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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1990s
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments.
New upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
past Forges Future Nordic Design Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Classic nordic design re-modeled by cutting a huge grippwhole, painted, multi-lacquered in 2k lacquer. Base original 1820's working chair combined with p...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Dutch Modernist 'Bossche School' Armchairs by Gerard Wijnen, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Bossche school’ armchairs in warm grey lacquered solid wood. Gerard Wijnen was a Dutch architect who worked by the same principles as Dom Hans van der L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather and Wenge, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated leather and wenge. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
1930s Ama Elastik Desk Chair, Germany
By Ama Elastik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable height
- Labeled by maker
- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac
- Height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Conference Chairs in Chrome and Leatherette, circa 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant pair of office / desk / conference chairs.
Chrome structure, seat and backrest in brown / tan leatherette / faux-leather.
Mid-Century Modern, Europe, circa 1960-1970.
Unsig...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique reclining design and unusual frame, this vintage Swedish chair features dark leather cushions with a worn patina. Please confirm i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling upholstery offers a appealing contrast to the Industrial...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Vintage GF GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Medea Chairs in White Boucle, Black Metal Legs, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of iconic Medea chairs designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue , Meda 1950 and winner of the Compasso D'Oro at the Industrial design biennale in Milan the fol...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa, c1955. Bent walnut plywood in ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2 Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding c...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
DS 35 Armchair in Brown Leather by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
DS 35 office armchair designed and produced in 1960's by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in extra quality chocolate aniline leather and swivel base in chromed ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and comfortable Italian swivel armchair or desk chair, 1960's.
The chair is reupholstered with new fabric and new foam, this is i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Mid-Century "Office Chair" for Chandigarh, India, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "office chair" in teak designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his and Le Corbusier's Chandigarh project in India during the 1950s. In good vintage condition with signs from age and us...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the vertical post, the aluminum bases are mounted on original wheel coaster feet. Offere...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century, Chaise Beinaise, French Industrial Workshop Chair by Henri Lieber
By Henri Lieber, Flambo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage French industrial iron workshop chair with metal framing and a wooden seat made of hand carved plywood, the seat height is adjustable. Designed by Henri Lieber...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat.
Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and stained beech. Designed and made in Denmark 1940s
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Modern Armchairs "Futura" David Rosèn for NK Sweden 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
David Rose`n was the creator of the Futura series designed for NK Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden. These two armchairs made in Lacquered beech has a modern yet so...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Erik Kirkegarrd Teak Desk Chair for Stolefabrik / Povl Dinesen, Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and comfortable desk chair with solid teak frame with the seat and back wrapped in a black leatherette. Designed by Erik Kir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Fully Restored Thonet Office Chair, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by Thonet in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. THONET brand embossed on the underside of the seat. The chair was renovated and is in excellent condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Executive Conference Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Arm chair by Eero Saarinen, produced by Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet under license from Knoll Int. The upholstery has been completely renewed and covered with a beautiful fabric by Kva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fab French Prouve 1950s Style Green Office Chair Plywood Tripod Base + Footrest
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Office chair
Fabulous French Prouve 1950s Style Green Office Chair Plywood Tripod Base + Footrest
Utterly amazing.
30.5 tall x 17 w x 18 d. Seat ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable. *Note, 6 are available at the time of this listing, priced individually. We also have a 7th highback chair available as well in another listing.
The black on black color combination of this set makes it perfect for Post-Modern interiors which are on-trend with upcoming design projects led by many of the worlds top interior designers. These design masterpieces are rare and hard to find, especially here in the United States, so interior designers: get this before your competition does!
These Mario Bellini for Vitra leather...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Office Chairs by Ettore Sottsass & Hans Von Klier, 1969
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of office chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass and Hans von Klier. Italy, Design Centre (Poltronova), 1969.
An original set of the 'PROGRESS...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Industrial Adjustable Chair Z 306, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Working or office chair made in 1960s
Adjustable seat height and backrest angle.
Very good original condition, plastic with some scratches.
Measure: Seat height: 41cm-56cm.
Category
1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions.
Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 18"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Pont...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret easy chairs / lounge chairs. Model PJ-SI-29-A. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : Ch.L.(P)-063 and Ch.L.(P)-033 respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the administrative buildings and university residences in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions and cane.
Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 14.5"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Mid-Century Modern office chairs feature green fabric and a metal base. These chairs would be a perfect way to add vintage flare to an office or lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modernist B43 Tabular Desk Chair by Mart Stam, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This B43 tubular desk chair was designed in 1931 by the world-renowned designer Mart Stam. It was made in the 1950s by Kovona company. The chair is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good condition with the exception of the naugahyde upholstery. All have some small tears a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs in Brown
By Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, in Brown frontside with Brown backside and with very dark brown frame. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Mariani leather desk chair, pillowed seat and back and arms covered with Black Leather, tubular steel chrome plated. Tilt swivel with 5 star base...
Category
1990s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century executive chair for Planmøbel, Denmark 1940.
Originally designed by Wegner following his work for Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller’s ground breaking Rådhus (Aarhus City Hall) project in 1940, the A721, stands out as one of his earliest known chair designs. Along with a number of other chairs like the B123, the Rådhus chairs were handcrafted by Michael Laursen, I.C.A Nielsen and Planmøbel specifically for the project. Originally made in small numbers all the chairs were of uniform construction with solid oak frames matched to leather upholstery and with thick, solid jointing work that complemented the angular forms. Here we also see for the first time, Wegner’s use of the flared arm rest that were a signature design element for every armchair produced for the Rådhus. These flares were either carved into the wood (as in the Council chamber chairs...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have a leather bucket type seat, which is supported by a solid wood base, and legs, on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 FK 84 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm for Kill Int., Denmark, 1962
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Splendid set of 4 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm in black velvet and a three star chrome-plated base. Does nog happen very often to find a set of four of these beauties in this ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Cane, Chandigarh
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Cane, Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret 'Low Easy' Armchairs, Model PJ-SI-29-A. Iconic pair of teak and cane lounge chairs have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRRE...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, Material Wood and Leather, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Material: leather and wood
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you nee...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Punjab Agricultural University
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat.
Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue Medea Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A very nice original Vittorio Nobili Medea chair, for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish modern 1960 armchair by master cabinet maker Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
This Danish modern armchair by Jacob Kjaer, a revered master cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, embodies the essence of mid-century design sophistication. Crafted in 1960 in Copenh...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchair 1950s
Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid teak. Seat and backrest reupholstered in li...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Tansad Model De Luxe V.26 Grey Leather Office Chair
Located in Alton, GB
A beautiful desk chair by Tansad. This Mid century circa 1950 model is the De Luxe V.26 swivel office chair with chrome and grey leather upholstery. Extremely comfortable and stylish...
Category
1950s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat.
Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please che...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Walnut Armchair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Classic Mid-Century Modern armchair with a walnut base and vinyl upholstery. Considering its age (circa 1960s), it is in decent condition, structurally sound, but has stains/wear on the vinyl and surface scratches/chips on the wood. Still an attractive chair with lots of potential! It is signed by United Chair Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dsc 106 Chairs by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office Armchair in Faux Leather and Metal circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office armchair in imitation leather and metal;
the upholstery needs to be changed
this armchair rotates and swivels, circa 1960.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Side Chair in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish side chair in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, original condition.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
Located in London, GB
A timeless icon of design this wonderful set of eight model #3107 (also known as the "Series-7") stacking dining chairs in black were designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This set are an early production model with a rarely seen registered and numbered metal CAP, April 1964. In the late 60’s Fritz Hansen then changed to the more commonly seen plastic stamped CAP.
The CAP carries the Made in Denmark, the Danish Control FurnitureMakers emblem and the FH logo along with the year. This is important for collectors who are not looking to buy the more usual plastic CAP chairs you find on later production models.
This highly practical early set of 8 dining side chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Hollywood Regency High Back “Lipstick” Chair in Green Velvet and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ciao bella Italian Hollywood Regency lipstick chair upholstered in green velvet with original gold leaf spindled legs. Side Chair. Office Chair. Occasio...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark and executed by Labofa.
The chromed metal frame shows four wheels. The seat and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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