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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
Vintage Rolling Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage rolling office chair combines black vinyl upholstery with wooden armrests and a swiveling base. Please confirm item location ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner armchair, located in NY.
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Jasper Furniture Walnut Desk Chair in Grey Faux Shearling Bouclé
Located in Wilton, CT
This piece is unique in that the design is influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Nakashima used walnut in most of his work. The Asian influence is apparent in the form. Simplic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Plona Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Stamped. Dimensions: seat height: 43cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Modernist Occasional Chair in Grey Woven Upholstery by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Emile chair by Pierre Frey. The linear frame evokes designs from both the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern eras. The chair features a shorter back design with streamlined arms, an...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair. We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major c...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950s Germany. The seat and back ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen 1950s. Danish Mid-century modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather upholstery designed in 1957. Round tapered legs and flared armrests. Wide padded backrest clad in black leather, thick curved seat cushion also in soft black leather. Very comfortable with great back support. Suitable also as a comfortable desk chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1 KFI Stackable Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
KFI Stackable side chair Contemporary molded dining chair with steel frame. Polyurethane glides to help protect floors from damage. Stacks 5 h...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Laminate

Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of clunky office chairs. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the Mayet Office Chair provides...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very rare model from Arthur Umanoff. Special height chair believed to be used with his rush and birch desks he produced in the era. Note the stool seat height is 19-20" (chair seat is curved). All original with the original swivel metal foot glides and the swivel seat mechanism. Height 31.25". 18" wide and deep. Low foot rest...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
The world`s most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 kinds of products for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company. Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Custom desk, Manufactured by Pace; features a red lacquered Desk Top with three pencil drawers with solid perforated chrome plated pulls. The...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Stacking Chairs w/ Grey Plastic Seats & Black Textured Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Stacking School or Restaurant Chairs with Grey Plastic Seating and Black Enameled Frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plastic

Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of cinema chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for the IL Piccolo Milano theater in 1952. The model in question is LV 4. The pair of cinema or theater chairs are one of the earliest e...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Mid Century California Modern Mahogany Chair, Signed GS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Mid-Century Modern chair. Carved initials GS on the underside of the seat (maker unknown). Sturdy and comfortable. American, 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
5x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Interna...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Herman Miller Aluminum Group chair has been a staple of the upscale business and home office environment for nearly half a century. It was originally designed by Charles and Ray ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s Armchair by Albert Stoll for Giroflex, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Switzerland Made of fabric and bent wood Very good original condition.
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Swivel Office Chair in Deep Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, office chair, aluminum, upholstery, The Netherlands, 1970s This office chair was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt manufactured by Artifort in the sevent...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Chrome Desk Chair by Brueton in Woven Tropical Leaves, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has streamlined profile with curved armrests and floating seat design. Newly upholstered in handwoven fabric...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather & Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair in metal & black leather was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L’Atelier Moveis in 1970 and is stunning! The name of the model is “Low Commander” and has become an icon of Brazilian Modernism recently. This armchair was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and latter then, a fixed model. The armchair consists of a seat/back made of fiberglass where the black leather rest. The armrests and feet are in well-made cast aluminum pieces. Not only beautiful but well designed, this piece is also known for its comfort, with a reclining mechanism and a swivel base. The piece has the heritage plaque under the seat. The armchair has been reupholstered in black leather with some of the finest upholsters in Rio de Janeiro and the aluminum polished. Besides the marks of age, the piece is in excellent condition. A beauty like this will look awesome in any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or contemporary office or home office. Literature (attached images) • Jorge Zalszupin book, p.217 • L’Atelier spec sheet from the 70s • Product catalogue from the 70s • Vintage publications About Jorge Zalszupin: A native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil. His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis in November 1959. A significant part of Zalszupin's furniture production is tributary to his architecture. He used new design language and tendencies, while maintaining a functional view of Ambience for internal spaces. L’Atelier was a design collective of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and a full-scale team of professionals that did everything from researching materials to finalizing the product. Jorge Zalszupin has developed some of the most iconic models in Brazilian Modern furniture and has grown a lot in popularity in the last few years. The “Petala” Coffee table, “Paulistana” armchair or the “Brasiliana” sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Paul Evans Collection 77 Chrome Cantilevered Arm Chair for Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Single Paul Evans chrome and ultra suede cantilevered office, dining or side chair with arms for Directional. Designed for the Collection 77 serie...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York. Anodized aluminium 4- star base and frame Original taupe l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 each. Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were crafted ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward & Roberts Green Desk Office Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable, original fully stamped Edward & Roberts desk chair in Regency Green upholstery What a chair! This is pure a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Vtg Jansko Clear Sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jansko clear sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern yellow Vinyl swivel chair. Item features a swivel seat, sculptural clear lucite frame, chrom...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to George Nakashima decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Birch

Eames for Herman Miller Terracotta Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s Eames terracotta fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarce terracotta shell has its original finis...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fiberglass

1950s Ladies Petite Carved Mahogany and Silk Tufted Upholstered Bureau Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite 1950s ladies Petite carved Mahogany and silk tufted upholstered Bureau chair in beautiful vintage condition. Comfortable seat in good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set Of Six Mid Century Lucite And Chrome Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of Six period Mid-Century chairs with Lucite slab seats and backs after contemporary designs by Marcel Breuer. Circa 1970’s. Sturdy and quite comfortable. 18 1/2" x 19" x 29", 17" seat height Condition: Expected age/use rubs and light scratching to the lucite seats...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating covered in white leather and sculpted design add to the Midcentury Spage age...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Isamu Kenmochi Kabuto Office Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Scandinavian Set of Three Mid century Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian orange set of 3 chairs ,very comfortable the back rest is adjustable and it can be adjust like the show on the photos .
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958 and produced by US maker Herman Miller. This chair can rotate and is marked with Herman Miller sign, number 938-138. Fully original piece. The upholstery is made of ribbed blue hopsack fabric. The armrests are removable. Ray and Charles Eames are a pair of American designers whose name is known to anyone interested in modern design. Charles Eames was born in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied architecture at the University of Washington and at the invitation of the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, he continued his studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Arts in Michigan in 1940. Ray Eames was an artist and photographer born in 1912 in Sacramento, California. She made a significant career as a furniture designer since 1941, when she and Charles began molding plywood furniture. In 1946, the Eameses exhibited their work at MoMA, and in 1948, Herman Miller began producing their designs. In 1949, the famous Eames House was established in California - Eames House was also the place of exhibitions of many famous designers of that time. Charles and Ray Eames have been awarded many prestigious design awards throughout their careers, such as the UK's Royal Gold Medal and the Art Awards from American Institute of Architects. In 1985 the Association of Industrial Designers of America awarded the Eames the title of Most Influential Designer of 20th century. Charles Eames continued his career until his death in 1978, and Ray died ten years after. Herman Miller, Inc. is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment and home furnishings. Established in 1905 as the Star Furniture Co. Known since 1960 as Herman Miller, Inc. The products include Equa Chair, Aeron Chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll. Compose...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

JK810 Kill International desk chair Designed by Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Rare leather executive armchair JK810 designed by Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by German manufacturer Alfred Kill International. The fiberglass shell is laquered and upholste...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort. Price for 1...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle
Located in Milano, MI
Poltrona da ufficio industriale 1950s Design Descrizione: Poltrona a rotelle da ufficio Design 1950 realizzata per uffici comunali. La poltrona è in buone condizioni struttural...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Kay Fisker Mid-Century Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A oak and linnen armchair designed by Kay Fisker in the 1950's for the King Frederik IX ferry in Denmark. This prestigious ferry was the largest of its kind in the world. The Danish ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Linen, Oak

"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair Tecno, 1970 Black leather and cast aluminum Excellent condition. Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial Stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark Enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Italian Executive Swivel Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto Orange Fabric
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451 office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Conference Chairs in Chrome and Leatherette, circa 1960
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...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22" D x 38" H. Arm height is 27". Seat int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Rare leather executive armchairs, designed by Horst W. Brüning in 1969 Two chairs available, price per chair. The chair is a prototype and according to the former production ma...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving inter...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1980s Hollywood Regency Style Channel Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style black leather rolling office or desk chair by Jack Cartwright. This modern sculptural design features a curved channeled fan back and five legs with casters. ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Knoll Style Office Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
By Rogers & Goffigon, Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as an office chair or as an easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric. Black enamelled aluminum Stackable chairs Eternal and indestructible chair.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, 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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