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Vladimir Kagan Executive Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan high back executive chair. Sculpted walnut swivel base with casters. Original black
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Executive Chair
Vladimir Kagan Executive Chair
H 40 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Nicos Zogrophos high back executive chairs. Available per chair or as set of ten. Grey
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
Zogrophos Bucket Chairs
H 37 in W 26.25 in D 20.5 in
Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
By Luca Scacchetti, Frank Mariani, i4 Mariani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mariani Wing Executive Office chair, Collection Wing. i 4 Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Lounge Chair, a Low Back Management Chair, and this High Back Executive Chair. The design language is
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Lounge Chair, a Low Back Management Chair, and this High Back Executive Chair. The design language is
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2009 Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Base
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Alpha bucket executive desk chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1998 Geoff Hollington Executive Desk Chair w/ High Back in Leather Model HC150
By Geoff Hollington, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Hollington Executive Office Chairs, initially designed by Geoff Hollington for Herman
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa high back executive desk chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1979
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Bird Chairs Set Kill 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very large set of high back executive chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Tilt-Swivel Chair and High-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair. These design took on the lines and forms
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb. Feel free to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high back desk chair. These examples were produced in 2008 (a few in 2009) and are upholstered in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair w Dark Postmodern Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) 1990 production Herman Miller Eames aluminum group executive high back desk chair, designed by Ray and
Category

1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
high back desk or executive chairs on casters and a tripod of polished cast aluminum (not swivable) The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This large scale high back executive swivel desk chair was crafted in Italian high-quality and supple
Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2017 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black 1x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Coalesse Chord Executive Office Chair by Michael Shields w/ Pneumatic Base
By Coalesse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chord executive high back office chair, originally designed by Michael Shields. This
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Brian Kane for Steelcase Bindu Executive Conference Desk Chairs in Leather
By Steelcase, Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Bindu high-back executive conference chairs, designed by Brian Kane for Steelcase in 2014
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, Model EA337, designed by Charles
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-2100/161 Armchair in Royal Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling - the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-2100/161 Armchair in Royal Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling - the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Osvaldo Borsani High Back Executive Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
Desk or office chair in tufted black leather with arms and base of polished aluminum, designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani High Back Executive Chair
Osvaldo Borsani High Back Executive Chair
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in L 41.34 in
Four Nicos Zographos For Zographos High Back Executive Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
could be used for desks, dining or conference. A high back executive version in burgundy leather with
Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

10x FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
These early examples of the FK6725 high back executive chairs were designed by Jorgen Kastholm
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Desk Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
-Hewitt Museum. Ward Bennett Brickel executive desk chair bronze base,  1960-1969 Rare high
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Brown Leather Executive Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames soft pad high-back executive chair. A timeless design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Leather High Back Executive Desk Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome high back leather executive desk chair by Davis Furniture. Very padded and comfortable
Category

20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Eames Aluminum Group High back Executive swivel chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Eames Aluminum Group High back Executive swivel chair,signed and dated (1975) Clean and ready
Category

Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs

Jens Risom High Back Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
High back executive desk chair in leather. Designed by Jens Risom and produced by Risom Inc
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern High Back Executive Office Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pearsall features a two-tone, teak body, with accentuated high armrests, high cane back and newly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eames Soft-Pad Side Chairs in Silver Edelman Leather by Herman Miller, Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
High Back Executive Chair, and this Low Back Side Chair. The design language is similar to the Eames
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Office High Back Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1972
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive office high back chair by Osvaldo Borsani for the Italian manufacturer Tecno features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century High Back Executive Desk Chair With Rolling Ottoman
By Chromcraft
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern high back office chair from Chromcraft features vintage tufted vinyl
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive High Back Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Aluminum Group High Back Executive Desk Chair designed by Charles and Ray
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1970's Mid-Century Modern High-Back Executive Desk Office Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
. With its high back and grand overall proportions, this is the perfect chair for someone wanting to add
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Executive High Back Leather Office Chair by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Geoff Hollington
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice executive high back leather office chair by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller, circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles & Ray Eames Leather High Back Soft Pad Executive Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1958. This high back leather executive chair comprises of supple black leather which displays light
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 Bird Chair, Germany, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
High back executive chair model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather High Back Executive Office Armchair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vaghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather body with high back on a rolling, adjustable aluminum frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb Executive Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Important and rare high back tilt and swivel executive office chair designed by Paul McCobb, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Paul McCobb Executive Chair
Paul McCobb Executive Chair
H 48 in W 32 in D 28 in
Executive desk chair by Kevi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high-back executive desk chair with rolled arms and the original black leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Executive desk chair by Kevi
Executive desk chair by Kevi
H 40 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, high back Executive desk chair. Tilts and swivels. Arm height ground up
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair
Vladimir Kagan Executive Desk Chair
H 47.5 in W 31.25 in D 28 in
Executive Chair by Bert England for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Bert England
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great high back executive desk chair by Bert England for Dunbar. Original black leather seat with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed)
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft-Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller high-back 'Soft Pad' executive desk chairs. The light aging to the dark charcoal / light black
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Leather 'Soft Pad' Executive Desk Chairs, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible leather on these six Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller high-back 'Soft Pad
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra “Grand Executive” Office Armchair Chair in “Premium” Sand Leather
By Vitra
Located in Barrowford, GB
spectacular, immaculate, beautifully-presented Vitra “Grand Executive High-Back” Chair, dressed in their
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Jens Risom "Posture" High-Back Executive Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom "Posture" high-back executive chair, reupholstered with spinney beck leather. Oiled
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Nicos Zogrophos High Back Executive Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
ZOGROPHOS-High Back Bucket Chairs. Grey leather, loose cushions on 5 Star chrome plated base. Tilt
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos For Zographos High Back Executive Chair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
for desks, dining or conference. A high back executive version in brown leather with four-star
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ward Bennett High Back Executive Chair in Edelman Leather
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Ward Bennett executive task chair freshly reupholstered in Edelman Leather. The chair features the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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High Back Executive Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high back executive chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every high back executive chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect high back executive chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A high back executive chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high back executive chair over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a High Back Executive Chair?

Prices for a high back executive chair start at $800 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,999.

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Questions About High Back Executive Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best executive office chair is really a matter of preference. When searching for the perfect office chair, it is important to consider both comfort level and style. On 1stDibs.com, you can shop a variety of different office chair styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.