What is the best office desk chair?

There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.

What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?

Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

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1982 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

$1,100 / item

H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in

1982 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 2020 Arper Catifa 46 Desk Chair in Purple Fabric 30+ Available

$650 / item

H 32.25 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

C. 2020 Arper Catifa 46 Desk Chair in Purple Fabric 30+ Available

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Catifa 46 Desk Chair, originally designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2004. These

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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

$950 / item

H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2023 Lievore Altherr Molina Bernhardt Design L.A.M. Desk Chair, Purple (14x)

$1,200 / item

H 33.75 in W 24.75 in D 24.25 in

2023 Lievore Altherr Molina Bernhardt Design L.A.M. Desk Chair, Purple (14x)

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a L.A.M. Desk Chair, originally designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

$840

H 32.09 in W 27.96 in D 25.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Desk Chairs Model Vipera Designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s, Pair

$1,343 / set

H 30.71 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in

Desk Chairs Model Vipera Designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s, Pair

By Pallucco

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice pair of desk chairs designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco in the 80s

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Office Chairs Set of Three

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 19 in D 19 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

Steelcase Amia Executive Ergonomic Office Chair Fully Adjustable in Gray Fabric

$600 / item

H 38 in W 27 in D 26 in

Steelcase Amia Executive Ergonomic Office Chair Fully Adjustable in Gray Fabric

By Steelcase

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Amia is a versatile ergonomic office chair designed to handle long hours of sitting. Features

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

$4,321

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

2015 Coalesse Chord Executive Office Chair by Michael Shields w/ Pneumatic Base

$500

H 47.5 in W 26 in D 23.25 in

2015 Coalesse Chord Executive Office Chair by Michael Shields w/ Pneumatic Base

By Coalesse

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Chord executive high back office chair, originally designed by Michael Shields. This

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2010s Mexican Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

$350 / item

H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

By Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant

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

Materials

Chrome

Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles & Ray Eames Leder

$2,908

H 39.77 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in

Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles & Ray Eames Leder

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl von Vitra in blauem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und vereint Funktionalität mit zeitloser E...

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Antique 1670s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark

$1,284 / item

H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair

Unavailable

H 39.25 in W 33.75 in D 30.5 in

Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair

Located in Portland, OR

Impressive Danish modern power chair. Swivels 360 degrees on polished steel base. New foam

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

EA 108 Office Aluminum Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

EA 108 Office Aluminum Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Warsaw, PL

This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958s. This chair can

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chair 2 Available

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H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chair 2 Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height dark purple leather office chair

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Authentic Shagreen Pale Purple Lavender Chair

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H 36 in W 15.75 in D 19 in

Contemporary Authentic Shagreen Pale Purple Lavender Chair

Located in Toronto, ON

elegant, versatile, yet modern chair is well suited for a bathroom, a woman’s vanity or a desk.

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2010s Philippine Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Black & Blue Extra Wide Gamer Chair Desk Chair

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H 47 in W 21 in D 20 in

Black & Blue Extra Wide Gamer Chair Desk Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Black and blue extra-wide gaming chair, with adjustable armrests and seat height. 47 inches in

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster

Steelcase Gesture Ergonomic Adjustable Office Desk Chair Gray Fabric

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H 40 in W 26 in D 24 in

Steelcase Gesture Ergonomic Adjustable Office Desk Chair Gray Fabric

By Steelcase

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Gesture is a high-performance ergonomic office chair designed to ergonomically support your entire

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

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H 32 in W 25 in D 24 in

Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fresh and uncommon edition of the classic Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Executed in a

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

Materials

Metal

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

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H 32.29 in W 23.04 in D 25.99 in

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

EA by Eames for Vitra, Germany, in purple Hopsak. The chair has an adjustable height, can turn and

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen Purple Swivel Executive Modern Office Chair

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen Purple Swivel Executive Modern Office Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Houston, TX

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen purple swivel executive office chair. Kravet Groundworks upholstery.

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

Materials

Fabric

Original Eames Horse Hair Time Life Chair

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H 34 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Original Eames Horse Hair Time Life Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Eames time life swivel chair in blue horse hair and leather buttons. Nickel frame powder

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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Friso Kramer "Resort" Rolling Office Chair

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H 34 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

Friso Kramer "Resort" Rolling Office Chair

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare rolling metal framed office chair with height adjustment. Industrial enameled dove grey frame

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll

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H 29 in W 26 in L 29 in

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Charles Pollock

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are Charles Pollock for Knoll executive office chairs in a fabulous blue

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

Materials

Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Soft Pad Chairs

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H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Soft Pad Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration at up to ten (10) authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare and Early Child Size "Kevi" Task Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen

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H 31 in W 15.5 in D 16 in

Rare and Early Child Size "Kevi" Task Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen

By Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

An early model of the adjustable Kevi swivel chair. The seat and back are compressed, molded

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Office Chair, 1960s

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H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Office Chair, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, vintage, swivel office chair, by Charled Eames for Herman

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Velvet and Aluminum Armchair By George Nelson, USA, 1964s

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H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in

Velvet and Aluminum Armchair By George Nelson, USA, 1964s

By George Nelson

Located in Paris, FR

A 20th-century vintage George Nelson 'DAF' chair, design in the 1960's manufactured by ICF Cadsana

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chairs Set of 2

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H 39 in W 23 in D 24 in

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chairs Set of 2

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height dark purple leather office chairs

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Tall Eggplant Purple Leather Desk Chair Executive

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H 40 in W 23 in D 24 in

Herman Miller Eames Tall Eggplant Purple Leather Desk Chair Executive

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Detroit, MI

eggplant purple leather upholstery with a deep, dark purple chair frame and red accent tilt control knob

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles Eames EC-178 Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in

Charles Eames EC-178 Desk Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Chicago, IL

Black shell upholstered in original Girard hopsak. Product features adjustable seat height of 17" at its lowest and 19" at its highest, with tilt-swivel base. Dated Novembe...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Knoll Desk Chair in Vintage Knoll Blue

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H 32 in W 24 in D 27 in

Knoll Desk Chair in Vintage Knoll Blue

By Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

A wonderful find. This vintage Knoll desk chair was salvaged from a closing GE warehouse in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Tilt Office Chair in Purple Fabric by Fortress Co California

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H 35 in W 23 in D 25 in

Swivel Tilt Office Chair in Purple Fabric by Fortress Co California

By Fortress Furniture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Swivel and tilt office desk chair on casters. Purple textile in channeled style upholstery.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll

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H 29 in W 26 in D 20 in

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are Charles Pollock for Knoll executive office chairs in a fabulous blue

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black

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H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

One chair left. For your consideration are these Charles Pollock chairs for Knoll. Featuring a

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

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Office Chair for Tecno, 1960's

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H 44.49 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in

Mid-Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Office Chair for Tecno, 1960's

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Vibrant Osvaldo Borsani adjustable swivel office desk chairs manufactured by Tecno in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Stamped 1985

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H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in

Time Life Executive Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Stamped 1985

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

are tufted and contoured and the armrests are well padded. This desk chair features an adjustable seat

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Purple Velvet Tufted Rolling Office Desk Chair

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H 39 in W 28 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Purple Velvet Tufted Rolling Office Desk Chair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century purple velvet tufted rolling office desk chair This chair is 28 wide x 26.5 deep x 39

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk, Made in Italy

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H 31 in W 49 in D 24 in

Set of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk, Made in Italy

By Gordon Guillaumier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk The twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1930s Dutch Gispen Swivel Office Desk Chair New Upholstered

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H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

1930s Dutch Gispen Swivel Office Desk Chair New Upholstered

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

In height adjustable 1933 swivel typewriter or office chair designed by W.H. Gispen in the

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1960s Blackened Metal Occasional Chair in Purple Velvet

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H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in

1960s Blackened Metal Occasional Chair in Purple Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Blackened metal occasional chair with angled back and purple velvet upholstery. France, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair

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H 32 in W 25.75 in D 23 in

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair

Located in New London, CT

Newly reupholstered in Ralph Lauren Linen, this chair has a generous back to accommodate larger

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Five Oak Duba Armchairs with Purple Upholstery

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H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Set of Five Oak Duba Armchairs with Purple Upholstery

By Duba

Located in Antwerp, BE

of chromed metal tubes and oak plywood shells. Seat and back have purple upholstery. They are about

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Steelcase Steno Chair, Refinished

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H 33 in W 26 in D 22 in

1960s Steelcase Steno Chair, Refinished

By Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

1960s steno desk chair by Steelcase with uncommon, articulated steel frame. We gave the frame a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chairs, Armchairs of Fiberglass by Krueger International, Set of Four

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H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23.75 in

Chairs, Armchairs of Fiberglass by Krueger International, Set of Four

By Krueger International

Located in Madison, WI

Office or dining armchairs of blue fiberglass with chrome frames from Kreuger International. Set of 4. Lightweight yet sturdy with sea-and-sky blue coloration. Use for dining, for sm...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Randall Buck 1970s Design Pair of Armchairs 451 Model by Strafor

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H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Randall Buck 1970s Design Pair of Armchairs 451 Model by Strafor

By Charles Pollock, Strafor

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Pair of Strafor model 451 chairs by Randall Buck 1960-1970; fixed in height, the seat height is 49

Category

20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

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H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New London, CT

Newly reupholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet, these chairs are comfortable and sturdy.

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Executive Armchair

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H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in

Knoll Executive Armchair

By Knoll

Located in New London, CT

Saarinen executive armchair in original deep blue Knoll fabric.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair

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H 32 in W 25.75 in D 23 in

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair

Located in New London, CT

Newly reupholstered in Ralph Lauren Linen, this chair has a generous back to accommodate larger

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue

$1,950 / item

H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue

By Herman Miller

Located in Wilton, CT

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...

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Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller (up to 14)

Sold|~~$1,199~~

H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in

Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller (up to 14)

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Eames Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing very minimal wear to arm that we can polish out if reque...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Desk Chair Brown Leather 12+ Avail

$1,150 / item

H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Desk Chair Brown Leather 12+ Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk or Side Chair, model EA-108, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples were produced in 2012. The li...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

$1,121

H 14.97 in Dm 13.78 in

Orient Major Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The Orient Major pendant was designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. In the Orient series Fog & Mørup produced pendants in two different sizes and, over the course of time, also two ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Modern Vetrazzo 2-Door Dry Bar Cabinet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home

$9,900 / item

H 71 in W 34 in D 14 in

Modern Vetrazzo 2-Door Dry Bar Cabinet with Natural Walnut by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Milano bar cabinet by Ercole Home has a 2-door front, with a natural walnut finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaics in light ivory vetrazzo mix glass mosaic decorate the surface in ...

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2010s American Dry Bars

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York

$795 / item

H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York

By Kay Korbing

Located in New York, NY

Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Nami Dresser - Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers with Interior Jewelry Storage

$5,956 / item

H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in

Nami Dresser - Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers with Interior Jewelry Storage

Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT

Nami Dresser - Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers with Interior Jewelry Storage The Nami Chest of Drawers is a beautifully rounded piece that combines form and function. Crafted from oak v...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Dressers

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Oak

Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Navy Blue, Leather, Matte Black Frame

$995 / item

H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in

Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Navy Blue, Leather, Matte Black Frame

By Charles Pollock

Located in Wilton, CT

Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original rare navy blue leather, black steel frame, and vintage 5-star base, in very good condition. Charles Pollock was a master...

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

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Continental Ebonized & Painted Glass Cabinet

$9,750

H 25.75 in W 42.5 in D 12.5 in

Continental Ebonized & Painted Glass Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

Continental (possibly Flemish 19/20th Century) ebonized cabinet with a series of reverse painted on glass panels on 6 drawers raised on claw feet (Related Item: PPF077A)

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Cabinets

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2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather

$1,450 / item

H 33 in W 22 in D 21.25 in

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The ...

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century

$4,473

H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in

PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century

Located in Madrid, ES

PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century in vintner wood and rosewood, with two padded drawers, geometric decoration. Gilded bronze hardware and locks. Small stains on top. Dim.: 65 x 10...

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Credenzas

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Wood

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

$2,300 / item

H 40 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969. These particular examples were produced by Herman Mi...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fluffy Cotton Three-seater sofa Nude plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

$9,226 / item

H 31.11 in W 118.12 in D 38.59 in

Fluffy Cotton Three-seater sofa Nude plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio

By Murmurio

Located in Lordelo, PT

Introducing the Cotton Sofa, a masterpiece of luxurious comfort and elegant design. This sofa invites you to sink into its sumptuously plush cushions, offering an unparalleled experi...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

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Purple Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the purple desk chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fabric and aluminum, every purple desk chair was constructed with great care. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage purple desk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple desk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right purple desk chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made purple desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Charles Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Purple Desk Chair?

Prices for a purple desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $5,550, while the average can fetch as much as $1,138.

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.

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