$700 / item
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed
Steel
$1,250
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2003 Knoll Sapper High Back Swivel Office Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, originally designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Steel
$950
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Steel
$950 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These
Steel
$950 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular
Steel
$800 / item
H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 27.5 in
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Knoll Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These
Steel
$750 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2001 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Taupe Canvas
By Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Steel
Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star
Steel
$1,100
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series Management Desk Chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Steel
$800 / item
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in
Leather
$800 / item
H 40 in W 26 in D 29 in
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great
Leather
$950 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These
Steel
$1,150
H 36.63 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
Steel
$950 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Steel
$1,250 / item
H 41 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Steel
$795 / item
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Steel
$1,250 / item
H 41 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
1999 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Leather 12x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This
Steel
$1,250 / item
H 41 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
2003 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather 2x Available
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Steel
$750 / item
H 36.75 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. This is an iconic design
Steel
$700 / item
H 36.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather 6x Available
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979
Aluminum
$700 / item
H 36.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979
Aluminum
$700 / item
H 36.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
C. 2001 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Tilt Mechanism
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979
Aluminum
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 34.75 in W 21.75 in D 27.5 in
1 Knoll Sapper Visitor Dining Conference Chair Sled Base
By Richard Sapper
Located in Pasadena, TX
, Richard Sapper (1932-2015), for the Knoll company. Based in Italy, Richard Sapper was world famous, having
Leather
Knoll International office chair by Richard Sapper, 1980
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Furniture Company in New York at the end of the 1930s. The German designer Richard Sapper cooperated with
Leather
Eight Richard Sapper For Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of eight executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star
Aluminum
Set of Eight Richard Sapper for Knoll Leather Swivel Chairs
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Knoll quality, comfort and design. Nice set of eight, ready to use for office, commercial, or
Steel
Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The Executive office chair designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll comes with a five star base, and
Leather, Plastic
Richard Sapper For Knoll Leather Executive Chair
By Richard Sapper
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid century modern executive desk chair designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. High back
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.63 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk, Task, Executive or Conference Chair -Tan Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in tan Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5
Steel
Sold
H 35.75 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management swivel desk chair combines iconic
Leather
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,250
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 28 in
Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The chair features a chrome base on wheel castor feet, thick tweed and vinyl seat, vinyl,...
Steel, Chrome
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Georgian Walnut Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian walnut two seater salon style settee with caned back and neutrally upholstered drop-in cushion, sweeping back rail and arms and with simple block feet. Dimensions: 51.5" ...
Wood
$3,508 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Esa Model 802 Leather Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Werner Langenfeld, 1960
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair and ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld during the 1960s This armchair and ottoman was produced in Denmark and is made of red...
Steel, Chrome
$5,251Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,700Sale Price|48% Off
H 27 in W 64 in D 39 in
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davanta...
Leather, Lacquer
$795 / item
H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
Aluminum
Rare Midcentury Soft Pad Chairs Sunar Hauserman (up to 6)
By Sunar, Niels Diffrient
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Premium leather with beautiful stitching wrapped around aluminum frame. Unique brown leather chairs for home or office. Adjustable height and tilt. Arm height 24.75 lowest position
Metal
Georgian Decoupage End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carpet decoupage end table, with a frieze drawer on square chamfered legs. The original George III. Dimensions: 25" W x 19" D x 24" H.
Wood
$3,800 / set
H 20 in W 23 in D 26 in
Pair of Hexagon Walnut End Side Tables w/ One Door Cabinets Storage Compartment
By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of walnut hexagon shape one door storage compartment end side tables.
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Tiered Teak Carved Side Tables Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous pair of Chinese tiered teak carved side tables cabinets. Versatile use. May be used as side table s in the living room, family room or as bedside tables or any...
Teak
Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
By Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid-Century Modern design adds retro appeal to home or business office. Fixed seat height ...
English Campaign Decorative Box on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Campaign style decorative box on stand, this smaller wood box is beautifully detailed with brass tacks and hardware with leather accents. The interior of the box is lined ...
Wood
$34,500Sale Price|23% Off
H 29.75 in W 92 in D 22 in
Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece is a Warren Platner Executive Credenza designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Rosewood up...
Granite, Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Side Table or Nightstand
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet in style of Risom.
Walnut
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.