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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1980s
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 ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Set of Three DSC 106 Office chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castellani, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of two DSC 106 chairs was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for the Italian Castelli in 1965. It is one of the best-known models of the brand's c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
These 12 executive chairs are a true classic hailing from the illustrious stable of manufacturer Knoll, designed in 1963 by the American designer Charles Pollock. An absolute master ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Preben Fabricius Desk Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Bird Chair by Jorgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius with 3 leg rolling base and casters.
Carmel brown leather maintains wonderful patina.
Swivels and rolls well on original c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Chair with chrome plated steel base on castors, features button tufted back and headrest in original black leather, swivel functionality, and a ti...
Category
1960s American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cofemo Italy leather office chair 80s
By Cofemo
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Very futuristic, elegant looking office chair made of thick saddle leather in very good condition. The black leather only shows slight signs of wear on the armrests. The leather is s...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Office Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Arflex, Italy, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four office armchairs designed by André Vandenbeuck in 1960's and produced by Arflex, Italy. Rare swivel desk version in original tan leather, wood arms and polished steel bases.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base.. White fiberglass shell with amazing green naugahyde and Alexander Girard fabric seat. small ho...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani Shearling Office Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Executive office chair by Osvaldo Borsani - for Tecno, Italy, 1980s
Newly reupholstered in butter cream shearling and suede backs
Swiveling Steel base
2x available - priced separate...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
Office or desk chair mod. Modus with seat and backrest in ivory-white plastic monocoque. On the seat ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass, Suede
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1980s Vintage Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Eames Soft Pad Management chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa 1983. Wrapped in the beautiful original soft turquoise fabric with plush padded seat and back cushion...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.
St...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Extremely comfortable and worn in. Chair swivels. Heigh...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
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 196...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Time Life Chair in Tan Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in tan leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of t...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Desk ‘Bird’ Chair by Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bird chair by Jorgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill. This desk chair model has the rarer Casters. Newly recovered in black Sorensen leather.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Office Chair EA217 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, United States, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA217 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented by a chrome frame and armre...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Desk Chair Jørgen Rasmussen for Labofa
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Time life chair Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
TimeLife Chair Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames
Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Style: Mid-Century M...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel chair made of aluminum, foam, and fabric upholstery.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included the furniture and surrounding landscape. Seen as one of his most outstanding projec...
Category
1980s European Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included the furniture and surrounding landscape. Seen as one of his most outstanding projec...
Category
1980s European Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak Desk Chair , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kill International 6727 leather office chair by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather comes in excellent condition with beautiful...
Category
1960s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 5 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Kill 6727, the so-called Bird or Tulip chair, is the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather of the chairs comes in excellent condition ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 3 leather executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Buttery set of 3 executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1956, in a rustic red leather upholstery with black arms on a 5 star swivel base with casters, tags stil...
Category
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co. having beautiful, supple original leat...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
Located in Dronten, NL
This set is the original "Alfred Kill International" version, not the newly made Walter Knoll version, making these highly collectible and sought after. Priced as a set. Two chairs a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- beech wood
- armrests Dimension: 44 cm
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Stunning and luxurious Pace leather Executive Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Butter soft red leather surrounds this amazing Guido Faleschini swivel management soft pad chair. Designed for i4 Mariani and retailed in the 1970s and 1980s by The Pace Collection....
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair, are designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. Marked with label.
All 11 ch...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair by Paul Schuitema for Fana, Rotterdam, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Rare office chair by Fana Metaal Rotterdam, designed by Paul Schuitema in the 1960s. The chair has a tubular frame base, bakelite armrests and brown fabric back and seat. . Patina on...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in this beautiful aubergine leather, black steel frame, in good condition. The leather upholstery has been recently redone and in excelle...
Category
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Mario Bellini ''401 Break'' Leather Chair for Cassina
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mario Bellini "401 Break" chair by Cassina.
Modern leather chairs on wheels, perfect at your desk or around a dining table.
Tan leather, ultra soft feeling, over metal frame with z...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York.
Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair.
In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Empire Style full grain Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair. Measures 22" in width, 24" in depth and 34" in height. Seat height is 19" and arm h...
Category
1960s American Empire Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
FK86 Lounge Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This fine example of the FK86 lounge chair was designed by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius in the early 60s and produced by Kill International in the late 1960s.
This edition is...
Category
1960s German Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Oxford' high backed desk chair, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, recent production.
The original version of the 'Oxfo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Desk or Side Beech Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- high of seat 47 cm
- armrests 77 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (3) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 3x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Three pieces available, priced per chai...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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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