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Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shells are upholstered in a rare geometric black and white print with...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof F...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs- Textured Knoll Upholstery 7 available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Gray Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair in gray leather with polished aluminum base. The upholstery is very supple and in seemingly immaculate condi...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Multi Adjustable Tilt and Swivel Herman Miller Aeron Classic Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Ferndale, MI
Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick for Herman Miller . Aeron chair revolutionized office seating with its fresh design. Pellicle suspension material and a patented Posture Fit ...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Knoll, Marco Maran
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable seating for occasional guests.
Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate she...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the vertical post, the aluminum bases are mounted on original wheel coaster feet. Offere...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but executed in a cool grey textile that is less common than black or brown. Featuring tilt...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel bas...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 29 Available
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color dot fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single chai...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet pink dot fabric. It's hard-shell back and chrome le...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lucite Rolling Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely shaped pair of Lucite side chairs on casters with upholstered seats.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Upholstery
6 Dauphin Stilo Conference Chairs by Jessica Engelhardt
By Plan Dauphine
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dauphin Stilo conference with 5 star base and casters
Stilo’s clean lines with rounded edges and wide, uninterrupted surfaces offers the perfect platform for showcasing any of Dauph...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Solid Walnut Newly Upholstered Set of Four Gunlocke Chairs Risom Style
By Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice set of four Mid-Century Modern newly upholstered solid walnut gunlock chairs in Risom style.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Warren McArthur Round Desk Chair Style No. 1083 AU Rome New York 1935/36
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Rare Warren McArthur desk chair manufactured in Rome New York in the mid 1930s.
The circular framed chairs of which to my knowledge there were only five designs produced, Models 1040...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 Stylex Sava Conference Chair 6 Available
By Stylex
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stylex Sava conference chair
Designed by award-winning architect Sava Cvek and backed by more than half a century of Stylex know-how, SAVA Mesh Back represents a revolution in con...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 MCM contemporary metal dining chairs painted in gun metal grey with grey upholstered seats.
These postmodern styled chairs are in the manner of Michele De Lucci's Memphis G...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
Cream suede with polished chrome base and castors.
Measures: 28.25W x 25"D x 36.5"H
SH 21" AH 25.5".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...
Materials
Suede
Pair of Eames Elephant Hide Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original elephant hide fiberglass armchairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. An early 1950s version, each has a distinct thread texture that...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Upholstery, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with chromed cantilevered frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a woven textile by Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A stainless steel dentist’s armchair with a lamp. A reclining backrest, adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest. Produced from A.S. Aloe Company, St. Louis, MO USA, circa 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a set of 12 like new Eero Saarinen executive armchairs. These would be wonderful re-upholstered in something for your home or office. Chrome is bright and shiny, foam is very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Modern Light Gray Fabric Desk Chair with Walnut Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki desk chair: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in oak and walnut base or in custom materials, may be upholstered with variety of fabrics and colors...
Category
2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Industrial Steel Burroughs Adjustable Posture Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed heavy gauge steel, adjustable posture office chair or stool designed by Ernest Bacz and manufactured by the Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit, features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fiberglass Origami Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare design by Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for St. John, circa 1950s, this all original Origami Chair if made of a light blue fiberglass seat and black iron rod frame. The se...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco, original contract piece for the Federal government Navy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern white toned armchairs with wicker structured seats and metal bases. Industrial modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
By Shaw Walker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt, swivel, 360 degree, fully adjustable height, amazing cast aluminum machine age castors ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Horton Textile Ironer Industrial mesh Chairs
By Horton Texteel 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely clever use of materials in this very well proportioned and well thought out design. All vintage in their original state. One is cleaner than the second. Some loss of paint ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe Pair of Brno Style Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe style flat bar chairs.
Polished flat stainless steel frames upholstered in a Harris wool tweed bluish color over padded seats and backs with a padded...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1 Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair with Grey Circle Upholstery
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bucket chair by Nicos Zographos. These chairs have a five star steel base on coasters and the upholstery is a gray fabric with circle patterns. These timeless chairs would look ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Upholstered Steel Frame Rolling Office Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, office armchair features a rolling, height adjustable steel frame with newly upholstered seat and back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Style Chrome Mesh Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Cookeville, TN
Enjoy the airy, simplicity of the modern chrome mesh chair in the style of Betoria. Built with a solid chrome steel frame, this chair features a wide, curved back with a grid design ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stowe Davis Office Chair
By Stow Davis
Located in New London, CT
Newly reupholstered in cotton velvet, this vintage office chair on castors is perfect match for your MCM desk.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Artist Made Aluminum Desk / Side Chair by Jose Pascual
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 20th century Modern Craftsman artist made desk / side chair in aluminum relying on abstraction and the grid form as means of defining space and transparency. The sculpt...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Armchair
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 1970s, chrome framed armchair features ebonized maple armrests and newly upholstered seat and back in a moss green, cotton linen blend.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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:
Height 36.5, width 14.5, depth 17.5, seat 19.75.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Tweed Desk Chair Upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern desk chair or side chair with sleek cantilevered frame in polished chromed steel. Upholstered in woven tweed Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of steel blue and gre...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Hill Lucite Rolling Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Brilliantly clear Lucite and a rolling aluminum base make these Hill swivel chairs both elegant and practical. Set of four with black leather seats.
A few important notes about all ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mies van der Rohe Green Brno Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four Mies van der Rohe Brno armchairs made by Gordon International are circa 1990. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 feature cl...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Glow Chair 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic. A specific blend of the pla...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Glow Chair 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, these chairs from NY designer Kim Markel are handcrafted from a variety of recycled plastics, both thermoset and thermoplastic. A specific blend of the pla...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1990s Leather Soft Pad Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
1990s Aluminium Group soft pad desk chair by Herman Miller. Arm H 24.5".
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany Martha Washington armchair with serpentine slant high back, reeded scrolled and squared arms, terminating on reeded squared curvature legs with connecting stretcher...
Category
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 48.75 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive or Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Eero Saarinen executive or dining chairs for Knoll. Excellent overall condition. No rips, tears, holes, spots, or unusual wear. Measures: Seat height is 18 inches. Price is f...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lucite and Powder Coated Chrome Tube Z-Base Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lucite and white powder coated chrome tube Z-base desk chair with diagonal stripe twill cushion.
Pair available, priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1930's Industrial Metal Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's American industrial metal desk chair with a leather back. Adjustable height 17"-21"
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Merrow Associates Dining/Side Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dining/side chairs by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. Steel chrome-plated angled legs and green jacquard upholstered floating seat, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American lightweight " Goodform " chair. More chairs available
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Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Chairs after Edward Wormley
Located in Bronx, NY
Spectacular pair of armchairs after Edward Wormley, with nailhead accent, four available second pair is available as is with price reduced. These chairs are now on sale for a cleara...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Nicos Zographos 'Bucket' Dining Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nicos Zographos, 'Bucket' dining chair, model 'CH6', fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, 1964
This armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous li...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Executive Low Back Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Was previously reupholstered in new blue fabric. Designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Taupe Brown Vitra EA219 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames, 2012
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA219 produced by Vitra.
The chair features a chromed aluminium frame and was made in 2012.
The chair is height adjustable and has a tilt mech...
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2010s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive High Back Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Aluminum Group High Back Executive Desk Chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
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Gray North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of gray north american office chairs and desk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gray north american office chairs and desk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and aluminum. We have 213 antique and vintage gray north american office chairs and desk chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray north american 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. Gray north american office chairs and desk chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small gray north american office chairs and desk chairs measuring 9.06 inches across. Gray north american office chairs and desk chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
How Much are Gray North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?
Prices for gray north american office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gray north american office chairs and desk chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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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