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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in 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 1999. T...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus swivel office chair in solid wood By Ama Elastik Modell 364, 1930s
By Bauhaus, Ama Elastik
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Bauhaus swivel office chair in solid wood By Ama Elastik Modell 364 ,1930s
The chair is in good condition
Measurements:
Height : 83 cm------ 91
Width: 39 cm
Depth: 47 cm...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,317 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Prestige For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black , Upholstery: Prestige Black For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference c...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,317 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage Herman Miller Equa Executive Office Chair in Black Leather.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This is an Equa high back executive office chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick first introduced in the 80's. This chair has an original manufacturer's label from the 90's....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair
Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York.
Anodized aluminium 4- star base and frame
Original taupe l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Massaud Low-Back Blue Leather Desk Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Massaud low-back desk chair with integrated arms, sculpted in form, engineered for comfort and beautifully crafted with precision.
The modern classic and elegant design of t...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Dark Grey Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey Fiord lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: w 58 x d 60 x h 88 cm
Materials: Textile
The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was launched...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
$2,007 / item
Linley Riviera Buttoned Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
The Classic office chairs receives a contemporary LINLEY twist with the leather buttoned desk chair. Structured and formal but reassuringly comfortable and practical, the leather buttoned desk chair features walnut armrest and titanium swivel legs elegantly finished with 3 simple buttons on its back.
Upholstered in crimson red Whistler leather...
Category
2010s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$16,935 / item
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair with upholstered arms. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen,...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
$11,220 / set
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Dark Grey 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. Their ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Dark Green Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two swivel armchairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in...
Category
20th Century Polish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Fixed height base, with working wheels and swivel. No cracking to the shell. In very g...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony
20th Century Vintage Light Green Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique George III quality mahogany desk chairs having a quality mahogany top, carved mahogany centre splat, shaped open reeded scroll arms with turned supports, red leather ...
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19th Century English George III Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
Chaise Modernist Art Deco Chair in Chromed Metal and Lacquered Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist Art Deco chair in chromed metal and lacquered wood, circa 1930.
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2009 Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Alpha bucket executive desk chairs, initially designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purch...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and super collectable Antique Victorian George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restore...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012
Located in Vicenza, VI
Chair, model "Ginger Ale" designed by Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni and produced by Poltrona FRAU from 2012 to the present.
The seat is upholstered in white Frau leather, with a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Located in Miami, FL
An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Prestige For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome , Upholstery: Prestige Cognac For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,312 Sale Price / item
30% Off
1990s Mario Bellini for Vitra Imago High Back Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Imago Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s and was produced in Germany. It feature...
Category
1990s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Cognac For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Black For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,837 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Eames EA108 Swivel Task Chair Licensed & Manufactured Made By ICF De Padova
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Charles and Ray Eames EA108 Hopsack Swivel Task Chair from The Aluminium Group
Manufactured Under License By ICF De Padova of Italy
Each chair has an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather comes in excellent condition with beautiful...
Category
1960s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,655 Sale Price / item
52% Off
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue 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
Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look with a slim contoured leather seat and a generous reclining ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Authentic Mid-Century Modern eames aluminum group executive chair.
A timeless design Classic and Contemporary with Innovative ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Barnard & Simonds Blue Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
By Barnard & Simonds
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chippendale influenced armchairs from Barnard & Simonds, Rochester, NY. Cadet blue leather wrapped arms, back as well as seat with brass nailhead details. Mahogany frames hav...
Category
1950s American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s
By Gispen
Located in Delft, NL
Office Chairs 212 Tubax Style by Gispen , 1970s
Manufactured in the Netherlands
The chairs has bakelite armrest, chrome frame and blue fabric
Two different models
Model 1 measurem...
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20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
C. 2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Tan 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs (sold individually), initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produc...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 2x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Two pieces available, priced per chair....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carter Desk (With Extension) 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
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey w/ Manual Lift
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The desig...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,073 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Scott Wilson for Coalesse SW_1 Swivel Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern beauty and elegant design of the SW_1 Conference swivel chair fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-Century classic design.
The breathable mesh back provides increased comfort for long work sessions.
Please note the price listed is for a set of 4 chairs.
Specification:
Seat and upper back upholstered in gray color fabric
Lower back: 3D Knit Mesh provide back support and breathability, Coal color
5-star base Aluminum matte polished
Dual-wheel Aluminum matte polished casters
Frame Steel Tube
Pneumatic adjustable seat height
360 swivel base mechanism
Style: Contemporary/Modern
Designed by: Scott Wilson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Black For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Black For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,837 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roset (name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset") -
A fine French 1950s side/desk chair in solid mahogany.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chair model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height-adjustable. Maximum height: 90 cm. Minimum seat height: 46 cm maximum seat height: 58 cm. Wear due to time and age of chair....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with a walnut swivel dowel base.
The fiberglass chairs came with a range of bases to accommodate diffe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1930s Fiddleback Oak Windsor Style Tilting and Rolling Desk Chair W/ Saddle Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1930s Fiddleback Oak high back Windsor Style Tilting back and Rolling Desk Chair With Saddle Back Seat with great patina. Measuring 26"W x 26"D x 43.5"H. Seat height is 18.5",...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved cresting rail above a shell and scroll carved splat back, elegant shaped reeded arms ...
Category
19th Century European Regency Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors.
(Dear...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sedia in legno di noce, 1950s, Scuola Milanese
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedia con struttura in legno di noce e seduta in velluto beige.
Category
1950s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2022 Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Sequel Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2022. The ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Raphael Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available in NY
Three armchairs available.
Category
1970s French Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric wi...
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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch
Herman Miller Aeron Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick
By Don Chadwick
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Aeron Desk Chair by Herman Miller, the epitome of luxury and functionality. This iconic chair is designed to provide unparalleled support and comfort, making it the p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 305 armchair design of 1957 and manufactured by De Sede.
Black aniline leather an a chrome steel frame.
This is a Classic Swiss design cha...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1969 William Katavolos Swivel K Chair Desk Chair for Leathercrafter w/ Sling
By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a William Katavolos Swivel K-Chair desk chair for Leathercrafter. This is a gorgeous original example dating to circa 1969 with a brow...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Vinyl
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
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully adjustable on 5 star bases on casters. Product...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful a...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl upholstery, on casters.
Designed by Eugenio Gerli and Manufactured by Tecno in the 1970s. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,800 / item
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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