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Pair of Vintage Paolo Piva "Boss" Chairs by Giovannetti - needing upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rare pair of iconic "Boss" chairs designed by Paolo Piva for Italian manufacturer Giovannetti
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This chair is large, this is the bosses chair hence
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1970s Monumental Italian Boxing Glove Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Sapporo, Mario Bellini, Cassina, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Mobil Girgi
Located in Saint Louis, MO
game' and 'boss chair' energy. Modern. Upper crust. Lux. Italian leather upholstery with patina the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Modern Cega High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Boss Design Made in United Kingdom
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Cega high-back chair by Boss Design has a symmetrical tubular shape and boasts superior
Category

2010s British Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-142 Chairs in Gray Leather, A Pair, Winfried Totzek, 1980's
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
boss. And these chairs? They’re the proof.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
Whether you're an expert at your job or even the boss: This office chair on your desk is a
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2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ignazio Gardella P10 armchairs Azucena Italy 1963
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, likely intended as the "boss's chair." This subtle difference adds a unique character to the set. As is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ignazio Gardella P10 armchairs Azucena Italy 1963
Ignazio Gardella P10 armchairs Azucena Italy 1963
$39,175 / set
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Armchairs and Ottomans
By Napoléon III, Niccolini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
velvet. Who's the boss? Whomever sits in these chairs. Italian upper crust all the way around. Each piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood

Recent Sales

Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown colour the frame traditionally polished. This chair is large and in charge, this is the bosses
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown colour the frame traditionally polished. This chair is large and in charge, this is the bosses
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hand Made in England Harrods London Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair hence being named "The President" Condition wise the chair has been fully
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Vodder Rosewood Mid-Century Danish Desk Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
. Comfortable and stylish. Total boss chair. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 68 W x 60 D x 46
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Original Hillcrest Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This chair is large, this is the bosses chair hence
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Chesterfield Presidents High Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Presidents captains chair This chair is the big daddy, the bosses chair hence being named “The President
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20th Century English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored 1930s Chesterfield Barrel Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses chair
Category

Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Oxblood Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
color the frame traditionally polished. This chair is large and in charge, this is the bosses chair
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Restored Harrods Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses
Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Harrods London Bordeaux Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
large, this is the bosses chair hence being named "The President" Condition wise this is an original
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lovely Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Restored Directors Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Restored Whisky Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been fully
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

HAND DYED AGED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bosses chair hence being named "The President" Condition wise this is an original patina chair, its in
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harrods Chesterfield Restored Cigar Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
charge, this is the bosses chair hence being named "The President" Dimensions Height:- 114cm
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bosses chair, the executive director, there are tens of thousands of the standard Chesterfield captains
Category

Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Victorian Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses chair, the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
the inside of the chair, and de-bossed numbers stamped on all 3 shells, down filled cushions, Round
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
early 2nd generation chair: round silver cushion clips on the inside of the chair, and de-bossed numbers
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Yellow and Rosewood, 3rd Generation
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
chair, and de-bossed numbers stamped on all 3 shells, down filled cushions, Round Vintage Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
the inside of the chair, and de-bossed numbers stamped on all 3 shells, down filled cushions, Round
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Harrods 1960s Fully Restored Aged Leather Chesterfield Directors Office Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair, the godfather, el capo's Dimensions: Height 111cm Width 83.5cm
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Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
backed and super comfortable, this is the bosses chair, its large and in charge. It has been lightly
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20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FiNE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PRESIDENTS CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
example so its high backed and super comfortable, this is the bosses chair, its large and in charge. The
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair hence being named "The President" Condition wise this is an original patina
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been fully
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, circa 1920
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Hardwood Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge It has been fully restored as
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge It has been fully
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fully Restored Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair It has been fully restored as mentioned, the
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940 WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR HAIRY PAW FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seat platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the boss's chair, which is
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been fully
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Luxury Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been fully
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge It has been fully restored as mentioned, the
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE RESTORED DIRECTORS BROWN LEATHER OAK FRAMED CHESTERFIELD CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very comfortable, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge. It has been fully restored as
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, this is the bosses chair, is large and in charge It has been fully restored as mentioned, the
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Antique Early 1900s British High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Flexform Boss Leather Armchair Brown
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform boss leather armchair brown. Product measurements in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Flexform Boss Leather Armchair Brown
Flexform Boss Leather Armchair Brown
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 37.41 in
contemporary Pink swivel Chair by Boss design Ltd - United Kingdom
Located in Brussels , BE
contemporary Pink swivel Chair by Boss design Ltd - United Kingdom
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1830'S-40'S William IV Leather Upholstered Library Bergere
Located in Long Island City, NY
bosses and nail-heads. The chair on mahogany turned front legs with original casters and in-curved front
Category

Antique 19th Century British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Upholstery

Late 19th Century French Walnut Open Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
a circular central boss. The chair has been recovered in an emerald green silk damask which
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Boss Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boss chair you’re looking for. Each boss chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage boss chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a boss chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A boss chair, designed in the Art Deco, modern or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one boss chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Milo Baughman and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Boss Chair?

A boss chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,652, while the lowest priced sells for $819 and the highest can go for as much as $17,679.

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.