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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Armchairs in Painted Distressed Frames
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of antique Louis XV style armchairs in painted distressed frames. Each having a wonderful antique frame that has been washed wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher leather armchair Designed in 1946 and Produced by Master Cabinetmaker A. J. Iverson.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
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1860s French Louis XIII Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Two Armchair from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Two Art Deco armchair from 1960 Czech Republic.
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum with chrome-plated bases and original black leather upholstery. Swivel base with ad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Hungarian Office Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Hungarian office chair
in walnut
Office chair is done in a fine walnut wood, newly re-upholstered in brown leather. It has 2 armrests and elevated by the 4 elongated wooden...
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1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1960s Finn Juhl Model 209 Diplomat Chair in Mahogany and Brown Leather - Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Finn Juhl designed the model 209 chairs in 1961. The chair is part of a series of furniture named the Diplomat series with chairs, desks, tables, cabinets and other furniture.
The c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Birch Office Chair with Patinaed Cognac Leather, Ake Axelsson, Sweden, 2000s
By Åke Axelsson
Located in Deland, FL
Discover the epitome of Scandinavian design with the Vinga Swivel Chair, a masterful creation by renowned designer Åke Axelsson. Crafted in the 2000s by Galleri Stolen, this chair ef...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Cognac FK6720 Sofa & Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine and rare sofa set model FK6720 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s.
This edition is a...
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1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Desk Armchair in Elm and Faux-Leather Attributed to Batistin Spade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco desk armchair in elm and faux-leather attributed to Batistin Spade
he arm of the chair measures 64 cm high (25.20")
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Elm
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Off Armchair Low 5W Gas Lift by Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
This item is made to order and produced according to your specific choices of fabric and color.
Seat: rigid PU foam and full upholstery - Divina MD 813 with a steel reinforcement structure inside.
Legs and armrests: Polished aluminum or black powder-coated aluminum.
Off Chair...
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2010s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl upholstery on casters.
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20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Italian Parcel Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Italian vanity or petite side chair finely carved in the Louis XV style. The chair is painted in cream with gilded details that ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Silk
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Wood
Year: 1950
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need.
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Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done.
Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them.
In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life.
Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war.
The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street.
With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace.
It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”.
Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies.
In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America.
During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture.
At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site).
In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca.
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful original condition. The chrome base and slimline casters are also in excellent condit...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stine Line 1990s Leather Armchair - Sleek Black Italian Design With Modern Flair
Located in Manzano, IT
Stine Line 1990s Leather Armchair - Sleek Black Italian Design With Modern Flair
Experience the perfect blend of contemporary style and comfort with this Stine Line 90 leather armch...
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1990s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of leather and metal armchairs in black color. Wear on the back of one of the armchairs (see photo) Seat height: 44cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giorgio Collection Ebony Macassar Wood and Leather Office Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection ebony Macassar wood and leather Art Deco Presidential Office chair. Residential office chair on wheels with adjust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony
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
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Made of dark stained beechwood.
Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs.
They are in very good Vi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Antique late 19th century English office chair with reclining backrest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic antique English chair, from the late 19th century, is not only a true eye-catcher but also offers several practical advantages. The backrest of this chair is height ad...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
EA 208 - 'Softpad' Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Copenhagen, DK
EA 208 - 'Softpad' office chair in original brown leather with steel frame. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Vitra.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminium Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important and recognizable designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with chromed aluminium structure.
Origination: 2000s, labelled Vitra
Condition: Very good, minor signs of use on the leather as per photos. Tilt mechanism works perfectly, leather cleaned...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Cane Back Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French cane back Louis XVI - directoire style desk armchair.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, 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 vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vitra .04 Studio Task Chair by Maarten Van Severen Circa 2000
Located in Wilton, CT
The Vitra .04 Studio Chair in Classic Red will bring an element of style and modern creative energy to any workspace. Designed by Maarten van Severen, this office chair provides both...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Kevi office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
KEVI office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s.
KEVI office chair with double casters. The KEVI chair is a classic from the early 1960s. It was designed in 1958 by Architect Jorgen Ra...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aluminium Chair 119, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
luminum Chair 119 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra with original black leather cover. The side profiles, armrests and clamps are made of polished die-cast aluminum and are chrome-p...
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1750s Norwegian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Superb Georgian Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Georgian Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
The Chair has a deeply buttoned leather back, a sculpture saddle seat, scrolled arms and is set on a crinoline stretcher with turne...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Office Armchair 2019 Sycomoro Dark Wood
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Office armchair, with veneered back in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, upholstery in polyurethane in different densities, base in metal, equipped with amortized mechanism adjustable in hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Faux Leather, Velvet, Fabric
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric
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. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
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2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swivel chair, possible Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio
Located in Lugo, IT
Swivel chair possible design by Gastone Rinaldi for Rimadesio.
Restored
Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were crafted ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single sculptural barrel-back desk chair, retaining its original blue fabric upholstered seat, and resting on a bronze 5-point base with Shepherd Profile casters. This chai...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
English Oak Antique Desk Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A fine late Victorian Oak Desk Chair with a four turned pillar hoop back.
The chair is complemented with a deep and wide dish seat on four turned legs and finished on original casto...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each upholstered with green leather, with carved and...
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1870s Scottish High Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Paris, FR
1970s swivel office chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in black leather with vertical channel stitching, it features a minimalist silhouette, comfortable proportions, an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office Armchair in Faux Leather and Metal circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office armchair in imitation leather and metal;
the upholstery needs to be changed
this armchair rotates and swivels, circa 1960.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Carver Office Chair from Princess Diana's Family Estate Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer this stunning burgundy leather mahogany carver armchair from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer
I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the items is that Lord Rothschild in the 1980s leased the property, at that time the house was restored, the pieces furnished the offices, meeting rooms and the newly restored State rooms. Included with each listing is a picture of the piece in situs
This chair is part of a small suite, I have a pair of visitors chairs...
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Oxford Classic Office Chair Model 3293C Made In Cognac By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2003 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Grey Leather 2x Available
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. These examples date to 2003. These pieces are comprised...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietvield for Gispen Style, Beech Bentwood & Black Desk Chair, 1950's
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Wim Rietveld for Gispen style Black Iron & Beech Bentwood Side Chair. Desk Chair. Dining Chair. Featuring an open framework in solid enameled Iron with curved, ergonomic, Goldenrod t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
1980s A Pair Dining Office Chairs By Klaus Wettergren Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking set of two 1980s dining chairs by Klaus Wettergren showcases a bold and modern design. Featuring vibrant red triangular backrests and sleek black seats, these chairs cr...
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage 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...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
Bauhaus Tecta desk chair white leather D49 by Walter Konecke, 1959
By Hans Könecke
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This D49 leather desk chair by Tecta made of high-quality, buttoned leather. Even an office chair has the right to get a chic design. The Tecta chair has even made it into the ranks ...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Harbo Sølvsten Armchair in Teak, Red fabric and Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Harbo Sølvsten armchair in teak, upholstered with red Wool and leather by
Thomas Pedersen/J.C.A. Jensen.
An organic shaped chair designed in the mi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Teak
Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Set for RIMA, 1960's
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi set of armchairs for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this armchair the Italian design master shows his honest aestheticism.
With its slender metal frame and le...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Gorgeous and incredibly unique rolling chair in the style of the Acapulco chair.
We have never seen these before, and we doubt we will again. A major c...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair by Paul Schuitema for Fana, Rotterdam, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Rare office chair by Fana Metaal Rotterdam, designed by Paul Schuitema in the 1960s. The chair has a tubular frame base, bakelite armrests and brown fabric back and seat. . Patina on...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Victorian Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5425 An English Victorian solid mahogany desk chair, having shaped top rail with carved uprights, generous seat and open scroll arms, all standing on four cabriole les terminating ...
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19th Century English Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939
Located in Camden, ME
A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition.
This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending.
The elongated S of the b...
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1930s American Machine Age 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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