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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition, retains clean, crisp gel coat, large domes o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

1990s Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller Equa Office / Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa Desk Chair, originally designed by Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to the 1990s. The chairs have a full dark brown leather upholstered s...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Chair with Bentwood Back & Black Vinyl by Clifford Pascoe
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern accent chair by Clifford Pascoe features wrought iron frame, bentwood seat back and vintage vinyl upholstery. Dimensions: 16w 15.5d 29.5h 18.25sh Condition ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Gray Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair in gray leather with polished aluminum base. The upholst...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1 Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair with Grey Circle Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bucket chair by Nicos Zographos. These chairs have a five star steel base on coasters and the upholstery is a gray fabric with circle patterns. These timeless chairs would look ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchair Model 814 for Cassina, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of two armchairs model 814 designed by Ico Parisi for Cassina in 1961, solid wood structure and new fabric covering, Italy 1960s Original Cassin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Solid Wood Armchair, Original Black Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen variant of armchair model 408 with solid frame, seat, upholstered with original black leather, appears heavily patinated. Designed around 1956 and manufactur...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Silver Leaf

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

Exuberant Green Print Fabric Swivel Lounge Chair by Selling of Monroe Ca 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 1970's swivel, lounge chair by Selig of Monroe. The chair is in it's original bright and colorful upholstery, which is in very good clean c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Ward Bennett Upholstered Desk Chair for Brickel Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ward Bennett upholstered desk chair for Brickel Associates, c.1960s, USA. This chair features a curved frame and all over upholstery. The chair has both a tilt and swivel mechanism a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. One of their most recognizable designs is the Aluminum Group line for Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad variation was a design accident - cushions from the Eames Chaise found themselves draped over an Aluminum Group chair, and the rest is history. Whatever the story may be, the comfort of Charles & Ray’s Soft Pad seating perhaps rivals that of their famed Eames Lounge Chair. The Soft Pad collection consists of a Lounge Chair, a Low Back Management Chair, and this High Back Executive Chair. The design language is similar to the Eames Aluminum Group suite which sports a single “sling” of material which is tethered to two cast aluminum side rails and in this case, four plush cushions for optimal comfort. These chairs are equipped with a tilt mechanism with tension control as well as manual height adjustment. We have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair. This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm he...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

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

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Pair Green Leather Time Life Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern green Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were manufactured in 1996. These classic offic...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged functionality: this Industrial-style vintage artist...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking 19th-century French armchair is a superb example of the curule or “Dagobert” style, inspired by early medieval throne designs and reinterpreted in the Renaissance Revival tradition. Hand-carved from solid walnut and richly patinated with time, the desk chair showcases a sculptural silhouette formed by its signature X-shaped base, accented with scrolled legs and detailed stretcher supports. Both the seat and back are upholstered in dark brown tooled leather, secured with large brass nailhead trim for a bold, architectural presence. The upper backrest is topped with ornate carved motifs including stylized foliage and wave-like trim, while the sides are decorated with foliate carvings and rolled armrests for added refinement. Sturdy, elegant, and full of historic character, this antique curule chair...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Silt For One Collection The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Desk Chairs by Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
An adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new silk velvet upholstery. Two matching chairs available.
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1960s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Pair of French Art Deco Stained Beech Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco orange stained beech armchairs with brass sabots.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech

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

Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak desk or side chair with pierced hearts
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts and Crafts oak desk or side chair with ball finials and pierced hearts to the head rest and to the wide side stre...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak, Rush

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL DiRECTORS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Office chair - armchair - Vintage swivel red and black workshop chair - 1960’s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Red and Black Office Chair, 1950s / 1960s Height-adjustable workshop chair. No wheels. Vintage Retro swivel armchair 1950/1960 Seat and backrest in imitation leather / red leatherett...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather

2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2000. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Red Leather, EA435
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to 2019. The design inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
Located in Basildon, London
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included the furniture and surrounding landscape. Seen as one of his most outstanding projec...
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1980s European Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2010s Keilhauer Elite 597 Desk Chair in Ecru Tumbled Leather w/ Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Elite Desk Chairs, Model 597-5, designed by Ed Keilhauer for Keilhauer in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several pieces available for purchase. Thei...
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2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Danish, High-Back Executive Chair, 1960s
Located in Gardena, CA
Black leather armchair on casters, ideal for a mid-century style office or as a comfortable reading chair in a library. Its sleek design and mobility offer both functionality and tim...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

2004 Vitra Meda Desk Chair by Alberto Meda in Black Leather with Fabric Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Vitra Meda desk chair, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 1996. This particular example was produced by Vitra in Germany C. 2004. The design is comprised of an aluminum base with a seat upholstered in black leather and fabric on the back. The chair measures 27 inches deep, 27 inches wide...
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Early 2000s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish Art Deco style wood frame office or desk arm chair in black. Chair has a decorative oval medallion on the back and an upholstered seat covered in contemporary grey and white ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

2020s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to the 2020s...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on Chrome Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Eero Saarinen for Knoll, executive armchair in original but soiled Knoll Fabric, on chrome legs. Needs to be reupholstered, and foam replaced, otherwise solid. Chrome can be ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

20th Century French Industrial Metal Chair - Vintage Work Chair by Henri Lieber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage French workshop chair made of metal, designed by Henri Lieber for Flambo, in good condition. The seat height of the industrial chair is adjustable. Minor fading, sc...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1970s
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 first model was developed betwe...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Antique Victorian Oak Desk Office or Side Chair 1890's Original Condition
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Late 19th Century, solid oak, all raised on Cabriole front legs with this stretchers. Wraparound top rail to incorporate the back and arms, with supports, and a fan shaped rear splat...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The elegant frame is made of mahogany wood in a shade of dark chocolate. The wide backrest and spacious seat are uph...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of United Nations armchairs attributed to Jacob Kjaer in original black vinyl upholstery. One arm shows a sign of repair ( last photo ) otherwise structurally strong with minima...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs
Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs
$3,400 Sale Price / set
50% Off
19th Century Mahogany and Button Back Leather Revolving Office or Desk Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century well figured mahogany button back leather revolving office or desk chair of exceptional quality, stunningly hand carved with beautifully rich patination, gra...
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19th Century English Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
Located in Almelo, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill International, Denmark / Germany, 1968 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm designed this beautifully patina...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The Aluminum Group; USA; Aluminum chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
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2010s American 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

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Generation Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Gray and Black, Fully Adjustable
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation ergonomic office desk chair in gray fabric and black frame, fully adjustable. Generation by Knoll is an award-winning office chair that offers a new standard of comf...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

'Office Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This surreal office chair is comfortable, height adjustable and the chicest way to work. The upholstery can be altered to any colour or finish you require. In Six Dot's signature ra...
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2010s British Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful and chic Italian Modern style or Postmodern period black lacquer wood and leather side or desk chair(s), circa late-20t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bjørn Wiinblad, Set of 4 Chairs, Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 vintage beauties by Danish Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden in the 1950s. A collectible set, red painted w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Seagrass

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example dates to 2023. The design incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
Located in London, GB
One of four fabulous genuine vintage Eames EA108 chromed aluminium and red leather swivel armchairs in excellent condition. Designed by Mid Century giants Charles & Ray Eames in 1958...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Seat and back in brown wool, re-upholstery available upon request. Five ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Tiger Maple Ladder Back Desk Chair c.1880-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique ladder back side or desk chair with black vinyl seat. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Tiger's Maple, Vin...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple

Black Cowhide Leather Office Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this classic and luxurious black cowhide leather office chair in English style, set on casters and finished with decorative studs. This timeless black leather office chair i...
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20th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather

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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