American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
Chrome
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...
Steel
$2,975
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 27 in
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
Mohair, Walnut
$15,865
H 24.41 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
André Arbus sycamore mohair velvet desk or vanity table chair 1934
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This vanity table chair, or bureau de dame chair, was designed by André Arbus in the 1930s, and perfectly embodies the refinement of French Art Deco. Crafted in solid sycamore, it re...
Velvet, Sycamore
$1,950
H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s production bucket desk / office chair, designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates.
Bronze
Sculpted Walnut Desk Chair by C. Stan Morris, C. 1967
Located in Westport, CT
Reimagined in a luxurious mohair upholstery, this chair embodies both comfort and sophistication.
Mohair, Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine turning works support the filigree structure of the backrest. The chair is newly upholstered and covered with black mohair.
Mohair, Elm
Walnut & Mohair Desk Chair by Hindley & Sons, England circa 1830
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey mohair velvet, with walnut barley twist frame and original gilt brass Cope & Collinson castors. Makers name and address “Hindley & Sons, Oxford Stree...
Mohair, Walnut
Ward Bennett Desk Chair in Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A Ward Bennett desk chair with bronze base. Reupholstered in silver mohair.
Bronze
Sold
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Fine Art Deco Occasional/Desk Chair in Mahogany & Sage Brown Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This fine Art Deco Desk chair features a slightly splayed walnut leg and is newly upholstered in a brown/sage mohair with antique brass stud detailing.
1 Cumberland Pace Collection Mohair Management Chair
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 vintage Cumberland Pace Collection management chair 1960s Vintage bronze based management chair. Fabric is a forest green mohair. Bases can swivel, tilt and recline. ...
Bronze
Executive Side Chairs in Persimmon Mohair By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an exquisite pair of Ward Bennett designed Executive Office Chairs for Brickel Associates. The rich persimmon mohair upholstery greatly compliments the solid brass bases. The...
Brass
Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Green Mohair, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic vintage 1970s example of the Eames Time Life Executive chair, quite simply the ultimate desk chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism.
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A high back, adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new mohair upholstery.
Mohair, Ash
Modernist Mid-Century Klismos Style Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Modernist Mid-Century Klismos style desk chair by Jack Van der Molen. Lacquered and ebonized Oak chair is newly reupholstered in charcoal Mohair with four splayed, tapered feet...
Mohair, Oak
1960s Rolling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rolling executive desk chair in vintage blue-grey mohair supported by a bronze-plated swivel base with casters.
Bronze
Blue Ward Bennet Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage office chair by Ward Bennet. Newly upholstered in blue Mohair. Chrome base and casters.
Mohair
Pair Of Nicos Zographos For Zographos Highback Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern executive chairs designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos. These chairs with unusually high backs for Zographos have bronze four-star bases on casters ...
Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chairs. Geometric seat back in burled walnut and black lacquer accents end with slightly splayed rear legs.
Mohair, Walnut
Stunning Mario Bellini Executive Swivel Office Chair
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Hudson, NY
A luxurious Mario Bellini extra wide swivel and reclining executive chairs on casters. Made by Vitra. Most comfortable desk chair with mohair type upholstery that will work with many...
Steel
Sold
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Fine Art Deco Occasional or Desk Chair in Mahogany and Tobacco Brown Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco occasional or desk chair in tobacco brown mohair with splayed taper legs in mahogany.
Sold
H 37 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech
Sold
H 37.75 in W 18.75 in D 19.25 in
Eighteenth Century Hand-Carved Irish Chippendale Side/Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Purchased from an Irish antique dealers personal collection over 15 years ago and given a light coat of wax and a new mohair seat. Perfect for a desk chair, used for dressing in the ...
Mohair
Eighteenth Century Hand-Carved Irish Chippendale Side/Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Purchased from an Irish antique dealers personal collection over 15 years ago and given a light coat of wax and a new mohair seat. This desirable antique chair would be awesome utili...
Mahogany, Mohair
Antique Carved Mahogany Desk Chair, Clarence House Zebra and Mohair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Imposing antique carved mahogany desk or side chair newly covered in Clarence House zebra velvet and mohair.
Mahogany
Ward Bennett Desk Chair in Mohair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett office chair in original navy blue mohair over stainless steel base.
Mohair
Knoll Pollock Executive Desk Office Chair in Gunmetal Gray Mohair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Although only a handful of Charles Pollock’s designs were produced for Knoll’s Studio Collection, the pieces that did make it into production have become enduring icons of modern des...
Aluminum
Sold
H 33 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen's name is ubiquitous in the worlds of Design and Architecture. His extensive work in furniture for Knoll remains are timeless as it was in the 1950's. His Executive Cha...
Aluminum
Art Deco Occasional / Desk Chair in Tobacco Mohair and Mahogany
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco occasional or desk chairs in the manner of Donald Deskey, they are newly upholstered in tobacco colored mohair with a contoured mahogany double-arm design, the legs are slig...
Mahogany
Vintage Midcentury Rust Mohair Pollock Chair
By Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Pollock Charles Pollock worked in George Nelson`s office after receiving a bachelor`s degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute. In addition to his work for Knoll, ...
Mohair
Sold
H 39.75 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Hand Carved Walnut Desk Chair or Side Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
The seat rests on fluted legs joined by an H stretcher. Upholstered in teal mohair and finished with nailhead trim, this piece would be ideal as a desk chair, circa 1890.
Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Nicos Zographos Bronze Base Swivel Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hanover, MA
We have two of these vintage Nicos Zographos high quality executive swivel or return chairs, available individually or as a pair. Each chair has a solid bronze four star base on w...
Bronze
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team...
Steel
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935.
Walnut, Mohair
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935.
Mohair, Walnut
Paul McCobb Bow-Tie Desk Chair, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The highly sought-after Bow-Tie side or dining chair designed by Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. Executed in mahogany, fully restored, and reupholstered in noir mohair. Priced individu...
Mohair, Mahogany
Eighteenth Century Hand-Carved Irish Chippendale Side/Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
Purchased from an Irish antique dealers personal collection over 15 years ago and given a light coat of wax and a new mohair seat. Perfect utilized at a desk, as a dressing chair in ...
Mahogany, Mohair
Mohair Executive Desk Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in New London, CT
Beautiful as it is rare, this dark navy blue mohair desk chair by Mitchell Gold is trimmed in gray kidskin leather.
Leather, Mohair
Executive Desk Chair in Donghia Mohair
Located in New London, CT
Vintage high backed swivel chair freshly upholstered in Donghia Khaki colored mohair. Looks very much like the ones Vincent chaffier designed for Knoll except these have open arms. C...
Chrome
Modernist Desk Chair in Chocolate Mohair and Walnut Wood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chair with low square back design. The chair has a beautiful streamline design with clean lines and comfortable seating and back. They feature walnut wood ...
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Plush Mohair Upholstered Chairs Designed by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Papaikou, HI
These chairs have the full range of motion. Besides having an adjustable tilt and swivel, the are also on large chrome ball shepherd castors. One chair retains a small tag that ident...
Chrome
Early 20th Century Office Chair in Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully Appointed Desk Chair from the 1920's Newly upholstered in a Dark Olive Mohair
Sold
H 31 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Charles and Ray Eames in Charcoal Mohair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
The iconic Time Life chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the lobby of the Time Life building in the 1960s. This chair is considered by many to be the most comfortable office ...
Aluminum
Beautiful Fana Office Chair, Model D3, Dutch Design 1950s
By Fana Metaal
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful Fana office chair, model D3, dutch design 1950s. With chrome tube frame and in height adjustable. Newly upholstered in high quality deep purple mohair. Dimensions: 65cm...
Chrome
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Chrome and Mohair Side or Desk Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These lightweight, sturdy and versatile 1970s chairs are available individually for use as a desk or occasional chair, or as a pair to round out a seating group.
Chrome
JEAN ROYERE desk arm chair newly reupholsterd in mohair velvet
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE desk arm chair newly reupholsterd in pale green almond mohair velvetwith a blond oak frame
Oak, Velvet, Mohair
Mohair Executive Desk Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in New London, CT
Beautiful as it is rare, this dark navy blue mohair desk chair by Mitchell Gold is trimmed in grey kidskin leather.
Leather, Mohair
Desk Chair in Mohair, USA, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s desk chair newly uphoplstered in mohair fabric. Chrome-plated steel base.
Chrome, Steel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,490 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$3,900 / set
H 32.75 in W 18.5 in D 24.5 in
Art Deco Upholstered Scoop Dining Chairs By Russel Wright For Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of four, mid-century, art decco, upholstered dining chairs designed by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940 feature a curvilinear, st...
Upholstery, Maple, Chenille
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.
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