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
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these vintage chairs using an elegant Italian...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
Midcentury Upholstered Steel Frame Rolling Office Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, office armchair features a rolling, height adjustable steel frame with newly upholstered seat and back.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
By Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid-Century Modern design adds retro appeal to home or business office. Fixed seat height ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
FK 6727 Tulip Office Chair Kill International, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Astonishing set of 4 comfortable office chairs. No height adjustment. Navy blue leather.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Mid-Century Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals 1960 – a timeless piece that seamlessly merges iconic design with unparalleled comfort. Crafted wit...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Time Life Executive Chair in Whiskey Calf Skin Leather, 1970s
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic, vintage 1970s example of the Eames "Time Life Executive" chair, quite simply the ultimate desk chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism. Built to last for...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an unusual backrest. A sleek design that functions as a dining chair, office chair, or a lo...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Prestige For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome , Upholstery: Prestige Cognac For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Set for RIMA, 1960's
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Gastone Rinaldi set of armchairs for RIMA, Italy 1960s.
With this armchair the Italian design master shows his honest aestheticism.
With its slender metal frame and le...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Vintage Beige Green Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oxford Classic Office Chair Model 3293C Made In Cognac By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Silt For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
White Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Canvas armchair with aluminium base and castors. Stamped under the seat ICF. Height and tilt adjustable. Turns on itself. Wear due to time and age. Maximum height: 109 cm. Seat heigh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 Vintage Steelcase Coalesse Bindu Arm Chair by Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bindu chair designed by award-winning designer Brian Kane for Coalesse. A modern chair which combines comfort and performance with clean lines and Minimalist design. Upholstered in t...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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Steel
Set of Two (2) Black & Chrome High Stance Office Chairs, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed of steel with chrome plating these heavy duty office chairs are perfect for almost any workspace and any design pallet from Modern to Industrial. Fully functional, both c...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were crafted ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Faux Leather, Mahogany
Completely Restored Dan Johnson for Viscount Mid-Century Brass Armchair 1950s
By Dan Johnson, Kodawood
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dan Johnson "Viscount" for Kodawood, distributed by Selig, armchair or desk chair, circa 1950s. Refinished in dark ebony stain with new foam, orange leather and polished brass. Arm h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Brass
1 of 3 Charles & Ray Vitra Eames EA108 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 3 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Set of 2 Italian Metal and Brass Chairs, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel with nice brass details on the legs and on the back seat.
The chairs are restored with new fabric and new...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
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
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Aluminum, Steel
1 Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair with Grey Circle Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bucket chair by Nicos Zographos. These chairs have a five star steel base on coasters and the upholstery is a gray fabric with circle patterns. These timeless chairs would look ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Red Tram Chair By Miroslav Navratil For Vertex, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Great industrial chair from midcentury era of Czechoslovakia. Designed by Miroslav Navratil for Vertext company in 1960s. Some of the chairs still have the original Vertex label visi...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think will benefit from some touching up from a refinishe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminium Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important and recognizable designs of the 20th Century:
On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with chromed aluminium structure.
Origination: 2000s, labelled Vitra
Condition: Very good, minor signs of use on the leather as per photos. Tilt mechanism works perfectly, leather cleaned...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Saarinen Executive Armchairs Tan Italian Leather with Gold Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
A luxury set of authentic Saarinen Armchairs in Tan Italian Leather with Gold Tubular Legs. This set of 6 chairs has been newly reupholstered in rich Italian Leather and finished wit...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Isamu Kenmochi Kabuto Office Chair, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi.
Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel desk chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in white boucle, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Swivel desk chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in white boucle, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray color way with leather, fiberglass, and aluminum materials.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
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
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Paris, FR
1970s swivel office chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in black leather with vertical channel stitching, it features a minimalist silhouette, comfortable proportions, an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century California Modern Mahogany Chair, Signed GS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid mahogany Mid-Century Modern chair. Carved initials GS on the underside of the seat (maker unknown).
Sturdy and comfortable.
American, 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Dimensions. 19 1/2 W ; 18 D ; 30 H
Seat Height. 17.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Buffa designed some of the cleanest and most elegant pieces of the post Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, 'Novecento' period. These side or desk chairs illustrate his total mastery of hi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
American Desk Armchair, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Wood
Year: 1950
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Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945
The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done.
Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them.
In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life.
Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war.
The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street.
With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace.
It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”.
Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies.
In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America.
During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture.
At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site).
In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca.
The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil.
Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
Ico Parisi 'in the Style of' Office Armchair in Leather and Aluminum, circa 1970
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ico Parisi (in the style of) office armchair in leather and aluminum circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Bird Chairs Set Kill 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very large set of high back executive chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, manufactured by Kill International, Germany 1964. These so called bird cha...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Bauhaus swivel office chair in solid wood By Stoll Giroflex, 1950s
By Bauhaus
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Bauhaus swivel office chair in solid wood By Stoll Giroflex ,1950s
The chair is in good condition
Measurements:
Height : 75 cm------ 86 cm
Width: 40 cm
Depth: 43 cm
Heig...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Carlo Ratti Walnut Desk Chair for Compensati Curvati Italy
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural molded dark walnut plywood swiveling Hourglass desk chair with stainless steel star base . The unique styling of the chair would make it a statement piece in any home of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful a...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Wood
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
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Stainless Steel
Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 Highback Chair Cognac
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Robert Haussmann RH 305 armchair design of 1957 and manufactured by De Sede.
Cognac aniline leather an a chrome steel frame.
This is a Classic Swiss design ch...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The chair has a strong silhouette which is conceived in sharp geometry of its elements. Its powerful presence exudes a regal energy akin to that of a throne, conveying a sense of str...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Cowhide, Fur, Teak
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Nicos Zographos Bucket Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage bucket chair designed by Nicos Zographos and made by Zographos. High back design in black Zographos leather with five-star stainless ste...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Adjustable Swivel Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Swivel chair model 3117 in black plywood. Based on the 3107 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955.
Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in January 1965.
Seating height adjustable ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
FK84 executive chair designed by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
leather executive armchair FK84 designed by danish architects Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm in 1962.
Manufactured by Alfred Kill International, Germany in the 1960ies.
A Desi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Prestige For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black , Upholstery: Prestige Black For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference c...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Arm Chairs with Swivel Backrest from 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of arm chairs with swivel backrest from 1960s, unknown designer or manufacture. Very stylish chairs with swivel backrest that adjust when sitting, nickel plated steel bases, har...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel, Nickel
Desk Office Armchair Designed by Walter Knoll, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful brown leather armchair designed by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel for Walter Knoll, from the Art collection series.
Structure made of heavy stainless steel, brushed frame and orig...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Prestige For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome , Upholstery: Prestige Black For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. These executive height chairs featu...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Kevi office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s
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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
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