Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green plastic shell covered in green fabric on the seat and back, together with an aluminiu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brown Soft Pad Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic vintage Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in brown leather circa 2000. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. These authen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs- Textured Blue Knoll Upholstery 5 avail
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Has original label as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good orig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. P...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Office Chair Model 419 Made In Rosewood & Black Leather By Arne Vodder From 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Office chair, Model 419 with rosewood frame, seat and back upholstered in black leather. As well as a five-step foot made of rosewood and metal, mounted on wheels. Designed by Arne V...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll in black leather. These beautiful black leather executive chairs are incredibly comfortable...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Office Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model EA 217 Soft Pad Management Office Chair in grey leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Built to last with high-quality materials and robust construction,...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2015. This executive height chair features a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Aluminium Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration up to 18 aluminum group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing minimal wear. With manual tilt...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brown Leather Eames Soft Pad Chairs, A Pair, Herman Miller, 1970's
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have a stunning pair of early edition Eames Soft Pad Chairs, upholstered in the dreamiest chocolate brown leather. Designed by the iconic duo, Charles and Ray ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eames EA 435 Soft Pad Black Leather Office Chair, Low Back by Vitra
Located in London, GB
Charles & Ray Eames EA 435 Soft Pad Office Chair: This black leather office chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, crafted in the 1990s, is a classic piece of modern design. Its low...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Tall Executive Leather Chair in Olive Green
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Olive Green Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 2 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These Kill 6727 chairs, the so-called Bird or Tulip chairs, are the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather of the chairs is in excellent con...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Office Chair Soft Pad 2000s
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height dark brown leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
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
20th Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin, totally original and unique armchair.
The armchair has undergone a thorough renovation:
...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and sleek set of 9 stackable stools designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki for ICF. Thick black leather covering a heavily chromed base. Wonderful details of stitched and laced leathe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Cognac
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Tall Executive Leather Chair in Beige
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Beige Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form meeting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Shaw Walker Mid Century Modern Mustard Yellow Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H x 25.5" W x 23.5" D x 18.5" Seat height x 26" Arm ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Office chair by Ettore Sottsass & Hans Von Klier for Design Center, 1960s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Ettore Sottsass & Hans Von Klier
Producer - Design Center
Design Period - Sixties
Measurements - Width 60 cm x Depth 50 cm x Height 75 cm x Seat Height 48 cm - / Not ad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soft Pad Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Cognac-colored leather armchairs with aluminum base and wheels. Self-turning and height-adjustable. Seat height min. 53 cm, max. 59 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Cognac-colored leather armchair with aluminum base and wheels. Seat height : 55 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 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 soft pad managemen...
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Tall Tan Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000. This executive height chair features a ta...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of six Brown Wooden Castelli Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of six iconic Italian Midcentury Modern DSC 106 stacking chairs were designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy. They feature a brown wooden seat and back in very...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Herman Miller Eames Red Time Life Executive Office Chair
Label present
Preowned original vintage unrestored. Rust and patina, rips on fabric. Missing two buttons.
34.75 h x 26....
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Aluminum Leather Desk Chair, 1990
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and elegant Mod. "Soft Pad" Eames desk/office executive chair with soft padding from the Eames Aluminium Group series by Herman Miller. Perfection of the classic and understated design of Charles and Ray Eames. Executed in black leather and aluminum. This model has all the extras, including adjustable height, tilt mechanism, with swivel and rolling base. Stamped and signed with manufacturer's mark and labels. All screws, caps, wheel and knobs are present. In good condition, with even color and no tears in the upholstery. Slight wear on leather , typical of any Eames desk chair.
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1990s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Wooden Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
iconic Italian Midcentury Modern DSC 106 stacking chair was designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy. It features a wooden seat and back in very nice condition with some...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jacob Jensen Leather Desk Chair For Labofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather desk chair by Jacob Jensen for Labofa, c.1960s, Denmark. This desk chair features the original brown leather upholstery and sits upon five metal casters.
Dimensions
26" widt...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather in very good condition. There is very minor wear. This particular chair has been in...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Also known as the time-life chair, this iconic piece was originally created for the executive floors of New York City’s Time-Life Building. The generously sized Eames Executive Chair (1960) swivels, and has a seat with thick, plush cushions. This is an authentic Eames Lobby Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2001. This classic mid century...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Office Chair
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
Executive chair, swivel with wooden forearms with wing design, it is a jewel to have a piece with these functional conditions. Created by the company IRGSA, Industrias Ruiz Galindo S.A. leader in the office furniture market. Its production line included basic furniture made for the daily battle...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange leather. This executive desk chair has a tilt and swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in workin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome (Faux) Leather Armchair by Kovona, 1980's, Czechoslovakia
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Faux leather armchair by Kovona, in the 1980's, former Czechoslovakia.
Made of chrome and faux leather.
Repolished, cleaned, shows minor signs of use (seen in the photos posted).
Ful...
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 office chair, black color, 1950s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A beautiful set of 4 black color Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. All chairs are in good vintage condition, and canework has been replaced.
Natural brown office chairs are widely ava...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
MIM Roma Executive Swiwel Chair, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
Office armchair with armrests and five-spoke aluminium base with castors, seat and backrest shell made of curved plywood, original foam and skai upholstery.
A rare piece of iconic de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Comfortable EL 101 Desk Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable EL 101 Desk Chair by Herman Miller.
Chrome details.
Original tags (last picture).
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brown Suede Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1970s.
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original brown rust Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Features original suede in very good original condition.
On 4-star chrome pedestal bas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare set of 6 chairs - MODEL JK 770 - Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The chair model 'JK 770' was designed by Jørgen Kastholm in 1969. These chairs were part of a series of very luxurious office furniture produced by Kill International of Fellbach, Ge...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen Drop Chair 1990s-2000s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Drop Chair by Danish Manufacturer Fritz Hansen
Produced approximately in the 1990s-2000s, this Drop Chair is ideal as a desk chair. It features a plastic ...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fine French 1950s Mahogany and Leather Armchair by Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet – A fine French Mid-Century mahogany armchair with original leather upholstery and Quinet's signature bronze "sabot" clad feet.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Kevi office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
KEVI office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s.
KEVI office chair with double casters. The KEVI chair is a classic from the early 1960s. It was designed in 1958 by Architect Jorgen Ra...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Navy Blue, Leather, Matte Black Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original black leather, black steel frame, and vintage 4-star base, in very good condition.
Charles Pollock was a master of desig...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown/orange tweed upholstered back and seat cushions, with brown vinyl piping. Made by t...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
EA 108 Swivel Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The EA 108 office swivel chair is one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair in 1958 for the private residence of industri...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq 'Comfort' Office Chair
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
With prominent roles at the Société des artistes décorateurs (SAD), #AntoinePhilippon (1930-1995) and #JacquelineLecoq (b. 1932) are among the most influential figures of twentieth-c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Office Chair, early 1900s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Rare Office chair, Made in Italy, early 1900s.
The frame of this chair is stained beech while the seat is ORIGINAL cracchè leather of the time. The seat is supported by a CONTINUOUS...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-century Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Charles Pollock. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $150,900 while the average work can sell for $1,928.