Mid-Century Aluminum Leather Propeller Office Chair By Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic rolling swivel office chair dates to the 1950s and was produced by the Shaw-Walker Co
Aluminum
$1,850
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Shaw Walker Co. Mid-Century Blue Faux Leather and Steel Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rolling adjustable office chair with blue vinyl upholstery, silver metal frame
Metal
Mid Century Shaw Walker Office Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in New London, CT
brushed steel it, has some weight. Seat height can be adjusted. This Shaw-Walker chair will dress up even
Stainless Steel
1950s, Aluminum and Wood Chair by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s, aluminum and wood chair by Shaw Walker, three available.
Aluminum
Shaw Walker Aluminum and Maple Rolling Office Desk Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Shaw Walker, rolling, office, and desk chair features a brushed aluminum frame with maple
Aluminum
Mid-Century Desk Chair By Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the best makers of durable office furniture, Shaw Walker made items intended for extreme use
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H 34 in W 26.25 in D 26 in
George Nelson Style Shaw Walker Chrome Tufted Wool Upholstered Office Desk Chair
By George Nelson, Shaw Walker
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson style Shaw Walker chrome & tufted wool upholstered office desk chair Each chair
Chrome
Industrial Office Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Redding, CT
Industrial Office Task Swivel Chair. Heavy and Solid this tank chair epitomizes the 1950's
Metal
3 Vintage Shaw Walker Aluminum Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Three Vintage Shaw-Walker Aluminum Chairs in electric blue and chromed aluminum legs with original
Aluminum
Swivel Office Desk Chair by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish architectural design swivel office desk chair, having a solid cast aluminum frame
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair. Circa Late
Metal
Shaw Walker Industrial Styled Dining or Office Armchairs
By Shaw Walker
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four aluminum framed Shaw Walker armchairs with the hard to find wood slat backs, wood
Aluminum
Large Set of Swivel Office Chairs by Shelby Williams
By Shaw Walker
Located in New York, NY
Great opportunity to purchase a large group of stylish Mid-Century swivel office chairs. The chairs
Chrome
Vintage Metal Chairs by Shaw Walker
By Shaw Walker
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage metal school chairs with top leather back by Shaw Walker.
Metal
SHAW WALKER INDUSTRIAL DESK CHAIR
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Shaw Walker industrial adjustable desk chair.
Aluminum
Shaw Walker Maple and Aluminium Armchair with Leather Seat, circa 1959
By Shaw Walker
Located in Portland, OR
The Shaw Walker maple and aluminium office chair is arguably one of the handsomest pieces of office
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