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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Desk Chair by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Planula, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Perry King & Santiago Miranda for Planula, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Office chair - armchair - Vintage swivel red and black workshop chair - 1960’s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Red and Black Office Chair, 1950s / 1960s Height-adjustable workshop chair. No wheels. Vintage Retro swivel armchair 1950/1960 Seat and backrest in imitation leather / red leatherett...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

1979 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 3117 adjustable rolling desk chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. This particular example was manufactured in Denmark in 1979. The chair’s seat ...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage 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 Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs, produced circa 1990. These examples were specified i...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, building...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

EA217 black Soft Pad Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman miller, 1970s, Set
Located in Lasne, BE
Black leather chair with aluminium base and wheels. Swivels on itself and is height-adjustable. Minimum seat height 47 cm, maximum seat height 54 cm. Maximum total height of the chai...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Art Deco Style Desk & Chair in Maple by Rupert Williamson
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 20th Century Art Deco Style desk & chair crafted in Maple by English Furniture Maker, Rupert Williamson. A custom commissioned Art Deco style desk ...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Maple

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive office chair by Charles Pollock, Knoll, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Charles Pollock, executive chairs for Knoll, 1963 It is one of the most iconic and representative office armchairs, created by the American artist and designer Charles Pollock. Here...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller. This is one of the more unique and later Eames designs, buil...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These examples date to the 1970s, many of them dated 1979. The listed price in...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single sculptural barrel-back desk chair, retaining its original blue fabric upholstered seat, and resting on a bronze 5-point base with Shepherd Profile casters. This chai...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1980s Nicos Zographos High Back Bucket Executive Chair w/ Alpha Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The listed price includes one chair, but several are available...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Nicos Zographos Grey Leather Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Alpha Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is one (the price listed is for one chair, but two are available) very rare Nicos Zographos rolling bucket desk chairs in gray leathe...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. Elegant black leather upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Office Chairs by Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, Germany
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six office chairs designed in 1970's by Danish architect Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, Germany. High back edition in black leather with removable padded seat and cas...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timeless Milo Baughman Parsons style chair freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopard velvet. Parsons chairs are un...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

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

Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of United Nations armchairs attributed to Jacob Kjaer in original black vinyl upholstery. One arm shows a sign of repair ( last photo ) otherwise structurally strong with minima...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage armchair. Hand crafted circa 1970 in a masculine style, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in metal cas...
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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Vintage Art Deco Office Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Art Deco office chair, older restoration with adjustable seat height from the wood base. This classic office chair is ready to serve another 50...
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1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Perch Stool in Black Leather by George Nelson and Robert Propst
Located in Dronten, NL
Perch stool, drafting chair designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst. Black leather, chrome base. Vitra edition. Provenance; the German Bank for Doctors...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451 office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of four 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
These chairs with its characteristic A-shaped profiles are rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless min...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Fur, Teak

Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970s, set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of leather and metal armchairs in black color. Wear on the back of one of the armchairs (see photo) Seat height: 44cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller before 1969, as indicated by the round disc label. This listing includes the table...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned Ico Parisi for MIM Rome, Italy. This chair is not only stylish but also a work of ar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant blue upholstered continuous seat and back, a off white plastic shell, and a chro...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial grade tweed fabric. The chairs feature a supple formed upholstery seat and back, on ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brown Faux Leather, Brass and Metal Armchairs, Andre Motte, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of midcentury brown faux leather armchairs. These fantastic pieces were designed in Italy during the 1950s and inspired by the work of Andre Motte These pair of armch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Office Chair with Tufted Seat and Back
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury metal swiveling office chair on wheels with PU leather seat and back cushion. Very good vintage condition. Chair measures 21" in width, 27" in depth and 34.5" in h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair ...
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1950s English Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eight Wheeled B&B MaxAlto Collection Alcantara Armchairs, 1990s
Located in IT
Eight wheeled B&B Max Alto Collection Alcantara armchairs from Italy from 1990s. Suitable both for office and living room chairs. No restoration needed. Excellent conditions. A vid...
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1990s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage 3113 series one hammer office chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the late 1950s. This chair has been completely refurbish. The wheels have been disma...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

1 of 5 Original Vintage 'EA 107' Aluminium Desk Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of five original Aluminium EA107 chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. Chromed-plated aluminium base and white leather. Non-swivel. Herman Miller edition, signed. Ex...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

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