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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1950s
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...
Category
1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Side Chairs, Black Tubular Metal Frames & Mesh
Located in Miami, FL
Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Side Chairs, Black Tubular Metal Frames & Mesh
Offered for sale is a pair of Herman Miller "Aeron" ergonomic side ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US - EA334 Management Chair) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
7 KI Seating Modern Dark Blue Plastic & Chrome Reverse Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by Krueger International (a.k.a.) KI Seating 7 total. B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Steelcase Coalesse Wrapp Side Chairs
By Marc Krusin
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant with a snug winged back and generous contoured seat inclined slightly for comfort and support. Great for office or dining. Polished Trivalent chrome legs. Each with manufacturers labels underneath. Design origin, Spain, 2007 by Marc Krusin. MCM Chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair Balu' Office, Metal Base Swivel and Upholstery in Velvet by Emilio Nan
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The deep, rounded seat encourages relaxation and conversation. The perfectly balanced volume of the body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Scott Wilson for Coalesse SW_1 Swivel Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern beauty and elegant design of the SW_1 Conference swivel chair fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-Century classic design.
The breathable mesh back provides increased comfort for long work sessions.
Please note the price listed is for a set of 4 chairs.
Specification:
Seat and upper back upholstered in gray color fabric
Lower back: 3D Knit Mesh provide back support and breathability, Coal color
5-star base Aluminum matte polished
Dual-wheel Aluminum matte polished casters
Frame Steel Tube
Pneumatic adjustable seat height
360 swivel base mechanism
Style: Contemporary/Modern
Designed by: Scott Wilson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly.
Fully hand made in Italy.
The price are referring to the burnishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cherner Task Chair White Leather and Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A strong, lightweight and graceful armchair for your home or office. This rolling and adjustable task chair features solid walnut arms and white Spinneybeck leather. Reissued in exac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous burgundy leath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in a gorgeous emerald green ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior and exterior and is accented with nailhead trim accents. It rests on a 5 prong base. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno.
This item is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Delivery...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Riccardo Blumer Alias 301 Laleggera 50xStacking Maple Chairs with steel trolleys
By Riccardo Blumer, Alias
Located in London, GB
42 x Ricardo Blumer for Alias 301 Laleggera model '301' lightweight stacking chairs, all priced individually.
There are 5 x steel trolleys available se...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Birch
Lloyd Counter Stool with Leather or Shearling Cushion
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / metal rungs / leather wrapped back support / leather wrapped seat cushion
Dimensions : 23” W ...
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
William Katavolos Iron & Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three chairs available -- Price is per chair. Discount available if purchasing multiple.
Designed by American architect William Katavolos circa 1950's, New York.
The spring mechan...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mariani Wing Executive Office chair, Collection Wing.
i 4 Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive chair with 5-spoke base by Desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven vegetable tanned black leather seat and back.
Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Leather Aluminum Group Task Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2010s. Leather seat with aluminum group base and caster. Note- piece is missing on bottom so when lifted the chair comes off base. Does not affect function.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Woodland Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A magnificent set with one armchair and seven side chairs. The set custom upholstered with Holly Hunt Leather seats and Ralph Lauren Padded Check fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac classic leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
This product w...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Dark Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This original Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height dark brown leather desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This iconic mid centu...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Gray Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These original Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height textured gray leather desk chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
Category
1950s American Craftsman Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Mid-Century Armchairs in Rosewood Designed by Rasmus Nielsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four armchairs in rosewood and patinated leather designed and made by Rasmus Nielsen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Herman Miller EA335 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad office chair model EA335 produced by Herman Miller.
The chair features a polished aluminium frame and was made in the early 2000s.
The chair is height adjustable...
Category
Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bespoke Traditional Beige Upholstered With Piping Office Chair
Located in London, GB
This traditional upholstered office chair with piping has an impressive design that would elevate any living space or bedroom. Its neutral colour palette means it would harmonise wel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Midcentury Soft Pad Chair White Leather Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in white leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. This authentic vintage exampl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Rosewood, Walnut
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair
Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431 designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and produced in the early 1960s.
This set is made ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
1950s American Craftsman Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ten EA 208 Eames Tan Leather Soft Pad All Group Office Chairs by Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are among the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interi...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
Office chair mod. Oxford on wheels. The seat and backrest are covered in black leather, the backrest i...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sedia in legno di noce, 1950s, Scuola Milanese
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedia con struttura in legno di noce e seduta in velluto beige.
Category
1950s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller in Ivory Leather-Price per chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per chair.
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, the Eames Soft Pad Lounge Chair has a high back, a relaxed pitch, and comes with its own pillowy headrest. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Barbara Barry designed for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco. Dark stained Rattan dining chair, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
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Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Stunning EA217 Eames Chair In "White Snow" Leather By Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Eames chair by Vitra, of recent manufacture, in a delightful full white “snow“ leather upholstery. The white contrasts magnificently with the polished metal finish and sta...
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Early 2000s Swiss Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta 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 po...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning EA217 Eames Chair In "White Snow" Leather By Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Eames chair by Vitra, of recent manufacture, in a delightful full white “snow“ leather upholstery. The white contrasts magnificently with the polished metal finish and sta...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Industrial Black Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern industrial-style swivel desk chair with channel quilting onyx black leather upholstery on a metal frame with wooden armrests.
Dimensions: 25" W x 28" D x 38" H
Seat - 21" H
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Valet Chair by PP Møbler, Denmark, Pine and teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to their limits. Expert carving and joinery highlight the idiosyncratic nature of the...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Swivel Chair, oak and elegance leather, PP502, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The iconic Hans J. Wegner Swivel chair with oak back and armrest. Seat of the highest quality Elegance leather from Arne Sørensen.
Base of stainless steel.
Model PP502, made by PP...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950's
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's period. Industrial design board room chairs with grey blue...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair red fabric chair Christian Ghion Y2K style design space age
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Swivel red fabric chair. Christian Ghion designed it in the late 90s for Idee Japan.
It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also really great example in that era.
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Office Chair in Teak & Rattan Produced 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century dining / office wooden chair in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Chandigarh in India 1950s. In good original condition with a nice patina and letteri...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in gorgeous black leather an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes joy with its colorful and cheerful Skai upholstery in original green, perfectly compl...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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