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Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Office Chair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height medium brown leather office chair
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD LEATHER CAPTAINS DIRECTORS OFFICE CHAiR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,673
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 2015. This classic office chair features original black leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames in unique Green Leather, Soft Pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,358
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,475 / item
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 2015. This classic office chair features original black leather
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$10,500 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,875
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Pair Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$6,950 / set
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,868 / item
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 1981. This classic office chair features original black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$10,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 1981. This classic office chair features original black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,058 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,380 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,272 / item
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1996. This classic office chair features beautiful
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250
H 34.25 in W 28.75 in D 28 in
VITRA EAMES EA 217 / 219 SOFT PAD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAiR
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad captains chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP £4,045
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,673
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Eames Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair for Herman Miller - 2 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair originally designed in 1958 as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,475 / item
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 32.25 in
Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1996. This classic office chair features beautiful
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34 in W 27 in D 26.75 in
Italian modern leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,856 / set
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,428
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,428
H 32.49 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,856 / set
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs, 2001 - Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$13,900 / set
H 38.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Charles and Ray Eames Ea117 Office Chair, Cast Aluminum, Synthetic Leather, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,600
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
Swivel office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,428
H 35.83 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Pair Green Leather Time Life Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were manufactured in 1996. These classic office chairs feature
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$10,500 / set
H 34 in W 27 in D 26.75 in
Italian modern grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,428
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 22.64 in
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs, 1980s - Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair features original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$21,000 / set
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
12x Vitra EA217 Soft Pad Office Desk Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 12x Eames soft pad office chairs model EA217 produced by
Category
Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,332
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,550
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,712
H 38.98 in W 25.01 in D 27.96 in
Herman Miller EA435 Black Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames, 2018 Model
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
1x Eames soft pad office chair model EA435 produced by Herman Miller.
The chair/s features a
Category
2010s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,200
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Ring Mobelfabrik
By Charles and Ray Eames, Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Beograd, RS
In thus listing you will find a set of 3 iconic Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,284 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,300
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chairs . Swivel , tilt and height adjusts about 2.75" . Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,800 / item
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 21 in
Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,250 / item
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Four red leather Eames Herman Miller adjustable soft pad aluminum group chairs
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Attractive set of four Eames aluminum soft pad collection management chairs . Fine set in original
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$8,500
H 33 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,700
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,300
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,000 / item
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs all in their original Leather in the color
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,000
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather, H 84.5 cm
Item description:
This set
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$8,926 / set
H 33.27 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 Vitra Charles Eames Alu Chairs, Herman Miller, swivel, White Leather
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
3 Vitra Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, Swivel, White Leather
This set of three Vitra
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$8,212 / set
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
1995 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
solid yet lightweight aluminum frame, and the upholstery is done in grey leather. The chair offers a
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,650 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,550 / item
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,450 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,250
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
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Authentic all the chairs have the Herman Miller Eames office label and fabric tag attached under the seat
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 / item
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of eames office chair leather on 1stDibs. A piece of eames office chair leather — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Find 712 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of eames office chair leather now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of eames office chair leather made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of eames office chair leather has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
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Finding the Right Office-chairs-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.