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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Art Deco Office Chair Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
Category
2010s Indian Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of 4 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Chairs, Parcel Gilt & Painted, Sphinx Ca
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 carved side chairs, desk chairs, office chairs. Finely detailed set of Neoclassical Gustavian Chairs each in a nice scalamandre fabric having winged sphinxes on the back res...
Category
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century.
In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria.
Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Category
2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architec...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
2007 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Eames aluminum group management desk chair in black leather with polished aluminum base. The ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted from the E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Giorgetti Clip Office Leather Walnut Chair Designed by M2atelier
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by M2ATELIER
Clip executive office armchair in Ivory Saddle Leather with back structure in profiled steel, seat in Polimex (composite polyester/polyurethane material), and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2008 Interstuhl Silver 262S Office Desk Chair in Black Leather by Hadi Teherani
By Interstuhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the listing price is only for one) 2008 production Silver 262S desk chair, designed by Hadi Teherani...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2011 Vitra Meda by Alberto Meda Desk Chair Tan Full Leather
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda tan leather desk chairs, designed by Alberto Meda. The chairs feature clean leather in very nice s...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Office chair - armchair - Vintage swivel red and black workshop chair - 1960’s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Red and Black Office Chair, 1950s / 1960s
Height-adjustable workshop chair.
No wheels.
Vintage
Retro swivel armchair 1950/1960
Seat and backrest in imitation leather / red leatherett...
Category
1960s European Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Papillonne Blue Kenzo Swivel Black Office Chair *LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
*LEAD TIME IS 4 WEEKS*
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2015 Gray Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs by Antonio Citterio Polished Arms / Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but they are each sold separately) Vitra ID Mesh chair, designed by Antonio Citterio. These chairs...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White Office Chair with Real Brown Leather Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (1) Physix rolling desk chair designed by Alberto Meda and produced by Vitra. This piece was specified with a polished aluminum base and dark gray (carbon...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MEETINGFRAME 44 / 437 Desk Chair by Alberto Meda for Alias 10x Available
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single MEETINGFRAME 44 / 437 Swivel Desk Chair, designed by Alberto Meda for Alias Italy. Mr. Meda designed this piece in 1994, but this example hails from the 2000s. We have multiple chairs available. The frame of this piece is made of chromed aluminum and has die-cast aluminum elements, rendering a strong yet lightweight chair. The seat is composed of pvc covered polyester mesh, allowing for a cool seating...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) ID Trim chair in very dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by ...
Category
2010s Swiss 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2004 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Black Leather Executive Desk Chair, Model 180SPS.
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 180 SPS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to 2004. The listed price includes one Cafiero chair, and w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Papillonne Pink Kenzo Swivel Chrome Office Chair (Lead time 4-5 Weeks)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair by Luckhardt Brothers, Chromed Metal, Stained Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus cantilever chair SS 33 designed by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt. Chromium plated tubular steel and stained wood, manufactured c. 1930.
This item is restored on request and ava...
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet Designed For Kartell Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair Two In Stock Price Per Chair
Juxtaposing varying form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Baroque Golden Leather Swivel Chair with Walnut Finishes by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bespoke Italian office swivel chair for presidential offices. Modenese Gastone Interiors designed and produced this item for a VIP client office in Mont...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Danish Modern Black Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern black leather chair and ottoman, with upholstered seat and arms, above a five footed star base.
Dimensions: 42" H x 30" W x 31" D x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mirra 2 Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller, Made in the Usa in 2015
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mirra 2 Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller, the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. Made in the USA in 2015, this gray office chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Pink Kenzo Swivel Chrome Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat. Item featured is adjustable in height, blue seat, rolling casters, lift up armrests, original l...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oyster Wellness Seat
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Tecno Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Chanel
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Oyster Wellness Seat Metaphores Boucle by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
The Oyster Meditation Cushion is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse Schwartzman, MS, RD, ACSM CPT, who has helped...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Solid Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Solid Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This style of Solid Mahogany Library Chair was o...
Category
2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Oyster Wellness Seat by Alex Muradian in Basket Weave Fabric
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Vintage Classic Leather Office Chair
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Classic Leather Office Chair in excellent original, as found, condition.
Both elegant and incredibly detailed this beautiful Vintage Classic Leather Office Chair has everything one could ask for as a center point for either the office or the living room. The chair has beautiful, original leather upholstery with a rich color that will fit in with almost any decor. The chair rests on wonderful legs, the front ones being carved in a classic Queen Anne style.
As with all antique...
Category
2010s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Oyster Wellness Seat Donghia Mohair by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. This listing includes the table...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chair in Original Navy Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Special Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Char in Silver Leather, 50th Anniversary Edition-- One Chair
This chair ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Bronzed Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison bronzed velvet elite dining chair, Italy
Rich and powerful, The Elite Dining Chair is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through ex...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dark Brown Oak Series 7 Desk Task Office Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Danish Modern Design the series 7 chair on an original rolling 5 star base with Casters. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Dark Brown Oak finish on Bentwood molded seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled Office Chair**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Blue Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Office/desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection.
The chair is height adjustable, the back tilts back and the armrests also ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Papillonne Blue and Beige Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Blue Kenzo Swivel Black Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
"Ginger" by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau in Leather W/Swivel Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chair offered here is "Ginger" designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, in Italy.
Outside shell is covered in 5mm dark brown saddle leather, inside is covered in soft leathe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Nine-0 Chairs by Ettore Sottsass for Emeco
Located in Chicago, IL
Aluminum construction with seat pad in blue.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Office chair by Bbpr for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office chair by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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