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Steelcase 451

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock

By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

Double your office chair pleasure with these fabulous Steelcase #451 rolling chairs made in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll.

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Vintage Mid-Century Tufted Green Faux Leather Textile Steelcase 451 Office Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Tufted Green Faux Leather Textile Steelcase 451 Office Chair

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 Knoll, by Steelcase. This listing is for one chair. Stunning solid black base and s...

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Pair of Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Model 451 Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1974
Pair of Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Model 451 Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1974

Pair of Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Model 451 Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1974

By Gardner Leaver, Steelcase

Located in Hamburg, PA

A handsome pair of Model 451/455 swivel lounge chairs by reknowned designer Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Inc.

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Lorin Marsh Signed Stainless Steel Lazy Susan Cocktail / Coffee Table, 1980s
Lorin Marsh Signed Stainless Steel Lazy Susan Cocktail / Coffee Table, 1980s

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By Lorin Marsh

Located in Hamburg, PA

The Pair of Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Model 451 Swivel Lounge Chairs are sold separately and can be found in another listing.

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Vintage Modern Black Vinyl Faux Leather Steelcase 451 Office Chair Style Pollock
Vintage Modern Black Vinyl Faux Leather Steelcase 451 Office Chair Style Pollock

Vintage Modern Black Vinyl Faux Leather Steelcase 451 Office Chair Style Pollock

By Knoll, Charles Pollock, Steelcase

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome black vinyl faux leather modern Steelcase 451 office chair on casters in the style of the Charles Pollock tilt, swivel, and rolling office chair for Knoll.

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Modern Steelcase #451 5 Prong Chrome Base Office Chairs Style Charles Pollock Pr
Modern Steelcase #451 5 Prong Chrome Base Office Chairs Style Charles Pollock Pr

Modern Steelcase #451 5 Prong Chrome Base Office Chairs Style Charles Pollock Pr

By Steelcase, Charles Pollock

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful Modern steelcase model #451 5 prong chrome base office chairs with oatmeal colored fabric in the style of Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll.

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Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 Dove Grey Mid Century Modern
Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 Dove Grey Mid Century Modern

Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 Dove Grey Mid Century Modern

By Steelcase

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Classic Steelcase 1960s Office Armchair #451 in Dove Grey Mid Century Modern.

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Vintage Modern Chrome & Black Office Armchair 4 Prong Base Style Steelcase, 1970
Vintage Modern Chrome & Black Office Armchair 4 Prong Base Style Steelcase, 1970

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By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

It is in the style of both the Steelcase 451 chair and the Pollock chair for Knoll.

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2 Steelcase Swivel Tilt Office Chairs Model 451
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By Charles Pollock, Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Two matching swivel, tilt office chairs by Steelcase, in the style of Charles Pollock, dated 1971. Both chairs are in exceptional, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing...

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Vintage Steelcase 451 Office Chair, Refinished
Vintage Steelcase 451 Office Chair, Refinished

Vintage Steelcase 451 Office Chair, Refinished

By Charles Pollock, Steelcase

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vintage 1984 Steelcase office chair, model 451. This midcentury inspired chair features an iconic bucket seat on a chrome base.

Category

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

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Chrome

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