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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
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Black Leather Management Office Chair This chair measures: 31.5
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Knoll Aluminum & Black Leather Life Chair
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Knoll Life fully adjustable office chair. Aluminum and black leather chair with casters and Knoll
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Aluminum & Black Leather Life Chair
Knoll Aluminum & Black Leather Life Chair
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 27 in D 25 in
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft
Category

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

Materials

Metal

2003 Knoll Sapper High Back Swivel Office Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, originally designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office swivel
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
$2,996 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.49 in W 26.38 in D 28.15 in
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armchair Please note
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
$1,470 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 28.55 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look
Category

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

Materials

Steel

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
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll. Measures: 27" in width, 23" in
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
$1,795
H 35 in W 27 in D 23 in
Vintage Mid-Century Tufted Green Faux Leather Textile Steelcase 451 Office Chair
By Knoll
Located in Madison, WI
1970's Beautiful Green upholstered bucket seat office or accent chair. in the style of Pollock for
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Tufted Green Faux Leather Textile Steelcase 451 Office Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Tufted Green Faux Leather Textile Steelcase 451 Office Chair
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 23.5 in D 26.75 in
1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Industrial office by EST leather task chair Grafton, WI Circa the 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great
Category

1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in
Category

1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Model 2328 office Chair
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Hannah Morrison for Knoll in the 1970s, this Model 2328 office chair exemplifies sleek
Category

Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hannah Morrison for Knoll Model 2328 office Chair
Hannah Morrison for Knoll Model 2328 office Chair
$3,200
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 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
Category

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

Materials

Metal

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 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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
$5,050 Sale Price / item
22% Off
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Pollock MCM Leather Executive Desk Chair in Cognac Brown for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Plainview, NY
Charles Pollock Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Desk Chair for Knoll: An iconic Charles
Category

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

Materials

Leather

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
Category

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

Materials

Leather

1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management swivel desk chair combines iconic
Category

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

Materials

Leather

1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management Chair in Dark Green Leather
1980s Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Management Chair in Dark Green Leather
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.75 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Grey Volo Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series Management Desk Chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1971 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Rolling Desk Chair 4x Available
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair. One of Knoll's most significant
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These chairs do show some wear from previous use, including some pen marks on the leather on a few of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
gorgeous genuine leather in the color Ink Blue. As this chair is original, minor wear exists consistent
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 1980's vintage, Charles Pollock black executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
$1,650 / item
H 32 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Steel

2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dark green leather seats and backs, and have a steel base in a black finish. Each chair measures 26.5
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1987 Charles Pollock for Knoll Desk Chair in Blue Grey Leather 3x Available
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pollock Executive Chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1963. These particular
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1999 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Leather 12x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2003 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather 2x Available
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll
Category

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

Materials

Metal

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 7x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
several chairs available for individual purchase. These have been upholstered in blue leather and are
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2006 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll. This example dates to 2006. It features chocolate brown leather upholstery, and has a steel base
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comprised of a 5 star steel
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather 1956 Design Charles Pollock’s 1965
Category

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

Materials

Leather

1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
Walter Knoll Logos Neckleather Chair Bernd Münzebrock
By Bernd Münzebrock, Walter Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bernd Münzebrock designed this office chair model Logos for Walter Knoll The seat is made of
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Knoll Logos Neckleather Chair Bernd Münzebrock
Walter Knoll Logos Neckleather Chair Bernd Münzebrock
$1,541
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Executive armchair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1950/60's. The
Category

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

Materials

Steel

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
Category

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

Materials

Metal

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
Black leather armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Armchair, “Executive Chair”, designed by Charles Pollock in the 1970s for Knoll International
Category

Mid-20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest, black plastic arms
Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair on Casters w/ Pneumatic Base, Model 187
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

One Max Pearson For Knoll Black Leather Executive Chair
By Max Pearson
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 mid century modern executive chairs designed by Max Pearson and made by Knoll. Black leather
Category

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

Materials

Metal

One Max Pearson For Knoll Black Leather Executive Chair
One Max Pearson For Knoll Black Leather Executive Chair
$1,900 / item
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Modell 6726 tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll 1
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
model 6726 tulip chair by preben fabricius & jørgen kastholm for walter knoll, germany, 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
$1,650 / item
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Danish Armchair, Black Leather and Chromed Steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll.
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises of the
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Armchair, Black Leather and Chromed Steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll.
Danish Armchair, Black Leather and Chromed Steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll.
$2,370 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
Heritage Site. The chair has a refined and minimalist form with leather upholstery. The chair is also very
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Knoll Leather Office Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll leather office chair for your home. Each knoll leather office chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Find 176 options for an antique or vintage knoll leather office chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knoll leather office chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A knoll leather office chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one knoll leather office chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Charles Pollock and Eero Saarinen produced versions that are worth a look.

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A knoll leather office chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $324 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

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.