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Scandinavian Walnut Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

 Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
 Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

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Brass

Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Danish Walnut / Leather Rolling Desk Chair in the style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted rolling desk chair with curved bent walnut back having top and bottom cushions in a soft black leather . The X base is in satin black steel with brass roller ball...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely comfortable and a superb design. Lo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa, c1955. Bent walnut plywood in original finish and in excellent vintage ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair of Walnut for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chair of walnut. Loose seat cushion upholstered with black leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen. Reverse with paper label FRITZ HANSEN, DE...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
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H 14.77 in W 61.03 in D 39.38 in
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By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
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Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
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Located in New York, NY
European walnut ladder-backed armchair attributed to Erik Chambert, circa 1940. Classically referenced form with an unusual "linenfold" detail to the arm supports. Newly Fr...
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"Timeless Danish Armchair: Walnut & Leather Elegance for Stylish Comfort."
Located in Lejre, DK
Introducing our Midcentury Armchair, a timeless piece crafted with precision and artistry by a skilled Danish cabinet maker. The chair seamlessly combines the warmth of walnut wood w...
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Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, GB
The Erik Kirkegaard chair is probably the most comfortable chair of its kind that we’ve encountered over the years. The curves and angles hold and support the body extremely well. Ex...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Leather Kurt Olsen Armchair, Fully Reupholstered
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Classic mid-century elbow desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has been fully reupholstered fro...
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Leather Kurt Olsen Armchair, Fully Reupholstered
Leather Kurt Olsen Armchair, Fully Reupholstered
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Asymmetric Scandinavian-Modern Walnut Desk, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural walnut desk original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Featuring three drawers providing excellent document storage, but the real beauty of this piece is its swooping curves ...
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Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Modern green velvet chair with walnut wood arms. Dimensions: arm to arm 22”. Depth 20 inches. Height 31 inches. Arm height 25 inches. Seat height 19 inches.
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By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
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Located in London, GB
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Leather and Walnut Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
The Erik Kirkegaard desk chair is possibly the most comfortable chair of its kind that we’ve encountered over the years. The curves and angles hold and support the body extremely wel...
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Leather and Walnut Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
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By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather and Walnut Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
The Erik Kirkegaard desk chair is possibly the most comfortable chair of its kind that we’ve encountered over the years. The curves and angles hold and support the body extremely wel...
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Leather and Walnut Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
Leather and Walnut Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Leather Erik Kirkegaard Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
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By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
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By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in walnut and patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs
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Desk Chair in Walnut Attributed to Carl Malmsten and Produced in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk chair attributed to Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Two Pairs of Swedish 1930s Armchairs by Bodafors in Elm and Royal Blue Leather
By Bodafors
Located in Skanninge, SE
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Victorian Walnut Desk Chair or Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Antique 1870s Danish Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Desk Chair or Office Chair
Victorian Walnut Desk Chair or Office Chair
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Unusual Danish Bentwood and Iron Chair by Vamo
By Vamo Sonderborg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and hard to find form, continuous bentwood back and seat, on bent iron rod leg. Chair bears the branded mark "PV VAMO" - perhaps Poul Volther design. Original condition, rare...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Sculptural Danish Modern Walnut Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Redding, CT
Sculptural Danish Modern Walnut Office Chair by Jens Risom. This beauty looks good from any angle. Solid walnut construction and upholstered with an off white vinyl. Classic and clea...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Stylish Mid-Century Danish Desk/Side Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid-Century Danish desk/side armchair.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Newly refinished and re-upholstered single side or desk chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Desk Chair
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Danish Walnut Armchairs attributed to Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Danish solid walnut armchairs attributed to Jens Risom. Great for office or dining.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Wool

Mid 19th Century Neo-Classical Library Desk Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The chair with burled walnut and ebonized decoration. The back-splat with carved foliate decoration. The chair with leather upholstered seat on turned front legs on casters and out-c...
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Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
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Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
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Located in Highland, IN
This versatile armchair was produced in the 1960s for Swedish firm Dux. Like most Scandinavian design, the chair is well crafted and has refined detailing such as the sculpted arm, s...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

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Pia Chair In Walnut And Rush By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined walnut desk chair, with rush seat, from the Cado Wall Unit designer, Poul Cadovius. Purchased by the original owners as part of furnishings for their apartment in Bertr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

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Scandinavian Walnut Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Neoclassical scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs, so small scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs measuring 3.94 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik and Fritz Hansen produced popular scandinavian walnut office chairs and desk chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Scandinavian Walnut Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $15,926 highest priced.

Finding the Right Office Chairs and 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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