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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1990s
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
A luxurious executive desk chair in brown leather by Otto Zapf for Knoll, circa 1970s. This high back masterpiece blends ergonomic comfort with timeless sophistication, making it the...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Exuberant Green Print Fabric Swivel Lounge Chair by Selling of Monroe Ca 1970's
By Selig, Milo Baughman
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Planula Swivel Desk Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk chairs, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s, set of 2.
These rare office chairs have a very distinct aesthetic that...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in a dark eggplant colored leather for Herman Miller. Original leather with wear as shown. Matching powder coated frame in a dark eggplant color....
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage German Fabric & Aluminium Desk Chair from Fröscher Sitform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of modernistic armchairs was produced by the German manufactory Fröscher Sitform during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid aluminum. The ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern Steelcase style #454 office chair with original red fabric, chrome arms, and chrome shaft with swivel & rolling 5 prong chrome base and created in the style of Charles Pollock for Knoll. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is some slight fading in the fabric, otherwise it is in good shape. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
Not sure there is anything cooler than an awesome RED office chair… Unless it’s an awesome RED office chair by STEELCASE!! This gorgeous Steelcase #454 office rolling & swivel chair is made in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Comprised of a bucket style swivel seat and covered in its ORIGINAL red upholstery, chrome arms with molded fabric armrests, five prong chrome base with casters, and a chrome tube shaft with swivel. Need a cool chair for your home office? Here you go! Maybe you need a new look in your den or study? You just found it. It is so comfortable and very versatile. Not to mention, it’s made by Steelcase AND in the style of Charles Pollock! Two high quality and exceedingly popular designs. It will be awesome in your mid-century modern setting or equally as nice in an industrial loft or modern country ranch home. WONDERFUL!!!
Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor," a fireproof steel wastebasket. The Victor gained popularity due to its light weight achieved through a patented process of bending flat steel at right angles to create boxes, and its ability to prevent fires at a time when smoking was common indoors, particularly in the workplace. In 1915, the company began manufacturing and distributing steel desks and in 1937, the company collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright on office furniture. The partnership lasted two years and resulted in some of the first modern workstations. The company officially changed its name to Steelcase, Inc. in 1954 and became known as the leader of the furniture industry in the late 1960s due to the volume of its sales and in 1973, the company debuted the Series 9000 furniture line. Steelcase merged three of its subsidiaries, Brayton International, Metro Furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
Category
1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Black Leather Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1980s.
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original black leather Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollack for Knoll. Features original black leather in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome p...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather in Saddle...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
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...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair
1970s
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy. With label marking, "Made in Italy", as shown in last image. Great as dining or side ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Postmodern Handkerchief Chair, 23 Available
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chair
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat, with powder coated steel base.
Measures: 23.5"W ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 of 9 Vintage 'Modus' Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic example of Italian modernism in the office world, these Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani come with a modular, detachable desk and armrest. In green plastic with black ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
4er Set Jørgen Kastholm für Kusch & Co. „8400“ Konferenz Stühle Sessel Leder
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Sehr massive und hochwertige Leder Sessel aus der Modellreihe 8400 von Jorgen Kastholm für Kusch & Co. aus verchromten Stahlrohrgestell und hochwertigen Soft Pad Sitzauflagen, Deutsc...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Polished Leather Executive Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 8 Chest
Polished Executive Burgundy Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair Leather Upholstery With Tilt Action & Adjustable Sea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using our stunning collection of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Planula Swivel Desk Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk chairs, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s, set of 4.
These rare office chairs have a very distinct aesthetic that...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Gunlocke Oak and Upholstered Armchair
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Gunlocke modernist solid Oak and Upholstered Armchairs, guess chair. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth, 31" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-86c occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. The only thing more impressive than the many su...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli (ca. 1970, Italy).
Collapsible/stackable...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial grade tweed fabric. The chairs feature a supple formed upholstery seat and back, on ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1990s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the 1990s. Their...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome Desk Chair by Brueton in Woven Tropical Leaves, c. 1970's
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has streamlined profile with curved armrests and floating seat design. Newly upholstered in handwoven fabric...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This design was born as a bespoke concept for the...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Original black leather with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Chair reclines. ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chair Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chairs - Set of 4. Circa 1996. Measurements: 32" H x 20" W x 23.25" D x 18.5" Seat height x 24" Arm height.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1981 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair w/ Fabric Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management-Height Desk Chair, Model EA418, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. These examples date to 198...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cordovan Leather Tufted Office Desk Chair by Hancock and Moore
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome tufted leather office desk chair by Hancock and Moore. The seat and back in a red cordovan leather with open arms, in the style of an American Classic Martha Washington c...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A set of four Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over our skeleton. The leather upholstery is constructed from sixteen pieces of saddle leather, which are individually die-cut and sewn together. The leather is then zippered over the tubular steel frame and the polyurethane foam padded...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Green Velvet Office Desk Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Green Velvet Office Desk Chair, Italy 1970s
A vintage velvet desk chair, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. Steel golden chromed structure and beautiful green velvet cover. Chromed...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Leather Office Chair
This chair measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 47 high, with a seat height of 21 and arm height/chair clearance of 29 inches
All piec...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Desk Chairs for Formanova, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gianni Moscatelli desk chairs for Formanova,
In Original Green fabric.
The chair's fabric is aged and they need re-upholstery.
4 wheels for easy moving.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Queen Anne Style Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 vintage solid mahogany George II, Queen Anne dining armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Fritz Hansen Drop Chair 1990s-2000s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Drop Chair by Danish Manufacturer Fritz Hansen
Produced approximately in the 1990s-2000s, this Drop Chair is ideal as a desk chair. It features a plastic ...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Durlet, made in Belgium Arm Chairs in Camel leather.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of 12 comfortable camel leather armchairs with aluminium chrome feet characterize these set of dining, office or side chairs designe...
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Willy Rizzo C2 70s Production Chromed Steel Frame Gray Vintage Leather Set of 4
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Willy Rizzo chairs C2 70s production with chromed steel frame and gray vintage leather seats. Set of 4 chairs.
The seat has been re upholstered with vintage leather. The chairs are in excellent condition, the steel shows only light signs of use. Set of 4 chairs. Measurements: L seat 45 cm, total P 55 cm, H 83 cm, seat P 41...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Authentic "How high the moon" armchair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986.
The chair features a stainless steel base which was all fixed together by hand.
An absolute iconic piece wi...
Category
1990s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames, original hopsack upholstery (which is a little tatty but totally useable). Fully st...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr w/ Gunner Anderson Fabric
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Burkhard Vogtherr design for Davis Furniture "Web" office chairs with
Gunner Anderson for Kvadrat "Letters" fabric seating.
The...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Set of Six Handkerchief Armchairs by Vignelli for Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage set of (8) eight Knoll Handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli
Inspired by the lightness and organic ease of a handkerchief drifting ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s
By Faultless Doerner 1
Located in Houston, TX
Super comfy set of 4 bucket office chairs by Faultess Doerner, circa 1970s. Base legs have a unique curved design, and casters roll smoothly. Great for the home or office. Overall in...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1975 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs in Leather w/ Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chairs, Model EA420, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to circa 1975. The listed pric...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1970s American Craftsman Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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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