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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Papillonne Black Swivel 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. While the Papillonne chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury KEVI Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for KEVI
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Baltimore, MD
KEVI office chair with double-wheel casters by Jørgen Rasmussen. A Classic Mid-Century Modern office chair, the KEVI was originally designed in 1958 ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257 is the perfect choice for concentrated and at the same time comfortable work, made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection.
The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs til...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Humanscale Ergonomic Freedom Task Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New in Box
By Niels Diffrient, Humanscale
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A winner of over 10 major design awards to date, the freedom chair has revolutionized the way people sit.
It automatically adjusts to every user, designed to eliminate the need for...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection.
The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design Classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most popular chairs...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chaise De Salle À Manger Gispen, Pays-Bas, 1960
By Gispen
Located in Busserolles, FR
Set de six chaises de salle à manger ou bureau par Gispen, designer néerlandais, datant des années 1950 à 1970.
Structure en chrome, rembour...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257 is the perfect choice for concentrated and at the same time comfortable work, made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
KT-221 Bauhaus Occasional Chair in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair KT221/01 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the transfer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Priced and sold as single chairs, pictured is a set of four dining chairs with arms 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 fair condition showing cracking and marks from normal wear and tear. Webbing would benefit from being replaced, either re-using original leather or selecting new leather.
If purchased at full listing price, reupholstery with new black aniline leather and new webbing will be included in price. If chairs are bought as is in with original black leather and original webbing, then a 20% discount is available. Please make an offer...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Papillonne Swivel Wheeled White 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. While the Papillonne chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Executive Office Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar “In Clover” 932 Executive chair button tufted leather, solid walnut base, brass casters, tilts and swivels with adjustable seat height.
Dunbar
Un...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L
designed 1949, executed circa 1961
Rosewood, leather
Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arne Jacobsen designed Danish teak adjustable height swivel desk chair. Seat height is adjustable from 17" to 21". Very good vin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Herman Miller Aluminum Group chair has been a staple of the upscale business and home office environment for nearly half a century. It was originally designed by Charles and Ray ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Oxford Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Oxford" arm chair in white leather upholstery with a high back and a cast aluminum 5 point base with casters. Height adjustable +/- 5".
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Mixed Wood Side Chairs by Organic Modernism
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of four solid wood midcentury style side chairs by Organic Moderism, Brooklyn NY. The chairs in natural wood with the backrest framed by steeple form finials and having a back ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 2002.
Both have labels under the seat, there are two chairs in stock, price per chair.
Height to seat 45cm
Timeless office chair by Arne Jacobsen. The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St Catherine’s College in Oxford. The tall back of the chair was a symbol of prestige and created a space of its own. Initially, there were protests over commissioning a foreign modernist, but on completion of the project, Jacobsen received an honorary doctorate from Oxford. This outstanding example of total design...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
DS-414 Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-414 chair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 60 x W 57 x H 88-97 cm
Materials: molded wood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
When the little br...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Spring Swivel Armchairs by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Italy
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of early 21st century spring swivel armchairs by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Italy.
Feature polished solid beech wood frames, ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chair in Woven Grey by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Armchair designed by Pierre Frey, borrows from both the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern eras. The chair features a shorter back design with streamlined arms, and slightly splayed sab...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set Of Six Lillian August Slip Covered Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A casual chair set with natural slip covers. With ebonized frames and square slightly tapering legs with flat side stretchers. The slip covers in a natural tone linen like fabric. So...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style ICF Office UNA Aluminum & Mesh Swivel Armchairs, a Pair
By ICF Milano 1
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of UNA swivel armchairs made in Italy by ICF.
A modern interpretation of classic design.
The elegant UNA swivel armchair combine maximum comfort, performance and cle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable seating for occasional guests.
Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate she...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
DS-1051 Office Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1051 office chair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 93 cm
Materials: chrome-plated, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
An all-roun...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Oxford Classic Office Chair, Model 3293C, Cognac Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1963
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Arm Chairs with Swivel Backrest from 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of arm chairs with swivel backrest from 1960s, unknown designer or manufacture. Very stylish chairs with swivel backrest that adjust when sitting, nickel plated steel bases, har...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal...
Category
2010s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained.
Technique: Lacque...
Category
2010s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki' Swivel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home offi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Antonio Citterio for Vitra Visasoft Visavis Conference Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Visavis Guest and Conference chair is very sleek with clean lines.
Its special construction combination of cantilever tubular steel frame with slight spring flexibility and the free suspension seat...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Office Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s swivel office chair metal frame base with the new leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Keilhauer Filo Ergonomic Conference Desk Chair with Mesh Back 'Brand New'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The ergonomic Filo mesh back conference chair designed by EOOS for Keilhauer successfully combines comfort, technology and elegant.
Features soft seat and supportive breathable bac...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Forest, BE
Original Oxford chair dated from march 1967 made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair was designed for the special commission of the St Catherine college...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 10 Chairs 60° in Leather, Bronze and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Wooden table with chromed bronze ferrules
Style: 60°
Italian
Materials: wood, leather and chrome bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Papillonne Black Swivel Wheeled 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
Metal
Vinage Office Chair by Antonín Šuman for Ton Bystřice Pod Hostýnem
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large vintage office chair designed by Antonín Šuman for TON, after professional renovation.
Category
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
French Reconstruction Armchair in Scandinavian Style, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French reconstruction armchair in Scandinavian style, circa 1960
patina and coating to redo.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Commanding and practical this impressive campaign-style desk by Dunbar has recently undergone a complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunba...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
"Minivarius" chair tubular steel painted in anodic black by Oscar Tusquets Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
In 2008 Oscar Tusquets reviewed his famous Various chair design, and came up with this smaller and updated version presented in a painted Anodic Black.
The seat is available in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jeanneret Easy Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good authentic Chandigarh easy chair. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak in the 1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armch...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Oxford Classic Office Chair, Model 3293c, Cognac Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1963
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th-century design.
Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials.
The beautiful smooth-grained leather is remarkable for its rich color and incredibly soft hand, tanned from the finest hides.
This piece will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office.
Please note I have ten chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair."
Specifications:
Upholstery: Caress black, a world class leather is aniline dyed with a protective finish
Mahogany hand-carved arms
Brass Hancock nail trim
Mahogany oiled sandalwood hand-carved 5-star base features prong steel interiors with antique brass casters...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Os de Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome and generously throne sized French Provincial Louis XIII style Os de Mouton (sheep's horn) style armchair with slanted camelbacks, a style popular for over 200-years. Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet
1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
one chair Anonima Castelli production Italy, Giancarlo Piretti design years ’60
rare tipology chair with whells
very solid structure but here are signs of use in the wood.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
Located in New York, NY
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company.
It was designed by R...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Office / Dentist Chair Stool Polished Steel Finished 5 Wheels Red Binaria Stool
Located in Barcelona, ES
This stool has been an icon in Spanish design since the beginning of the 21st Century. Developed by a Dentist and an Industrial Designer to improve the ergonomics of certain professions, and has since been placed in an infinity of clinics, opticians, hairdressers and laboratories.
Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin finish. Available in White RAL 1013, Red RAL 3002 or Black RAL 9005. Integral polyurethane injected seat. Gas piston for height regulation (200mm) in a polished steel finish. Castors are of a reinforced polyamide and a rubber grey ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black.
Frame: Chrome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary black docotor dentist steel stool model "Binaria" Spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
This stool has been an icon in Spanish design since the beginning of the 21st Century. Developed by a Dentist and an Industrial Designer to improve the ergonomics of certain professions, and has since been placed in an infinity of clinics, opticians, hairdressers and laboratories.
Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin finish. Available in White RAL 1013, Red RAL 3002 or Black RAL 9005. Integral polyurethane injected seat. Gas piston for height regulation (200mm) in a polished steel finish. Castors are of a reinforced polyamide and a rubber grey ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 Knoll Sapper Visitor Dining Conference Chair Sled Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Sapper visitor chair with sled base.
1979
Visitor sled chair by the German industrial designer, Richard Sapper (1932-2015), for the Knoll company. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Beige Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Fiord lassen chair by Lassen
Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm
Materials: textile
The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was launched in ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile
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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