Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair.
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Traditional Desk Chairs
Elegant antique English desk / writing table from the mid-19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
They fit beautifully in both residential and professional environments and pair effortlessly with both modern and traditional desk chairs. An antique piece is not only a wonderful a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have listed under my other items the side cabinet also in Rosewood with inlaid brass A very good looking well made and heavy Rosewood suite, they are ornately inlaid with brass an...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Brass
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
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Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered seat in a supple taupe leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron decorated with floral rosettes.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
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H 35.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron with floral rosettes.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on five cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulders and ending with escargot feet.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
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H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bespoke Traditional Beige Upholstered With Piping Office Chair
Located in Rochester, England
This traditional upholstered office chair with piping has an impressive design that would elevate any living space or bedroom. Its neutral colour palette means it would harmonise wel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Remington Rand Bankers Style Traditional Wood Arm Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage birch Remington Rand bankers style chair. Solid wood. Mid century. Marked New York, New York Library Bureau on the bottom of the chair. Has a worn-patina look from usage over...
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
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H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely lightly restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather director...
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
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H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
Traditional Green Leather & Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely beech wood framed vintage hand dyed green leather directors chair. A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, its upholst...
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
ALCOA Armchair
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ALCOA Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional desk chair cast in aluminum with leather back and arm padding.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
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H 38 in W 25 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Maitland Smith game, desk or occasional chair, 4330-810. French inspired with Napoleon Brown finished cabriole legs and Hemingway Black leather upholstery with brass tack...
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Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
The duo combines artisanal and industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair. The collection called Assitrica features lacquered MDF furniture in differ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
-- Keywords and uses: side chair accent chair hall chair armless dining chair throne wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 availab...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Furniture
Materials
Wood
L NicodLe Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel., 1923
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H 15 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Le Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A charming scene of a desk covered in leather bound books, bibelots, glass flasks, a carriage clock in its red morocco travelling case, the desk drawers with their green leather gilt...
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Early 20th Century Romantic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
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H 35 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron embellished with foliage decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
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H 36 in W 27 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
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H 37 in W 27 in D 26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder and ending with scroll feet over foliage decor; it is further dec...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
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H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs over the hoof feet; it is further decorated with a scalloped apron and side scro...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Handsome Traditional Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking armchair with mahogany and black leather seat and back, finished with brass nailheads.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Antique Walnut Desk Chair by Charles Tozer
By Charles Tozer
Located in Benington, Herts
Offered in excellent condition having been gently wax polished using traditional methods this fine desk chair boasts a superb color and patina.
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
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H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair. A very good looking well made...
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
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H 34.85 in W 25.01 in D 25.79 in
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original beech framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair A very good looking well mad...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Traditional Mahogany & Plaid Side Accent Desk Chair
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H 45 in W 24 in D 28 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Traditional Mahogany & Plaid Side Accent Desk Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional Ralph Lauren chair. Features shaped tall backs, tufted green plaid wool upholstery with nail head trim and brass handle along the back. Supported by turned mahogany reede...
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Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Bone, Wood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bentwood Chairs, circa 1940s Brazil
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as desk chairs, living room chairs, fireside chairs or bedroom chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Bentwood
1950s Occasional Blue Armchair from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The style is a little bit atomic and a little bit traditional. Comfortable as a desk chair or as living room or bedroom seating.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
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Traditional Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of traditional desk chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all traditional desk chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 131 antique and vintage traditional desk chairs in-stock, while there are 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Traditional desk chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many traditional desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael Young, Cassina and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance produced popular traditional desk chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Traditional Desk Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $182 on the low end and $125,000 highest priced.
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.
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