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Creator: Otto Zapf
Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Vienna, AT
Also referred as the pillow chair Otto Zapf conceived this chair originally for Knoll. It’s an executive chair with tilt and swivel functions but serves as a lounge chair also, espec...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Designed in the 1970s for Knoll International furniture, this Otto Zapf office chair exudes an air of comfort, featuring generously-padded, pillow-like cushions upholstered in its or...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974
When Bobby Cadwallader, the former president of Knoll, encountered the German des...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47 high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height/chair clearance of 29 inches
All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Executive Chairs, c. 1985, Reupholsted
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous newly reupholstered leather management desk chair is by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, circa 1985. Constructed of heavily cushioned sections, with the top head sect...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Otto Zapf Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Otto Zapf office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Otto Zapf office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Otto Zapf office chairs and desk chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Otto Zapf were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Max Pearson, Zographos Designs Ltd., and Roger Sprunger. Prices for Otto Zapf office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,425.
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