Jacques Quinet Desk Chair, France 1950's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful armchair in original stitched leather and patina.
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Jacques Quinet Desk Chair, France 1950's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful armchair in original stitched leather and patina.
Leather
'Round chair'' mod. 503 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Quarrata, IT
An armchair known as the "Round Chair" (Model 503), originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949
Leather, Wood
Charles & Ray Eames - Four Soft Pad Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of high back 'soft pad' management chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, in
Chrome
$4,400
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Eames Time-Life Executive Desk Chair - Herman Miller - Brown Leather - 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Decatur, GA
chair works equally well in a home office, studio, or executive setting. Details: Designer: Charles
Aluminum
'Mabel' Chair by National
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style office chair by National. Smooth form fitting design set on a swivel metal
Metal
M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Swivel chair 4 stars chromed steel base padded and upholstered
Textile
1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
office environment in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where it was seemingly seldom used. The chair is in
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair - Iconic Design Statement
Located in Manzano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair – Iconic Design Statement Elevate your space with this exquisite
Leather
$1,715 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Pair English Green Gainsborough Leather Desk Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant vintage pair of leather 'Gainsborough chairs' in a beautiful basil green colour
Brass
Andreu World Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style office chair made by Andreu World. Upholstered seat and back on a swivel
Fabric
Fabricius and Kastholm FK-6725 High Back Bird Chair, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dallas, TX
A patinated brown leather high back swivel desk chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for
Leather
Stunning and luxurious Pace leather Executive Chair
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Butter soft red leather surrounds this amazing Guido Faleschini swivel management soft pad chair
Metal, Steel
Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by Nathan Inc.
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style arm chairs, by Nathan Inc. Both chairs are
Wood
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
Leather, Wood
1x Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Stakmore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Stakmore Co. Inc. Materials: Birch, Original Vinyl This charming 1960s desk chair by Stakmore Co. Inc
Birch
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak desk chair, made in England and dating from
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
Plastic, Mahogany
Knoll Pollock Chair in Navy Blue Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Executive Chair is an extruded steel edge, Pollock's "Rim", which runs along the entire edge of the seat
Steel, Stainless Steel
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl
Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very rare model from Arthur Umanoff. Special height chair believed to be used with his rush and
Steel
Anglo Indian Leather Teak Plantation Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Anglo Indian teak planter's chair, Circa 1890 in date. Handcrafted in teak with elegant
Brass
A 19th Century French Leather and Painted Wood Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820 An early 19th century French cream and pale blue painted desk chair, the
Leather, Wood
$625 / item
H 38 in W 27 in D 23 in
Steelcase Turnstone Jacket Ergonomic Executive Desk Chair in Taupe Leather, New
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous, brand new Steelcase Turnstone Jacket ergonomic executive desk chair in taupe leather. The
Steel
$1,647
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Polished Leather Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Bentwood Frame Revolving Desk Chair With A Newly Upholstered Polished Racing
Brass, Iron
Old English cowhide and wooden Gainsborough side/desk chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming Gainsborough chair is made of wood and green / moss-green cowhide leather. Thanks to
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Adjustable Singer Sewing Machinist Industrial Stool Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in New York, NY
Industrial style swivel work chair, stool made by the world renown Singer company. The chair is
Steel
$1,352 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Black Frame, Black Leather
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Model shown in main
Steel
Dark Grey Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey Fiord lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: w 58 x d 60 x h 88 cm Materials: Textile
Textile
Dark Grey Jupiter Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey jupiter Lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm Materials: Textile
Textile
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design
Plastic
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Handsome Piece, 19th Century X Framed Desk Chair The chair has a carved walnut frame, it has
Leather
2 Fine French 1930s Oak Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side chairs in solid oak.
Oak
Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Mahogany
Industrial Adjustable Drafting Task Chair By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial, drafting office task chair is by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. circa the 1960s. This
Steel, Metal
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Leather
$2,601
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Antique Exceptional Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional Victorian carved mahogany desk chair in the Chippendale style of outstanding quality
Mahogany
Upholstered desk chair with stylized blackened frame
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered desk chair with stylized blackened metal frame by Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Desk Chair, Birch, Metal, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and metal desk chair or armchair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. The seat can
Metal
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but
Leather, Wood
Wooden Height Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Measures: seat height at full extension 66cm -Seat height 45cm.
Bentwood
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass
Glass, PVC
Ward Bennett Upholstered Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett upholstered desk chair for Brickel Associates, c.1960s, USA. This chair features a
Stainless Steel
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass
Glass, PVC
Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke 3 available
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Jury style armchairs, by the Cadillac of this style of chair, Gunlocke
Walnut
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass
Glass, PVC
3207 desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BE
Discover an icon of Scandinavian elegance: the armchair edition of the 3207 from the legendary Series 7 collection, conceived by Arne Jacobsen and expertly crafted by Fritz Hansen in...
Steel
Carlo Ratti Walnut Desk Chair for Compensati Curvati Italy
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
base . The unique styling of the chair would make it a statement piece in any home office or with a
Stainless Steel
Classic French Desk Chair in Faux Shagreen Leather
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful simplicity in this perfectly restored French armchair - perfect for a desk in the style of Leleu.
Oak, Leather
C. 1962 Herman Miller Eames Drafting Shell Chair 622NS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Drafting Shell Chair, Model 622NS, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Steel
$3,960 / set
H 38.98 in W 25.79 in D 19.3 in
Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A stylish pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs with unusual circular spider web
Mahogany
$3,797
H 37.8 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
French Leather Executive Chair Attributed to Raphaël Raffel for Apelbaum, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, FR
A French executive chair attributed to Raphaël Raffel for Apelbaum, dating to the 1970s
Chrome
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
By Kahn
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris. Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the
Ormolu
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and
Rattan, Bentwood
ICf Italian Post Modern Chairs Set of 8
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
black. Pics show background with rollup gate not ribbed chairs Could also be used as dining chairs.
Aluminum, Chrome
$623
H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Wooden cow leather English Gainsborough chair with a stunning appearance
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful Gainsborough chair is made of wood and richly coloured genuine leather. Thanks to
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Art. Deco Leather Tub Chair by Gunlocke c. 1940's
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco tub chair, made by Gunlocke, circa 1940's. The chair features a chic distressed
Leather, Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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