Pair of Executive Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
High-end executive pair of lounge chairs designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll around 1960 with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished steel sw...
Metal
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 1960.
Enamel, Steel
1979 Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair in Tan Fabric on Casters w/ Tablet
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally 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.
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 original walnut base and casters.
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 castors.
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 upholstered in rich black leather, this Classic design has tilt and swivel features...
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.
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. Tags are on the piece. untouched full y functional condition.
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 upholstered in top-grain leather, this classic design has tilt and swivel features ...
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 upholstered in chocolate brown leather, this classic design has tilt and swivel fea...
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 International from the early 1980s.
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 comfortable design has tilt and swivel features on the four-star caster base. Excelle...
Aluminum
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair.
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960.
Chrome
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Tilt and Swivel Executive Desk Chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vincent Cafiero for Knoll high back swivel tilt executive desk, office chair.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Black Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Black Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960.
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 Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Whereas organic “bucket” forms were ubiquitous, Cafiero opted to introduce a clean-lined minimalist approach to Executive seating.
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 Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive task chair.
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, circa 1996 according to the upholstery tag underneath. It features the comfort of ...
Chrome
Executive Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This chair and ottoman is an iconic design by Vincent Cafiero, senior designer of Knoll’s famed Planning Unit from 1956 to 1967.
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,337 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...
Chrome
$7,491 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$1,496
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here is a marvelous Mid Century Modern Icon! The 1954 Tripod Brass & Walnut Table ...
Metal, Brass
$16,468 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current i...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
$5,331 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, 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.