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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 5
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1969 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bumper Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Bumper bucket desk chair designed by Ward Benn...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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.
...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
2007 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Eames aluminum group management desk chair in black leather with polished aluminum base. The ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Organic Modern Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With natural wood bent arms curved and flowing from around the back and gracefully merging into the base as if it were one solid piece. The adjustable height and swivel chair is comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021
Offered for sale individually are six Vitra AM fully adjustable, ergonomic office chairs designed by Alberto M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Art Deco Office Chair Fine Hammered in Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chai...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum.
New upholstered with black pure aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Oxford university.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Office Chair Fine Hammered in Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper
Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
By Giancarlo Piretti, Strive
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive. These plastic chairs are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
2004 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2004. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
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...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Office Chair in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Charcoal Finish Organic Modern Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With natural wood bent arms curved and flowing from around the back and gracefully merging into the base as if it were one solid piece. The adjustable height and swivel chair is comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture.
The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Fine Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture.
The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Fine Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair Mid Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted from the E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair with Real Brown Leather Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair by Luckhardt Brothers, Chromed Metal, Stained Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus cantilever chair SS 33 designed by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt. Chromium plated tubular steel and stained wood, manufactured c. 1930.
This item is restored on request and ava...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2011 Vitra Meda by Alberto Meda Desk Chair Tan Full Leather
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda tan leather desk chairs, designed by Alberto Meda. The chairs feature clean leather in very nice s...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2008 Interstuhl Silver 262S Office Desk Chair in Black Leather by Hadi Teherani
By Interstuhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the listing price is only for one) 2008 production Silver 262S desk chair, designed by Hadi Teherani...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat. Item featured is adjustable in height, blue seat, rolling casters, lift up armrests, original l...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2015 Gray Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs by Antonio Citterio Polished Arms / Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but they are each sold separately) Vitra ID Mesh chair, designed by Antonio Citterio. These chairs...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame
Black netweave seat
Adjustable and reclining seat
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
MEETINGFRAME 44 / 437 Desk Chair by Alberto Meda for Alias 10x Available
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single MEETINGFRAME 44 / 437 Swivel Desk Chair, designed by Alberto Meda for Alias Italy. Mr. Meda designed this piece in 1994, but this example hails from the 2000s. We have multiple chairs available. The frame of this piece is made of chromed aluminum and has die-cast aluminum elements, rendering a strong yet lightweight chair. The seat is composed of pvc covered polyester mesh, allowing for a cool seating...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs, produced circa 1990. These examples were specified i...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Adjustable Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in the 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for those who spend long hours in the office.
Office chair consists of a solid walnut/oak/plywood body, leather/cashmere upholstery, and metal base with a glossy finish. Adjustable office chair...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, but several are available...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
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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