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
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
$11,509 / item
20th Century Vintage Black Leather Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Desk Chair in Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Fongaro, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Desk Chair by Carlo Fongaro made in Brazil, during the 70s is nothing less than outstanding!
The "Dinamarquesa" swivel chair, designed by Carl...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$287 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1970s with the Giovanni Carini 'Libellula' chairs, designed by renowned Italian designer Giovanni Carini and manufactured by Planula. These chai...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,629 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Architect Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi, 1970s
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Kevi
Located in Karis, Nyland
The classic Danish architect chair in vibrant red, designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Kevi, with adjustable plywood seat and backrest and swiveli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy.
The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum.
Marked at the se...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$347 Sale Price
50% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Pair of Office Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Arflex, Italy, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of office armchairs designed by André Vandenbeuck in 1960's and produced by Arflex, Italy. Rare swivel desk version in original tan leather, wood arms and polished steel bases.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic desk chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, originally created for the iconic Chandigarh project in India during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this chair features Jeanne...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,356
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,917 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management White Mesh Desk Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
In 1958 Ray and Charles Eames designed their famous Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair. These particular White Mesh Aluminum Group Desk Chairs were made in the early 2000's with ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Classic Arne Vodder Leather And Teak Chair For Mahjongg Holland 1964
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and funky chair designed by Arne Voder (Denmark) and manufactured in Holland circa 1964. Sculptural teak frame newly reupholstered in brown leather. Perfect as a desk or o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractiv...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Exuberant Green Print Fabric Swivel Lounge Chair by Selling of Monroe Ca 1970's
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 1970's swivel, lounge chair by Selig of Monroe. The chair is in it's original bright and colorful upholstery, which is in very good clean c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gispen "356 PQR" Executive Office Chair in Soft Green Upholstery, 1952
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Gispen "356 PQR" executive office chair designed by Christoffel Hoffmann in soft green upholstery with massive fixed base, thick rubber feet, Bakelite armrests, and spring...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat hav...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair in Eggplant leather with a dark purple powder coated aluminum frame. Incredible color and condition to leather and aluminum frame. All original w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Upholstered Barrel Armchair, 4 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Mid-Century Modern upholstered barrel office chairs or dining chairs are sold singly.
Very comfortable and lots of fun. These chairs can se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,600 / item
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,917 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 2000s. This executive height chair features a...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Green Leather Time Life Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller 1996
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern green Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1996. This classic office chair fea...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Eames Time Life Gray Velvet Office Chair Herman Miller 1978
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern gray Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured in 1978. This classic desk chair featur...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair. Featuring a straight line design, walnut frame, wooden backrest with rosewood inlay, modern legs with stretche...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
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. This authentic vintage Saarinen chair has been reupholstered...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth of color seen in the fiberglass material. Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath. Dated to the 1970s.
OAM boasts one of the largest collections of vintage Eames fiberglass shell chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways, including rare and sought-after colors, in multiple quantities, enabling you to mix and match a set effortlessly. Shells are available for purchase individually, or we can offer guidance on assembling a set. For large sets, our extensive inventory ensures that the set has a cohesive and streamlined look.
We only send out the finest vintage examples. A close inspection ensures each shell is free of chips, cracks, or defects. We replace the rubber shockmounts that attach the chairs to the base. Finally, the chairs are carefully polished to enhance the original finish. Our meticulous restoration process ensures the chairs are comfortable, stable and is an added value included in your purchase.
The Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, to accommodate a variety of uses and settings. Our shell chairs are shown on original zinc-finish bases, referred to as "H bases" by Eames enthusiasts. In addition to this classic...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Executive Desk Chair, Terni series, Designed by Ico & Louisa Parisi for MIM
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and very comfortable executive desk chair from the Terni series designed by Ico e Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy 1970s. This chair has an aluminium star ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Price for Stacking base. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their at...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451 office chairs with 4 prong base on casters in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Guido Faleschini for Mariani MCM Big Italian Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Mid Century "Big" Italian Leather Executive Desk Chair
This chair measures: 30.5 wide x 29 deep x 46.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chair 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2001. This executive height chair features a tall...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available-
Priced per chair
Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters.
All original chairs are in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,032 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum frame and legs made in Los Angeles, CA. Originally designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the lobby of the Time Life building in New York.
Recently re-upholstered in gray leather, in-keeping with the color and integrity of other Time-life models. Some slight blemishes to the aluminum frame in-keeping with age. Chair's height and recline is fully adjustable and also swivels 360 degrees. Timeless chair.
In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world championship match with Russian master...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial grade tweed fabric. The chairs feature a supple formed upholstery seat and back, on ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Swivel Chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Mim, 1960 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Husband-and-wife team Ico and Luisa Parisi designed together and alongside each other in their studio La Ruota in Como, Italy. With a look that epitomized the modern Italian ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
Located in Chula Vista, CA
by Gio Ponti produced by GOODFORM Youngstown, Ohio
1938 Industrial Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair
designed by Gio Ponti for Montecat...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Spanish Armchair in the Curule Style Cordovan Leather & Wood, Midcentury 19th
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish seat, in the curule styla, made circa 1880
The cordovan leather used for the seat is held in place by studs. Strips of embossed leather are used ...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chair 1981
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was produced in 1981. This classic office chair feature...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff "Star Trek" Desk Chair by Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sink into iconic design history with this stunning vintage swiveling desk chair, created by renowned American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Madison Furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Original Red Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
These beautiful authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Executive Aluminum Group chairs by Knoll are upholstered in Rich Red Leather and are suitable for both home, office o...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,950 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be ab...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has 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 in Saddle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair Kovonax Z-303, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- made in Czechoslovakia 1970
- fabric suitable for exchange
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
$2,540 / item
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Original desirable 1960s version.
Swiveling and height adjustable, marked Herman Miller ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair
1970s
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Desk Chairs for Formanova, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gianni Moscatelli desk chairs for Formanova,
In Original Green fabric.
The chair's fabric is aged and they need re-upholstery.
4 wheels for easy moving.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Light Faux Fur Bouclé Swivel Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Pair of amazing swivel armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Very comfortable. Due to their dimensions, ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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