$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 Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
Steel
1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Industrial office by EST leather task chair Grafton, WI Circa the 1960s
Aluminum
$1,795
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the
Steel
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
1 SOHO Task Chair by Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Knoll
By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 SOHO Task chair by Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Knoll Ergonomical design from 1994
Aluminum
Knoll Task Arm Chairs. by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in New London, CT
Offering four original Knoll International task arm chairs. Designed by Bill StephensBill Stephens
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 44.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
Black Don Chadwick Adjustable High Office Swivel Task Work Chair for Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don Chadwick, a Pioneer of ergonomic design, created a chair that marries the best of his thinking
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen executive chair has remained
Steel
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 29 in D 24.6 in
Modern Black Regeneration High Adjustable Task Chair by Formway for Knoll, USA
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Innovative in its simplicity, reGeneration minimizes materials and components. The straightforward design leverages flexible, durable and sustainable materials that respond to your m...
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Midcentury Vincent Cafiero Knoll Task Chair
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Pasadena, TX
After joining Knoll in 1956, he led many interior design projects as Senior Designer of the Knoll
Leather
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 18.5 in L 32 in
Cognac Leather Adjustable Office Task Desk Chair Saarinen Knoll Eames 1960s
By Knoll, Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage midcentury Knoll Eames style industrial office chair made in aluminum features new Saddle
Aluminum
1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Knoll, Niels Diffrient
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for
Fabric, Plastic
Multigeneration Task Chair by Formway Design for Knoll
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 2010 The chair of Multigeneration Knoll features a lightweight design and can be configured on the fly
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
1970s Saarinen KNOLL Office Desk Task Chair Tan Leather Chrome Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Office Task Chair Eero Saarinen for Knoll Office Desk Armless Task Chair, 1970s. Dimensions: 31 1/2
Metal, Chrome
Vincent Cafiero executive task chair by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Steel
Sold
H 40 in W 26 in D 26 in
1960 Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll International Model No. 181
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Surrey, BC
A great example of a rare production from Knoll in the late 50's early 60's by Vincent Cafiero
Chrome
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Task Chair ( abs07 )
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Red executive task chair on casters by Eero Saarinen. Museum of Modern Art, Federal Award for
Steel
Vincent Cafiero executive task chair by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Beige and Chrome Swivel Task Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs are fully restored and looking dapper in
Chrome
Pair of Black and Chrome Swivel Task Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
task chairs in your office or as dining chairs. The chairs rotate 360 degrees making them ideal for an
Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Desk Office Chair by Knoll No 181 MCM
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Dayton, OH
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll International, c. 1960. Features a minimalist design
Metal
Generation Knoll Task Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Generation Task Desk Chair. Seat adjusts to 17.5 up to 23" Chair moves with you
Metal, Aluminum
1 Knoll Generation Task Chair
By Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Knoll Generation arm chair. Intuitively designed for responsive comfort and easy adjustment
Chrome
Charles Pollock Rolling Task Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Fraser, MI
Chair made by Knoll International. Black Leather Seating Surface is soft and supple. Cushion is flexible
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Executive Task Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1963, this leather desk chair features a chromed aluminum
Aluminum
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H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Executive Task Chair in Vintage Knoll Textiles by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
certainly evident with this Executive task chair. This low-backed version of his Executive Chair design is
Stainless Steel
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair. This low-backed version of his Executive Chair design is
Steel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Midcentury Knoll Cognac Leather and Aluminum Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A truly exceptional example of this Classic late 1950s leather office task chair designed by
Aluminum
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair in Graphite Gray Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Stamford, CT
collection is this Executive Task Chair which very much inherited Knoll’s design DNA with formal blind tufts
Stainless Steel
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 Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in tan Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5
Steel
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Task Arm Chairs; Set of Eight
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very comfortable set of Executive arm chairs by Eero Saarinen. Frame is a molded, reinforced
Steel
Sold
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 19.25 in
Ahrend de Cirkel Swivel Task Chair in Knoll Smoke "Oh Lala" Upholstery
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
height adjustable desk chair swivels and is newly upholstered in Knoll Smoke "Oh Lala" velvet fabric with
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Important Early Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Important early Knoll tilt swivel tulip top task chair, Eero Saarinen. I believe this chair was
Steel
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H 41.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Cafiero Executive Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll International, Signed
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pollack Executive task chair for Knoll. But there is something special about this chair that the other
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chairs Pair Original Vinyl 1950s MCM
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive armchairs, pair, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These are from
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Saarinen Executive Arm Task Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Description: This chair swivels and tilts on four steel points with casters . Its back was recently
Vintage Leather Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs by Knoll c.1960's
By Eero Saarinen
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Vintage Leather Saarinen Executive Arm Task Chairs by Knoll Mexico. c.1960's Reupholstered
Metal
Vintage Saarinen Executive Arm Task Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This chair has its original back in vinyl, the seat has been reupholstered; it swivels and tilts on
$3,195 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery. Feat...
Metal
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather
$998 / item
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available. Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence. Measures: Seat height 46cm, seat width 58cm,...
Metal
$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 Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, a...
Steel
$2,200
H 41.75 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 1999. T...
Aluminum
$1,295 / item
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
Metal
$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 Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
Steel
$700 / item
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper. Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
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 is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The listed price ...
Steel
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.
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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.
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