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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
1950's French Green metal easy chair in the manner of Jean Prouvé
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1950's French easy chair Very elgenat desk chair with a beautiful patina. This chair was bought on a market in france. the owner said he had it since the early 60s and has always use...
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1950s French Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Up to (7) Mid-Century Brown Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in dark brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. These authentic examples ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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Teak

Eames Aluminium Group Chairs for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are up to 5 Aluminium Group Management chairs in black mesh designed by Eames for Herman Miller. These are the most comfortable of all Eames aluminum Group cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century bentwood armchair by Antonín Šuman for TON
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare bentwood desk chair designed by Czech architect Antonín Šuman and manufactured by Thonet successor company TON in former Czechoslovakia during...
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1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Spear Bakelite Armrests
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Office Armchair, Germany, Chromed Metal, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage rotating modernist office chair. German work from the 1960s. Structure in chromed metal and painted black at the base and armrests and u...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bumper desk chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Task Chair Bronze 4-star swivel conference room chair in a green tweed fabric....
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1935, W.H. Gispen by Gispen Culemborg, Office Chair 356, Bakelite Armrests
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather, Herman Miller manufacturer's label, ht. 30, wd. 23...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. This armchair in soli...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

FK85 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK85 lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s. Th...
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1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six Danish vintage dining chairs in oak with the original green and beige striped fabric.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Jørgen Kastholm chair. JK 9350 Designed in 1973 for Kill.
Located in Hamburg, HH
Jørgen Kastholm rollable office chair for Kill International model JK 9350 Swiveling five-star base made of polished cast aluminum on castors, flat steel frame, brown leather.
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Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco French Desk Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and spacious Art Deco French Chair made out of walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. Chair is supported dry 4 elongated legs, tips of 2 front...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 6 Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear. Much better than ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, this is genero...
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1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
12 Chairs Style: 50° Italian Materials: wood, leather and chrome bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw. Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s. This model was designed for "Carimate G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Plexiglass Desk Chair with Suede Cushion by Apelbaum, France 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with angular chrome arms. This chair has a handsome removable suede cushion with stitch det...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass, Suede

Untitled chair by german artist Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Combination of two typical 1950's chairs. Spraypainted, painted and multi-lacquered. • Info about Markus F. Staab • born 1964 in Aschaffenburg, Germany • since 1986 active as a visu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Armchairs in Rosewood Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four armchairs in rosewood and patinated leather designed and made by M.A.A. f in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Desk Chair by William Lancing Plumb for Marble Imperial Furniture
By William Lancing Plumb, Marble Imperial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by William Lancing Plumb for Marble Imperial Furniture, 1960's, USA. This plush desk chair features original black leather upholstery and cushions. The chair off...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood Office Chair Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1930s
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1930s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Solid Golden Oak Bankers Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Six Bankers Open Oak Armchairs by Community for Jasper Seating Co. Inc. Featuring open, double cross braced, sturdy, solid Golden Oak frames, 27H Arm rests, Wide comfortable s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

De coene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut good general condition, original covering torn      
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Wooden + Leather Former Clerks Chair by G.H.K, circa 1930s
Located in Ely, GB
An Lovely Vintage Former Clerks Chair with Unusual Features, circa 1930s. The chair is structurally strong and in good vintage condition, with only minor scuffs and marks, in-keepin...
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by Singer. During the mid-nineteenth century, the Singer Company became world-famous w...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, model 3117 Swivel and adjustable seat height Reupholstered with Great Plains "Teddy" Warm Silver. Stamped underside FH Dimensions: 32 h × 26¾ w × 20...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. When you think of the perfect Pollock chair this one probably comes to mind. This executive office cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Office Chair, Model ''Syveren'' 3107, Cognac aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen officee chair new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Base of chrome steel tube. Model 3117 Syveren, made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Egon Eiermann Desk Chair SE40 for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Spring swivel chair SE40 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, Germany 1950s. Description - Original W + S, presumably made in the 1950-60s - Seat and back made of multi-glued beech ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Horseshoe Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Horseshoe chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Walnut & Rosewood. Original button tufted silk fabric seat cushion. Signed with DUNBAR label. This chair is meticulously crafted with b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Silk, Rosewood, Walnut

Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs on H Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Navy Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct threa...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Classic 1980's Soft Pad Chair with Leather and Wool Back Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs in brown leather. Adjustable tilt and height adjustment. This authentic vintage example is an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated original leather. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman miller soft pad chairs Charles and Ray Eames designer Their Soft Pad Collection of luxuriously padded chair evolved from their Aluminum Group Collection. With the addition o...
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1950s American Craftsman Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bert England for Stow Davis Swivel Desk Chairs c 1970's pair available
Located in New York, NY
High end swivel desk chairs designed by Bert England for Stow Davis, circa 1970's. The chairs feature heavy bright steel frames, bases and legs, with original fabric upholstered back...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Coene Frères Art Déco swivel desk chair.. Belgium 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco swivel armchair / deskchair by De Coene Frères . Belgium 1930s. The deskchair is in the original condition of the thirties. The upholstery is good, no cracks in the leather ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
Located in Almelo, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill International, Denmark / Germany, 1968 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm designed this beautifully patina...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair, crafted as the original USA edition for Herman Miller, features a sleek black leather...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair By Stow Davis USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous brown leather upholstery, with chrome base, and bla...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

11 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Eleven fine French 1940s solid oak desk armchairs or dining chairs. Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen. Price is per chair
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chairs By Stow Davis USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous brown leather upholstery, with chrome ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented by a chrome frame and armre...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Ahrend de Cirkel Burgundy Swivel Rolling Office Chair 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Handsome Ahrend de Cirkel model ''KIngpin'' red corduroy rolling office chair with on burgundy enameled meal frame with black leather arm rests and chrome accents. In original condit...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1930s Oak Desk Reclining Chair in Green Leather, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - new leather upholstery - high of seat 43 cm
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Restored Desk Office Chair in White Leather
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet very elegant rolling desk office chair in restored condition with all new upholstery and white leather. Chrome will be polished before shipping. Designer is Jørgen Rasmuss...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Armchair by Mauser, Chromed Metall, Leather, Germany, 1936
By Heinz Rasch, Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel armchair, model RS 4, designed by Heinz and Bodo Rasch and manufactured by Mauser Werke, Waldeck, Germany, around 1936. A rare and important design in exquisit...
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller ( up to 4 )
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eames Aluminum Group chairs upholstered in gorgeous purple fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sedia in legno di noce, 1950s, Scuola Milanese
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedia con struttura in legno di noce e seduta in velluto beige.
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1950s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet, 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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