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Place of Origin: European
Handkerchief Chairs in White by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Post Modern
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. These ethereal chairs, seeming floating in air are fully labeled with an embossed Knoll, Vignelli design and a paper Knoll Label.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

DS-1051 Office Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1051 office chair by De Sede Dimensions: D 62 x W 82 x H 121 cm Materials: chrome-plated, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. An all-rou...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Customizable ClassiCon Non Conformist Chair by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
It piques and provokes what one might expect of it, and yet it is inexplicably aesthetic and harmonious, a nonconformist on velvet paws. Eileen Gray commented quite pragmatically on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk a...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Popular Restored Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored vintage Chesterfield fully buttoned aged brown leather captains chair This piece was fully restored around a year ago, it ha...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 3 "Mondo" Lounge Chairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Very good condition with small signs of usage and patina. Please note: listed price is for one (1) chair.
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame:Chrome, Upholstery:Remix 163 For One Collection
By Henrik Tengler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Remix 163 For One Collection The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair....
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2010s Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
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1940s Louis XV Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Black Leather Soft Pad Chair Charles & Ray Eames for ICF
By ICF Group
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in the 70s and designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF. This office chair features a metal frame and its original high-quality leather upholstery. Its padding is origin...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This chair is large, this is the bosses chair...
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20th Century Chesterfield European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

2017 Sigurd Rothe for Casala Cello Desk Chairs in Black Fabric & Chromed Steel
By Casala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cello Desk Chairs, originally designed by Sigurd Rothe for Casala. These particular examples were produced in the Netherlands in 2017. The design features a chromed steel 5...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2014 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chairs in White Mesh 12+ Available
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Physix office chairs, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 2012. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in 2014. The frame and armrests are comprised...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had two of these, one has now sold and its just the one left It is massively height adj...
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20th Century Chesterfield European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Mid century italian chair by Carlo Ratti beech wood, oak wood, black suede leather , steel , brass . We have carried out a complete restoration along with some light restying on thi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Regency Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1950s Original red upholstered chair Italian design by Cassina
Located in London, GB
A vintage Italian design armchair, dark chocolate brown wood structure with tapered legs and harms . Original red fabric upholstery design by Cassina ca. 1950s
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs
By Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark enameled metal frames by Galvanitas. Creative linking to make rows. In original condition ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rare Model 408 Armchair, Solid Teak, Leather upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen rare model 408 three legged bullhorn armchair, with solid teak frame, seat upholstered with original black leather. Designed around 1956 and manufactured by ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped ...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

2023 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Low Oxford Desk Chairs in Suede 11 Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Oxford Desk Chairs, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. These particular examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in Poland. They were ordered by an ar...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lensvelt AVL Office Chair
By Atelier van Lieshout
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lensvelt has designed a collection of office furniture in cooperation with Atelier van Lieshout. The first chair in the AVL collection is the AVL Office Chair. This was specially des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark and executed by Labofa. The chromed metal frame shows four wheels. The seat and th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2011 Vitra Meda by Alberto Meda Desk Chair Tan Full Leather
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda tan leather desk chairs, designed by Alberto Meda. The chairs feature clean leather in very nice s...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Vintage Metal Workshop Chair by Nicolle & Paul-Henry Nicolle
By Paul-Henry Nicolle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Industrial workshop chair made of hand crafted brushed, waxed metal designed by Paul-Henry Nicolle for NICOLLE, in good condition. The Ch...
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Early 20th Century Industrial European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by France and Son / Cado in the 1960s The armchairs have a solid stabile frame...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s Louis XV Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by JOC, Vetlanda, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather. Good condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Liberty & Co Four English Arts & Crafts Walnut Chairs with Mother Of Pearl inlay
By E. G. Punnett, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Attributed. In the style of E G Punnet. A good set of four English Arts & Crafts Walnut dining or side chairs with stylized floral Mother-Of-Pearl and fruitwood inlays to the headrests, three shaped backrests with upholstered seat and subtle tapering front legs from square to round...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut

"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Superb colour and gra...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S17 Industrial Dining Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted and in multiple colors and quantities, with bespoke service available: the Industrial S17 stacking chairs by Galvanitas. These Sculptural chairs are made for optimal co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric. Black enamelled aluminum Stackable chairs Eternal and indestructible chair.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Lily Chair model 3108 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, Rosewood, 1976
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vorst, BE
The Lily chair is the last chair ever designed by Arne Jacobsen. It was created in 1968 for the Danish National Bank project. The perfect curves of the seat are the result of an ext...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original vintage fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

2008 Arne Jacobsen Low Oxford Chairs in Cream Leather, Model 3291W
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford desk or dining chair with arms, Model 3272W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1965. These examples date to 2008 and were produced in Denmark...
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Early 2000s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rowac swivel desk chair by Robert Wagner, 1920s
By Robert Wagner
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rowac swivel desk chair by Robert Wagner, 1920s.  Rare industrial chair with industral patina. It was made in Germany in the 1920s and designed by Robert Wagner, Rowac. The chair is ...
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1820s Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

2008 Interstuhl Silver 262S Office Desk Chair in Black Leather by Hadi Teherani
By Interstuhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the listing price is only for one) 2008 production Silver 262S desk chair, designed by Hadi Teherani...
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Early 2000s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Secession Armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large secession armchair no.6549 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet professionally stained and repolished. Marked on the bottom.
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1910s Vienna Secession Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jugendstil office chair by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil office chair bz Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with new Kolovrat fabric.
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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant swivel office chair by Fritz Hansen, crafted in oak around 1920. The design features integrated armrests, a height-adjustable seat on a four-legged base, and a beautifully sl...
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Early 20th Century Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2010
By Poltrona Frau, Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Vicenza, VI
Chair, model "Ginger Ale" designed by Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni and produced by Poltrona FRAU from 2012 to the present. The seat is upholstered in white Frau leather, with a...
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2010s Modern European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Jorgen Kastholm “JK760” Desk Chair for Kill International, Germany 1970
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic desk chair designed by Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International in Germany during the 1970s. This elegant and impressive chair, model “JK760”, has a chrome...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Armchair in the Curule Style Cordovan Leather & Wood, Midcentury 19th
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish seat, in the curule styla, made circa 1880 The cordovan leather used for the seat is held in place by studs. Strips of embossed leather are used ...
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Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Style Chesterfield Deep Button Brown Antiqued Leather Swivelling Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
DESK CHAIR #11 Victorian Style Chesterfield Deep Button Brown Antiqued Leather Swivelling Desk Chair With Stud Detailing On A Four S...
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20th Century Victorian European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ico Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Lacquered Chiavari Side Chair with Peacock Feathers in Cut Velvet
By Chiavari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Choices, choices! One of two lacquered Chiavari chairs available in our shop, your guests will be green with envy. Sculptural, luxurious, joyous and chic, circa 1960. Our one-of-a-ki...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair Attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco patinated beech armchair attributed to Alfred Porteneuve.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 2x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Two pieces available, priced per chair....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chesterfield Vintage Captain's Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully finished mahogany, the leather is English cow...
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20th Century Chesterfield European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Pine

Artist Stools From an Academy of Fine Arts Antique Early 20th Century France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Artist Study academy of fine arts stools They are as seen in the photos, with their patina and stains, they have a lot of appeal The price is for one Maybe we can still get some ...
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Early 20th Century Other European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732). The ornately carved thrones, each flanked with figures of standing males supporting a branch-carved armrests with vines. Raised on cabriolet scrolled legs. Provenance: The Castello di Giove in Umbria, Italy, circa 1870-1880. Height: 54 1/4 inches (137.8 cm.) Width: 37 1/4 inches (94.6 cm.) Depth: 32 inches (81.3 cm.) Andrea Brustolon (20 July 1662 – 25 October 1732) was an Italian sculptor in wood. He is known for his furnishings in the Baroque style and devotional sculptures. Biography He was trained in a vigorous local tradition of sculpture in his native Belluno, in the Venetian terraferma, and in the studio of the Genoese sculptor Filippo Parodi, who was carrying out commissions at Padua and at Venice (1677). He spent the years 1678-80 at Rome, where the High Baroque sculpture of Bernini and his contemporaries polished his style. Apart from that, the first phase of Brustolon's working career was spent in Venice, 1680–1685. Brustolon is documented at several Venetian churches where he executed decorative carving in such profusion that he must have quickly assembled a large studio of assistants. As with his contemporary in London, Grinling Gibbons almost all the high quality robust Baroque carving in Venice has been attributed to Brustolon at one time or another. In the Venetian Ghetto, at the Scola Levantina, Brustolon provided the woodwork for the synagogue on the piano nobile, where the carved, canopied bimah is supported on Solomonic columns, which Brustolon had seen in Bernini's baldacchino in the Basilica of St Peter's. His furniture included armchairs with figural sculptures that take the place of front legs and armrest supports, inspired by his experience of Bernini's Cathedra Petri. The gueridon, a tall stand for a candelabrum, offered Brustolon unhampered possibilities for variations of the idea of a caryatid or atlas: the familiar Baroque painted and ebonized figural gueridons, endlessly reproduced since the eighteenth century, found their models in Brustolon's work. His secular commissions from Pietro Venier, of the Venier di San Vio family (a suite of forty sculptural pieces that can be seen in the Sala di Brustolon of the Ca' Rezzonico, Venice), from the Pisani of Strà, and from the Correr di San Simeone families encourage the attribution to him of some extravagantly rich undocumented moveable furniture. Andrea Brustolon's elaborate carved furniture aspired towards the condition of sculpture, such as the Dutch bases for console tables which look like enlargements of the work of the two Van Vianens, Paulus and Adam, perhaps the greatest Dutch silversmiths of the period. These carved pieces display the baroque tendency to develop a form three-dimensionally in space. Brustolon's walnut, boxwood and ebony pieces transcend ordinary functional limitations of furniture; they are constructed of elaborately carved figures. The framework of Brustolon's chairs, side tables and gueridons were carved as gnarled tree branches, with further supports of putti and male figures carved in ebony. Backrests of the chairs, which were never touched in the rigidly upright posture that contemporary etiquette demanded, were carved with allegories of vanity, fire and music, etc. The most extravagant piece delivered for Pietro Venier was a large side table and vase-stand of box and ebony, designed as a single ensemble to display rare imported Japanese porcelain vases. The eclectic allegories include Hercules with the Hydra and Cerberus, males and reclining river-gods (see ref.). For the Correr, less extrovert chairs bear female nudes extended along the armrests. For the Pisani, he carved a suite of twelve chairs (now at the Palazzo Quirinale) with flowers, fruit, leaves and branches to symbolize the twelve months of the year. Work by Brustolon is at the Villa Pisani at Stra. In 1685 Brustolon returned to the house where he was born at Belluno, and from that time devoted himself mainly to tabernacles and devotional sculptures in walnut, boxwood or ivory. His polychromed ivory Corpus from a crucifix is in the Museo Civico di Belluno, which preserves some of Brustolon's preparatory drawings for frames to be carved with putti displaying emblems. A pair of boxwood sculptures, The Sacrifice of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel...
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19th Century Baroque Antique European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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