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Knoll Richard Sapper

Sapper Office Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Budapest, HU
High-back office armchair from the "Sapper Chair" line designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Steel

C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in 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
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Steel

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
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1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green 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
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. This is an iconic design
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Leather

Richard Sapper, Edited by Jonathan Olivares Book
Located in New York, NY
An in-depth study of the work of German-born Industrial designer Richard Sapper, most famous for
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

1000 Design Classics
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
, Richard Sapper, Hans J. Wegner, and Florence Knoll. Carefully revised to bring every detail up to date
Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

1000 Design Classics
1000 Design Classics
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 2.5 in

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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
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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk, Task, Executive or Conference Chair -Tan Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in tan Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pair of Richard Sapper Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Knoll, 1980's design, post millennial production with up-to-date mechanism, black
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