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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1990s
Six Fully Restored Th. Harlev Teak Armchairs Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six fully restored Th. Harlev teak armchairs reupholstered in black leather
The model 213 armchair in teak was designed by TH Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in 1958.
The well designed,...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Eames Contract Base Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Original desirable 1960s version with seat pad with brown fabric, easy to reupholster w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractiv...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Campaign Cognac Leather Officers folding chair 1950s
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive 20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Cognac color Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair with Sling Arms & Brass Mounts.
good condition .
Category
1950s English Campaign Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Marcel Breuer Style Cantilever Cesca Side Chair Set w/ Dining Table, Italy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Italian-made "Cesca" chairs made in the style of Marcel Breuer paired with a matching dining table. This classic Art Deco design combines modern styling with natural el...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw.
Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s.
This model was designed for "Carimate G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair by Luckhardt Brothers, Chromed Metal, Stained Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus cantilever chair SS 33 designed by Hans Luckhardt. Chromium plated tubular steel and stained wood, c. 1930.
This item is restored on request and available in different amoun...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather
Located in London, GB
A pair of rosewood armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Made and marked with label by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen.
Leather of seat and back of one chair is original.
Leather of sea...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. P...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfo...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
An Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair 1970's Labelled
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Iconic Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Branding Under Chair 1970's design
Used for a desk or study,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco, original contract piece for the Federal government ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- made in Czechoslovakia 1970
- fabric suitable for exchange
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments.
New upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen. Made in 1950s features a Black Lacquer plywood and metal Base on Casters. A vague label appears on the underside....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Victorian Style Maple, Leather and Brass Nail Studded Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Style Maple , Black Leather and Brass Nail Studded Rolling, 360 degree revolving and tilting Office Chair. Adjustable seat height. Measures 24.5" in width, 24" in depth...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions.
Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 18"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
1936 Hansen & Johansen Solid Wood Armchair, Round Front Legs, Sloping Hind Legs
Located in London, GB
1936 Hansen & Johansen Armchair of solid Mahogany with round front legs and sloping hind legs, back with vertical slats. Seat upholstered with patinated Niger leather. Designed 1936....
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Price for Stacking base. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their at...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distinguished pair of Easy Chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s. Originally created for the city of Chandigarh, India - Pierre's intricate designs have become beloved wor...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Parchment 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 chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways, including rare and sought-after colors, in multiple quantities, enabling you to mix and match a set effortlessly. Shells are available for purchase individually, or we can offer guidance on assembling a set. For large sets, our extensive inventory ensures that the set has a cohesive and streamlined look.
We only send out the finest vintage examples. A close inspection ensures each shell is free of chips, cracks, or defects. We replace the rubber shockmounts that attach the chairs to the base. Finally, the chairs are carefully polished to enhance the original finish. Our meticulous restoration process ensures the chairs are comfortable, stable and is an added value included in your purchase.
The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, to accommodate a variety of uses and settings. Our shell chairs are shown on original zinc-finish bases, referred to as "H bases" by Eames enthusiasts. In addition to this classic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1930's American Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / F.L.W. inspired
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's American / Industrial Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / bASE VERY Frank Lloyd Wright inspired , Sold oak frame and base,, wonderful, perfectly worn (patinaed) lea...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Fauteuils Open Armchairs French Leather and Beech Safari Style, C. 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs in the safari style.
The armrests have been changed into a similar red leather and patinated.
A little miss on one back...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Red Crimson 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Finn Juhl Armchair or Desk Chair in Curved Beech and Grey Fabric, Denmark 1970s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful armchair in beechwood with a deep grey upholstery. This stylish chair was designed by Finn Juhl and produced in Denmark during the 1970s.
In fantastic condition. Entirely ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
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
Blue Lacquered Chiavari Side Chair with Peacock Feathers in Cut Velvet
By Chiavari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Grab it before it's gone! Sculptural, luxurious, joyous and chic, circa 1960. Our one-of-a-kind Chiavari chair was professionally lacquered in the most perfect hue of blue and its seat expertly reupholstered in a rich cut velvet fabric that features a peacock feather pattern of blue, green and gold. One of our favorite features of this show stopper chair is how the Chiavari curves and spindles are echoed in the shapes of the cut velvet peacock feathers, which have such a novel and inviting texture. If you were to move your hand across the top of the seat, it feels like embossed/raised velvet peacock feathers. Chiavari chairs are absolutely timeless. Yet the finishes on this particular chair add a modern and contemporary style (color and texture) that's fresh and current. A perfect desk chair, dressing room chair...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet
9 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Nine fine French 1940s comfortable solid oak dining / desk arm chairs.
Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen.
Price is per chair
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare vintage office chair in black leather by Otto zapf for Knoll international
By Otto Zapf
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Designed in the 1970s for Knoll International furniture, this Otto Zapf office chair exudes an air of comfort, featuring generously-padded, pillow-like cushions upholstered in its or...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Greige Light Grey 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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly colored teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks, marks and splits have been secured and maintained to keep the authentic character of these chairs, used for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence.
Measures: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Henning Kjærnulf Teak and Leather Dining Chair Model 255
Located in London, GB
One dining chair or desk chair model 255, in teak and leather by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. These solid teak chairs have a bea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum star base. Iconic Machine Age classic, clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Aluminum Swag Base Rolling Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Aluminum Swag Base Rolling Swivel Desk Chair with Black Loose Cushions. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 17" W x 19" D x 19" Seat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's)
Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel casters
Features: Tilt, swivel, and lock mechanism
Design Details: Button-tufted leather...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Series Seven Office Chair Model 3217 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Seven" office chair, model 3217, designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This version of the i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22" D x 38" H.
Arm height is 27". Seat int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome rim that supports the chair both structurally and visually
Stainless steel cap over steel armature base on casters or glides.
Tufted leather with polyurethane and polyester padding over molded shell...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Spider Leg Leather Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine Mid-Century Modern armchair, elegant and compact, standing on fine black iron spider legs. This stylish chair gives great comfort and support. This chair has recently been pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio
1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Ponti for Montecat...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base.
Tilt s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D
A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by Singer. During the mid-nineteenth century, the Singer Company became world-famous w...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen in the 1960s. The chair is made from the most exclusive Brazili...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Stunning Midcentury Armchair Finn Juhl Rosewood
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model 209
Midcentury armchair designed by Finn Juhl in jaw dropping solid rosewood. We have seen this chair used as an office chair, side chair, or dining chair. Incredible comfor...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, office chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm tulip office chair, with height adjustment.
Frame of brushed steel.
Made by Walter Knoll.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed together and alongside each other in their studio La Ruota in Como, Italy. With a look that epitomized the modern Italian ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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