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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
Mid-century office desk chairs Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of very comfortable office swivel chairs created in Yugoslavia in the 1980s in the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century office desk chairs Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of very comfortable office swivel chairs created in Yugoslavia in the 1980s in the
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
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
Gordon Russell Mid Century Bauhaus Style Teak and Chrome Office chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Gordon Russell Mid Century Bauhaus Style Teak and Chrome Office chair, reupholstered in a Boucle
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Office Chairs Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three office chairs from the 1960 s. Chairs can be sold separately. Chairs are fully functional and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950's
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Black Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 8 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
collectible desk chair set perfect for home or office.
NOTE: Chairs are priced individually. 8 matching
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Set of 10 Danish Mid Century Modern Cado Dining Chairs Wool Upholstery Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 10 Danish Mid Century Modern Cado Dining Chairs Wool Upholstery Denmark
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool, Chestnut
H 33 in W 21 in D 21 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
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
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
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 5 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
Set of Six Office Chairs by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, Germany
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six office chairs designed in 1970's by Danish architect Jørgen Kastholm for Kill
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.92 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Set of Three DSC 106 Office chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castellani, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of two DSC 106 chairs was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for the Italian Castelli in 1965
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s
By Faultless Doerner 1
Located in Houston, TX
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s. Base legs have a unique
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Office Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Arflex, Italy, 1960's
By Arflex, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four office armchairs designed by André Vandenbeuck in 1960's and produced by Arflex, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
Set of Office Chairs, Model EA 107, Charles and Ray Eames, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
. They represent a golden era of mid-century modern design, appreciated for its clean lines, industrial
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Office Conference Chairs Leather by Cabot Wrenn
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Leather Office Conference Chairs by
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
environment for nearly half a century. It was originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames, and this set is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Set of Two (2) Black & Chrome High Stance Office Chairs, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of steel with chrome plating these heavy duty office chairs are perfect for almost any
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Vintage Pink Melange Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four amazing chairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Leather Office Chair Vintage by GUNLOCKE
By Gunlocke
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Office Chair by GUNLOCKE
Featuring an adjustable height and slant back levers.
Approximate Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fully Restored Thonet Office Chair, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
: 80 cm
Seat: 62×51 cm
Set height: 46 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sets too.
Authenticity: These are an authentic Mid-Century pieces from Chandigarh designed by Pierre
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
H 32.09 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage 3113 series one hammer office chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid 20th Century Conference Chair
Located in Lučenec, SK
chair and in one of the arms. As far as we know, these 2 are the only remaining chairs from a set of
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
on several sets of office furniture which did particularly well on the American market, even arousing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
comfortable Lucite set and back rest. The back rest swings and moves with the angle of your back
Condition
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
pictures).
The seat height can be set variably, from 47 cm (18,50 Inch) to 53 cm (20,87 Inch).
We
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creation of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 30 in W 32 in D 21 in
Ten EA 208 Eames Tan Leather Soft Pad All Group Office Chairs by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
a touch of modern elegance.
On offer we have a set of 10 EA 208 office chairs in tan leather in
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Black Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller, 2001
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century modern office
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
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Aluminum, Steel
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
EA in green. This office chair is rotatable, can be adjusted in height and is mobile.
The base is
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of two EA in green. These two chairs have the same upholstery, are rotatable and can be adjusted
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Vintage White Alpaca Faux Fur Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
different color of upholstery and metal base.
In this set we used faux fur of Alpaca in ivory white color
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Light Green Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two swivel armchairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Dark Green Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two swivel armchairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Black Velvet Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two swivel armchairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Style Pair of Rattan Chairs.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Chair Set with Walnut Toned Wood, Rattan Accent , and Beige Toned Seating. In the Style of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in Weymouth, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of three chairs by Sedus 1980
By Sedus
Located in Meulebeke, BE
suit your needs and desires.
Whether you want to create a cosy seating area or set up a spacious
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Kastholm who designed an important oeuvre of mid-century modern chairs, tables and desks. Mainly for office
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Set of four beech and leather chairs
Located in Premariacco, IT
Beechwood office or waiting room chairs with comfortable black leather upholstered seat.
The chairs are a high-quality Italian production, dating from the early 1970s.
They show no...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Set for RIMA, 1960's
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi set of armchairs for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this armchair the Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 "Synthesis" by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare set composed by 4 "Synthesis" Chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti.
The chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have a leather bucket type seat, which is supported by a solid wood base, and legs, on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Wood
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Mid Century Modern Office Set For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern office set you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every mid century modern office set was constructed with great care. Find 3242 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern office set now, or shop our selection of 106 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern office set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern office set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern office set that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Office Set?
A mid century modern office set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,207, while the lowest priced sells for $2 and the highest can go for as much as $73,571.
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.
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Arrow Back Chairs
Professor Desk
Giovanni Ponti