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Regency Style Curved Library Desk Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Regency style curved library desk chair with round leather seat, legs with brass caps at
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Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat. Item featured is adjustable in height
Category

Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat A wooden chair with a soft
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Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Industrial Jean Prouvé Style One Seat School Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Vintage Industrial school desk. In the style of Jean Prouvé Striking French design from
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Gründerzeit Writing Desk / Seat Desk in Solid Oak, 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Writing desk restored Gründerzeit around 1880 solid oak seat desk Features: With lockable
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
table or desk, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910. Lovingly patinated with remnants
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Italian 1960s Desk Bench with Seat and Small Top in a Red Fabric
Located in bari, IT
A typical small Italian 1960s desk bench with seat and small top and carries magazines.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
By Lifetime
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous mission Oak Arts & Crafts 3 drawer desk with a horizontal slat back desk chair with a rush
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Iron

Thonet office chair with rattan seat
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet office chair with rattan seat professionally stained and repolished, new handmade rattan
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Thonet office chair with rattan seat
Thonet office chair with rattan seat
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
seated or standing desk. The tabletop is shallow and features a book or paper holder to read from in the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930s Fiddleback Oak Windsor Style Tilting and Rolling Desk Chair W/ Saddle Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1930s Fiddleback Oak high back Windsor Style Tilting back and Rolling Desk Chair With Saddle
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Office Chair with Tufted Seat and Back
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury metal swiveling office chair on wheels with PU leather seat and back cushion
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Danny Venlet Bulo Easy Rider Belgium Desk Seat Lounge Space Age Red Chrome
Located in Antwerpen, BE
beautiful seat can be used for endless purposes. With its eye catching red upholstery and steel legs, it is
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1990s Belgian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Dimensions: H 80 cm x Ø 65 cm, seat H 52 cm If you are interested in only buying the desk, without the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single chair in any room of the house. You can also
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Desk Armchair with Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
21st century preowned leather desk chair with lacquer swivel roller base and chrome nailheads. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern High Style Brass Scroll Desk or Side Chair Black Seat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Hollywood Regency Italian, very high style brass scroll oval high back desk or side chair
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Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Robert Josten 1970s Metal Grid and Glass Desk with Wood Chair
By Robert Josten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Robert Josten 1970s aluminum grid desk with glass top and wood chair. Chair dimensions
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish armchair. Designed and made in Sweden, great original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Vintage Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield Wheat Writing Desk With Cats Eye Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing includes both the desk and chair. Collectors know that it is difficult to find
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Writing Desk with Chair by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990s
By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti "Epi" desk and "Aro" office chair made from high-quality materials. The
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
functionality: this Industrial-style vintage artist desk chair. Featuring a slatted seat that subtly curves
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Desk has nine drawers and the topper has many adjustable shelves. Chair: 38h, 18.25w, 18d, 18 seat
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
Bamboo Style Desk w/ Bookcase
H 95 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
Lou Hodges Style Executive Desk
Located in Denton, TX
top. Plenty of space to seat people on each side of the desk.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lou Hodges Style Executive Desk
Lou Hodges Style Executive Desk
H 29.25 in W 70.5 in D 36 in
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
Plexiglass Desk Chair with Suede Cushion by Apelbaum, France 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass, Suede

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
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary, Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Wall Art, Workstation Functional and discreet, this Fla¨pps wall desk makes the perfect seated
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary, Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary, Black
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative brass nail head trim throughout. The large executive desk chair is in excellent condition
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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
dimensions: Desk top is 28.25" H Riser shelf is 15.75" deep Chair is 44.25" H x 15.5" D x 19" W, Seat height
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Vintage 1920s Czech Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 30.75 in
1970s Office Chair with Cast Aluminium Foot and Plywood Seat and Back
Located in Vienna, Austria
be adjusted forwards or backwards, the seat can tilt or be locked in place, the rotation can also
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century birch pedestal desk circa 1940. Excellent example of mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

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
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in London, GB
used as a large desk or even as a board room table, as it could seat eight people comfortably. We have
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
Danish Vintage Desk by Bodil Kjaer
H 28.35 in W 84.65 in D 41.34 in
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
Revised Edburton – solid oak desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
By Revised, Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Edburton: a desk crafted from solid wood featuring a perforated powder coated metal screen (sand or
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
Revised Edburton – solid walnut desk
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Swivel and Rocking Office Chair with Leather Seat
Located in London, GB
supports with a leather seat and Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adjust the height of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functional, the desk and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table, Arts and Crafts Style 3 piece wicker set has
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
H 29 in W 60 in D 48.5 in
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Wall Art, Workstation Functional and discreet, this Fla¨pps wall desk makes the perfect seated
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - Black
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Wall Art, Workstation Functional and discreet, this Fla¨pps wall desk makes the perfect seated
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary-1 - White
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Desk Chair with Armrests by Jean-Louis Bonnant (circa 1956)
By Jean-Louis Bonnant
Located in London, GB
Vintage French Desk Chair with Armrests by Jean-Louis Bonnant (circa 1956). Rare version of the
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scriptor Desk By Giorgetti In Macassar Ebony
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in London, GB
Scriptor Desk By Giorgetti In Macassar Ebony. Giorgetti scriptor desk designed by Leon Krier 2004
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Scriptor Desk By Giorgetti In Macassar Ebony
Scriptor Desk By Giorgetti In Macassar Ebony
H 29.14 in W 94.89 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side or Office Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
lumbar support. Slightly tapered leg. The seat can be easily removed if you wanted to change out the
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Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kevi Desk Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects and designers for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kevi Desk Chairs
Kevi Desk Chairs
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Modern Keilhauer Filo Ergonomic Conference Desk Chair with Mesh Back 'Brand New'
By EOOS, Keilhauer
Located in Secaucus, NJ
comfort, technology and elegant. Features soft seat and supportive breathable backrest mesh allows air
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2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fastened beneath the body of the desk and can be easily pulled out and used as a perfect seat. Great piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
entire collection and is configured as a three-seat. The second is a desk with an organic, welcoming sha
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
Alias Plettro Desk W01 by Paolo Rizzatto
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 41.34 in
Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

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Leather, Wood

Modern Leather Desk Chair
Modern Leather Desk Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
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Desk With Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with seat for your home. Each desk with seat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk with seat — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right desk with seat, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful desk with seat that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk With Seat?

The average selling price for a desk with seat at 1stDibs is $1,812, while they’re typically $368 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Desk With Seat
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tandem seating is a style of seating featuring a series of chairs attached to each other, side by side. It is a common form of seating for use in public spaces, such as waiting rooms or lobbies. Shop an array of tandem seating from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A camel seat is a stool that features a camel saddle as the base. It is usually topped by a comfortably upholstered seat. This piece of furniture can also be used as an ottoman. On 1stDibs, find an array of camel seats from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Banquettes are a bench-like seat that can be either freestanding or built into a wall. They're similar to a booth in a restaurant in that they can seat multiple people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banquette is a bench that accompanies a table to provide more seating for guests. They usually come upholstered and are different from a booth, which you typically sit in, not on. You can shop a collection of banquette seating from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cantilever seats are chairs that have a uniquely designed base. Instead of featuring four legs, a cantilever chair has two tubular metal legs in the front. They travel straight down and then bend inward, continuing to the back of the chair where a crossbar joins them. The name of the seat comes from bridge construction and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cantilever chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A backless seat is also called a stool. It is one of the earliest types of seating. It resembles a chair in many ways. It comprises a single seat with no back or armrests for one person. There are one, two, three, or four legs on the base of a stool. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless seats on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cinema seats are sometimes called theater, stadium or auditorium seating. You may also see people simply refer to them as cinema seats. All the names for the seats describe the large public spaces that they provide seating in. You'll find a selection of cinema seats on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A loveseat generally has two seats.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.