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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. 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...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of midcentury Swedish swiveling desk chairs with a polished cast aluminum frame. The vintage lipstick red leather upholstery is original to each chair, with a unique tufting p...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swiveling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair with fitted black leather upholstery and a four-pronged brushed steel base on chrome-hooded casters.
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1960s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

FK86 Lounge Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK86 lounge chair was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s. This edition is...
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1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, but several are available...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair in teak, Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Armchair Wood and leather Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather Classic English armchair / leather armchair Solid wood and. Swivel and swivel seat fu...
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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Original Midcentury Vintage Aged Brown Leather John Makepeace Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original midcentury modern John Makepeace brown leather armchairs A very good looking and collectible pair of chairs, they...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 305 armchair design of 1957 and manufactured by De Sede. Cognac aniline leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design ch...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair A good looking ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Ten 1950s Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Ten 1950's chairs in good original condition.
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1950s American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ten 1950s Chairs
Ten 1950s Chairs
$4,137 / set
pair of chairs by J. RISOM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in france
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20th Century Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Birch

Industrial Adjustable Chair Z 306, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Working or office chair made in 1960s Adjustable seat height and backrest angle. Very good original condition, plastic with some scratches. Measure: Seat height: 41cm-56cm.
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1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Desk Chair for the King, Style: Art Deco, 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Material: leather and wood Year: 1930 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you ne...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one (the price listed is for one chair, but two are available) very rare Nicos Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leathe...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jules Leleu, Mahogany and Leather Armchair, France, circa 1945
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany and leather visitor armchair by Jules Leleu. Marked with model number.
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1940s French Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Leather Office Chairs from Princess Diana's Family Estate Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of burgundy leather mahogany chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family betw...
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of four beech and leather chairs
Located in Premariacco, IT
Beechwood office or waiting room chairs with comfortable black leather upholstered seat. The chairs are a high-quality Italian production, dating from the early 1970s. They show no...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials :Leather and golden iron Country: French Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs yo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

rare 50s/60s curved wood chair office desk
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare chair with a stille similar to Charles rats. the shape of the seat and armrests indicate very careful and rare workmanship the chair is in very good condition with no parti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Conference Chairs in Chrome and Leatherette, circa 1960
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant pair of office / desk / conference chairs. Chrome structure, seat and backrest in brown / tan leatherette / faux-leather. Mid-Century Modern, Europe, circa 1960-1970. Unsig...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1958, Eames, EA 107 for Vitra, Static Non Swivel Black Net Weave
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Norwegian Post Modern Saddle Seat Work Stool in Cobalt Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norwegian triangular work stool with cobalt blue upholstery. This unique triangular seat shape is incredibly comfortable, and encourages users to sit in a saddle posture - lowering ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Plaano Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Avarte in Birch with Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Plaano Chair, originally designed by Yrjo Kukkapuro in 1974. This particular example was produced by Avarte in Finland circa the 1980s. The chair is comprised of a steel 5-...
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1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Bakelite Armrests
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
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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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Chair English Armchair Leather, Yew Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century chair English armchair Leather, yew wood Classic English armchair / leather armchair Solid wood and. Swivel and swivel seat...
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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1958, Eames, EA 107 for Herman Miller, Static Non Swivel Alu Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Alu chair with the typical elegant legs of the Ea 107...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak 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...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle
Located in Milano, MI
Poltrona da ufficio industriale 1950s Design Descrizione: Poltrona a rotelle da ufficio Design 1950 realizzata per uffici comunali. La poltrona è in buone condizioni struttural...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Oxford Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Oxford" arm chair in white leather upholstery with a high back and a cast aluminum 5 point base with casters. Height adjustable +/- 5".
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Leather Mid-Century Desk or Dining Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four chairs. Original leather on seats. The backs are of moulded plastic.
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th Century Horn Chair Cowhide Western Steer.
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Sycamore Bridge Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sycomore armchairs forms he art deco period in France Original condition
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Set of Three Sycamore Bridge Armchairs
Set of Three Sycamore Bridge Armchairs
$3,080 Sale Price / set
30% Off
X Chair by Harvey Probber
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "X" base slat chair with upholstered leather seat and back pillow.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Black plastic shell, with the seat and back upholstered in black leather. Lever to adjust height. Chromed base. Dimensions provided below are measured with the seats set to ...
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leather and Steel Adjustable Swivel Armchair, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Leather and Steel Adjustable Swivel Armchair, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Grey Black Metal Brass German Rotating Armchair, Germany 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair with metal structure lacquered in black. Seat and arms upholstered in cotton fabric and feet finished in brass pads.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960, Set of Two Vintage Armchairs with black wodden structure
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vintage sixties armchairs, Italian manufacture. The armchairs have a simple and elegant design. Structure in black stained wood, seat and back in floral fabric.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

4 Chair, Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Chairs Country: Italian If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style. 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...
Category

1920s Italian Space Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Baptistin Spade Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model designed for the Paquebot Ile de France, 1949 Upholstery by Pierre Frey.
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Mid-20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

An Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair 1970's Labelled
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Original Iconic Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Branding Under Chair 1970's design Used for a desk or study,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue vinyl seat
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1950s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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