chair, Model PJ-SI-28-B, Chandigarh c. 1960s
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Cane, Teak

Inger Klingenberg Model 193 Dining Chairs France & Son Denmark, 1960
By Inger Klingenberg, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
catch for any modern home, office or interior. Like all of our upholstered pieces these dining chairs
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather, Teak

Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s Chair with yellow painted wooden
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Italian modern Rectangular chair with black fabric and yellow metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Rectangular chair with black fabric and yellow metal, 1980s Chair with rectangular
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Matteo Grassi Cantilever MG Skin Coloured Leather Chair by Centro Studi
By Matteo Grassi, Centro Studi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. Best craftmanship. It can be use as dining chair or as well in the office.    
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Italian modern Chair in gray metal, black rubber and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chair in gray metal, black rubber and wood, 1980s Chair with gray painted tubular
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Chair mod. Spaghetti
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Metal

Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s Set of three chairs with square
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1980s Italian Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Wood, Leather

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Salzburg, AT
worn, which gives the chair even more depth. (Oscar was Salvador Dali's best friend and they realized
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum

Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Marcel Breuer this chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. It can be used in the office as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Austrian midcentury Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann 1950
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian mid-century Missoni fabric black wood Tub chairs by Joseph Hoffmann, 1950s Pair of tub
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a curvaceous, cast-aluminum
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum, Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
invention patents. His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Aluminum, Chrome

Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Gray Leather Dining Chairs by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke, Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic set of 8 model 21C armchairs by the Gunlocke Chair Co. of Wayland, N.Y. Chairs feature
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s Chair with semi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Best Retro Office Chair

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Fabric, Bamboo

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Best Retro Office Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal best retro office chair for your home. Each best retro office chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a best retro office chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right best retro office chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made best retro office chair over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Best Retro Office Chair?

Prices for a best retro office chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $67,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,388.
Questions About Best Retro Office Chair
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Mesh, leather, cloth, vinyl, and plastic are some of the widely used materials used for office chairs, and each has its own set of advantages. On 1stDibs, there is a huge inventory of chairs with different materials, styles and designs for you to choose from.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The key thing to look for in an office chair for a short person is adjustability. Everything from the seat depth and height to the seat pan width are important aspects to consider before investing in an office chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An ideal office chair is the one that provides the utmost comfort during long working hours. The chair that offers proper support for your back while adjusting to meet the desk's height is the perfect pick. During long sitting hours, there is a good chance of experiencing back pain and discomfort. So, the best office chair is the one that is adjustable, perfectly cushioned with proper back support and armrests. Find a collection of antique and vintage office chairs from Herman Miller, Knoll and more on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Ergonomic chairs, which are sculpted with a lumbar support curvature, are the best office chairs for lower back pain.