Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
American, 1930-2013
Charles Pollock was a renowned but reclusive furniture designer. He rarely spoke to the media and instead preferred to let his iconic designs speak for themselves. Pollock’s name is ubiquitous with mid-century modern office furniture — while vintage furniture obsessives know the office chairs he made for Knoll, he designed armchairs and lounge chairs for domestic interiors as well.
Pollock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1930. When his family moved to Michigan, he attended Detroit's Cass Technical High School, whose alumni includes artist-designer Harry Bertoia. For his extraordinary work at Cass, Pollock earned a full scholarship to Pratt Institute in New York City.
Industrial designer Lucia DeRespinis had been a classmate of Pollock’s at Pratt and got a job in architect George Nelson’s studio after graduation. Nelson, the design director at legendary mid-century furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, was always looking for new design talent. DeRespinis was struck by Pollock’s sculptures at Pratt and recommended Nelson hire him. Pollock, who had been working for Donald Deskey’s firm, took a job with Nelson and helped create the Swag Leg armchair (a full Swag Leg collection debuted at Herman Miller in the late 1950s). Soon afteward, Pollock opened his own studio and shared his portfolio with pioneering designer Florence Knoll at the modernist behemoth she cofounded with her husband Hans.
Pollock’s 657 Sling chair for Knoll debuted in 1960 and earned him a substantial contract with the brand. This paved the way for his most famous design: the Executive chair. Introduced in 1963, the Executive chair became one of the best-selling and most recognizable office chairs in history. Pollock devoted five years to perfecting the seat, and his patented rim technology allowed for simple assembly, which contributed to its success and popularity.
Pollock later returned to sculpting and explored other pursuits but never stopped designing furniture. In 1982, he created the Penelope chair for the Italian furniture maker Castelli. At 82 years of age, Pollock was commissioned by American manufacturer Bernhardt Design to create the CP Lounge chair, which was launched at the London Design Festival 2012. Pollock died a short while later, in 2013, but his seating is still produced by Bernhardt Design today.
Pollock received much acclaim throughout his career. He earned several awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and Pratt Institute's Rowena Reed Kostellow Award for outstanding work in industrial design. His Executive chair has been exhibited at museums around the world, including the Louvre Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Creator: Charles Pollock
1975 Knoll Executive Pollock Chrome, Tufted Black Leather Office Chair w/Casters
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) BLACK Leather and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creation of both stunningly gre...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Chrome
Executive office chair by Charles Pollock, Knoll, 1960s
By Charles Pollock
Located in Argelato, BO
Charles Pollock, executive chairs for Knoll, 1963
It is one of the most iconic and representative office armchairs, created by the American artist and designer Charles Pollock. Here...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in redone in medium brown leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Black & Chrome Plated Metal Penelope Armchair by C. Pollock for A. Castelli, 80s
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chair with chromed metal, plastic structure and metal mesh shell. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Wire
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Pollock for Knoll Swivel Tilt Desk Chairs c. 1980's 16 available
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Sharp modern design classic, designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll, circa 1980's. Known as the Executive Chair, this iconic example features a tufted black leather seat and back rest...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage leather desk for office chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll. In good vintage condition. All wheels work as does swivel base. Height adjusta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Charles Pollock Office Chair, 1960s
By Charles Pollock
Located in PARIS, FR
"Executive Presidential" Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome by Charles Pollock (1930–2023) for Knoll International, 1960s.
This iconic office chair, designed by Charles Pollock...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant chairs was designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock.
Sixty years after its introduction,...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original black leather, black steel frame, and vintage 4-star base, in very good condition.
Charles Pollock was a master of desig...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in workin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black leather armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Armchair, “Executive Chair”, designed by Charles Pollock in the 1970s for Knoll International.
Black molded plastic shell with chrome contours, aluminum star base, comfortable, ergo...
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Mid-20th Century American Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes.
The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Upholstered Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Charles Pollack for Knoll Furniture Upholstered Executive rolling and tilting Office Chair. Great functionality and very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair in great vintage condition. Rare Charcoal color Leather is Soft, tufted and incredibly comfortable. 360 degre turn,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armch...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
Charles Pollock for Knoll Charcoal Leather Excecutive Office Chair in great vintage condition. Rare Charcoal color Leather is Soft, tufted and incredibly comfortable. 360 degre turn,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll (Two available)
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring navy blue leather upholstery. This executive office chair is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design and has been in continuous pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll (Two available)
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring navy blue leather upholstery. This executive office chair is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design and has been in continuous pro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but executed in a cool grey textile that is less common than black or brown. Featuring tilt...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970 Knoll Executive Chrome + Orig. Vtg. Knoll Red Textile Leather Office Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) Red Knoll Textile and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Navy Blue Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in navy blue leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto during the 70s. The seats are made of durable brown plastic and high-quality olive-...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Executive Swivel Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto Orange Fabric
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Markington, GB
Italian executive armchair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, stunning orange fabric swivel desk chair, This plastic / metal framed chair is in very good vintage condition, A classic c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles Pollock office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Pollock office chairs and desk chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Charles Pollock were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, and Steelcase. Prices for Charles Pollock office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $553 and can go as high as $9,126, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,549.