Office Desk Chair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fur, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Naugahyde, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
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Office Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Office Desk Chair?
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.