Giroflex Desk Chair
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swiss Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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