$4,555 / set
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
High-end executive pair of lounge chairs designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll around 1960 with the
Metal
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by
Chrome
$2,500 / item
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in
Enamel, Steel
$1,500 / item
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
1979 Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair in Tan Fabric on Casters w/ Tablet
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
Steel
$2,500
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
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
Steel
Executive Chair by Vincent Cafiero
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in San Diego, CA
Executive office/desk chair designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll. Reupholstered in brown Italian
Vincent Cafiero Executive Office Chair for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and elegant office chair. It has been reupholstered in the original manner, with
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Executive Office or Desk Chair
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in St. Louis, MO
Out of production vintage Vincent Cafiero for Knoll executive desk chair in original fabric on
Chrome
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Steel
Sold
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Desk Office Chair by Knoll No 181 MCM
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Dayton, OH
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll International, c. 1960. Features a minimalist design
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 26 in D 26 in
1960 Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll International Model No. 181
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Surrey, BC
A great example of a rare production from Knoll in the late 50's early 60's by Vincent Cafiero
Chrome
Vincent Cafiero executive task chair by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Steel
Vincent Cafiero executive task chair by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
Long out of production, this large-scale executive armchair is a finely made piece by Knoll. Newly
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Cafiero Executive Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll International, Signed
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This prime collectors item is an out of production Vincent Cafiero Executive Desk Chair by Knoll
Metal
Vincent Cafiero Executive Desk Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Dronten, NL
Long out of production, this large executive desk chair is a finely made piece by Knoll. This
Aluminum
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team was Vincent Cafiero, a
Steel
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Tilt and Swivel Executive Desk Chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll high back swivel tilt executive desk, office chair. Chair is in original
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Black Leather executive office desk chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Black Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent
Chrome
Sold
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair in Graphite Gray Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Stamford, CT
interiors in the “Planning Unit” where Vincent Cafiero worked as a Senior Designer. One project Cafiero
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Executive Task Chair in Vintage Knoll Textiles by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Wilton, CT
, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the midcentury. A member of said team was Vincent Cafiero, a
Stainless Steel
Early 1960's Knoll Cafiero Executive Chair
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable desk chair with the original 2-tone wool upholstery in good vintage condition.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Executive Office or Desk Chair Designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Redding, CT
This Classic chair we think was reupholstered in it's original style black wool hopsack upholstery
Chrome
Executive Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Dorchester, MA
This chair and ottoman is an iconic design by Vincent Cafiero, senior designer of Knoll’s famed
Aluminum
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Executive Office or Desk Chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in New London, CT
Executive desk chair in original Knoll fabric. Height adjusts as does pitch.
Stainless Steel
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
White Roman Travertine Dining Table by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bistro table by Le Lampade. Round travertine top supported by a travertine column shaped base. These tables can be custom made.
Travertine
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
$7,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 39.38 in
Art Deco French Black desk or office table, after Léon & Maurice Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a Kind and very refined Blck large desk or office table, original from the period and Art Deco style, following the style and work of Léon Jallot and his son Maurice. Made o...
Bakelite, Wood
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with a few light scratches. Please note: it has an inscription (pic...
Bronze
$899
H 19.3 in Dm 17.72 in
Black Metal and White Plastic Shade 1960s Serpente Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal adjustable base with white plastic shade. Maker label inside the shade and above the base. The lamp remains in very good condition; light scratches around the lampshade...
Metal
Unavailable|$4,795 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four (initially 6) chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Model Nr 106 designed in 1967, Italy, Castelli edition. This model is no longer manufactured. Chair back and chair seat made o...
Aluminum, Steel
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$1,558 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
Carl Auböck 'Nun' Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck 'Nun' floor lamp. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast iron base and sculptural hard paper shade by Werkstätte ...
Iron, Brass
$980
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Rustic Swedish Pine Chair, Carl Malmsten Style, Early 20th Century
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A rare rustic dining / office chair in stained pine. Made in the style of Carl Malmsten "Skedblad" in the early 1900s. It has an incredibly strong character, with its rounded shape...
Pine
Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
Located in New York, NY
An alabaster vase, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. Two pieces, with a bottom opening at the base. It allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professio...
Alabaster
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '312' an...
Bronze
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.