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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Late Victorian
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Navy Blue Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in navy blue leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Midcentury Chair Ladislav Rado for Knoll Drake
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very rare and beautiful side chair designed by Ladislav Rado for the short lived one year collaboration between Knoll + Drake, c. 1955. Featuring white enameled cantilevered frame wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Office Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern black leather office chair. America, circa 1970s. Restored in all new Italian leather with unique perforated texture. Thi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fine Quality Chrome Klismos Style Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine polished chrome klismos style chair with heavy construction. With the elegant and classic curved back and curved tapering square supports a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Hollywood Regency Style Channel Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style black leather rolling office or desk chair by Jack Cartwright. This modern sculptural design features a curved channeled fan back and five legs with casters. ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
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
Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs 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 office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Desk/Office Chair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- aluminium frame
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen.
An original off-white leather and brushed aluminum framed swivel Oxford chair, having cream leather padded upholstery, raised on five-spoke base, labelled to underside.
Stamped and labelled December 1971, the manufacture date.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair & it works as well in a home office or dining room as it does in a meeting room...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Vittorio Nobili "Medea" 1950s Swivel Office Chair Made of Teak Plywood
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli Tagliabue in Meda, Italy. The teak plywood seat swivels in all directions on a dar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original cushions are also in original pink fabric. Seat height 46 cm. Wear due to time and ag...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in medium brown. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheels in working condition. Leather has been dyed brown and is in good used condition with plastic molded...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Steelcase Office Armchairs Model #451
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Steelcase armchairs, model #451 feature plastic shells, metal arms and 4 prong pedestal bases with striped fabric upholstery. The chairs are similar in style to the Charles P...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stamped B34 Mart Stam 1-06g Marcel Breuer Leather Armchair Made in Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully stamped, original Mart Stam 1-06G, Marcel Breuer S34 armchair in brown leather circa 1980’s
I have a mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Erik Kirkegaard Teak Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Erik Kirkegaard teak armchair in burnt orange fabric. Upholstery needed steam cleaning of probably reupholstering.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair
1970s
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model PSCC, with swivel base and casters. In good workin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Excellent condition Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair manufactured by Knoll. Upholstery is clean and foam is soft, ready for use. 25 Available.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Mobelfabrik Black Leather Desk Armchair
By Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak office desk armchair with new her...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto during the 70s. The seats are made of durable brown plastic and high-quality olive-...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Sedus Wooden Beech Swivel Chair Height Adjustable Mid-Century Modern
By Sedus
Located in Verviers, BE
Sedus wooden beech swivel chair height adjustable
Mid-Century Modern
Seat height adjustable 51 cm to 58 cm
Adjustable in Total Height 83 cm max 90 cm
Chair has a Very Nice Ori...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange. These comfortable lounge or desk chairs f...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina for Molteni Desk Chair 'Orix' in Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina for Molteni, desk chair model 'Orix', leatherette, chrome-plated metal, Italy, circa. 1970.
This chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina is part of the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Durlet, made in Belgium Arm Chairs in Camel leather.
By Durlet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of 12 comfortable camel leather armchairs with aluminium chrome feet characterize these set of dining, office or side chairs designe...
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Centuryr Modern Chair
Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 23 1/2 D ; 32 H
Seat Height. 18.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters.
All original chairs are in very good condition - ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Upholstered Office Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
A robust vintage office chair, found by Ding Dong and re-upholstered in premium fabric.
A splendid office chair, with a Mid-Century Modern vibe.
The fabric:
At Ding Dong we prioriti...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Robin Day Hille Chair Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome with White Leather Seats
By Robin Day
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair Of Hille By British Designer Robin Day Model 675 Bent Oak Plywood & Chrome Easy Chair With White Leather Seats 1960s Made In England
675 chairs were ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the vertical post, the aluminum bases are mounted on original wheel coaster feet. Offere...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Midcentury Light Faux Fur Bouclé Swivel Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Pair of amazing swivel armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Very comfortable. Due to their dimensions, ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock desk chair by Knoll. circa 1970s production executed in black leather. All screws, buttons, and wheels intact. No torn leather. Signed and guaranteed authenti...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Radomír Hofman, Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
Made of dark stained beechwood.
Can be used as office chairs or writing desk chairs.
They are in very good Vi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Completely Restored Dan Johnson for Viscount Mid-Century Brass Armchair 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Kodawood
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" for Kodawood, distributed by Selig, armchair or desk chair, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark ebony stain with new foam, orange leather and polished brass. Arm h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
A robust vintage swivel office chair, found by Ding Dong and re-upholstered in Le Manach fabric.
The House of Le Manach is the very quintessence...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Pont...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, 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
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fabricius & Kastholm FK 85 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FK85 lounge chair and ottoman by Danish design duo, Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, c. 1960s, Germany. The swivel lounge chair and fixed ottoman features a chrome plated steel ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Strässle He Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Strässle HE leather lounge chair from the 1960s in very good condition. The leather of the lounge chair, in a deep black leather tone, is flawless with minimal patina. The chromefr...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of four beech and leather chairs
Located in Premariacco, IT
Beechwood office or waiting room chairs with comfortable black leather upholstered seat.
The chairs are a high-quality Italian production, dating from the early 1970s.
They show no...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stunning mid century modern armchairs designed under Knoll influence
With square chrome frames and armrests.
The seat and back rests are elegantly padded with cushioning detail ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in original finish, but includes refinishing in color shown or dark espresso, custom ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Zig Zag Chair Made in Solid Pine, Scandinavian Modern, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine Brutalist zig zag chair made in solid pine. Handcrafted by an unknown Scandinavian cabinetmaker in the 1980s. A decorative chair that plays well with the natural daylight, sui...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Pine
Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22" D x 38" H.
Arm height is 27". Seat int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Pr. Swivel Chairs by Hugh Acton for Burke Acton, circa 1960s
By Knoll, Hugh Acton
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Post Modern, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chairs, designed by Hugh Acton, for Burke Acton circa 1960's. The chairs feature commercial grade orange tweed upholstered seats, on styli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group 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 was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames.
Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair)
Specifications:
Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather.
Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters.
Weight capacity 300 lbs.
Model: EA335
Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary)
Made in USA.
Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1973 Knoll Executive Chrome and Tufted Velour Office Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, sold separately--Original 4 leg base (Sought after!!) brown and chrome Mid Century Vintage Knoll Pollock chair--RARE beauty-- from the era of the height of the creatio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair Leathertan Chrome Signed Mario Bellini Vitra Office Bellini Collection
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stylish vintage pair of armchairs for the home or office in the mid-century modern style
Rare survival of vintage office furniture.
Bearing ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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