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Pair of Vintage GF GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
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1960s American Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Gf GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
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1960s American Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage GF GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
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1960s American Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum

1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Niels Diffrient, Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by EST industrial office leather task chair Grafton, WI Stamped by maker Aluminum with new
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum

Vintage Midcentury Ray Wilkes Chiclet Office Task Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
midcentury Ray Wilkes Chiclet office tack chair Rare version of task chair by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum

Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair. This low-backed version of his Executive Chair design is
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Rolling Task Chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Rolling executive chair by Dunbar
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Chrome

1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair Designed 1967 Rare version of task chair. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Bronze

Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum, Chrome

Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Associates Task Chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair in a green tweed fabric. 30 available in
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric

Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
or task chair. Although best known for his furniture design, Norman Cherner's work included almost
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

An Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Kevi Desk Chairs
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Kevi Desk Chairs
Kevi Desk Chairs
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Aluminum

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Bumper Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Associates task chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair in a green tweed fabric. 10 Available
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star
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1990s Swiss Modern Retro Task Chair

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Leather, Plastic

Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Memphis Chair by Javier Mariscal ''Garriris'', Black Leather, 1897
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Garriris chair by Javier Mariscal, produced by Akaba in 1987, restored & recovered by the architect
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Steelcase model 233 industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with lime vinyl
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
chair requires some restoration to restore it to its original splendor. However, this task adds a layer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Velvet

Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar. A nice compact design with the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Army, a challenging task given that only local wood could be used, and no nails or screws were
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Brown Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
is without a doubt a difficult task, however these chairs manage to encapsulate both ideals. From the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Cowhide, Wood

Danish Black Leather Swivel Chair from Berg Furniture, Denmark 1970s
By Berg Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and comfort are a main tasks of Berg Furniture, Danish manufactory established in 1974. This armchair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Leather, Oak

“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues designed in 1959 is absolutely gorgeous! The "Moleca'' lounge chair is a remarkable
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Wood

Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and possibly unique slipper chairs / lounge chairs. Produced for the Ford Foundation
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Velvet, Rattan, Teak

Vintage Dialogue Wing Lounge Chair by HBF in White Leather, c. 1990's
By HBF
Located in Deland, FL
lounge chair features an integral task surface on the arms. Addressing today’s need for a readily
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1990s American Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Leather

Rare "Eared" Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Bengt Ruda
Located in Utrecht, NL
appreciation of cosy, individual design. While without a doubt a difficult task, this lounge chair model
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a chair from the house of many names: in germany usually called „centre pompidou“, among the french
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Task Chair

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Metal

Braided Leather & Teak 'Näyttely' Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in 1955 for Finnish embassies. A task with a lot of significance, because the chair
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Early English Queen Anne Style Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Dining Chairs -S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous set of English Queen Anne style chinoiserie dining chairs.Each one is hand
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Retro Task Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

14 Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs, By Gio Ponti - Wood And Blue Leather -
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
leather upholstery. Sourcing such a big set is no easy task at all: having this number of chairs, all of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Scoop Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in Caribbean 'Aqua' Color
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning set of Milo Baughman Scoop dining chairs newly reupholstered in high-end Arc-Com
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Drafting Stool Model 77 S of the 70 Series OG Leather
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
completing tasks. The stool was designed specifically for the General Motors Technical Center project located
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1950s American Retro Task Chair

Materials

Chrome

Multi Adjustable Tilt and Swivel Herman Miller Aeron Classic Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Ferndale, MI
Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick for Herman Miller . Aeron chair revolutionized office
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Task Chair

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Plastic

'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
opinion, these are perfect examples. And lastly, finding a set of six of these is not an easy task. They
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Steel

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
new life into this forgotten treasure. Chroming the solid steel frame proved a Herculean task—too
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
comfy chair.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
vast majority of Chandigarh’s task chairs that were constructed using a rattan and wicker cross-hatch
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Aluminum

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
computer tasks. Additionally, the two spacious drawers located beneath the tabletop offer convenient
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1980s Belgian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Wood

Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
H 28.35 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Table Base in Star Shape for Four Chairs
Located in Lomita, CA
delivery to your home or office. Your only task is a pleasant one: Decide on the glass to complement this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
a doubt a difficult task, however this chair manages to encapsulate both ideals. From the welcoming
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
this lovely wingback chair - with their organic shapes, architectural structure, and cosy upholstery
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair & Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture
By Berg Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
made from wood. Both the chair and the footrest have an adjustable skewing system. The uncompromising
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

"In The Rocking Chair, " Feline Color Lithograph signed by Helen Rundell
By Helen Rundell
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"In The Rocking Chair" is a color lithograph by Helen Rundell. The artist signed the piece. This
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1980s Contemporary Retro Task Chair

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Lithograph

Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibitions of 1954, where the task was often to design objects for the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid - Century loveseat in sheepskin, Kaminsofa, Norway 1950s
By Adolf Relling, Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Bergen, NO
"Fireplace chair/sofa") is a distinct early Norwegian modern design. Besides the unique look, this sofa's
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

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Lambskin, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara X-leg Easily Dismantable Table
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Army, a challenging task given that only local wood could be used, and no nails or screws were
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Birch, Laminate

Ilmari Tapiovaara X-leg Easily Dismantable Table
Ilmari Tapiovaara X-leg Easily Dismantable Table
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
A Pair of "Stora Furulid” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
a tremendous sense of proportion, these armchairs are very comfortable and fulfill their task to
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Giuseppe Scapinelli dining chairs also in Rosewood contrasting nicely and highlighting the jacaranda in a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
chair Second, the versatility and Size of the piece. The trays are easy to remove and put back and the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
were both hired to design Modern furniture for the Bloch’s headquarters in Sao Paulo and these chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Danish Buffalo Leather Adjustable Armchair & Ottoman Set by M&S Mobler, 1960s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. The base and armrests are made of wood. Both the chair and the footrest have an adjustable tilt system
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Task Chair

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Metal

Gajanan Upadhyay, Sofa, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964
Located in High Point, NC
". Illustrated metal badge is affixed to the underside of stool that belong to the sofa and lounge chair listed
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Teak

Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table in Elm
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
also included tables and chairs, and he was well recognized for his work on the Palace Hotel interiors
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Elm

Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table Desk in Elm
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
also included tables and chairs, and he was well recognized for his work on the Palace Hotel interiors
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Elm

Wooden Coffee Side Table by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina 70s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Montina
Located in Padova, IT
Finnish Army, a challenging task given that only local wood and simple tools could be used, and no nails
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Task Chair

Materials

Wood

Malach
By Jerome Kaplan
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
department chair and professor of the Printmaking Department at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Retro Task Chair

Materials

Lithograph

Malach
Malach
H 23 in W 28 in D 2 in
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Retro Task Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro task chair for your home. A retro task chair — often made from metal, aluminum and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a retro task chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right retro task chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made retro task chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by General Fireproofing Company, Charles Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Task Chair?

A retro task chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $517 and the highest can go for as much as $2,495.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro Task Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.