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Leather Office And Task Chairs With Casters

Leather Aluminum Group Task Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2010s. Leather seat with aluminum group base and caster. Note- piece is missing on bottom so
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
harmonious element. Casters make it easy to move and multi-task. Dimensions: 25" W x 26" D x 30" H Seat - 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

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Leather, Wood

Modern Leather Desk Chair
Modern Leather Desk Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 26 in
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1987, these chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Wall Street" in 1987, these chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

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Vintage Midcentury Vincent Cafiero Knoll Task Chair
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Vintage Vincent Cafiero for Knoll black leather swivel desk armchair 1960 Black leather upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Green Leather Soft Pad Management Chair, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
task chairs on casters are in very good vintage condition and are extremely high quality as you would
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Vintage 1980s 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, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' executive desk chairs. The light patina and aging to the cognac color leather provides a soft patina that is
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Leather High Back Soft Pad Executive Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The clean, contemporary Silhouette of this iconic soft pad executive task or desk chair for Herman
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft-Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- the quality on the leather of these chairs are far superior to todays production leathers - plus the
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather over aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are height and tilt adjust
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the most) which sits over the original aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cognac Leather Adjustable Office Task Desk Chair Saarinen Knoll Eames 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Charles Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage midcentury Knoll Eames style industrial office chair made in aluminum features new Saddle
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen series 7 task chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
arms, casters, and the adjustable height of this task chair version by Fritz Hansen. The ash seat is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural legs (caster can easily be added to make these desk / task chairs). The swivel lounge arm chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-35 Distressed Leather Executive Office Chair, Signed and Dated 1969
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed leather on this vintage De Sede DS35 highback executive desk chair on casters
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jorgen Rasmussen Task Chair for Labofa, Danish Modern
By Labofa A/S
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Danish modern task chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa. Features stylized chrome
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Time Life' Executive Office Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufactured by Herman Miller. This chair features its original tan colored leather over aluminum frames with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful pair of very rare color-way blue leather 'Time Life' executive desk chairs was
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
support. Padded armrests are perched on the aluminum frame, while casters mobilize the chair from the four
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
support. Padded armrests are perched on the aluminum frame, while casters mobilize the chair from the four
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Charles Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chairs in Black
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
feature cast aluminum frames with black leather seats. Fully adjustable task chairs on casters.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Leather Soft Pad Swivel Chair, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Jourdan. These Herman Miller aluminium and leather office task armchairs are in very good condition and
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Soft Pad Management Chair, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
residential or commercial interior design project. These Eames Soft Pad office task chairs on casters are
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Leather Time Life Executive Chair, 1975, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
casters mobilize the chair from the four prong sculptural legs. The chair has a mechanism to adjust the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Highback Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
casters. These office management / executive task chairs are in excellent almost new condition and are
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Chair, 1970s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller high-back Executive Soft Pad swivel chair. The light aging to the leather provides a soft patina
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life 'Lobby' Desk Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
caster base which allows you to use it as a desk chair and not only as a lounge chair, these examples are
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft-Pad desk chair in a sumptuously soft leather. The color is incredible and so difficult to name. It
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather which sits over the original aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather which sits over the original aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1970's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather which sits over the original aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
office and can be seen throughout the movie. This large scale high back executive swivel desk chair
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
movie "Wall Street" in 1987, these chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Leather Management Desk Chairs
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
executive office and can be seen throughout the movie. Note, we also have a high back executive chair
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Leather Executive Desk Chairs, Signed
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black leather, brown leather, grey leather, and other color leathers and fabrics. *Note, 2 chairs have
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Highback Leather Desk Chair, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
management task chair as it is quite comfortable. The black leather makes it highly adaptable for any style
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel desk chair was crafted in Italian high-quality and supple emerald green color leather upholstery
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Executive Desk Chair by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Pace, 1980s
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1987, these chairs were located in his high rise executive office and can be seen throughout the movie
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1987, these chairs were located in his Post-Modern high rise executive office and can be seen
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' Leather Executive Desk Chair by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, circa 1979
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stylish task chair, but the true selling point is comfort. The seat and seat back, combined with the thick
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Leather Executive Desk Chair, c 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Charles Pollock executive chair in grey leather is an early production example from the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Guido Faleschini Leather Management Desk Chairs for i4 Mariani, c. 1980, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each chair have comfortable padded arms on top. The leather covered backs are accented with chrome
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Executive Leather Desk Chair 1980s, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather arms on top. The leather covered backs are accented with black hardware. Underneath the chair is a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Lucite Leather & Chrome Executive Desk Chair, circa 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning lucite, warm brown leather and chrome executive desk chair is by Vladimir Kagan for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminium Group Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bright teal leather seat, aluminum legs and casters for easy relocation. This task chair has its original
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed & Dated
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare color-way in beautiful red leather is the Time Life Executive Chair (Model ES-104) by
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pneumatic Extended Lift Aluminum Group Executive Chair by Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feature and casters as well. These executive management task chairs have their original Eames / Herman
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary home or office. Ideal as a desk or task chair but could also be a great option in a large dressing
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Black Leather Desk Chair, 1980s, Signed
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arms on top. The leather covered backs are accented with chrome hardware. Underneath the chair is a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames Time Life 'Lobby' Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1970s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame, on top of four prong sculptural legs (caster can easily be added to make these desk / task chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Auburgine Soft Pad Management Chair, circa 1980
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collectible and sought after leather 'Soft Pad' Management Desk chair from the Aluminum Group
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Auburgine Soft Pad Management Chair, circa 1980
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collectible and sought after leather 'Soft Pad' Management Desk chair from the Aluminum Group
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970s, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller high-back Executive Soft Pad swivel chairs. The light aging to the leather provides a soft
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
larger set. These renowned soft pad executive task chairs from the Soft Pad line, designed by Charles
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather over aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are height and tilt adjust
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Early Production Eames Soft Pad Chair by Herman Miller, Signed & Dated 1976
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and laid back vibes of vintage leather. This Eames Soft Pad office task chair on casters is in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 'Time Life Lobby' Desk Chair 1976, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather over an aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are height and tilt adjust
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Black on Black Eames Soft Pad Management Chair by Herman Miller, 1988
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-end residential or commercial interior design project. This Eames Soft Pad office task chair
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Extended Height Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design project and ideal for modern design collectors. This Eames Soft Pad office task chair is in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather which sits over the original aluminum frame with a 4 star caster base. Underneath the chair are
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Finding the Right office-chairs-desk-chairs for You

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.