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 legendary 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.
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
Number in Set: Single Piece
Mid-Century Vintage White Alpaca Faux Fur Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Very comfortable. Due to their dimensions, they perf...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Uncommon Height Desk Chair from Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very rare model from Arthur Umanoff. Special height chair believed to be used with his rush and birch desks he produced in the era. Note the stool seat height is 19-20" (chair seat is curved). All original with the original swivel metal foot glides and the swivel seat mechanism. Height 31.25". 18" wide and deep. Low foot rest...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich tan leather. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of clunky office chairs. Thanks to its ergonomic design, the Mayet Office Chair provides...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Fritz Hansen Arm Chair Model 1561, Denmark, 1942
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful original Fritz Hansen arm chair from the 1940s. Original vinyl and brass nails. Ready for a new home.
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Midcentury KEVI Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for KEVI
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Baltimore, MD
KEVI office chair with double-wheel casters by Jørgen Rasmussen. A Classic Mid-Century Modern office chair, the KEVI was originally designed in 1958 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, vintage dining/desk/occasional chair by Gio Ponti for Singer&Sons, ca' 1950's. Restored with wool seats by Larsen fabric, papercord bac...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modernist Office Armchair, Germany, Chromed Metal, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage rotating modernist office chair. German work from the 1960s. Structure in chromed metal and painted black at the base and armrests and u...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Delta Design Program 2000 Office Armchairs in Padded Leather for Wilkhahn
By Wilkhahn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Delta Design Program 2000; Office Armchairs; Padded Leather; Aluminium; Wilkhahn; 1970s; Germany; German Design; Office Chairs;
Pair of office chairs (Programm 2000) manufactured b...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 17 original William Hans Orion brown leather office chairs RR £1299
These are part of a luxury b...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Armchair by Albert Stoll for Giroflex, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Switzerland
Made of fabric and bent wood
Very good original condition.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen 1950s.
Danish Mid-century modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather upholstery designed in 1957.
Round tapered legs and flared armrests. Wide padded backrest clad in black leather, thick curved seat cushion also in soft black leather. Very comfortable with great back support. Suitable also as a comfortable desk chair...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Poltrona Da Ufficio Design 1950s Gambe in Alluminio Con Rotelle
Located in Milano, MI
Poltrona da ufficio industriale 1950s Design
Descrizione:
Poltrona a rotelle da ufficio Design 1950 realizzata per uffici comunali.
La poltrona è in buone condizioni struttural...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. In solid teak with seat in braided cane work, circa 1960. Fantastic pati...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Erik Kirkegarrd Teak Desk Chair for Stolefabrik / Povl Dinesen, Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and comfortable desk chair with solid teak frame with the seat and back wrapped in a black leatherette. Designed by Erik Kir...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Impeccable Molded Swiveling Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable molded swiveling armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Contractor base model.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Henrik Tengler, HT 2014 Brown Leather Time Chair by One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The tme chair is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012. The chair is purposely designed not to follow current trends. Instead its aesthetic resembles the cosmopolitan functionalism of the Bauhaus period. Henrik Tengler has achieved this by incorporating an open steel frame and adding rm cushions.
The 12 mm steel tube construction of the chair ensures unbeatable strength in spite of the delicate expression of the chair. Furthermore, the oversized cushions create a titillating exchange between the carrying and carried elements of the chair. Lastly, time and effort has gone into shaping every detail of the chair, giving it a highly exclusive feel.
The chair allows for dynamic use and positions by responding to your movements. With clever features and ergonomic support, the time chair...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
Spotted in the blink of an eye, this is an Eilersen! Design is often attributed to Illum Wikkelsø but it was Arne Wahl Iversen who designed this desk chair, regardless it is instanta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century executive chair for Planmøbel, Denmark 1940.
Originally designed by Wegner following his work for Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller’s ground breaking Rådhus (Aarhus City Hall) project in 1940, the A721, stands out as one of his earliest known chair designs. Along with a number of other chairs like the B123, the Rådhus chairs were handcrafted by Michael Laursen, I.C.A Nielsen and Planmøbel specifically for the project. Originally made in small numbers all the chairs were of uniform construction with solid oak frames matched to leather upholstery and with thick, solid jointing work that complemented the angular forms. Here we also see for the first time, Wegner’s use of the flared arm rest that were a signature design element for every armchair produced for the Rådhus. These flares were either carved into the wood (as in the Council chamber chairs...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Mid-Century "Office Chair" for Chandigarh, India, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "office chair" in teak designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his and Le Corbusier's Chandigarh project in India during the 1950s. In good vintage condition with signs from age and us...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Vintage Zographos Alpha Bucket Chair Restored with New Vegan Ultra Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
The world`s most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 kinds of products for thousands of spaces in America and Europe. Zographos is the last adherent to the strict aesthetic principles first defined by the European Bauhaus school, and he is very likely one of the last designers to manage his own manufacturing company.
Vintage Zographos high back alpha bucket...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fully Restored Thonet Office Chair, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair was made by Thonet in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. THONET brand embossed on the underside of the seat. The chair was renovated and is in excellent condition.
...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique reclining design and unusual frame, this vintage Swedish chair features dark leather cushions with a worn patina. Please confirm i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
5x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Interna...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and comfortable Italian swivel armchair or desk chair, 1960's.
The chair is reupholstered with new fabric and new foam, this is i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tanker Chair
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio: 1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Pont...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is date...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1980s Hollywood Regency Style Channel Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style black leather rolling office or desk chair by Jack Cartwright. This modern sculptural design features a curved channeled fan back and five legs with casters. ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fab French Prouve 1950s Style Green Office Chair Plywood Tripod Base + Footrest
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Office chair
Fabulous French Prouve 1950s Style Green Office Chair Plywood Tripod Base + Footrest
Utterly amazing.
30.5 tall x 17 w x 18 d. Seat ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950
By Stella
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Stella Oak Swivel & Height Adjustable Desk Chair Eames Era France 1950
Seat Height: 19.75 inches
Arm Height: 29.38 inches
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Prototype Desk Chair Designed by Horst Bruening in 1969
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Rare leather executive armchairs, designed by Horst W. Brüning in 1969
Two chairs available, price per chair.
The chair is a prototype and according to the former production ma...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Rolling Office Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage rolling office chair combines black vinyl upholstery with wooden armrests and a swiveling base. Please confirm item location ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 FK 84 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm for Kill Int., Denmark, 1962
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Splendid set of 4 Armchairs by Fabricius and Kastholm in black velvet and a three star chrome-plated base. Does nog happen very often to find a set of four of these beauties in this ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair
White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame
H max seat: 52 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kay Fisker Mid-Century Armchair
By Kay Fisker
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A oak and linnen armchair designed by Kay Fisker in the 1950's for the King Frederik IX ferry in Denmark. This prestigious ferry was the largest of its kind in the world. The Danish ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Early Model Ico Parisi Desk Chair with Arm Rests by MIM Roma, Italy 1959
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare early model office chair, designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma 1959. This chair is fully restored with an eye to detail. This fully ply-rosewood scal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet p...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Banquet Hall, Meeting, Restaurant, Conference Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid-Century Modern style Banquet hall, meeting, conference chairs
Dual leather colours available
Material steel 1" x 1" thickness 3/16"
Painted frame finish
Seat cushion 2-3/8"
Minim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 each.
Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Midcentury Armchair Finn Juhl Rosewood
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model 209
Midcentury armchair designed by Finn Juhl in jaw dropping solid rosewood. We have seen this chair used as an office chair, side chair, or dining chair. Incredible comfor...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in depth and stand 35. Adjustable Seat height 18 to 20 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes.
The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair circa 1960 Attributed to Steiner
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1960 attributed to Steiner.
Coating to change.
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
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 Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Typist Chair, Model Simples, by Móveis Olaio, 1940's
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, PT
This typist chair was designed and produced by Móveis Olaio, during the 1940's, for the Agronomic Station in Oeiras, Portugal. The structure was fully restored and is made of solid b...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Office Armchair in Faux Leather and Metal circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office armchair in imitation leather and metal;
the upholstery needs to be changed
this armchair rotates and swivels, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm he...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos Bucket Desk Chair 1964, Original gently used Cool-Grey leather with chrome-plated 5-star base on casters.
Seat height adjustable: 19....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating covered in white leather and sculpted design add to the Midcentury Spage age...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom desk chair, solid oak base reupholstered with yellow Spinneybeck lesther, Adjustable seat, tilts and swivels
Measures: H: 31.5" - ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green upholstery, five-star base, adjust t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.
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