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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
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

Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Scandinavian midcentury design office chair atr. Ilmari Tapiovaara professionally stained and repolished.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single mid-century modern armchair by Gunlocke chair company. Sculpted arms with padded seat and back. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed by Mart Stam). Mart Stam is a famous Dutch architect and designer who worked in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. This piece has authentic letters on the backside that makes it...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum. New upholstered with black pure aniline leather Made by Fritz Hansen. Original designed for the Oxford university.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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

1950s Th. Harlev Set of Six Armchairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 1950s Th. Harlev armchairs made by Farstrup Møbler. The well designed chairs fit in in well almost anywhere in the house or the office no matter weather it´s as a single ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of 'medea' chairs by vittorio nobili for tagliabue brothers italy 1950s
Located in Genova, IT
Pair of 'Medea' chairs designed by vittorio nobili and produced by tagliabue brothers. italy in the 1950s. Curved multilayer birch wood. Consistent patina with age and use. Solid , s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chair in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, desk chair, model 76 S-PC, leather, metal, United States, 1953-1968. This rare model 76S office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll belongs to the 70-Series se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 conditio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set 8 Figured Walnut Modernist Armchairs, conference, Gunlocke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great set of 8 solid figured walnut armchairs, stunning brass corner detail, amazing Mid-Century Modern design, superior quality and construction, extremely comfortable, seats appear...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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 Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sleek Ward Bennett for Lehigh Naugahyde Barrell Back Desk Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Ward Bennett amazingly sleek designed office chair on aluminium star base. 3 available. All good condition with the exception of the naugahyde upholstery. All have some small tears a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Sedia Da Collezione Desk Chair Olivetti Synthesis Design Ettore Sottsass 1975
Located in taranto, IT
Sedia da collezione "desk chair", produzione Olivetti synthesis , design Ettore Sottsass, italia, 1975. Realizzata su struttura in metallo di colore marrone, seduta e schienale in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Wim Den Boon Executive Chair in Black Leather and Rosewood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black leather executive chair, Wim Den Boon, The Netherlands, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in th...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

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

Set of Six Industrial Stacking Armchairs by W. Gispen for Riemersma, 1950s
By Willem H. Gispen, Riemersma
Located in Antwerp, BE
These chairs designed by W H. Gispen and were made in the 1950s for Riemersma. The backs of the chairs are made of black lacquered wood, the arm-rests are naturally teakwood and ha...
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1950s Dutch 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

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

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

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

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

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

Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Bauhaus Chair S43 by Mart Stam, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair is one of the most famous and was designed in the 1930s by Mart Stam and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. The chair has frames made of tubular chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

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

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

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design chairs have a dark gray / black tubular meta...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Strässle Gentilina Leather Office Chair by Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Gentilina office chair in brown leather in good condition. The leather and the stainless steel backrests show slight signs of wear, especially on the armrests. The armchair has a h...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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

Classic Antique Industrial Tilt Swivel Desk / Task Chair, Curtiss-Wright Corp
By Sikes Chair Company, Curtiss Aircraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Antique American Industrial Tilt Swivel desk / task chair. attributed to the Sikes Chair Company, Salvaged from CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP. Airplane Division. retains original Curti...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Harrods Restored Chesterfield Captains Brown Leather Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very good looking and well made vintage circa 1960’s Harrods London retail Pegasus leather Chesterfield buttoned office desk chair with elegan...
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1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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