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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
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.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Desk chair, Boomerang model, design Carlo Ratti, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s Boomerang model desk chair by Carlo Ratti of Italian manufacture and great quality.
From their design comes the model name "Boomerang." The characteristic shape of the wooden ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Buffa designed some of the cleanest and most elegant pieces of the post Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, 'Novecento' period. These side or desk chairs illustrate his total mastery of hi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Quality Antique Regency Pair of Figured Mahogany Desk/Carver Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency pair of figured mahogany desk/carver chairs having a figured mahogany shaped top rail, carved centre splat, shaped open arms with scrolled ends and carved scr...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
Located in Austin, TX
Double pedestal desk with goatskin parchment top and trim and matching desk. Designed by Vittorio Valabrega, a hard to find Art Deco designer, Italy, 1930's. ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
$8,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Froscher Designed Retro 1970 Red Metal Office / Desk Arm Chair for Sitform
Located in Markington, GB
Froscher designed Retro 1970 red metal office / desk arm chair for Sitform, stunning designed by Froscher for Sitform, original designer metal chairs, the cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$440 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Willian IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Willian IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality mahogany shaped top and centre splat, shaped scroll open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric sta...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique armchair was crafted in France, circa 1880. Built of oakwood, the armchair stands on barley twist legs embellished with a scrolled "X" bottom stretcher dressed with a decorative finial. The chair features a rounded back with curved ladder and leaf decor, two intricate armrests with hand carved lion head sculptures, and a wide and deep handwoven cane seat. The barrel shaped chair...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
The world`s most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 kinds of products for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company.
Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chairs Executive Thin Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in 2015. This executive height chair features a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique English cowhide leather desk chair combined with wood on original wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique armchair is not only attractive to look at but is also versatile in its use. For example, you can use it as an accent chair, but it also works perfectly as an office cha...
Category
19th Century Chesterfield Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The Aluminum Group; USA;
Aluminum chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jorgen Kastholm Red Leather Armchair Chair Modell 8400 for Kusch + Co Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair modell series 8400 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Kusch + Co
The pieces comprise matte-chromed tubular steel bases and red leather upholstery along with armrests...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts & Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Amsterdamse School desk chair for the ladies.
Those who have purchased an antique Arts & Crafts or even an Art Deco ladies desk may have found that finding ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
2017 Herman Miller Eames EAG Aluminum Group Management Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2017. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chair w/Work Surface & 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early 21st Century Modern Steelcase orange Node Task Chair with a white work surface, black metal shaft, & black 5 prong base with casters, 6 available, selling separately. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 Vintage Steelcase Coalesse Bindu Arm Chair by Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bindu chair designed by award-winning designer Brian Kane for Coalesse. A modern chair which combines comfort and performance with clean lines and Minimalist design. Upholstered in t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand car...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,601 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unusual Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Hetsch
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This chair is of highly elaborate design and exceptional craftsmanship. Open arms enclosing ornamental stylized foliage. Pierced turned reeded front legs, drop in seat and padded bac...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair upholstered in plush woven linen
A very good looking well made and comfortable...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,800 / item
2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood Howdah or elephant saddle chair from Bangkok Thailand. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has a repaired chip and crack on its front top back rail. It was given a fresh coat of Danish oil. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: If you love this saddle chair from Bangkok we have additional interesting pieces from Bangkok listed here if they are still available.
OK… Grab your elephant and let’s go for a RIDE!! LOL… ok, most people probably don’t actually have a pet elephant BUT… that shouldn’t detour you from owning a PHENOMENAL hand carved elephant saddle chair or Howdah chair...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Office Chairs Set of 2
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair feature...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Fabric w/ Pneumatic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Artist Made Aluminum Desk / Side Chair by Jose Pascual
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 20th century Modern Craftsman artist made desk / side chair in aluminum relying on abstraction and the grid form as means of defining space and transparency. The sculpt...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Centuryr Modern Chair
Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 23 1/2 D ; 32 H
Seat Height. 18.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
1979 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA418, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1979....
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Sold Individually: Eight Niels Otto Moller Model 51 Chairs in Original Red Cord
Located in London, GB
Sold individually, these eight of Niel Otto Moller Model 51 chair was designed in 1951. Most assume that Niel Otto Moller designed this first chair produced by his workshop JL Moller...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: Walnut
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x 100 cm
Also available: Other colors available
The love of processes, the properties of materials, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,884 / item
Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with a bowed back centred by a pierced panel above a saddle seat. The chair stands on...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Black w/ Adjustable Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1968. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Elegg Stainless Steel Tubular Armchair with Floral Quilted Drape
Located in Larnaca, CY
Continuing the design principles of the signature ELEGG, this armchair comes in a wider version with a suspended armrest. Its soft cushion tube and drape, upholstered in embroidered ...
Category
2010s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carter Desk by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid maple boards are cut to size and joined. The leather is cut to size and adhered to the wood top.
MAPLE + LEATHER POLY FINISH
CUSTOM...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 fabric LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained. Upholstered ...
Category
2010s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,922 / set
1970s Scandinavian Steel and Leather Vitesse Office Swivel Chair by Bolia
By Bolia
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Scandinavian steel and leather Vitesse office swivel chair by Bolia.
Category
Late 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Chrome cityscape fabric desk arm side chair with castors by Paul Evans Inc. Has a metallic stripe on fabric. May work well as a vanity chair also, b...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,900 Sale Price
22% Off
Set of 2 Balance High Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 balance high chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: walnut
Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x 100 cm.
Also available: other colors available.
The love of processes, the propertie...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,703 / set
DS-1051 Office Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1051 office chair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 93 cm
Materials: chrome-plated, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
An all-roun...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$12,495 / item
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Web President High Back Armchair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Swivel armchair with a high back and inner steel frame, expanded polyurethane padding, covered with soft leather. Five-star base with gas seat height adjustment and tilt control mech...
Category
2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming orange shells are in original condition, each with a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained. Upholstered seat and b...
Category
2010s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$961 / item
De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257 is the perfect choice for concentrated and at the same time comfortable work, made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs
Located in Detroit, MI
These mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 2015. This classic office chair features ori...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2005. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cane Armchair Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany and cane armchair attributed to Harvey Probber.
Category
1950s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Arm Chairs with Swivel Backrest from 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of arm chairs with swivel backrest from 1960s, unknown designer or manufacture. Very stylish chairs with swivel backrest that adjust when sitting, nickel plated steel bases, har...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Designer Postmodern Black Lacquer Wood and Leather Side Chair
By Calligaris
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and chic Italian modern style or Postmodern period black lacquer wood and leather side or desk chair(s), circa late 2...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,185 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Industrial Aluminum Rolling Desk Chair by General Fireproofing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique industrial aluminum rolling desk chair by General Fireproofing co. Amazing patina, surface and finish, curved aluminum slat back for optimum ...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think will benefit from some touching up from a refinishe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chair for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Mandarin Chairs for Knoll w/ Bamboo Arms
5 available
Price per single chair
Style of Memphis Baughman
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Balance Chair by Sebastián Angeles
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance chair by Sebastián Angeles
Material: Walnut
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x 100 cm
Also Available: Other colors available,
The love of processes, the properties of materials,...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,884 / item
Louis XIII Office Armchair in Leather and Carved Walnut, France, circa 1860
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large armchair / throne for living room or desk / office.
Walnut structure carved on a floral theme (flowers and acanthus leaves on the armrests). Seat and back covered in leather...
Category
1860s French Louis XIII Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$2,645 Sale Price
20% Off
ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk arm...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk / Swivel office chair in leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Model "Korium" with original leather, nice patina. Made in Italy, 1980s.
Adjustable height and til...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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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