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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Industrial
Rare armchair by master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer Møbelhaandværk Denmark 1960
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
This Danish modern armchair by Jacob Kjaer, a revered master cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, embodies the essence of mid-century design sophistication. Crafted in 1960 in Copenh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Midcentury Armchair, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk chair, Danish design, 1960s
Very good condition. After renovation and replacement of the upholstery with new leather.
Wood: teak
Dimensions: height 81 cm, seat height 4...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Office armchair in elm and skai Teak model ST 750 Arne Wahl Iversen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very elegant Scandinavian office armchair. Very elegant, curved design in the style of Hans Wegner armchairs.
Magnificent wood grain.
Very comfortable.
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Elm
Rio Rosewood & Leather Model 431 Lounge Chairs Set by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather pair of model 431 lounge chairs by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s
Superb quality with fine details and patina.
Manuf...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Series Seven Office Chair Model 3117 In Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1990
Located in Lejre, DK
The Series 7™ 3117 swivel chair is manufactured by the world-famous Danish furniture company Fritz Hansen. The chair is made of black leather and has an elegant design with legs in c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Odelberg-Olson "Working Chair" for Knoll, 1948
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon "Working Chair" designed and manufactured in Sweden by Odelberg-Olsen in 1948 for distribution by Knoll in the U.S. market. The chair is constructed of birch plywood and ...
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1940s Swedish Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Armchair
Located in Highland, IN
This striking armchair by Børge Mogensen was made in Denmark by Søborg Møbelfabrik. Like many of his designs, it exhibits a stately presence and more restrained aesthetic.
The vers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Industrial Desk Chair from Gebroeders De Wit, Toon de Wit, 1960s
Located in Bunnik, NL
Gebroeders De Wit Schiedam industrial desk chair 3314. 1950s-1960s, the Netherlands. Chrome tube desk chair, Bakelite armrests and original, cream-bla...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Acton Bjørn & Vilhelm Lauritzen Armchair Produced by Willy Back in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair attributed to Acton Bjørn & Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced by cabinetmaker Willy beck in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This comfortable and fully adjustable swiveling executive armchair is upholstered in black leather...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Red Cord
Located in London, GB
This set of Niel Otoo Moller's Model 71 chair was designed in 1952. Mosty assume that Niel Otto Moller designed this first chair produced by his workshop JL Moller but in fact, Niels...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Original Antique French Vintage Bienaise Draughtsman Swivel Chair
By Bienaise
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original French Bienaise Chair Model 204 – E
An original Bienaise Industrial Chair. A classic 1940’s French Industrial Design Produced by the Nelson Brothers – Model No. 204.This ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested
Located in Buffalo, NY
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested... Amazing original condition,,Adjustable height..Extremely comfortable..
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1830s American Industrial Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Dining Chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa
By Labofa A/S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural Scandinavian walnut desk chairs by Jorgen Rasmussen for Labofa, c1955. Bent walnut plywood in ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
By Odelberg Olsen, Knoll
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stockholm-based steel entrepreneurs and wholesalers Anders Olson and John Odelberg founded a company in the 1940s to manufacture these office chairs. Knoll, Inc. in the USA took over...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Friso Kramer Upholstered Industrial Drafting Chair in Red, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century office chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This chair has a height adjustable backrest that also pivots vertically a bit to adjust with the sitter. It is al...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather
Located in London, GB
A pair of rosewood armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Made and marked with label by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen.
Leather of seat and back of one chair is original.
Leather of sea...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather upholstery and a four-pronged brushed steel base on chrome-hooded casters.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ilmari Tapiovaara Domus Armchair
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful 1946 design by Ilmari Tapiovaara, the Domus chair was offered entirely of wood, with an upholstered seat, or an upholstered seat and back. This nice example, has beautifu...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural "Oxford" desk/armchair with high back and swivel function (model 3272) designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (ca. 1965, Denmark).
Composed of a brushed aluminum fram...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Niels Otto Møller Model 57 Carver Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable early armchair model 57, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Frame and back in teak, seat still upholstered with the original Naugahyde ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
1930, W.H. Gispen, Original Very Early 204 Chair with Horse Hair Filling
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, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen An Original 1970's Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen.
An original off-white leather and brushed aluminium framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside.
Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Armchair, Black Leather and Chromed Steel, model FK 6725 Fabricius/Knoll.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair. Structure with three legs in Chromed Steel, seats and backs in cowhide leather in excellent condition. This piece of furniture comes from the premises o...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Original Oxford chair dated from march 1967 made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair was designed for the special commission of the St Catherine college...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen Office Chair Mod. 932 produced by Bo-Ex, Denmark 1965
Located in Hellouw, NL
A striking example of Danish modern design, the Model 932 lounge chair by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen encapsulates functional elegance. Produced by Bo-Ex in Denmark between 1965 and 196...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the steel and the wooden parts. Scandinavian interpretation of the functinalist Bauhaus mo...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century French Industrial Metal Chair - Vintage Work Chair by Henri Lieber
By Flambo, Henri Lieber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage French workshop chair made of metal, designed by Henri Lieber for Flambo, in good condition. The seat height of the industrial chair is adjustable. Minor fading, sc...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
A rare teak armchair designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen. Seat and back with woven cane. Designed 1955. This example made 1950–1960s by cabin...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane
Finn Juhl Attributed, Scandinavian Teak Armchair with a Sculptural Design
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl attributed, a Scandinavian style teak armchair with a sculptured design. The quality is second to none, a very strong articulated period design.
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak Arm Chairs by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of solid teak arm chairs designed by Greta Jalk for P. Jeppesen. Exquisite Danish Modern.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Set Of 2 Office Chairs Model EA 107 By Charles & Ray Eames From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of office chairs from the Aluminum Group Vitra, model EA 107, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, is a highly sought-after and iconic collection ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Vintage Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
A comfortable chair crafted of solid teak and still wearing its original green tweed upholstery. This chair was most likely part of an office suite for entertaining, mad men style. E...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial All Aluminium Task Chairs
By Shaw Walker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 1920s Shaw Walker Industrial painted aluminium task chairs, extremely comfortable, tilt, swivel, 360 degree, fully adjustable height, amazing cast aluminum machine age castors ...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark from 1968.
Fibreglass reinforced polyester shell upholstered in a beautiful heavy q...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Set of Four Mid-Century Armchairs in Rosewood Designed by Rasmus Nielsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four armchairs in rosewood and patinated leather designed and made by Rasmus Nielsen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, Danish Modern by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Armchair designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen during the 1950s. Designed in 1952. Made from solid oak and upholstery in fabric. Newly reuphol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from Cuban mahogany, giving it a warm and rich wood tone, characteristic of high quality...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather.
Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum.
New upholstered with black pure aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Oxford university.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Clark & Gibby Walnut Library Desk Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage solid walnut library chairs by Clark & Gibby Inc., NYC circa 1920s. These classic side chairs feature contoured seats and backs perfect to use as desk or dining chair...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Executive Chair by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by the world-famous Danish designer Arne Vodder during the 1960s. The organic-shaped frame of the chair is made of solid wood with a noble, brown co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swivel "3217" office chair, Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Swivel office chair in wood and chrome-plated steel, model "3217" by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. Featuring five caster legs and a...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's (stamped "Made in Denmark"). Original matching desk sold separately.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage German Industrial Workshop or Office Stools, Set of 3
Located in Hamburg, DE
Height adjustable workshop stools.Functional industrial stools with star base. The stools can be adjusted in height by manually turning … Read more Height adjustable workshop stools....
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20th Century German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (Knoll) Series 7 Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic Series 7 swivel desk chair, designed in 1952 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, this example dates 2000. The chair is clear waxed bent plywood, on a bright chrome base, with b...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as an office chair or as an easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is c...
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1970s American Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Desk Chairs "Vipera" by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Desk Chairs "Vipera" by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s
Rare Edition - Mid-Century - Vintage
Measures : 35x40cm H:78,5cm SH:45cm
Materials : Metal - Plastic
Wear consis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak and Leather Armchair, Danish Design
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish armchair from the 1960s.
Furniture in very good condition, after wood renovation and replacement of the fabric with a new one.
New natural navy blue leather from Italy
Dime...
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1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
The Swan office chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3323 - Reupholstered 'The Swan' lounge chair in olive-tanned aniline leather (Vitoria 7348) on an old four-star base with tilt function and on wheels. Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Niels Moller Model 56 Oak Armchair for JL Mollers Mobelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller.
This design is quite hard to come by, especially so offered in Oak as the majority were produced in Teak.
The timber on this chair exhibits a wonderful honey glow and is in excellent condition.
Just reupholstered using the finest black leather sympathetic to the original leather used. Also particular attention had been paid to keeping the seat padding nice and slim, as it should be, there is nothing worse than seeing these chairs incorrectly upholstered with overstuffed seats that detract from the clean lines.
This chair would make a fantastic desk chair but could also be placed in other rooms around the house as a statement side chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 high-backed "Oxford" chairs in leather and aluminum, by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Iconic Scandinavian office chairs. The Oxford chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Oxford University in the United Kingdom in 1964. Available in numerous versions, this high-backe...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern 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.