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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Siemens Vintage Industrial German Office, Dental, Medical Stool Peach Leather
By Siemens
Located in Miami, FL
Early Industrial Bauhaus Style West German Office, Dental, or Medical Stool from Siemens
This office or medical stool was manufactured by Siemens in West-Germany in the late 1960s. ...
Category
1960s German Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Terracotta Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s Eames terracotta fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarce terracotta shell has its original finis...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Red Tram Chair By Miroslav Navratil For Vertex, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Great industrial chair from midcentury era of Czechoslovakia. Designed by Miroslav Navratil for Vertext company in 1960s. Some of the chairs still have the original Vertex label visi...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut armchair
Origin : Italy
Period : 16th century
Dimensions:
Height: 114 cm Seat height: 52 cm
Widt...
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16th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Chairs by František Jirák, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This pair of an interesting vintage chairs was designed by František Jirák. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Features an upholstered seats and structure is made...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and upholstered in its original black vinyl and a refreshed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Velca Italian Midcentrury Swivel Office Chair Armchair 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design swivel chair armchair by Velca Legnano with new faux leather ski upholstery, Italy 1960s
Manufacturer’s adhesive label and brand name engraved...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Isamu Kenmochi Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Isamu Kenmochi wanted to be a painter. After graduating from the Tokyo Advanced Crafts School, he was put in charge of Craft and design at the Crafts Institute in Sendai (later: Industrial Arts Institute). It was operated under the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce and Trade which placed a special emphasis on export policy. At this institute, he met a new German architect Bruno Taut...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and swivels with adjustable seat height.
Dunbar
Un...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very rare model from Arthur Umanoff. Special height chair believed to be used with his rush and birch desks he produced in the era. Note the stool seat height is 19-20" (chair seat is curved). All original with the original swivel metal foot glides and the swivel seat mechanism. Height 31.25". 18" wide and deep. Low foot rest...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning restored hand dyed cigar brown leather very large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This was retailed through Harrods in the 1960's and has been fully restored and hand dyed this amazing rich cigar colour. This chair is very large, this is the bosses chair...
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1960s English Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by France and Son / Cado in the 1960s
The armchairs have a solid stabile frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Queen Anne Style Wood & Hogan Walnut Wing Chair with Carved Legs & Down Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
Fight off the chill of the draft and add a bit more of a cozy feel with the added protection a Wing chair provides.
An important and generous size Queen Anne style wing chair made b...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Spotted in the blink of an eye, this is an Eilersen! Design is often attributed to Illum Wikkelsø but it was Arne Wahl Iversen who designed this desk chair, regardless it is instanta...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
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.
Category
1960s Czech Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mahogany Wood & Hoogan Chippendale Style Wing Chair with Down Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
Wing chairs are designed in the 18th century as a protection against draughts. With exceptional grace in the rolled arms, noble curved wings, moulded Mahogany legs and a down-feathe...
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in London, GB
This chair is a excellent vintage example of Wegner's round chair made of oak. The label places it as made before 1970.
The leather on the seat shows some peeling, wear and tear ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kevi Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kevi office chair designed by Jørgen Rasmussen. With height, tilt and other adjustments.
New upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Isamu Kenmochi Kabuto Office Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi.
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arthur Elrod Custom Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Elrod Custom desk, Manufactured by Pace; features a red lacquered Desk Top with three pencil drawers with solid perforated chrome plated pulls.
The...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
5x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Interna...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret, Writing Chair, Circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Writing chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh project. Circa 1960s.
The cane seat and back were rewoven.
Provenance: Punjab University
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rare Desk Chairs BO611 by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Bo Ex 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare pair model BO611 desk chairs by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
The chairs were manufactured by Bo-Ex in Denmark in the mid-1960s.
The chairs features a fibreglass shell...
Category
1960s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th century mahogany hall chairs, each with sheild back and an inset panel depicting a painted armorial above a carved wood Prince of Wales ploom. Wooden seat...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Wood & Hogan George I Style Walnut Open Armchair
Located in North Salem, NY
A truly fine Wood & Hogan English George I style Walnut open armchair which can be produced only by a master chairmaker. Note the beautifully shaped deep scoop shepherd crook arms and the hand carved cabriole legs. The finish is equal to that of a prized antique.
Category
18th Century English George I Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating covered in white leather and sculpted design add to the Midcentury Spage age...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
DS 35 Armchair in Brown Leather by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
DS 35 office armchair designed and produced in 1960's by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in extra quality chocolate aniline leather and swivel base in chromed ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll.
Compose...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with carved 'c' scroll ends above the wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out scrolling arms. The padded upholstered seat raised on moulded Marlborough legs ending on bun feet united by traditional 'H' stretchers.
The dimensions are:
Height: 98cm (38.6in)
Width: 72cm (28.3in)
Depth: 49cm (19.3in)
Very comfortable seating. This chair has recently been professionally reupholstered. A rather pleasing example. In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat has recently been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved armchair...
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18th Century British George III Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Roger Lee Sprunger Office Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar pair of adjustable-swivel desk chairs
adjustable, tilt lock, caster wheels.
Note: Seat and back height adjustable.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Conference Chairs in Chrome and Leatherette, circa 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made from metal. The chair is upholstered in real soft leather in black color. The headrest...
Category
1960s German Minimalist Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958 and produced by US maker Herman Miller. This chair can rotate and is marked with Herman Miller sign, number 938-138. Fully original piece. The upholstery is made of ribbed blue hopsack fabric. The armrests are removable.
Ray and Charles Eames are a pair of American designers whose name is known to anyone interested in modern design. Charles Eames was born in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied architecture at the University of Washington and at the invitation of the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen, he continued his studies at the Cranbrook Academy of Arts in Michigan in 1940. Ray Eames was an artist and photographer born in 1912 in Sacramento, California. She made a significant career as a furniture designer since 1941, when she and Charles began molding plywood furniture. In 1946, the Eameses exhibited their work at MoMA, and in 1948, Herman Miller began producing their designs. In 1949, the famous Eames House was established in California - Eames House was also the place of exhibitions of many famous designers of that time. Charles and Ray Eames have been awarded many prestigious design awards throughout their careers, such as the UK's Royal Gold Medal and the Art Awards from American Institute of Architects. In 1985 the Association of Industrial Designers of America awarded the Eames the title of Most Influential Designer of 20th century. Charles Eames continued his career until his death in 1978, and Ray died ten years after.
Herman Miller, Inc. is an American company that produces office furniture, equipment and home furnishings. Established in 1905 as the Star Furniture Co. Known since 1960 as Herman Miller, Inc. The products include Equa Chair, Aeron Chair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Pierre Guariche Chair 1960s for Meurop
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium. Enameled black tubular steel frame with original black vinyl upholstery in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 40W x 8...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage GF GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Set for RIMA, 1960's
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi set of armchairs for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this armchair the Italian design master shows his honest aestheticism.
With its slender metal frame and le...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The LC1 style occasional lounging arm chairs with leather and springs straps and chrome frame are in very good condition. These are not marked but could possibly ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chair by Findahl by Hammel Mosbøl, Black leather, Oak, 1962
Located in Lejre, DK
Chair by Findahl by Hammel Mosbøl, upholstered with black leather in oak with a design from 1962. The legs will be refinished so there is no pathina.
This product will be inspected...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and comfortable Italian swivel armchair or desk chair, 1960's.
The chair is reupholstered with new fabric and new foam, this is i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Revolving Office Black Faux Leather Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian revolving office armchairs in black faux leather with stainless steel legs, 1960s.
The armchairs show some wear due to age and use. They are in g...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Office Armchair in Faux Leather and Metal circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office armchair in imitation leather and metal;
the upholstery needs to be changed
this armchair rotates and swivels, circa 1960.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish modern 1960 armchair by master cabinet maker Jacob Kjaer
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
Set of 4 FK 84 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm for Kill Int., Denmark, 1962
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Splendid set of 4 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm in black velvet and a three star chrome-plated base. Does nog happen very often to find a set of four of these beauties in this ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dsc 106 Chairs by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel.
The chairs are restored with new fabric and new foam, they are in perfect condition.
They are reuphol...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century 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....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Iron and Wood Industrial Pair of Stools, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern iron and wood industrial pair of stools, 1960s.
Industrial stools with fixed height, iron structure with shaped leg and flat tip, also in iron. Adjustable...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Bird Chairs Set Kill 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very large set of high back executive chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, manufactured by Kill International, Germany 1964. These so called bird cha...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2 Finn Juhl "Diplomat" Armchairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Diplomat" armchairs designed in 1961 and produced by France & Son. NOTE: I ONLY HAVE 2 CHAIRS LEFT.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Armchair circa 1960 Attributed to Steiner
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1960 attributed to Steiner.
Coating to change.
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15th Century and Earlier European Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lucite Rolling Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely shaped pair of Lucite side chairs on casters with upholstered seats.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Upholstery
Jens Risom Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable seat, tilts and swivels
Measures: H: 31.5" - ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Louis XIV Period Ebonized Walnut & Leather Upholstered Armchair, 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a slanting rectangular backrest and tight seat upholstered in antique leather and trimmed in cast brass nailheads, the chair retaining its antique ebonized finish, with slight...
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1720s Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Oxford Midcentury Black Leather Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design swivel “Oxford” office chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen with black le...
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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