What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?

Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

What is the best office desk chair?

There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.

Widdicomb Desk Chairs

Kidney Chair

Mahogany Klismos Chair

Cane Vanity Chairs

Curved Desk Mid Century

Widdicomb Vanity

Louis Xv Kidney Desk

1960s Regency Chairs

Slatted Back Dining Chairs

Mid-Century Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Oak Open Desk/

$2,750

H 34 in W 23 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Oak Open Desk/

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

coveted House Beautiful Magazine award in 1959 for “Best Chair of the Year” for his “Grand Haven” chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair

Unavailable

H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in

John Widdicomb Cantilever Partners Desk with Chair

By John Widdicomb

Located in Bronx, NY

John Widdicomb cantilever partner desk on three legs with chair, available as is and individually.

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair

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H 32.5 in W 19 in D 24 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings desk chair for Widdicomb. Newly upholstered in Lee Jofa, wood cut velvet

Category

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

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Wood Woven Strapping and Brass Desk Chair for Widdicomb

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H 35 in W 21 in D 27 in

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Wood Woven Strapping and Brass Desk Chair for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A sculptural wood framed desk chair with heavy woven canvas strapping having splayed cast brass

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Elegant Desk Chair with Conical Walnut Legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in

Elegant Desk Chair with Conical Walnut Legs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Elegant desk chair with conical walnut legs and upholstered seat and back by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Category

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

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair

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H 34.25 in W 22 in D 22 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St. Louis, MO

Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair

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H 29.5 in W 26 in D 15 in

French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Shaped Vanity or Ladies Writing Desk With Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

chair In the manner of Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with burled walnut top and original

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb Walnut Armchair / Desk Chair

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H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in

Widdicomb Walnut Armchair / Desk Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

A sculptural walnut desk chair with leather upholstery by Widdicomb.

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Curved Back Walnut Dining Chair, Desk Chair Faux Leopard

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H 34 in W 20 in D 20 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Curved Back Walnut Dining Chair, Desk Chair Faux Leopard

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St. Louis, MO

as a desk chair. Original finish to frame, shows some wear. older faux leopard print upholstery with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1940s Widdicomb Klismos Back Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in

1940s Widdicomb Klismos Back Desk Chair

Located in St. Louis, MO

Desk chair with a dark walnut finish on mahogany, excellent original finish and with needlepoint

Category

Vintage 1930s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Painted Desk Chair or Side Chair, 1960s

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H 39.88 in W 20 in D 21 in

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Painted Desk Chair or Side Chair, 1960s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful French Regency Louis XVI style side chair or desk chair By John Widdicomb USA, Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Giltwood, Paint

Raffia Cane Pull Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk with Matching Chair

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H 29 in W 46 in D 22 in

Raffia Cane Pull Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk with Matching Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Ferndale, MI

covered Robsjohn chair . Widdicomb manufacture

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Desk with Matching Chair

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H 30 in W 50 in D 20 in

Mid Century Modern Desk with Matching Chair

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Dark coffee finish mid century modern desk with matching 22x19x29 chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th C. French Burl Kidney Shape Desk & Chair Set

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H 29.5 in W 43.5 in D 18 in

20th C. French Burl Kidney Shape Desk & Chair Set

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early 20th C. French style kidney shape desk with striking quarter matched flame burl Walnut top

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Open Arm Chair Designed by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

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H 33 in W 23 in D 21 in

Open Arm Chair Designed by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

Dark Stained Mahogany, Covered with Pale Blue Chenile. This is a very early Gibbings/ Widdicomb

Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair for Widdicomb

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H 34.5 in W 21.75 in D 23 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair for Widdicomb

Located in Portland, OR

A wonderful T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair for Widdicomb Furniture Company. The matching desk is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Widdicomb Leather Swivel Desk Chair

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H 34 in W 30 in L 34 in

Vintage Widdicomb Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Geneva, IL

Vintage 1950s white leather desk swivel chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Desk and Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

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H 29 in W 46 in D 22 in

Desk and Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized desk and chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb c. 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair with Cane Wrapped Seat

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H 31.75 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Robsjohn-Gibbings Desk Chair with Cane Wrapped Seat

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Providence, RI

Robsjohn-Gibbings designed desk chair with cane wrapped seat and linen wrapped back. Manufactured

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Linen

A Brass and Walnut Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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H 32 in W 54 in D 18.5 in

A Brass and Walnut Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Asheville, NC

Widdicomb craftsmanship. A matching side/desk chair is available.

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Executive Desk Chair by Edward Wormley in Leather and Brass

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H 35 in W 27 in D 28 in

Dunbar Executive Desk Chair by Edward Wormley in Leather and Brass

By Dunbar Furniture, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley, Knoll, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Framingham, MA

Reupholstered Dunbar executive office chair. Redone in a soft grey leather. Antiqued brass base

Category

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

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Cane Desk Vanity Chair for Widdicomb

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H 32 in W 16.25 in D 20 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Cane Desk Vanity Chair for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

This stylish cane-covered chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb has brass nailhead details.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen

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H 34 in W 23 in D 24 in

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By Jack Van der Molen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen. Noted as the famous Grand Haven Chair, winner of the...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Widdicomb Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of widdicomb desk chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct widdicomb desk chairs — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of widdicomb desk chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of widdicomb desk chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern widdicomb desk chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made widdicomb desk chairs over the years, but those made by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Widdicomb Desk Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,775, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $9,500 highest priced.

Questions About Widdicomb Desk Chairs

What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
What is the best office desk chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.

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