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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames, original hopsack upholstery (which is a little tatty but totally useable). Fully st...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1979, Frederick Scott, Aluminium Ergonomic Supporto Office Chair for Hille
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Desk chair. The height as well as the seat back are adjustable. The chair has traces of wear like the chrome has become dull at places and the leather shows a bit age, but the chair is still a beautiful piece. The max height is 111 cm and the seat height is 55 cm and the minimal height is respectively 103 cm and 47 cm. The total width of the chair is 58 cm, but the width of the seat is 45 cm Frederick Scott was one of the most highly respected office furniture designers to date, with a career spanning 40 years. The Supporto...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2001 Knoll Sapper Series Management Desk Chair by Richard Sapper in Taupe Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. The listed price includes one chair, and we have 4 available. These particula...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Modern Richard Sapper for Knoll Sapper Management Ergonomic Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The classic Sapper Management Chair for Knoll was introduced in 1979 by the German acclaimed industrial designer Richard Sapper. Ergonomic and very Comfortable design, the chair fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Catifa Desk Chair by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, 2004
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair, model Catifa, was designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, for Arper, in Italy, in 2004. It has a bi-color shell in polypropylene, red outside and white inside, that is set ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bronze

Marcatre Highback Archizoom Black Leather Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
1 highback By Marcatre and designed by Paolo Deganella and Gilberto Corretti, members of the Italian "Archizoom" group.
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

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...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Brown Office Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Soft Pad by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller - 1970s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing soft pad chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1960s. This is an edition produced by Herman Miller, the chair is stamped under the seat as you can see in the photos...
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1650s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant vintage armchair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa 1990, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with leaf motifs at the shoulders,...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Pleas...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine French 1950s Mahogany and Leather Armchair by Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet – A fine French Mid-Century mahogany armchair with original leather upholstery and Quinet's signature bronze "sabot" clad feet.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood, Leather

1 of 9 Vintage 'Modus' Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic example of Italian modernism in the office world, these Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani come with a modular, detachable desk and armrest. In green plastic with black ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

American Metal Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American (circa 1925) metal office swivel side chair with brown leather seat & back rest A363206 on base; stamped on bottom of seat: REMINGTON, BUFFALO, NY; labled on back: B. KORFHA...
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Early 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers ...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Liberty & Co. An English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back rush seat chair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An elegant English Aesthetic Movement walnut ladder back side chair. The last three images are from: A Pictorial Dictionary ...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Postmodern Black Leather Soft Pad Chair Charles & Ray Eames for ICF
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in the 70s and designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF. This office chair features a metal frame and its original high-quality leather upholstery. Its padding is origin...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Magnificent 19th Century French Armchair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Carsons of High Point "Z" Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Carsons of high point "Z" dining chairs- Set of 8. A unique shaped dining chair with black fabric and swivel bases, mounted on casters. Very comf...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Paul Laszlo Chair
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed pull-up chair by Paul Laszlo. Dark stained mahogany frame, with recessed grip detail on the back. Upholstered with wide ribbed teal fabric on seat and back.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a stripped chair made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The large table is com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Birch Office Chair with Patinaed Cognac Leather, Ake Axelsson, Sweden, 2000s
Located in Deland, FL
Discover the epitome of Scandinavian design with the Vinga Swivel Chair, a masterful creation by renowned designer Åke Axelsson. Crafted in the 2000s by Galleri Stolen, this chair ef...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Birch

2 Fine French 1930s Oak Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side chairs in solid oak.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732). The ornately carved thrones, each flanked with figures of standing males supporting a branch-carved armrests with vines. Raised on cabriolet scrolled legs. Provenance: The Castello di Giove in Umbria, Italy, circa 1870-1880. Height: 54 1/4 inches (137.8 cm.) Width: 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm.) Depth: 32 inches (81.3 cm.) Andrea Brustolon (20 July 1662 – 25 October 1732) was an Italian sculptor in wood. He is known for his furnishings in the Baroque style and devotional sculptures. Biography He was trained in a vigorous local tradition of sculpture in his native Belluno, in the Venetian terraferma, and in the studio of the Genoese sculptor Filippo Parodi, who was carrying out commissions at Padua and at Venice (1677). He spent the years 1678-80 at Rome, where the High Baroque sculpture of Bernini and his contemporaries polished his style. Apart from that, the first phase of Brustolon's working career was spent in Venice, 1680–1685. Brustolon is documented at several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly assembled a large studio of assistants. As with his contemporary in London, Grinling Gibbons almost all the high quality robust Baroque carving in Venice has been attributed to Brustolon at one time or another. In the Venetian Ghetto, at the Scola Levantina, Brustolon provided the woodwork for the synagogue on the piano nobile, where the carved, canopied bimah is supported on Solomonic columns, which Brustolon had seen in Bernini's baldacchino in the Basilica of St Peter's. His furniture included armchairs with figural sculptures that take the place of front legs and armrest supports, inspired by his experience of Bernini's Cathedra Petri. The gueridon, a tall stand for a candelabrum, offered Brustolon unhampered possibilities for variations of the idea of a caryatid or atlas: the familiar Baroque painted and ebonized figural gueridons, endlessly reproduced since the eighteenth century, found their models in Brustolon's work. His secular commissions from Pietro Venier, of the Venier di San Vio family (a suite of forty sculptural pieces that can be seen in the Sala di Brustolon of the Ca' Rezzonico, Venice), from the Pisani of Strà, and from the Correr di San Simeone families encourage the attribution to him of some extravagantly rich undocumented moveable furniture. Andrea Brustolon's elaborate carved furniture aspired towards the condition of sculpture, such as the Dutch bases for console tables which look like enlargements of the work of the two Van Vianens, Paulus and Adam, perhaps the greatest Dutch silversmiths of the period. These carved pieces display the baroque tendency to develop a form three-dimensionally in space. Brustolon's walnut, boxwood and ebony pieces transcend ordinary functional limitations of furniture; they are constructed of elaborately carved figures. The framework of Brustolon's chairs, side tables and gueridons were carved as gnarled tree branches, with further supports of putti and male figures carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most extravagant piece delivered for Pietro Venier was a large side table and vase-stand of box and ebony, designed as a single ensemble to display rare imported Japanese porcelain vases. The eclectic allegories include Hercules with the Hydra and Cerberus, males and reclining river-gods (see ref.). For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a suite of twelve chairs (now at the Palazzo Quirinale) with flowers, fruit, leaves and branches to symbolize the twelve months of the year. Work by Brustolon is at the Villa Pisani at Stra. In 1685 Brustolon returned to the house where he was born at Belluno, and from that time devoted himself mainly to tabernacles and devotional sculptures in walnut, boxwood or ivory. His polychromed ivory Corpus from a crucifix is in the Museo Civico di Belluno, which preserves some of Brustolon's preparatory drawings for frames to be carved with putti displaying emblems. A pair of boxwood sculptures, The Sacrifice of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Delft, NL
Unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece One of our unique Thonet desk chair It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque, Netherlands The chair ...
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19th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut visitor / lounge armchairs by Leleu.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Armadillo 6 Dark Brown Office Chair by Rainer Bachschmid
Located in Milan, IT
Intrinsically modern, this sleek and elegant office chair is the epitome of comfort. This exclusive design by Rainer Bachshmid features two curved elements on the back and a larger o...
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

FK6725 Bird Tulip Chair Green by Fabricius & Kastholm Knoll 1990s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK6725 Bird office chairs was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Walter Knoll in the 1990s. The so called "Bir...
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1990s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

"Orly" Stacking Chairs by Bruno Pollak for Solo, Germany 1979
By Sulo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage "ORLY" model stacking chairs by Bruno Pollak for Sulo, 1979. Made in Germany, 1970's period. Eggshell cream white plastic shells on chrome base. All chairs are in used condit...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green upholstery, five-star base, adjust t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, England
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Original Steelcase Office Armchair
Located in Medina, OH
"Steelcase" Armchair in its original fabric. This vintage office chair is not like any office chair in today's modern furniture. Take a look at the wood frame, with its Art Deco vibe...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available. Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence. Measures: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Empire Style full grain Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair. Measures 22" in width, 24" in depth and 34" in height. Seat height is 19" and arm h...
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1960s American Empire Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Chrome Wheel Office Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.  21.5” seat height
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels and swivel. No cracking to the shell. In very g...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Ole Wanscher Armchair of Black Leather and Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Armchair with rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Normal patina due to age and use including scratche...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1980s Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, originally designed by Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra in 1979. This example was produced in Germany and dates to the 1980s. The chair fe...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International USA, 1980s Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base. Measures: 23.5"W ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Light Grey 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples dates to the 2010s. Thei...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Mahogany framed office chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed swivel office chair the shaped back and outswept arms enclosing brown leather back and seat. All raised up on four splayed legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Dim...
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height. Executed in v...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Original Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen. An original off-white leather and brushed aluminum framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside. Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date. Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Arts & Crafts Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Office Chair, Industrial Mechanisms
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak adjustable height swivel office chair, with Industrial style mechanisms that allow one to adjust the height of the seat, ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Single Midcentury Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegantly simple desk chair features beautiful dark walnut wood and comfortable upholstery. Its simple style will blend effortlessly with any home office. It is extremely comfortable and would function just as well in any sitting room or home theatre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic, fabric and iron. In good Vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A set of four Italian design icons in black saddle leather. When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over our skeleton. The leather upholstery is constructed from sixteen pieces of saddle leather, which are individually die-cut and sewn together. The leather is then zippered over the tubular steel frame and the polyurethane foam padded...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century office chair designed and manufactured by Jorgen Rasmussen in Denmark circa 1950s. This desk chair features a plywood frame with a chrome metal base and four wheels, maki...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bentwood

Gentleman's Biedermeier Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Slightly oversized, this solid birch armchair with straight back splats and crest, was part of a "Herr Rum", a gentleman's office suite, which usually comprised a similarly designed ...
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Birch

The Carol Dining Chair in Bent Wood with book-matched seat by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Carol Dining Chair. The Carol chair is handmade using bent walnut with the seat of book-matched English walnut. "I wanted to create a chair with a lightweight frame that has a ...
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2010s English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Desk Chair is made of mahogany, French Louis-Philippe Period.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Keilhauer Elite 597 Black Leather Executive Office Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern executive office desk swivel armchair made by Keilhauer. Model number 597-5 finished in black leather upholstery with a five star polished steel base. Mid back height office c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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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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