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Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Teak Office Desk Chair Minimalist Norway Black
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Westnofa black vinyl office chair minimalist. Bent wood seat adjustable chrome
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in. W 24 in. D 22 in.
Brickel Associates Mid Century Office Chair
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Brickel Associates mid century office chair
This chair measures: 27 wide x 26 deep x 33.5 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rolling office chairs with modern style design. Soft plastic back rest and cushioned
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern black leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Restored in all new Italian
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Curved Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Original Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Restored in all new black Italian
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern red leather swivel office chair. Iconic Mid-Century Modern office chair design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Office Black Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful carver office chair with a vinly leatherette cushioned seat and gorgeouse sculpted arms
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Design Leather Office Chair, Italy, 1988
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design leather office desk chair, made in Italy, 1988
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Faux Fur Office Desk Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern faux fur office desk chair. Unique white faux fur fabric resting atop polished
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information:
Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial, USA
Located in National City, CA
For your consideration, a Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era.
Domore Chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather High Back Executive Office Armchair
By Vaghi, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, executive, office armchair by Italian manufacturer Vaghi features a maroon
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod Office Chair on Casters
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Bright Red Vinyl Mod office chair on casters. Made by Chrome Craft. Great fun
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in. W 21.5 in. D 20 in.
Royal Blue Mid-Century Modern Knoll Pollock Office Chair, Sold Individually
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern royal blue pollock knoll office chair. Superbly comfortable chair and perfectly
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in. W 26 in. D 21 in.
Mid-Century Modern Design Skai Leather Office Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Skai leather office armchair set of 2. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in. W 25.99 in. D 26.78 in.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke Leather Conference Office Chairs Set of, 8
By Gunlocke
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Original Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke leather conference office chairs set of - 8. With
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34 in. W 26 in. D 27 in.
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Sedus, 1960s Switzerland
By Sedus
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An incredibly fascinating mid century design.
The cut of the armrests, the curved backrest and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in. W 22.05 in. D 20.48 in.
Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage black swivel office chair, which is an early model, designed by Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in. W 19.29 in. D 20.08 in.
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Office Chair by Stow and Davis
By Attributed to Stow-Davis
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel office chair by Stow and Davis. Iconic mid-century modern
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Office / Swivel / Dining Chairs, White Bouclé
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern office / swivel / dining chairs, white bouclé
Each done in a brand
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Faux Fur
H 41.5 in. W 27 in. D 26 in.
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in. W 25.01 in. D 27.96 in.
Executive Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in. W 27.96 in. D 27.56 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.19 in. W 27.96 in. D 27.56 in.
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Leather Office Armchair 1988
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this wonderful Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Chair in management height. Stamped 1988 Herman Miller. In good vintage condition. Dimensions: ...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.5 in. W 25 in. D 26.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in. W 19.69 in. D 18.51 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side or Office Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid rosewood side or office chairs with a slightly curved back for
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Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in. W 21 in. D 19 in.
1980s Reupholstered Office Chair by Stylex, Inc. In Mid-Century Modern Fabric
Located in Medina, OH
Reupholstered office chair by Stylex, Inc. in a mid-century modern flame stitch woven fabric. This
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Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 26 in. W 21.5 in. D 18.5 in.
1960s Douglas Faux Leather Swivel Office Chair
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Douglas Furniture Company Faux leather chair.
Chair with swivel and aluminum base with brass legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Pair of Stamped Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern Desk / Office Chairs, Aluminum
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Miller Eames Model EA 435 executive chair aluminum group black leather soft pad.
Herman Miller Eames model EA 435 aluminum group black leather soft pad executive chair. A pair on...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37 in. W 22.5 in. D 25 in.
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in. W 22 in. D 24 in.
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made
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Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 36.23 in. W 33.08 in. D 29.53 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Swivel Green Office Chair by Umberto Mascagni, Italy, 1950s
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
company's output, focusing initially on home furnishings and then on office furniture. Very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 32.29 in. W 25.6 in. D 30.32 in.
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 18 D ; 30 H
Seat Height. 17.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chair
Dimensions. 18 W ; 37 H ; 17D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller mid-century upholstered shell office chair.
This chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in. W 25 in. D 22 in.
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in. W 25 in. D 22 in.
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in. W 25 in. D 22 in.
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchairs
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome armchairs. Featuring a chrome frame, walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair
By Arthur Umanoff, Danflex Systems
Located in Garnerville, NY
Swivel office chair with avocado vinyl seat and back. Circa 1960-70. Adjustable height and back
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Curated Mid Century Dining/ Office/Accent Chair with New Cream & Black Boucle
By Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Curated Mid Century dining/ office/accent chair with new cream & black boucle 1960’s Circa designed
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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Bouclé
H 34 in. W 26 in. D 19 in.
Italian Mid-Century Green Fabric and Steel Office Chairs by Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Green fabric and steel office chairs by Zanotta, 1980s
Set of 4 office chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in. W 22.45 in. D 19.3 in.
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Vintage Rolling Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage rolling office chair combines black vinyl upholstery with wooden armrests and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Florence Knoll Style Swivel Tilt Desk Chair by Fortress Furniture
By Fortress Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
and tilts. Manufactured by Fortress furniture of California. There were four available. Two remain .
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century Wheeled Office Lounge Chairs, Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century wheeled office lounge chairs - Set of 6
These chairs are 28 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in. W 28 in. D 25.75 in.
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair
Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vtg Jansko Clear Sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair
By Jansko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jansko clear sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern yellow Vinyl swivel chair. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in. W 26.5 in. D 19 in.
Herman Miller Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single adjustable office chair made by Herman Miller.
5 total available.
Please confirm location
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Upholstered Office Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
office chair, with a Mid-Century Modern vibe.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Jasper Furniture Walnut Desk Chair in Grey Faux Shearling Bouclé
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Wilton, CT
. The design works well in both modern and traditional settings.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steelcase Bentwood Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(4) Vintage Steelcase office chairs. These chairs feature all bentwood frames and green upholstered
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s swivel office chair metal frame base with the new leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rabami Stole White Desk Chair
By Kevi
Located in San Carlos, CA
-Century Modern desk chair swivels. Height for seat and back are adjustable.
Cool piece that will
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Mid Century Modern Office Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century modern office furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of mid century modern office furniture — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 122073 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern office furniture now, or shop our selection of 4904 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of mid century modern office furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century modern office furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made piece of mid century modern office furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo and Kalmar Lighting are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Office Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern office furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $982,587, while the average can fetch as much as $2,266.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Office Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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