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Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D
A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by Singer. During the mid-nineteenth century, the Singer Company became world-famous w...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gordon Russell Mid Century Bauhaus Style Teak and Chrome Office chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Gordon Russell Mid Century Bauhaus Style Teak and Chrome Office chair, reupholstered in a Boucle style off white fabric. Classic Minimalistc Mid Century Design. Teak Arms and Back wi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in
Early 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Back Leather Revolving Desk Chair
By Hillcrest
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Revolving Desk Chair With Polished Brown Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs
British Made by esteemed chair brand Hillcrest
Height to arm...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Exceptional Regency Armchair attributed to George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality, early 19th century Regency period open armchair, of well-shaped Klismos outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley,
England, circa 18...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
With a dark Olive green seat.
Height to top of the arms is 71.5cm
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 21.86 in D 18.51 in
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900.
This swivel chair is made of solid oak wood and has a beautiful patina.
Height adjustable and with a tilt function (see...
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Polished Green Leather Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair With Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Polished Antique Green Leather Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair With Studs
Seat has recently been re-upholstered in a pale green leather.
Chairs is very well made & offers ...
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Titchmarsh & Goodwin English Georgian Style Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mahogany and leather executive office swivel desk armchair hand-made by Titchmarsh and Goodwin Suffolk, England. The large mahogany frame made in the manner and style of a Br...
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20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production
The original version of t...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms With Brass Castors & Fluted Supports
Additional dimensions:
Height to seat 41cm I Height to arms 69cm
Seat widt...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.49 in W 26.38 in D 28.15 in
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on a solid cast iron base with Lion head detailing
A very good looking and decorati...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.71 in
Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with original maroon leather seat & stud details, on a claw base with
Castors.
The cha...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a figured mahogany carved top rail, quality carved splat to the centre, shaped reeded open arms with turned supports, newly ...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Robin Day Hille Chair Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome with White Leather Seats
By Robin Day
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair Of Hille By British Designer Robin Day Model 675 Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome Easy Chair With White Leather Seats 1960s Made In England
675 chairs were designed by Robin Day in ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.3 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Pair Rodney Kinsman Red T7 Tractor Stools for OMK, 1971
By Rodney Kinsman, OMK
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of fabulous T7 Tractor seat stools designed by Rodney Kinsman, a British designer, for his company OMK in 1971. Truly an avant-garde design in a highly desirable red color. Th...
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Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Regency William IV Polished Tan Leather Captains Library Chair with Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Original British, 1830s William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing On Porcelain Castors.
Classic Button back library chair with carve...
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair with swinging back rest
A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 17 original William Hans Orion brown leather office chairs RR £1299
These are part of a luxury boardroom suite, the chairs are super and I ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and arms with hand caning, both arms with brass sockets to accept the original brass an...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jonathan Trayte, "Moloko", 2018, Whitechapel, Collectible Design
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Functional Art; Contemporary Art; Jonathan Trayte; Moloko; 2018; Collectible design;
Functional art "Moloko" armchair designed by London-based artist Jonathan Trayte. This piece ...
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2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Walnut and Aluminium Dining Chair Upholstered In Red Alcantara
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order, elegant and graceful, contemporary chair plays on form and function. The S shaped aluminium legs create lateral supports that catch the seat structure and the 'fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Arts & Crafts Adjustable Work Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A work chair with strong Arts & Crafts design elements including exposed iron mechanics and solid oak construction featuring sloped legs on round rotating base, adjustable height sad...
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Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to access easily. Raised on square section legs and very large brass casters .Leather cu...
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Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Red Boucle Evertaut Office Chair
By Evertaut
Located in Alton, GB
A functional and practical industrial “Evertaut” stool circa 1940s. Covered in a red boucle with fading to authentically show age and use. A very comfortable and ergonomic chair. Ad...
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20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 1800s Hand Carved Solid Walnut Ladies Desk Chair with Perfect Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional design and highly stylish antique office chair.
This remarkable antique chair from the mid-1800s is as strong and stable as the day she was handcrafted over 150 years ag...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 30.3 in W 23.2 in D 19.3 in
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quali...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and pierced open splat to the centre of the back, quality shaped open a...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 10 original vintage Charles & Rays Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller high back black leather office swivel armchairs RRP £34,000
These chairs are...
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20th Century English Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter.
An Arts and Crafts oak chair with shaped padded head rest with a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top o...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pewter
H 43.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Burl Walnut Partner's Desk with Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 19th century burled walnut partners desk with original armchair and claw legs.
19th century burl walnut partners writing desk with armchair. This desk has functional c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
1979, Frederick Scott, Aluminium Ergonomic Supporto Office Chair for Hille
By Frederick Scott, Hille
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.56 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
'Dundas' Library Armchairs after a model by Robert Adam and Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale, Robert Adam
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of carved and water gilded library armchairs designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for the great room at Arlington Street London. The serpentine scrolled...
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 43.25 in W 29.75 in D 32 in
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each upholstered with green leather, with carved and molded frames on brass castors. Both chairs ...
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Antique 1870s Scottish High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Four Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of four George III style cock fighting chairs covered in burgundy ribbed velvet with nailed trim, raised on tapered square mahogany legs with brass casters.
These chairs are ...
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Antique 19th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Oak, Revolving, Rattan / Cane Clerks Office Desk Chair
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Early 20th century oak, revolving, rattan / cane clerks office desk chair.
A good solid oak chair that reflects the Industrial Age of England in Victorian Times.
Please note ca...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Iconic SP9 Chrome Cantilever Chair by PEL 'Practical equipment ltd' bauhaus
By PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd )
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Iconic SP9 chrome cantilever chair by PEL (Practical equipment ltd)
English company took major influence from the German Bauhaus movement
Metal makers mark applied to chair.
...
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20th Century British Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Burl Walnut Partner's Desk with Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 19th century burled walnut partners desk with original armchair and claw legs.
19th century burl walnut partners writing desk with armchair.This desk has functional curv...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency simulated rosewood and brass “Trafalgar” side chair, the top and mid rail are brass mounted with pierced design depicting a spread winged eagle and scrolling vines, the caned...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fred Scott Supporto Task Chair with High Back in Red and Chrome
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in London, GB
Desk chair. The height as well as the seat back are adjustable. The chair has traces of wear like the chrome has become dull at places and the leather shows a bit age, but the chair ...
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Vintage 1970s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
If there is one thing the 1960s are synonymous for it’s style and colour, with designers experimenting with ever bolder colors and patterns to create stunning and unique pieces of fu...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pieff Eleganza Solid Mirror Chrome and Leather Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Founded in 1954 as Production Facilities Ltd (PFL), it was not until 1966 that Tm Bates, the younger of the Bates brothers started to design what was to become the company’s signatur...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 43.31 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
1940 Pair of Evertaut Workshop Chairs
By Evertaut
Located in Drottningholm, SE
1940 pair of Evertaut workshop chairs. One has some rusty patina but the pair is in nice condition, both are missing the padded back. The condition is otherwise very nice, no damages...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair with Shaped Back Support Rails and Covered in English Head with Brass Nail Trim. This Chair Pivots on a Base with Turned Legs with Shape Stretche...
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English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hille/ICF Supporto office chair by Frederick Scott
By Hille, Frederick Scott
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This always-attractive Supporto office chair is in very good condition and comes in the most beautiful combination of black leather/polished aluminum frame. The black leather pads on...
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Victorian Velvet Swivel Desk Chair Brass Castors by Jas Shoolbred & Co London
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Late 19th Century Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Velvet Swivel Desk Chair With Brass Castors & Branded Label
Arm height: 67cm
Antique furniture by James Shoolbred and Co. (Jas Shool...
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940 WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAIR HAIRY PAW FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original English circa 1940's full restored hand dyed brown leather captains office swivel arm...
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
1960s Robin Day Swivel Chair by Hille
By Robin Day
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 1960s orange polypropylene swivel chair on casters.
Designed by Robin Day for Hille.
Very Good vintage condition.
Condition
Please do take a careful look at all our picture...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Regency carved mahogany desk chairs having a figured mahogany top rail, outstanding quality carved mahogany centre splat, elegant scroll shaped op...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.85 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
70s Frederick Scott ‘Supporto’ Chair for Hille International
By Hille
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The Hille furniture company was started in the East End of London in 1906 by Salamon Hille, a Russian emigrant, to renovate and reproduce eighteenth century furniture. The focus of t...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Irish international style black and chromed metal chair by Eileen Gray, 1970s
By Eileen Gray
Located in MIlano, IT
Irish international style black and chromed metal chair with armrests by Eileen Gray, 1970s
Chair with black metal armrests, with chromed tubular steel on the whole frame and backres...
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Vintage 1960s Northern Irish International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
English Leather Desk Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome chair was crafted in England during the 19th century and remains in wonderful antique condition. This classic mahogany wingback library chair was made with inspiration ...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Retro Labofa Kevi style Swivel Office Desk Chair England 1980s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This 'Kevi' style office chair was manufactured by BOC in 1984 ( stamped unerneath)
Vintage swivel chair, tweed fabric chair, Mid century desk chair on wheels, upholsted renewed chai...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
English Regency 19th Century Club Chair with Cane Back and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period wooden club chair from the 19th century, with carved crest, cane horseshoe back, custom cushion and saber legs. Created in England during the Regency period...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel “Time Life Chair” Designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Mid-Century Modern swivel “Time Life Chair” designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1960, each aluminium chair upholstered in pale fawn leather with a shaped buttoned ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Circa 2010 Six Red & White Robin Day 'Polo' Sled Chrome & Polypropylene Chairs
By Loft, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Set of six Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene with a chromed-steel base which can be used both indoor and outdoors. This chair has w...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Chrome Framed Frederick Scott Hille International Black Leather Office Armchair
By Frederick Scott
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1970’s Frederick Scott Hille International black leather with polished chrome frame office chair
Chrome framed Freder...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.92 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
1920s 1930s English Captains Office Swivel Desk Chair by Hillcrest Adjustable
By Hillcrest
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A fantastic example of a 1920s/30s oak and leather "Hillcrest" revolving desk chair on wheels, featuring an elegant curved fan back connected to wrap around arms, splayed oak legs an...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Large Office or Desk Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare early 19th century Regency mahogany desk chair of large proportions. The curved and moulded tablet top rail raised over burgundy red studded leather padded back and seat, flan...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
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British Metal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of british metal office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 62 antique and vintage british metal office chairs and desk chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. British metal office chairs and desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British metal office chairs and desk chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many british metal office chairs and desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hille, Vitra and Charles and Ray Eames produced popular british metal office chairs and desk chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are British Metal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?
Prices for british metal office chairs and desk chairs start at $389 and top out at $113,251 with the average selling for $1,781.
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.
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