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Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

$3,850

H 33.86 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA

Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...? Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4

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Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international

Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international

By Otto Zapf

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Designed in the 1970s for Knoll International furniture, this Otto Zapf office chair exudes an air

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

$4,975Sale Price / item|23% Off

H 34.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous newly reupholstered leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

Otto Zapf Executive Chair in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

of Otto Zapf, the designer of this now-discontinued Knoll Zapf Executive Chair. Each cushion in

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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

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H 44 in W 30 in D 29 in

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, highback adjustable tilt swivel desk chair on five star base with twin wheels

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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

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H 44 in W 30 in D 29 in

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, highback adjustable tilt swivel desk chair on five star base with twin wheels

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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf Executive Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

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H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Otto Zapf Executive desk chair. Chair tilts and swivels. Upholstered in its original espresso brown

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar
Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

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H 50.79 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

By Otto Zapf

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

chair designed by Otto Zapf in the early 1970s was first sold by Knoll Int. manufactured and later by

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Otto Zapf for Knoll mid century upholstered office chair This chair measure: 30 wide x 27 deep x

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Zapf Chair
Zapf Chair

Zapf Chair

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H 36 in W 31 in D 27 in

Zapf Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Otto Zapf for Knoll, made in France

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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Otto Zapf for Knoll mid century upholstered office chair This chair measure: 30 wide x 27 deep x

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Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Stamford, CT

. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs in stock, each in its original condition

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous black leather executive management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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1 vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchairs
1 vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchairs

1 vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchairs

By Otto Zapf

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chairs are upholstered in original gray fabric. Four star swivel and tilt base with casters. This

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Mid-Century Modern Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International 1970s

By Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

A gorgeous leather desk chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970s with knoll tag

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Leather

A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll

A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf Desk Chair for Knoll, 1976
Otto Zapf Desk Chair for Knoll, 1976

Otto Zapf Desk Chair for Knoll, 1976

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H 44 in W 30 in D 29 in

Otto Zapf Desk Chair for Knoll, 1976

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, executive tilt swivel chair. All height dimensions shown are the minimum and can

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Otto Zapf Desk Chair by Knoll International, USA, 1975
Otto Zapf Desk Chair by Knoll International, USA, 1975

Otto Zapf Desk Chair by Knoll International, USA, 1975

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Highly comfortable and adjustable executive desk chair designed by Otto Zapf, manufactured by Knoll

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

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H 47 in W 31 in D 32.5 in

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, High-Back Adjustable Tilt Swivel Desk Chair on 5 star base with twin wheels

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

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H 44 in W 30 in D 29 in

Otto Zapf Executive Desk Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Zapf for Knoll, High back adjustable tilt swivel desk chair on five-star base with twin wheels

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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf Executive Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

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H 35.5 in W 30 in D 31 in

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Otto Zapf executive chair, low-back lounge, tilt swivel adjustable seat height on wheels. Signed

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Otto Zapf Executive Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

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H 38 in W 26 in D 28 in

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

"The Pillow Chair" zapf for Knoll executive lounge chair with tilt and swivel functions. Original

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

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H 44 in W 29 in D 30 in

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Large pillow like cushions upholstered in original tan leather. Tilts and swivels with adjustable height.

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Otto Zapf Executive Chair
Otto Zapf Executive Chair

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

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H 44 in W 29 in D 30 in

Otto Zapf Executive Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

Large pillow like cushions upholstered in original espresso brown leather. Tilts and swivels with adjustable height.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Knoll Otto Zapf Executive Conference Leather Chair
Knoll Otto Zapf Executive Conference Leather Chair

Knoll Otto Zapf Executive Conference Leather Chair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Pasadena, TX

Zapf, Otto (1931- ) Birthplace: Rossbach, CSSR. Knoll Products: Executive chair, Zapf System

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair

Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Vienna, AT

Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Desk Chair, c. 1985, Signed
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Desk Chair, c. 1985, Signed

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Desk Chair, c. 1985, Signed

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous leather executive management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Highback Executive Leather Desk Chair, Signed
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Highback Executive Leather Desk Chair, Signed

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Highback Executive Leather Desk Chair, Signed

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous highly patinated burgundy leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar
Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

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H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in

Otto Zapf Leather Office Chair for Topstar

By Otto Zapf, Topstar

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

function, as well as the stepless height lock, work perfectly. The office chair designed by Otto

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Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47

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Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international

Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international

By Otto Zapf

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Designed in the 1970s for Knoll International furniture, this Otto Zapf office chair exudes an air

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Executive Low Back Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
Executive Low Back Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll

Executive Low Back Office Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. Was previously reupholstered in new blue fabric. Designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Patinated Leather Executive Chair, Signed
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Patinated Leather Executive Chair, Signed

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Patinated Leather Executive Chair, Signed

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous highly patinated brown leather highback executive desk chair is by Otto Zapf for

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chair, c. 1985, Signed

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chairs, Signed
Pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chairs, Signed

Pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Management Chairs, Signed

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These gorgeous black leather executive management desk chairs are by Otto Zapf for Knoll

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Brown Leather
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Brown Leather

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Brown Leather

By Otto Zapf

Located in Pasadena, TX

Knoll Zapf Dark Brown Leather Low Back Side Office Chair Features: Upholstered Dark Brown

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Tweed Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Tweed Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Zapf Chair in Tweed Fabric

By Otto Zapf

Located in Pasadena, TX

Knoll Zapf Advanced Low Back Executive Chair Swivels, tilts and rolls on casters Four star

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1 Vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchair
1 Vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchair

1 Vintage Knoll Zapf Vintage Executive Low Back Armchair

By Otto Zapf

Located in Pasadena, TX

Chair is upholstered in original gray fabric. Four star swivel and tilt base with casters.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Otto Zapf Desk Chair Low for Topstar
Otto Zapf Desk Chair Low for Topstar

Otto Zapf Desk Chair Low for Topstar

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H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 31.89 in

Otto Zapf Desk Chair Low for Topstar

By Topstar, Otto Zapf

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

This comfortable office or desk chair was designed by Otto Zapf in the seventies. It's a high

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970
Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970

Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1970

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Wilnis, UT

Stunning desk chair by Otto Zapf, manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1970

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome, Metal

1970s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Chair
1970s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Chair

1970s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Chair

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H 40.5 in W 30 in D 25.5 in

1970s Otto Zapf for Knoll Executive Chair

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Handsome Otto Zapf for Knoll executive desk chair in cognac leather on four-star base with casters

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf Office Chair by Knoll International, Germany, 1976
Otto Zapf Office Chair by Knoll International, Germany, 1976

Otto Zapf Office Chair by Knoll International, Germany, 1976

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Otto Zapf office chair by Knoll International, 1976. Wood, metal and leather. Very good original

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Otto Zapf Executive Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1970
Otto Zapf Executive Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1970

Otto Zapf Executive Chair for Knoll International, USA, 1970

By Kill International, Otto Zapf

Located in Wilnis, UT

A stunning executive desk chair by Otto Zapf, manufactured by Knoll International in the United

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll
Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll

Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll

Located in New York, NY

A luxurious desk chair in brown leather upholstery with swivel and tilt mechanism by Otto Zapf for

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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Pair Of Leather Swivel Chairs
Pair Of Leather Swivel Chairs

Pair Of Leather Swivel Chairs

By Otto Zapf

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of vintage swivel chairs in original butterscotch leather. Highback desk chair also available.

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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Grey Leather Executive Desk Chair
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Grey Leather Executive Desk Chair

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Grey Leather Executive Desk Chair

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This very comfortable high back office or desk chair was designed by Otto Zapf and manufactured in

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Austin, TX

Comfortable, cushioned executive style desk chair on swivel base, designed in the style of Otto

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

$1,599 / item

H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed

Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed

$49,900Sale Price / set|26% Off

H 26 in W 38 in D 38 in

Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumentally sized modular 'Camaleonda' sectional living room set (fourteen pieces in total) by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, each section signed with labels as can be seen ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather

De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

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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.

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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.