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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Late Victorian
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of six dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. Original black leather is in fai...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. This listing includes the table...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Armchair by Lysberg Hansen & Terp, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in mahogany, leather and horsehair. Designed and made by Lysberg Hansen & Terp in 1940s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Vintage Danish wooden armchair from 1960s. Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid wood. Round tapered legs. Flared ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L designed 1949, executed circa 1961 Rosewood, leather Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Priced and sold as single chairs, pictured is a set of four dining chairs with arms designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. Original black leather is in fair condition showing cracking and marks from normal wear and tear. Webbing would benefit from being replaced, either re-using original leather or selecting new leather. If purchased at full listing price, reupholstery with new black aniline leather and new webbing will be included in price. If chairs are bought as is in with original black leather and original webbing, then a 20% discount is available. Please make an offer...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge Chairs Set by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather pair of model 431 lounge chairs by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s Superb quality with fine details and patina. Manuf...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side chair designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker, great condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Original Oxford chair dated from march 1967 made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair was designed for the special commission of the St Catherine college...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful Norrevold armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 for master cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen. This example in beautiful mahogany and tan coloured patinated leather....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the deliv...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Danish Niels Moller Model 56 Oak Armchair for JL Mollers Mobelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller. This design is quite hard to come by, especially so offered in Oak as the majority were produced in Teak. The timber on this chair exhibits a wonderful honey glow and is in excellent condition. Just reupholstered using the finest black leather sympathetic to the original leather used. Also particular attention had been paid to keeping the seat padding nice and slim, as it should be, there is nothing worse than seeing these chairs incorrectly upholstered with overstuffed seats that detract from the clean lines. This chair would make a fantastic desk chair but could also be placed in other rooms around the house as a statement side chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Nordic Teak Arm Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser, 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very rare teak arm chair designed by Fredrik A. Kayser. Made in Norway in the 1950s by the furniture manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The ch...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Teak

1950s Ladies Petite Carved Mahogany and Silk Tufted Upholstered Bureau Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite 1950s ladies Petite carved Mahogany and silk tufted upholstered Bureau chair in beautiful vintage condition. Comfortable seat in good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 6 Hunting Chairs in Pine by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 6 hunting dining chairs in solid pine with cord seat and back. Designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in 1960s, Norway. Great comfort and modern lines featured in this set. These beautiful vintage chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine, Wool

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in faux leather designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine

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

Mid-Century Armchair in Rosewood Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in rosewood and patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J.Iversen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in London, GB
This chair is a excellent vintage example of Wegner's round chair made of oak. The label places it as made before 1970. The leather on the seat shows some peeling, wear and tear ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac classic leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This product w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by France and Son / Cado in the 1960s The armchairs have a solid stabile frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Swedish Reproduction Painted Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish style chair is full of character! Painted to look old and and recently upholstered in a Zak + Fox linen fabric. Supported by tapered,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood, Paint, Fabric

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Rare Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather and Wenge, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated leather and wenge. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa, c1955. Bent walnut plywood in ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and stained beech. Designed and made in Denmark 1940s
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Danish modern 1960 armchair by master cabinet maker Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
This Danish modern armchair by Jacob Kjaer, a revered master cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, embodies the essence of mid-century design sophistication. Crafted in 1960 in Copenh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Black Leather Seven Office Chair, Model 3117, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Series 7™ 3117 swivel chair is manufactured by the world-famous Danish furniture company Fritz Hansen. The chair is made of black leather and has an elegant design with legs in c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and produced by Labofa. The chair features adjustable seat and back rest height. The angle of the back rest is also adjustable. Rasmussen later developed the Kevi chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Danish Side Chair in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish side chair in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the steel and the wooden parts. Scandinavian interpretation of the functinalist Bauhaus mo...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Scand Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Black & Chrome Office Chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern Arne Jacobsen Series 7 black & chrome office chair designed by Fritz Hansen. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage & not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few dents & nicks as you would expect with age & wear. It has been touched up & has a new coat of urethane. Please see photos & zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa 1993. Note: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs Sculptural, functional, and comfortable! The Series 7 chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955 and is an icon in modern furniture history. The Fritz Hansen website states that the chair is made from 9 layers of pressure molded veneer for strength, flexibility, and durability despite its slender form. This one was made in 1993 and it is comprised of a molded black painted plywood seat which is uniquely shaped for the human body. Ergonomically enjoyable!! It has the chrome four-star leg base with chromed hooded wheel casters. It’s incredibly versatile, with unique character and unmatchable comfort. It is manually adjustable in height, and it swivels! It will make the perfect office or desk chair in your Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style home office or den. Fritz Hansen was founded in 1872, when Fritz Hansen, a Danish carpenter, founded his own furniture company and in 1915 introduced his first chair in steam bent wood. In 1934, Fritz Hansen began his collaboration with Arne Jacobsen resulting in some of the famous, classic icons of Danish Design including the “Ant” in 1952, the Series 7 in 1955, the Grand Prix in 1957, the Swan in 1958, and the Egg in 1958. Other famous collaborations have resulted in Piet Hein’s super-elliptical table from 1968 and in 1982 Fritz Hansen acquired the rights to a major part of Poul Kjaerholm’s furniture collection. Since the 1980s continuing into the new millennium, Fritz Hansen has added new designs to the collection including the Essay table...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Danish Midcentury Side Chairs in Ash and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in ash, cane and patinated leather. Designed by Ditte & Adrian Heath for Søren Horn cabinetmakers. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Ash

Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black le...
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Side Chair by Frode Holm, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in fabric, designed by Frode Holm. Made in Denmark, original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Elm

Bjørn Wiinblad, Armchair, Made at Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage beauty by Danish Ceramic Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden. A collectible red painted armchair with cane sea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Wood

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

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Plywood, Upholstery, Beech

19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers ...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Ole Wanscher Armchair of Black Leather and Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Armchair with rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Normal patina due to age and use including scratche...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
A rare teak armchair designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen. Seat and back with woven cane. Designed 1955. This example made 1950–1960s by cabin...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane

Set of 3 "Mondo" Lounge Chairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Very good condition with small signs of usage and patina. Please note: listed price is for one (1) chair.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Danish Teak and Leather Armchair, Danish Design
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish armchair from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after wood renovation and replacement of the fabric with a new one. New natural navy blue leather from Italy Dime...
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1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish armchair. Designed and made in Sweden, great original condition.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

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...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chairs of Cherrywood for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs of cherrywood. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen.  
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Cherry

Peter Hvidt: Armchair of Rosewood and Black Leather circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Easy chair with Brazilian rosewood frame. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rosewood

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 beautiful curved back. The diagonal...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRRE...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark from 1968. Fibreglass reinforced polyester shell upholstered in a beautiful heavy q...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Executive Chair by Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by the world-famous Danish designer Arne Vodder during the 1960s. The organic-shaped frame of the chair is made of solid wood with a noble, brown co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood grain. Made in Denmark stamped underneath.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

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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