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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz Hansen. An icon of Danish Modern design, the u...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kurt Ostervig dining chairs and table c1960
Located in London, GB
Set of five dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig with a round walnut dining table with one extension leaf made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, all made in Denmark about 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Red Leather Eames EA208 Soft Pad Swivel Chair
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are very nice leather examples of this model of Eames soft pad office chairs, they cost a small fortune new, and these look and feel nicer ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Post Modern desk chair by Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Lamm Italy
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 60cm W, 50cm H seat, 60cm D, 71cm H arm rest, 93cm H total
Condition: Good
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Lamm
Designer: Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Charles Pollock chair for Knoll featuring a chrome frame with black leather Upholstery. Pollock chairs are icons of Mid-Century Modern design. Pollock revolutionized office seating with the introduction of this chair in the 1960s. The chair has proven so popular that it is still manufactured by Knoll to this day. This chair is from the Mid 1990s. No missing buttons and the leather is soft and supple. Has height adjustment (manual). 5 Star base...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair. Very nice quality. Green color.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair for Herman Miller in rarely seen original navy blue burlap upholstery from the now defunct Trojan Nuclear Plant in Oregon, USA. Chair swivels and...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk ‘Bird’ Chair by Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bird chair by Jorgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill. This desk chair model has the rarer Casters. Newly recovered in black Sorensen leather.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Wim Rietveld contemporized/Flying Dutchman by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wim Rietveld chair transformed by Markus Friedrich Staab 2021, hand-painted, multi-lacquered in high gloss varnish, galvanized backrest.
Like other dutch Designers, Rietveld was very...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Copper
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. The featured price includes one chair, but several ar...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Regency Style Curved Library Desk Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Regency style curved library desk chair with round leather seat, legs with brass caps at feet with casters, and straight slats on chair back with curved decorative supports...
Category
Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Easy chair with Beech Frame Reupholstered in a Light Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Easy chair with beech frame made by J. Carlsens Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950's. Often compared to famed designs from Madsen and Schubell as very similar high quality craftmansh...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair with upholstered arms. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen,...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0250 Unusual early 20th century, revolving and height adjustable chair in oak with shaped top rail, slatted back and newly upholstered seat with light colour top cover, standing on ...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Artifort executive desk chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A Vintage executive-style black leather chair, with a special polished vintage chrome base. This chair, was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for "Artifort". A great lived-in chair. This...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, later production.
The original version o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering spindles below, generous closely studded leath...
Category
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mauser Seat 150 leather office chair by Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Seat 150 office chair in a black/black color combination. The soft, black, quilted leather is in very good condition with a light patina. The black plastic shell of the backrest showed signs of wear, such as scratches. The plastic shells of the armrests show normal signs of wear. The height hydraulics work, although a little stiff, and allow a seat height of 47 to 56 cm. The star base of the frame is made of metal and works perfectly, the wheels run smoothly. Absolute classic of the 70s Space...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Model 80 Desk / Dining Chair in Rosewood by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 80 side chair designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik, crafted in the 1960s in Denmark. This stunning chair is constructed from solid Brazilian rosewood, showcasing the natural beauty of the variegated wood grain unique to this rare tropical species. The tapered legs add a sense of lightness and airiness and the newly upholstered seats and backrest, in a luxurious forest green velvet, adds a touch of elegance and warmth to the iconic design.
Niels Otto Møller was a Danish furniture designer, renowned for his modern and functional designs. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and went on to work for various furniture manufacturers, including J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik, where he designed some of the most iconic and archetypal Danish Modern furniture pieces.
J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik was a Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1944 by Jorgen Langkilde Moller. The company was known for producing high-quality furniture in the Danish Modern style, using materials such as teak and oak. The company was in operation until the late 1970s.
This Niels Otto Møller Model 80...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
18 ICF Vitra Eames "EA108" Aluminium Chairs - In Pale-Cream Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of chairs you could ever hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the...
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2010s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish armchair in white leather and chrome steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises o...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5 star bases on casters. Product...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Titchmarsh & Goodwin English Georgian Style Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mahogany and leather executive office swivel desk armchair hand-made by Titchmarsh and Goodwin Suffolk, England. The large mahogany frame made in the manner and style of a Br...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
2 Danish deskchairs, Leather and steel, “Tulip chair” by Fabricius & Kalsthom.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Armchair, Black Leather and Chromed Steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises o...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Aeron Chair Size B Fully Adjustable Brand New, Carbon Mesh Fabric
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Aeron chair size (B) fully loaded with all adjustments by Herman Miller.
It's the best and most admired and recognized ergonomic office chair ever made.
Its innovative design and support for a range of postures, activities, and body types, have made and kept Aeron an icon.
Combining a deep knowledge of human-centered design with cutting-edge technology, the chair is engineered with state-of-the-art adjustability, to help you maintain the optimal seating posture.
Please note I have eight chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair)
Specification and adjustments:
Breathable fabric adapts to everybody and keeps you cool and comfortable.
Pellicle mesh fabric, carbon classic weave seat and back.
Adjustable seat height from 16" to 20.5"
Adjustable lumbar support stabilizes the base of the spine.
Black leather arm pads, height and pivot adjustable allow for a custom fit.
Adjustable tilt tension, limiter and upright back lock
Forward tilt lock
Medium chair size: B
Aluminum frame and base in graphite color.
Weight capacity: 350 lbs.
Designed by: Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rolling Task Chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
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Rolling executive chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed by Mart Stam). Mart Stam is a famous Dutch architect and designer who worked in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric.
Category
1970s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable swivel base with weight-adjusted tilt.
One of Knoll's most popular designs that achiev...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A tilting desk chair with bronze base designed by Ward Bennett. Height adjustable. Reupholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric.
Category
1970s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0605 Fine quality and very elegant Edwardian solid mahogany swivelling office chair, having sting and shell inlaid top rails, shaped and string inlaid arms and closely studded serpe...
Category
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from the enchanting 1950s. These timeless classics radiate a unique charm that promises t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Bridge Chairs Attributed to Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge or office chairs attributed to Jean Pascaud.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy in '80s; exactly 1986.
This retro, plastic Chair is in very good vintage conditi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Office chair - armchair - Vintage swivel red and black workshop chair - 1960’s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Red and Black Office Chair, 1950s / 1960s
Height-adjustable workshop chair.
No wheels.
Vintage
Retro swivel armchair 1950/1960
Seat and backrest in imitation leather / red leatherett...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Baroque Golden Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut Finishes by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bespoke Italian office swivel chair for presidential offices. Modenese Gastone Interiors designed and produced this item for a VIP client office in Mont...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Old French Desk Chair in Original Leather and Very Comfortable. c1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Leather Desk Chair and of all the items we import from France, one of the most difficult items to find are a nice Old Leather ...
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1930s French Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an adjustable height, sculpted aluminum base, black vinyl upho...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office.
...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac classic leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
This product w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mauser Chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
German Mauser Chair/circa. 1952 contemporized by cutting, painting and lacquering.
I learn out of a past that has been created for me, a foundation to build on my own work
And creat...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Black Leather, Contemporary Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous Knoll Saarinen office chair on a contemporary swivel base. These classic chairs come in their original supple black leather and the bases have received a thorough polish. Th...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof Form desk chair
- Dazor desk lamp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your office space with the timeless red Italian of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller "Soft Pad" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames / Herman Miller "Soft Pad" Chair. Polished aluminum, steel, in white soft Italian leather.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Conference Chair
Located in Lučenec, SK
This chairs were used for conferences, the interepreter equipment is contained in the back of the chair and in one of the arms. As far as we know, these 2 are the only remaining cha...
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1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chaises de Bureau “051” Capitol Complex par Pierre Jeanneret, édition Cassina, 2
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ensemble de 3 chaises conçues par Pierre Jeanneret vers 1950, relancées en 2019 par Cassina, Italie.
La chaise “051” est en teck de Birmanie avec un cannage...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather in Saddle...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production
The original version of t...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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.
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