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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
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
Materials
Bentwood
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
Sculptural Danish desk chair from the 1980´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
From the 1980s – a modern Danish desk chair that effortlessly blends form and function. Crafted with a keen eye for design, this chair is a testament to the era's aesthetic sensibili...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aesthetic Movement Jacobean Or Old English Armchair after a Design by E W Godwin
By C.J. Plunkett & Co, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement Jacobean or Old English ebonized armchair.
After a design by E. W. Godwin.
Probably made by C J Plunkett & Co. See The Secular Furniture of E W Godwin by Susa...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in sculpted walnut and walnut burl, circa 1910. This desk ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' chairs, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1965.
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as opposed to the mod...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Ondo" Executive Leather 1970s Desk Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
A Saporiti Italia “Onda” executive swivel desk chair in leather with polished steel swivel base designed by Giovanni Offredi, ca. 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Bevan Attributed, Gothic Revival Oak Desk or Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed, probably made by Marsh and Jones of Leeds.
A fine quality Gothic Revival oak desk or side chair with turned uprights below the backrest and carved wavy deta...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in Chicago, IL
Sam Maloof Highback Horned Desk Chair, Oiled Oakwood reupholstered with Spinneybeck leather.
Branded manufacturer's marks to underside 'Maloof California'.
Adjustable seat now set at...
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1970s American Craftsman Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and b...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Brown Faux Leather, Brass and Metal Armchairs, Andre Motte, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of midcentury brown faux leather armchairs. These fantastic pieces were designed in Italy during the 1950s and inspired by the work of Andre Motte
These pair of armch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including parchment. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italy 18th Century Walnut Dining Armchair with Cane Sitting
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and not usual armchair was hand carved in solid walnut, in the 18th century in the Northern part of Italy. Very pleasant decoration with the "lyre" an antique musical instrument...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Regency Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair, crafted as the original USA edition for Herman Miller, features a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented by a chrome frame and armrests. An extension of the iconic Aluminum Group chairs, designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group retains the structural integrity of its predecessor while introducing plush cushions for enhanced comfort. Its 5-star base with casters, tilt-swivel mechanism, and seat-height adjustment ensure functionality and versatility, making it ideal for executive or office use. The Eames soft pad executive chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be ab...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
French 19th Century Napoleon III Egyptian Revival Bronze Mounted Throne Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century Napoleon III Egyptian revival mahogany and bronze-mounted throne armchair with bronze figures of winged sphinxes, circa 1870-1880.
Measu...
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Liberty & Co. an English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Armchair with Seagrass Seat
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. In the style of Morris and Co's Sussex range.
An English Aesthetic Movement ebonized rush-seat Sussex style armchair after a design by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti in original condition with original seagrass seat...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
'Dundas' Library Armchairs after a model by Robert Adam and Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of carved and water gilded library armchairs designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for the great room at Arlington Street London. The serpentine scrolled...
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed by Mart Stam). Mart Stam is a famous Dutch architect and designer who worked in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carter Desk by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid maple boards are cut to size and joined. The leather is cut to size and adhered to the wood top.
MAPLE + LEATHER POLY FINISH
CUSTOM...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk / Swivel office chair in leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Model "Korium" with original leather, nice patina. Made in Italy, 1980s.
Adjustable height and til...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sigurd Resell Model ''Cirkel'' Office Lounge Chair for Rastad & Relling
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare office lounge chair model "Cirkel" by Sigurd Resell. Chrome construction with three solid rosewood feet. Retains original faux leather and in great clean condition.
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20th Century Norwegian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four Skaala chairs was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro for the Finnish Avarte manufacture during the 1980s. Due to their modern and minimal look, they will easily find their place in the living room or office. The Skaala chair perfectly reflects Kukkapuro's love for ergonomic furniture. This innovative combination of aesthetics and functionality refers to idea from Bauhaus school. The frame is made of chrome-plated goldish metal. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high-quality gray fabric, and additional armrests are made of birch plywood.
Yrjö Kukkapuro is a Finnish furniture designer. He is the important person of Finnish functionalism. He has mainly been working as a freelance designer since the 1950s, and most of the furniture he designed early in his career is still in production. "Does it make sense to design a chair that is not comfortable to sit on?" - this is one of Kukkapuro's favorite sayings, which perfectly reflects the designer's love of ergonomic furniture. His designs aim at a subtle balance between functionality and aesthetics - a perfect example of this is the Karuselli chair by Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the Ateljee armchair and sofa. In his career, Kukkapuro has received many national and international awards - incl. Lunning Prize in 1966, First Prize at the International Chair Design Competition in Italy in 1972 and the Kaj Franck Design Prize in 1995. His works are permanently present in museums around the world, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.
Avarte was established as a continuation of the family company Haimi. In 1980, Haimi employees acquired the company for themselves and changed the company name to Avarte. Haimi was a Finnish furniture manufacturer founded in 1943 that was especially known as the producer of Yrjö Kukkapuro designs. Avarte continued to manufacture furniture until 2013, when the company ha been ceased. In addition to Yrjö Kukkapuro's designs, Avarte also produced furniture designed by Samula Naamanka, Mikko Paakkanen and Simo Heikkilä...
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1980s Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Beech
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau desk chair by Gustav Siegel for Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Industrial Swivel Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of black adjustable swivel stools
Overall Dimensions: 13 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 17 1/2" - 23 1/2" high
Seat Diameter: 13"
Footrest Diameter: 11 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Set of 24 Ward Bennett for Brickel Custom Executive Leather & Brass Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend Ward Bennett, these chairs were produced in the mid 1980s by Brickel Associates, known for their American construction and exceptional quality. Not...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Details: Adjustable height, sculpted aluminum base, black vinyl upholstery, rolling casters, original lab...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925.
It was chromed. The chrome come of at some spots but gives the chair a great look and Patina.
Th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
FINE IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE DUTCH MARQUETRY CHESTERFIELD LEATHER DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important, Fully Restored hand made circa 1850 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid desk chair...
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1850s Danish Early Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Executive Task Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The celebrated design language of Knoll was originally championed by an incredibly talented team, together they define Knoll’s greatest work of the Mid-Century. A member of said team was Vincent Cafiero, a Senior Designer of Knoll’s Planning Unit, a collective that took on countless monumental projects such as the CBS interior in 1965. Cafiero took on projects from large office spaces, education facilities, and residences while also being responsible for the design of Knoll’s Showrooms of the time.
Cafiero too designed some iconic pieces for Knoll which all maintain his signature clean-lined rectangular form certainly evident with this Executive Task Chair...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s.
Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural tripod base. It is kind of unusual to find a very modest...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, 1990s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of black leather chairs with metal frame. Stamped under the seat. Seat height: 35 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed for executive offices and conference rooms. This extremel...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood, Italia, 1950s.
The measurements indicated are for the desk only...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful renaissance carved walnut armchair
Origin : Italy
Period : 16th century
Dimensions :
Height : 111,5 cm Seat height : 52 cm
...
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16th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich tan leather. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
By Jules 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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This comfortable and fully adjustable swiveling executive armchair is upholstered in black leather...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Giorgetti Clip Office Leather Walnut Chair Designed by M2atelier
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by M2ATELIER
Clip executive office armchair in Ivory Saddle Leather with back structure in profiled steel, seat in Polimex (composite polyester/polyurethane material), and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
18 ICF Vitra Eames "EA108" Aluminium Chairs - In Pale-Cream Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, refined suites of chairs you could ever hope to find.
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acq...
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2010s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
2016 Naoto Fukasawa for Geiger Saiba Mid-Back Desk Chairs in Leather w/ Lift
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saiba Mid-Back Task Chairs, initially designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Geiger in 2016. These examples date to around the same time. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Jens Risom Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable seat, tilts and swivels
Measures: H: 31.5" - ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Thonet, a Pair of 1930s Tubular Steel Armchairs with Ebonized Armrests
Located in London, GB
Thonet, an interesting pair of 1930s tubular steel armchairs in the Bauhaus style, each side is one flowing tube, organic shaped arms and conforming ebon...
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1930s European Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
E W Godwin Style of Jacobean or Old English Aesthetic Movement Oak Armchair
By Edward William Godwin, C.J. Plunkett & Co
Located in London, GB
After a design by E W Godwin.
An Aesthetic Movement OAK armchair originally named,' A Jacobean or Old English Armchair '.
Probably made by Collier and Plunkett or James Peddle. See...
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Early 1800s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
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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