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 adjustable on 5 star bases on casters. Production in the 2001, this chair is no longer...
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. Stamped by maker Aluminum with new leather upholstery. Five-star wheel Good quality c...
Aluminum
Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Swivel Task Chair in Ivory Bouclé Faux Fur Set of 2
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern task chair in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll, newly upholstered in a soft Ivory Boucle Faux Fur fabric.
Metal, Stainless Steel
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture. Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's,...
Steel
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
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, this award winning chair features a wide seat that slides forward for additional comfo...
Aluminum
$1,190 / item
Knoll Sarieen Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, this Executive Swivel Task Chair features a sculptural upholstered silhouette in charcoal fabric with wraparound arms and a polished aluminum fiv...
Aluminum
Knoll Task Arm Chairs. by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in New London, CT
Offering four original Knoll International task arm chairs. Designed by Bill StephensBill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Ph...
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 with the finest principles of Knoll design. From its streamlined form to its smart ...
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 one of our most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design transformed the no...
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 Planning Unit from 1956-1967. During this time he coordinated Knoll work in residenc...
Leather
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly upholstered in rich black leather, this Classic design has tilt and swivel features...
Steel
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H 32 in W 18.5 in L 32 in
Cognac Leather Adjustable Office Task Desk Chair Saarinen Knoll Eames 1960s
By Charles Eames, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage midcentury Knoll Eames style industrial office chair made in aluminum features new Saddle Tan leather upholstery. Five star wheel, fully adjustable. No apparent label. Attrib...
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 Knoll International.
Fabric, Plastic
Multigeneration Task Chair by Formway Design for Knoll
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Formway design Producer: Knoll Materials: Plastic, aluminum, recycled content Period: 2010 The chair of Multigeneration Knoll features a lightweight design and can be c...
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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Office Task Chair Eero Saarinen for Knoll Office Desk Armless Task Chair, 1970s.
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 upholstered in top-grain leather, this classic design has tilt and swivel features ...
Steel
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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. Tags are on the piece. untouched full y functional condition.
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 Industrial Design, 1969. In his groundbreaking collection of 1957, Eero Saarinen trans...
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 upholstered in chocolate brown leather, this classic design has tilt and swivel fea...
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 their new monotone digs. These chairs came to use in a tattered white vinyl and the ...
Chrome
Pair of Black and Chrome Swivel Task Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of restored Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs. These chairs are versatile. Use them as task chairs in your office or as dining chairs. The chairs rotate 360 degrees maki...
Chrome
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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 with original black leather tufted seat over a swivel base with Shepherd casters.
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 effortlessly!
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, Generation moves with you naturally, keeping you energized and engaged throughout the ...
Chrome
Charles Pollock Rolling Task Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Fraser, MI
Charles Pollock Rolling Task Chair made by Knoll International. Black Leather Seating Surface is soft and supple.
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 band around the frame, a signature design element providing both structural support...
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 Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time. Cafiero too ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time. Cafiero too de...
Steel
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H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Midcentury Knoll Cognac Leather and Aluminum Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A truly exceptional example of this Classic late 1950s leather office task chair designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll.
Aluminum
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H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair in Graphite Gray Velvet by Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
One piece from his collection is this Executive Task Chair which very much inherited Knoll’s design DNA with formal blind tufts and definitive geometry.
Stainless Steel
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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 star bases on casters. Production in the mid 2000s, this chair is no longer in pro...
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 polyurethane shell. Chairs features contoured plywood seat form. The base is a five...
Steel
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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
Dutch Mid-Century drafting or task stool by Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960s. Attractive and functional this height adjustable desk chair swivels and is newly upholstered in Knoll Smoke "Oh L...
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.
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
Also notable is the Otto Zapf chair and the Charles Pollack Executive task chair for Knoll.
Metal
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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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive armchairs, pair, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These are from the early '50's, both are in fine, clean condition, supple, cushy and ready to use. ...
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 reupholstered in zebra printed fabric designed by Ralph Lauren; new foam in the or...
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 in new high quality Gray Leather.
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 four steel points base on steel casters .
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
$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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
$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
$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 Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
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 Knoll, Richard Sapper
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.
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.
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