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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Upholstery, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with chromed cantilevered frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a woven textile by Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International
USA, 1980s
Molded fiberglass seat...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Conference Chairs in Steel and Red Wool by Chrome Craft
By Chrome Craft
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cool and equally comfortable pair of conference or desk chairs from Chrome Craft probably late 1970s. Came out of the offices of J. Walter Thompson ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
1950's Two Collectible Oriental Art Deco Style Sculpted Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional set of two mid-century office or side armchairs that were produced for the Moroccan Royal secretary office in the 1950's. These collectible pieces are highlighted by t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cedar
Black Modern Director's Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sophisticated black leather backrest and seat, paired with a rich Silent black wooden beech frame and elegant accents for a touch of luxury.
Perfect for those...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,097 / item
Mid-Century Modern Chair in Woven Grey by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Armchair designed by Pierre Frey, borrows from both the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern eras. The chair features a shorter back design with streamlined arms, and slightly splayed sab...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Completely Restored Dan Johnson for Viscount Mid-Century Brass Armchair 1950s
By Kodawood, Dan Johnson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" for Kodawood, distributed by Selig, armchair or desk chair, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark ebony stain with new foam, orange leather and polished brass. Arm h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Customizable Inno Lab ZC Swivel Adjustable Armchair by Harri Korhonen
Located in New York, NY
Measures: Height: 780-890 mm
Width: 600 mm
Seat height: 400-510 mm
Depth: 600 mm
Lab ZC combines the soft quilted seat with the elegantly understated metal armrests and a functional five-star cross leg, castors and height adjustment mechanism. Lab ZC brings high level of comfort to any meeting room or multifunctional working area.
Lab family includes a wide range of chairs, tables and sofas designed to bring comfort and coziness into everyday working environments.
Lab product family has been granted the internationally recognized GOOD DESIGN 2015 Award – The world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies...
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2010s Finnish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2008. Their design i...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1986 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair in Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive Office Chairs, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in ca. 1970. The chairs are framed in Cherry-stained Oak, having coordinating wood trim on their fi...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Eero Saarinen Style Executive Armchairs 6 Avail
By Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic mid-century modern set of six executive armchairs, side chairs, in the style of Eero Saarinen (USA) for Knoll design. Features a stunning profile, with stylish arms, sculptur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Design Institute America Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered seat and back. Frame and upholstery are in g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$787 Sale Price
25% Off
Highback Shell Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1971
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully adjustable upholstered desk chair having a molded fiberglass body resting on an early four-pronged aluminum base with casters.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group armless management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Mille...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and stamp to frame. Circa ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern Spindled Drexel Declaration Captain’s Chair.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned wood, possibly vinyl seat cushioning. Beautiful design and wood grain. Rounded back chair.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 24 W ; 24 D ;...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.
Located in Alton, GB
Emanating post-war British refinement and industrial ingenuity, this exquisite Tansad “De Luxe V.26” swivel office chair, dating to the 1940s, stands as an evocative piece of Mid-Cen...
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erik Jørgensen EJ70 "Partner" Chair by Joannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Erik Jørgensen EJ70 "Partner" Chair by Joannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Object: chair
Manufacturer: Erik Jorgensen
Condition: good
Age: a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 1981. The listed pri...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
20x Herman Miller EA435 Navy Blue Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 20x Eames soft pad office chairs model EA435 produced by Herman Miller.
The chairs features a polished aluminium frame and a very soft navy blu...
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Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an ?x-form caster base.
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Armchair with Heart Cut-Outs & Stylised Floral Detail
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed.
An Arts and Crafts ash armchair with heart cut-outs and stylised floral detail to the back, professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.
Arm Height: 72 cm
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Two Glasgow Style Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs & a Single Matching Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor in the style of. Wylie and Lochhead of Glasgow.
Two Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with crescent details to the top, an A-frame body and wonderfully shaped arms with subtly ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Industrial Steel Burroughs Adjustable Posture Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, brushed heavy gauge steel, adjustable posture office chair or stool designed by Ernest Bacz and manufactured by the Burroughs Adding Machine...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design.
Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Reviva...
Category
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Knoll Style Office 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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Elm Armchair in Blue Upholster, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Elm Armchair in Blue Upholster, Early 20th Century
This charming vintage armchair has a gracefully curved wooden back and elegantly shaped arms, creating a refined silhouette. Its s...
Category
Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
$762 Sale Price
20% Off
FK84 executive chair designed by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
leather executive armchair FK84 designed by danish architects Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm in 1962.
Manufactured by Alfred Kill International, Germany in the 1960ies.
A Desi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Executive Conference Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Arm chair by Eero Saarinen, produced by Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet under license from Knoll Int. The upholstery has been completely renewed and covered with a beautiful fabric by Kva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$753 Sale Price
54% Off
Modern Style Aurora office chair in black solid wood, solid back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
$1,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 MCM contemporary metal dining chairs painted in gun metal grey with grey upholstered seats.
These postmodern styled chairs are in the manner of Michele De Lucci...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 / item
Rosewood Armchair in Original Black Leather by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Niels Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosewood desk / armchair in original black leather in the style of Niels Vodder.
Measures: Seat is 16.5" high, arm is 25" high.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 8 Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly.
In black finish and black fabric on demand.
Fully hand made in It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example.
Fr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern green velvet office chairS by Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet office chairs by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
Pair of armchairs or office chairs with rounded seat and backrest, padded and covered in green cor...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Smania Italian Modern Prototype Brass and Azur Blue Living Room Armchair
Located in New York, NY
This chair is an Italian one of a kind prototype, never put in production, signed by the company Smania with a great embracing line. The design of the gently curved open back gives attitude to this piece and an aerodynamic outline, that makes it very comfortable. The brass tubular legs give a very elegant support with front and back legs folded part way up to cleverly double their profile and enhance this rare organic design. The chic fabric is a very interesting embossed Wedgwood powder...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll 3x Available
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, originally designed by Max Pearson in 1966. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1980s. The chair's design features a...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964, Original gently used Cool-Grey leather with chrome-plated 5-star base on casters.
Seat height adjustable: 19....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian post modern office chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern office chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 2000s
Swivel office chair with wheels and armrests. The seat and backrest are covered in dark forest green f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair - Iconic Design Statement
Located in Manzano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair - Iconic Design Statement
Elevate your space with this exquisite mid-century modern lounge chair that blends form and function in a timeless design. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,787 Sale Price
25% Off
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
One chair left in inventory!
The Aluminum group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is stil...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Niels Diffrient for Humanscale Freedom Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Freedom Task Desk Chairs, originally designed by Niels Diffrient in 1999. These particular examples were produced by Humanscale in the USA in the 2005. The chairs features ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1996 Richard Sapper Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather with Pneumatic Base
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Management Desk Chair designed by Richard Sapper, originally introduced for Knoll in 1979. This particular example dates to 1996. It features grey leather upholstery with a...
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in MCL Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in 2012. The des...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jacobean Style Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jacobean style side chairs having a rectangular padded back and seat, raised on straight legs joined by carved stretchers with nail head trim over velvet fabric,
This chair would w...
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19th Century Jacobean Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
$1,668 Sale Price / item
52% Off
Baker Far East Collection Vintage Chair Ebonized Wood in Style of Michael Taylor
Located in Lomita, CA
Highly collectible, this is a piece from the Baker Far East Collection of the 1950s. It is unique. The chair was designed as part of a two-piece set with a desk. It has all of the gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$779 Sale Price
40% Off
Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC)
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC) in a scarce Purple Fabric
Upholstery is not tight against seat anymore. Loose in some areas. Some fading as shown. Fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Grey Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to the 2010...
Category
2010s American Modern 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 2002.
Both have labels under the seat, there are two chairs in stock, price per chair.
Height to seat 45cm
Timeless office chair by Arne Jacobsen. The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St Catherine’s College in Oxford. The tall back of the chair was a symbol of prestige and created a space of its own. Initially, there were protests over commissioning a foreign modernist, but on completion of the project, Jacobsen received an honorary doctorate from Oxford. This outstanding example of total design...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,320 Sale Price
25% Off
Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak armchair from Denmark from the 1960s, designed by Erik Kirkegaard.
Minimalist form with delicately profiled armrests and a profiled backrest for better seating comfort. Ideal d...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish armchair from the 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish armchair from the 60s.
A minimalist form with delicately profiled armrests and a profiled backrest for better seating comfort. The perfect desk chair.
The furniture is in ve...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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