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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort. Price for 1...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric. Black enamelled aluminum Stackable chairs Eternal and indestructible chair.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 4 Leather and Chrome Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four modern leather and chrome dining chairs redone in a thick and supple leather. Chrome base in good condition with so...
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1970s North American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Office Chairs, French, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
A series of 4 office chairs in light wood, aluminum legs. They are in good condition. They have a pivoting and rising system. The lower seat is 22 cm....
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1980s French Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs Bamboo Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms 5 available Listing is for a pair.   
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Midcentury German Modern Brown Aluminum Chairs from Mauser Werke Waldeck
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two modern chairs was manufactured in Mauser, Germany during the 1970s. The frame was made from solid anodized aluminum tubulars and it is characteristic for Mausers design. The upholstery is original and is in brow color. The seat is located on belts. The history of the Mauser company dates back to 1896, when Alfons Mauser opened a factory for metal products - Zaunkönig. In 1903, Mauser also developed hermetic, lockable iron...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star bases reupholstered in fine leather Desert Color. Sapper merges elegant lines with adv...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage German Fabric & Aluminium Desk Chair from Fröscher Sitform
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of modernistic armchairs was produced by the German manufactory Fröscher Sitform during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid aluminum. The ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Cafe Capua desk chair no.669 by Adolf Loos. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1 Vintage Steelcase Coalesse Bindu Arm Chair by Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bindu chair designed by award-winning designer Brian Kane for Coalesse. A modern chair which combines comfort and performance with clean lines and Minimalist design. Upholstered in t...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Scandinavian Steel and Leather Vitesse Office Swivel Chair by Bolia
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Scandinavian steel and leather Vitesse office swivel chair by Bolia.
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Late 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hickory Leather Co. Excecutive Office Guest Chairs
By Hickory Leather Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory Leather Co. Executive office guest chairs matching top grain leather chairs. Made by Hickory Leather. Nail trim Measurements: 24"W x 26"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1980s Office Technical Black Upholstery Chromed Steel Armchairs Eight Available
Located in IT
Ergonomic cantilever, eight chairs available. Black technical upholstery, chromed steel structure and armrests. Very comfortable and welcoming with their large and deep seats and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Finn Juhl Rosewood Diplomat Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Finn Juhl Rosewood Diplomat armchairs Produced by France & son.
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1970s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Faux Leather Chair in the Style of Augusto Savini
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian faux leather chair in the style of Augusto Savini with dark grey lacquered wood structure. 1980s The chair has ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr w/ Gunner Anderson Fabric
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Burkhard Vogtherr design for Davis Furniture "Web" office chairs with Gunner Anderson for Kvadrat "Letters" fabric seating. The...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Walnut Arts & Crafts Armchair with Pyramidal Top Details & Curved Out Arms
Located in London, GB
A super quality English Arts and Crafts upholstered Walnut armchair with subtle Pyramidal top details gentle curving out of the arms with slatted supports below, give it a generous s...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Black Leather Office Chair by Vico Magistretti for ICF Design, 1978
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1978 and designed by Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova. These office chairs feature a solid varnished metal and hard plastic frame and their original high-quality l...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chrome Wheel Office Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame Black netweave seat Excellent condition.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Very Rare Plexiglass Desk Chair, 1990s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height adjustable from 44-51cm. Seat width 40cm, cross foot width 64cm. Seat depth 44cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Midcentury Armchair Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Comfortable - Marked.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.    
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Violet
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of chrome steelcase chairs in violet. The remarkable color and condition of these chairs is amazing. So strong and sturdy! These chairs are kid friendly...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss chrome set of 6 chairs, chairs are chrome base and pony upholstery original, 1970s.    
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Eames Aluminum Group collection (1958) began as a special project for Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, who needed seating for a home they were designing for industrialist J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana. The pair asked the Eameses to design light, mobile leisure chairs. At the time, Charles and Ray were exploring ways to use aluminum, which had been strengthened, refined and made more affordable since WWII. So, they constructed a lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame and set a sling in it - a “sitting pocket,” as they called it, which subtly conformed to the body’s shape. This completely new type of seat marked a departure from the idea of a chair as solid Pair of restored Herman Miller...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Italian Barrel-Back Desk or Cocktail Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl upholstery, on casters. Designed by Eugenio Gerli and Manufactured by Tecno in the 1970s. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Upholstery, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with chromed cantilevered frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a woven textile by Rogers & Goffigon fabric in hues of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Impeccable Molded Swiveling Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable molded swiveling armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Contractor base model.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Knoll Style Industrial Chair in Black and Ivory Tweed, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern chair with minimalist industrial design. Fine example of utilitarian furniture, great as an office chair or as an easy chair. Satin black enameled metal frame is c...
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1970s American Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Chrome cityscape fabric desk arm side chair with castors by Paul Evans Inc. Has a metallic stripe on fabric. May work well as a vanity chair also, b...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Dining Room Armchairs, Italy, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four round dining room armchairs in chrome and original upholstery in off-white leatherette.
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1970s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Oak Armchair Elbow Desk Chair Charles II Style
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality oak armchair elbow desk chair C1915, in the style of Charles II. Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A ver...
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1910s Charles II Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Aluminum and Leather Office Chair by Karl Ekselius FINAL SALE
Located in Schagen, NL
Cool looking piece while upholstered in black leather in combination with a polished aluminum base. This desk chair which was designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for Joc Mobel Vetlanda is...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Drexel Heritage Side Chair in Burgundy & a Fine Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Drexel Heritage Side Chair in Burgundy & a Fine Upholstery, a Pair An elegant pair of Drexel Heritage side chairs that will look prefect i...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Four Postmodern Italian Swivel Chairs Curved Wood and Chromed Metal, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four postmodern style swivel chairs in curved plywood and chromed metal, covered in eco-leather.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s.
Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Scarce Bamboo Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin chairs, rare bamboo arms, 5 available Priced per single chair.    
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Post Modern Gray Faux Leather Parson’s Style Armed Accent Chair on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern gray faux leather modified Parson’s style armed accent chair on casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Side or Desk Chair in Holland and Sherry Wool
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern chrome and wool side or desk chair. Recently reupholstered in Holland & Sherry pure wool.
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1990s Unknown Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Armchairs Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Comfortable - Marked.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th-Century English Beech Wood Armchair in Dark Brown
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century English Beech Wood Armchair in Dark Brown This piece of furniture is made of beech wood and dates back to the late 19th century. The seat is crafted from solid wood, wi...
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Late 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid-Century Modern design adds retro appeal to home or business office. Fixed seat height ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Six Black Leather and Wood Armchairs by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Schagen, NL
Six black leather armchairs manufactured by Bulo Belgium circa 1980s. The chairs feature a wooden base with Leather upholstery. They remain in a good and sturdy condition with some w...
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1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" desk chair. Original leather with nice patina. Tilt, swivel adjustable hydraulic up/down on casters.  
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight "Regency" Armchairs in Lacewood by Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight regency armchairs in lacewood with original leather designed by Karl Springer for a Steven Chase interior.
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1970s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Upholstered Ash Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and comfortable armchair having a fluid and bold ash frame seamlessly encasing a seat upholstered in vintage green wool fabric. Upholstery recommended.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Custom Desk/Vanity Chair in Walnut on Brass Castors, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Custom design desk/vanity chair in walnut on brass castors upholstered in fabric with geometric motif, American, 1990s. This chair is beautifully made.
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy. With label marking, "Made in Italy", as shown in last image. Great as dining or side ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century Wheeled Office Lounge Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century wheeled office lounge chairs - Set of 6 These chairs are 28 wide x 25.75 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Milo Baughman Style Chrome Highback Arm Chairs -- 1970s USA
Located in Miami, FL
Nice set of 4 chrome highback arm chairs great for office or dining in the style of Milo Baughman 1970s USA.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair / Mies van der Rohe - Also as dining chair.
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Michael Taylor for Baker Side Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two-tone blonde with black lacquer cane seat side chair. Michael Taylor for Baker attribution.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birch

1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicos Zographos The world`s most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 kinds of products for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company. Leather executive chair designed by Nicos Zographos. black leather with bronze 4 star base Higher back than the mid-sized version. Zographos Alpha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pine chair, produced in Sweden, late 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Pine

Fine Arts & Crafts Armchair by G M Ellwood, Made by J S Henry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with marquetry and brass details.
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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