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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. The markings on the back indicate their last desig...
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1950s Indian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Herman Miller DAT fibre plastic armchair on office base, Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948. Off-white fibre plastic armshell, DAT shivel base equipped with tilt function, hei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Executive office chair by Charles Pollock, Knoll, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Charles Pollock, executive chairs for Knoll, 1963 It is one of the most iconic and representative office armchairs, created by the American artist and designer Charles Pollock. Here...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, ca...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Bird Tulip Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s Model FK6725
Located in London, GB
The Bird Chair, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design that continues to captivate with its iconic and...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Custom Upholstery This weeks offer as of friday November 9th. is a set of 6 elbow armchairs designed by the Danish desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bankers "980" Oak Table Office Chair by Jasper
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored "908" Solid white oak quarter flake woodwork chair by Jasper Compy featuring the iconic curved back made famous by the Boston company. 1950, United States The Jasper Seating...
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Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Steelcase Office Armchairs Model #451
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Steelcase armchairs, model #451 feature plastic shells, metal arms and 4 prong pedestal bases with striped fabric upholstery. The chairs are similar in style to the Charles P...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. P...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent condition Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair manufactured by Knoll. Upholstery is clean and foam is soft, ready for use. 25 Available.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Easy chair in saddle brown leather. Chrome is in good shape with no rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. This highly recognizable piece has a chrome plated tu...
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1950s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Height adjustable T60 workshop chair by Oldeberg & Olsen for Knoll, Inc., 1947
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

Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal & Plywood 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage condition with patina from age and us...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Office Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Art Deco office chair, older restoration with adjustable seat height from the wood base. This classic office chair is ready to serve another 50...
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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century office chair designed and manufactured by Jorgen Rasmussen in Denmark circa 1950s. This desk chair features a plywood frame with a chrome metal base and four wheels, maki...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jacob Jensen for Labofa adjustable desk chair, Denmark 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Swivel office chair with new grey and black upholstery. The height is adjustable from 88 - 97 cm Seat height 43 - 52 cm Jacob Jensen Jacob Jensen (1926-2015) was a Danish industrial designer. He started as a upholsterer in his fathers furniture workshop. After graduating as a industrial designer he started working at different studios in various countries. With his groundbreaking designs for Bang and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Tecno Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Chanel
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 8 swiveling, height adjustable Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Milan. Thee chairs were used for many years in the conference room of the headquarters of Ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
Located in Hellouw, NL
These 12 executive chairs are a true classic hailing from the illustrious stable of manufacturer Knoll, designed in 1963 by the American designer Charles Pollock. An absolute master ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Vintage Danish wooden armchair from 1960s. Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid wood. Round tapered legs. Flared ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super large set of high back conference office chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International, Germany 1964. These so-cal...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Danish Teak Vintage Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfortable Danish teak vintage desk chair. This was made by Billund Stolefabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of excellent qualit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - made in Czechoslovakia 1970 - fabric suitable for exchange
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chair model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height adjustable. Maximum height: 87 cm, maximum seat height: 55 cm. Stamped on the und...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Desk Chair, Chrome Metal, Mohair, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chome metal and beige mohair desk chair designed and produced in the US, 1930s.  21.5” seat height
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Zig Zag Chair Made in Solid Pine, Scandinavian Modern, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine Brutalist zig zag chair made in solid pine. Handcrafted by an unknown Scandinavian cabinetmaker in the 1980s. A decorative chair that plays well with the natural daylight, sui...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-century office desk chairs Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1980s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of very comfortable office swivel chairs created in Yugoslavia in the 1980s in the manufacture Stol Kamnik. Good vintage condition. The metal has a nature patina. Leatherett...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in workin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Mart Stam Cantilever Chairs, Italy, Marked
Located in Praha, CZ
Two leather and chrome chairs by Mart Stam. The chrome is in very good condition. The leather has some sighns of use. All imperfections can be seen in the photos. Measure: seat is 47...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Progress Swivel Office Chairs by Hans von Klier & Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of "Progress" office swivel chairs designed by Hans von Klier and Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. The white plastic shell is a very good vintage condition, without cracks. U...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather, steel, fiberglass, Denmark, designed in 1966 Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic, fabric and iron. In good Vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk armchair in solid stained beech wood with flat arms.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Vittorio Nobili "Medea" 1950s Swivel Office Chair Made of Teak Plywood
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli Tagliabue in Meda, Italy. The teak plywood seat swivels in all directions on a dar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Thonet Swivel Chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet swivel chair in good original condition with signs of usage.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
Located in London, GB
The Erik Kirkegaard chair is probably the most comfortable chair of its kind that we’ve encountered over the years. The curves and angles hold and support the body extremely well. Ex...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Walnut

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of six dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. Original black leather is in fai...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Arm / Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A hand stiched leather desk chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. featuring a tubular steel frame, upholstered with patinated leather. Adnet introduced the frame in combination wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay. Handsome French Art Deco cerused or limed oak desk chair attributed to Andre Sornay. This stunning desk chair or of...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany.. Dramatic lines,,exaggerated curved iron back support as well as unusual back seat rest,,Extremely comfort...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair Designed 1967 Rare version of task chair. Original mohair upholstery with oak frames. Bronze adjustable...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brown Faux Leather, Brass and Metal Armchairs, Andre Motte, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of midcentury brown faux leather armchairs. These fantastic pieces were designed in Italy during the 1950s and inspired by the work of Andre Motte These pair of armch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Douglas Faux Leather Swivel Office Chair
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Douglas Furniture Company Faux leather chair. Chair with swivel and aluminum base with brass legs. Need restoration for the faux leather.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk a...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1955 by Martin Eisler for "Forma," the rare chai with armrests is made of Jatobá wood and leather Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known by well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production it's away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s. Stamped. The chairs are strongly reminiscent of bauhaus works ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Seat and back in brown wool, re-upholstery available upon request. Five ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen 1936-1940. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair Attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco patinated beech armchair attributed to Alfred Porteneuve.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base. Tilt s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connector...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

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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