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
Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A set of four Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over our skeleton. The leather upholstery is constructed from sixteen pieces of saddle leather, which are individually die-cut and sewn together. The leather is then zippered over the tubular steel frame and the polyurethane foam padded...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Iron
Pierre Paulin F7852 desk chair by Artifort 1968
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The F7852 office or desk chair, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the late 1960s, is a rare and highly sought-after piece. This c...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1 KFI Stackable Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
KFI Stackable side chair
Contemporary molded dining chair with steel frame. Polyurethane glides to help protect floors from damage. Stacks 5 h...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Laminate
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Iron
MIM Roma Executive Swiwel Chair, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma
Located in Naples, IT
Office armchair with armrests and five-spoke aluminium base with castors, seat and backrest shell made of curved plywood, original foam and skai upholstery.
A rare piece of iconic de...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Apelbaum, Raphael Raffel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Easy chair in saddle brown leather. Chrome is in good shape with no rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even lounge chair. Swivels 360 with ease. This is a very solid heavy chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Otto Zapf Executive Chairs in Original Saddle Brown Leather by Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Otto Zapf, a distinguished German product designer, embarked on his career in his homeland, driven by an enduring passion for flexibility and human-centered design. By the time he joined forces with Knoll in 1973, Zapf was already an accomplished designer, and his transition was as seamless as the furniture he would go on to create for the iconic brand. Marrying a distinctly German design philosophy centered on systems with a deep commitment to humanism and ease of use, Zapf crafted pieces that were as functional as they were inviting. His Softline System, a modular office storage suite, epitomized this approach by combining rigid frames with soft, attachable fabric surfaces. This design ethos found further expression in his Executive Seating Collection, where soft, upholstered pads mounted onto spring steel frames resulted in a creation unmistakably true to Zapf’s vision.
Zapf's commitment to "friendly design" is evident in every aspect of his Executive Seating Collection. He masterfully balanced the demands of comfort and ergonomics, crafting a chair that not only looks inviting but also offers unparalleled functionality—a hallmark of Knoll’s design philosophy. The innovative cushion system, a key feature of this chair, reflects Zapf's dedication to adaptability and ease of maintenance. Each of the five independent cushions can be effortlessly removed for repair or replacement, ensuring the chair’s longevity. The back cushions glide smoothly along dual rails of spring steel, adjusting to the user's preferred reclining position with natural ease. The result is a chair that not only welcomes but also adapts to the user, embodying the very essence of Zapf's design principles.
This particular chair is no longer in production, making it highly sought after, especially when presented in the timeless Saddle Brown leather as shown. We currently have six of Otto Zapf’s Executive Chairs...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-centrury Chrome Tubular Chair, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chrome chair, newly upholstered by previous owner. The upholstery shows some sighns of use (see photo). Seat hight is 43 cm. There is anot...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll Polished Bronze Brno Flat Bar 255 Desk Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
The Flat Bar Brno chair model 255 is a remarkable example of modern design by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This particular chair is polished bronze, which makes ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Upholstery, Birch
Soft Pad by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller - 1970s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing soft pad chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1960s.
This is an edition produced by Herman Miller, the chair is stamped under the seat as you can see in the photos...
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1650s American Antique Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 4 Pierre Jeanneret ‘Committee’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-30-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret “office Chair” or “Committee Chair”, circa 1959-1960. Teak and faux leather. Intended for: High court, legislative assembly and various administrative build...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Managment Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are a set of 6 Eames side chairs upholstered in gorgeous fabric. Elegance and comfort separates this iconic chair from the rest. The upholstery is in wonderful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
1960 Vintage Office Chair Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Biella, IT
one chair Anonima Castelli production Italy, Giancarlo Piretti design years ’60
rare tipology chair with whells
very solid structure but here are signs of use in the wood.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Neptunia chair 20th century metal legs by Arflex B.B.P.R. studio from 1953
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Palermo, IT
Directly from the University of Palermo, with the collaboration of the 'Office of the President of the Region of Palermo.
Sofas Armchairs Chairs.
Arflex chair.
Belgiojoso, Peresutti,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management height office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 4 Kilta 'Model 1106/3' Chairs by Olli Mannermaa for Cassina, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kilta chair, Olli Mannermaa, Cassina, 1960.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seating guarantee its continuing popularity. Th...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
Chrome Desk Chair by Brueton in Woven Tropical Leaves, c. 1970's
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has streamlined profile with curved armrests and floating seat design. Newly upholstered in handwoven fabric...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of three Modus Office Desk Chairs, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of Three Modus Office Desk Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno – Italy, 1960s
Set of three revolving office chairs, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the late 1960s, exem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchair Model 814 for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design set of two armchairs model 814 designed by Ico Parisi for Cassina in 1961, solid wood structure and new fabric covering, Italy 1960s
Original Cassin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
4x 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
Steel, Aluminum
ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armch...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fritz Hansen Drop Chair 1990s-2000s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Drop Chair by Danish Manufacturer Fritz Hansen
Produced approximately in the 1990s-2000s, this Drop Chair is ideal as a desk chair. It features a plastic ...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Vitra .04 Studio Task Chair by Maarten Van Severen Circa 2000
Located in Wilton, CT
The Vitra .04 Studio Chair in Classic Red will bring an element of style and modern creative energy to any workspace. Designed by Maarten van Severen, this office chair provides both...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Planula Swivel Desk Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk chairs, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s, set of 4.
These rare office chairs have a very distinct aesthetic that...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height.
Executed in v...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames, original hopsack upholstery (which is a little tatty but totally useable). Fully st...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Fauteuils Open Armchairs French Leather and Beech Safari Style, C. 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs in the safari style.
The armrests have been changed into a similar red leather and patinated.
A little miss on one back...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Beech
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Don Pettit for Knoll #1105 Bentwood Armchairs Set of Five
By Knoll
Located in East Freetown, MA
Set of five bentwood office chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll International with tag and label. With original orange fabric and cushions (stiff).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence.
Measures: ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base.. White fiberglass shell with amazing green naugahyde and Alexander Girard fabric seat. small ho...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Stamped B34 Mart Stam 1-06g Marcel Breuer Leather Armchair Made in Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully stamped, original Mart Stam 1-06G, Marcel Breuer S34 armchair in brown leather circa 1980’s
I have a mat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Herman Miller Eames Tall Gray Leather Desk Chair Executive Thin Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Thin Pad Executive Height office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2015. This executive height chair features a tall...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Italian Modern Office Chair in Faux Leather and Black Iron
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant office chair, designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s, showcases the clean lines and functional aesthetics of mid-century modern design. Attributed to renowned d...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Herman Miller Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair - 2 Available
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair originally designed in 1958 as part of the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2005. The unique aluminum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and associates barrel-back leather chair
4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair in a rich brow...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Single Midcentury Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegantly simple desk chair features beautiful dark walnut wood and comfortable upholstery. Its simple style will blend effortlessly with any home office. It is extremely comfortable and would function just as well in any sitting room or home theatre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame:Chrome, Upholstery:Remix 163 For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Remix 163 For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair....
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
Located in Zürich, CH
The chairs have a strong silhouette which is conceived in sharp geometry of their elements. Their powerful presence exudes a regal energy akin to that of a throne, conveying a sense ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
Authentic Eames Herman Miller Tall Black Leather Office Chairs 2001
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in 2001. These executive height chairs feature a ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Series Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Original red upholstered chair Italian design by Cassina
Located in London, GB
A vintage Italian design armchair, dark chocolate brown wood structure with tapered legs and harms . Original red fabric upholstery design by Cassina ca. 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair
The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and b...
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Mid-20th Century European 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.