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Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ergonomic seating innovation. Designed by the legendary duo Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller High-Back Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller high-back soft pad office chair in black leather, great condition. Stamped with date
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
1990s Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller Equa Office / Desk Chair in Leather
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa Desk Chair, originally designed by Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller. These particular
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,000 / item
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Classic Stool Armless Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a classic Herman Miller Aeron Armless Chair Adjustable Stool
Stool Black
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is made by Herman
Category
1950s American Craftsman Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Leather
Rare 1st Edition Naoto Fukasawa Office Desk Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Chicago, IL
the Saiba Chair for Herman Miller and manufactured by Geiger International. Saiba combines the
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Herman Miller Equa Executive Office Chair in Black Leather.
By Herman Miller
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This is an Equa high back executive office chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick first
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
these (up to 5) VINTAGE, beautiful Authentic Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 38 in W 26 in D 33 in
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair Newly Upholstered
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair on Casters Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Leather
$1,565
H 43 in W 23 in D 19 in
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
$6,500
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$984 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1998 Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller Executive Desk Chair w/ Low Back Leather
By Herman Miller, Geoff Hollington
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Hollington Office Chairs, initially designed by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller in
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,800 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 19 in
Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,999
H 43.31 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa high back executive desk chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1979
Category
1980s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,650
H 42 in W 26 in D 26 in
1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles
Category
1980s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$950 / item
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989. Their design
Category
1980s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,200 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989. Their design
Category
1980s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,200 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1990 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Pad Management Desk Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1990. Their design
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,450 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1977 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Two-Tone
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular example dates to the year 1977. The
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the year 1973. The design features
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$4,000
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1992. Their design
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,800 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1979 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1979. Their design
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,200 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
1990s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the 1990s. Their design features a
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 / item
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Yellow Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
1980s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,250
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Don Chadwick Bill Stumpf Herman Miller black leather Equa chair
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Ferndale, MI
Herman Miller Equa swivel , tilt , height adjustable office / desk / task chair . Designed by Bill
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$600 / item
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC)
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC) in a scarce Purple Fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles Eames for Herman Miller MCM Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,695 / item
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,200 / item
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Eames “Lobby” Chair for Herman Miller, USA 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful ES 104 “Lobby” chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
1979 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 6 Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brown EA217 Softpad Desk Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This chair dates to the late 1970s, early 1980s and is by
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$3,419
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Rare Early Charles and Ray Eames PACC Desk Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,550
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
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
Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and office desks, small not too
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,329
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$3,702
H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is covered in soft and beautiful black leather which sits
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$5,800
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,695 / item
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 5-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, and we have several
Category
1960s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$4,600 / item
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, and we have several
Category
1960s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$4,800 / item
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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 Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Leather
$8,957 / set
H 33.27 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
the base until the end of the fiberglass chair series in 1993.
The DAT represented Herman Miller
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
$2,508
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,319
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome tubular chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller to offer to you
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Metal
$2,295 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Steel
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33 in W 25 in D 24 in
1970s Herman Miller Aluminum Management Side Chairs in Black Naugahyde
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were manufactured in the 1970s. The design
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / item
H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels
Category
Mid-20th Century Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Brown Office Chair 1983
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
collectible desk chair; perfect for home or office. Date stamped Aug 1, 1983 with Herman Miller tags to
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,650
H 36.5 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
& Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1978. This classic desk chair features unique gray
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 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 Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$2,800
H 40.25 in W 23 in D 23 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
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
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
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34.25 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and
Category
1970s American Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum
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 Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$5,250 / item
H 34 in W 27 in D 26.75 in
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in red/orange fabric. Signed.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair
Materials
Fabric
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Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic herman miller vintage desk chair available at 1stDibs. Each herman miller vintage desk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect herman miller vintage desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A herman miller vintage desk chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one herman miller vintage desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Herman Miller Vintage Desk Chair?
The average selling price for a herman miller vintage desk chair at 1stDibs is $1,688, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
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.
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