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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Classic Stool Armless Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a classic Herman Miller Aeron Armless Chair Adjustable Stool Stool Black Mesh Adjustable No Arms Ergonomic with Wheels DIme...
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Late 20th Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A classic and very comfortable tilting and swiveling Aeron office desk chair By Herman Miller USA, 1990s Measures: 26.5"W x 26"D x 40"H. Arm and seat heights are adjustable. Very...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela. The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1978. This classic desk chair featur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

1993 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair Original Black Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
Designed by Ray and Charles and manufactured by Herman Miller, these Management Height Black Leather Soft Pad chairs epitomize the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. A seamless integratio...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames Time Life Chair in Olive Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a subtle touch of color to your office with this stunning Eames Time Life Chair in a bright olive leather for Herman Miller. Leather is supple and vibrant, with some wear as show...
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Paris, FR
1970s swivel office chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in black leather with vertical channel stitching, it features a minimalist silhouette, comfortable proportions, an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Model DoMore Swivel Desk Office Chair Model 616 c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Industrial, Mid Century swivel office, desk chair by The DoMore Chair Company. The chair features a chrome base on wheel castor feet, thick tweed and vinyl seat, vinyl,...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian patinated Oak bankers desk Chair on wheels. Mesures 21.5" in width, 22" in depth and stands 32" tall. Seat height is 18.25...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Black Leather Incisa Office Chair by Vico Magistretti for De Padova, 1992
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1992 and designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova. This revolving office chair features a metal frame and its original high-quality leather upholstery. This chair ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Office Chair on Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless green cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair in classic English style on wheels. This charming green leather and wood office chair is a timeless ad...
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20th Century Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International, USA 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Max Pearson for Knoll International, this mid-century modern swivel chair offers both functionality and iconic design. The chair features a sculptural molded shell uphols...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra, swivel chair, model AC1, designed by the Antonio Citterio The swivel chair by the manufacturer Vitra, model AC1, was designed by the designer Antonio Citterio. The seat is ...
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Late 20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rainer Daumiller, Desk / Dining Chair in Solid Pine, Danish Modern Design, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful single dining / desk chair in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill in 1970s, Denmark. This chair remains in a good vintage condition with a lovely deep patina. Traces of wear. A fine mid century brutalist chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine

Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather armchair with aluminum base. Seat height : 54 cm. Stamped Herman Miller. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.  For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Oak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome Arts and Crafts oak swivel desk chair with cane seat and adjustable height and reclining spring tilt function. The seat height is adjustable from approximately 17.5" to 20" ...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Tall Executive Leather Chair in Olive Green
Located in Wilton, CT
HARD TO FIND COLOR. Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Soft Pad Olive Green Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Pr. Swivel Chairs by Hugh Acton for Burke Acton, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Post Modern, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs, designed by Hugh Acton, for Burke Acton circa 1960's. The chairs feature commercial grade orange tweed upholstered seats, on styli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight
Located in Chicago, IL
Bert England for Dunbar Executive Office Chairs – 1980s, Set of Eight or Sold Individually $2500 per chair $25,000 for the entire set of Eight. Elegant and exceptionally comfortable,...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll International. Armless style, padded, with a great base. 2 available. CONDITION N...
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1990s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage director armchair. Hand crafted circa 1990 in the Chesterfield style by Hancock and Moore, the chair stands on a swivel base w...
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Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Apelbaum, Raphael Raffel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Plush Hancock & Moore Chesterfield Style Swivel Leather Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious Chesterfield style tufted leather executive desk chair having swivel base. Seat depth 17.5 arm height 25
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Early 2000s American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Setu Chair defines flexibility, moving with the user, with a clean aesthetic that suits nearly any home or office space. It’s no accident that this chai...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Presenting the iconic Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This example is from the mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage conditio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green plastic shell covered in green fabric on the seat and back, together with an aluminiu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Office chair and desk vintage MIM
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century. Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Office chair and desk  vintage MIM
Office chair and desk  vintage MIM
$962 Sale Price
46% Off
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label. This...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheel...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Chairs by Ward Bennett for Bricket Associates (Several Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A classic desk chair in dark midnight blue almost black leather by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates with original 5 star chrome base and rolling ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Glass, PVC

Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery 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

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / desk chair / wood and metal / English / antique An English wooden swivel and rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm supports and decorative seat panel. The chair swivels at a consistent height but it features a mechanism that allows the height of the chair to be adjusted. The ergonomic design of the chair ensures maximum comfort and support, allowing you to work or relax for extended periods without any discomfort. The wooden back and arms are expertly carved and polished to perfection. Elevate your workspace with this wooden office chair...
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1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Dark Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fiberglass

Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining chair in stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s. In good vintage condition with a nice lettering on the rear side of the seat. Dimensions: H: 78 cm / 30.7" W: 50 cm / 19.7" D: 56 cm / 21.7" SH: 42 cm / 16.6" Works well with other French mid century furniture...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Desk Chair in Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Fongaro, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Desk Chair by Carlo Fongaro made in Brazil, during the 70s is nothing less than outstanding! The "Dinamarquesa" swivel chair, designed by Carl...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Riccardo Blumer Alias 301 Laleggera 42 Stacking Maple Chairs with steel trolleys
Located in London, GB
42 x Ricardo Blumer for Alias 301 Laleggera model '301' lightweight stacking chairs, all priced individually (£250 per chair) There are 5 x steel troll...
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Early 2000s European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair. Featuring a straight line design, walnut frame, wooden backrest with rosewood inlay, modern legs with stretche...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss chrome set of 6 chairs, chairs are chrome base and pony upholstery original, 1970s.    
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame H max seat: 52 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a floating back and V-leg frame. Pictur...
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1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Early English 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Back Leather Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 9 HC Early 20th Century Hillcrest Oak Rail Revolving Desk Chair With Polished Brown Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs British Made by esteemed chair brand Hillcres...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms, fabric seat and back on aluminum star base, with original ball coaster feet. The chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood. Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Wilton, CT
Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York City. This luxurious vintage chair made by Herman Miller in the 1980's...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

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

Victorian Oak Green Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 11 PC Victorian Oak & Racing Green Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing With a dark Olive green seat. Height to top of the arms is 71.5cm
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Black Leather Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sold individual. 30 available ! Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. We have many sets that had been used as dining chairs w...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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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