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
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk or side chairs in enameled steel and wood by the architect son of the early Dutch modernist master, Gerritt Thomas Rietveld.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
$1,295 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Chrome (Faux) Leather Armchair by Kovona, 1980's, Czechoslovakia
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Faux leather armchair by Kovona, in the 1980's, former Czechoslovakia.
Made of chrome and faux leather.
Repolished, cleaned, shows minor signs of use (seen in the photos posted).
Ful...
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
Located in Almelo, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill International, Denmark / Germany, 1968
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm designed this beautifully patina...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern side chair with stylized high back design and cane inset. Ebonized walnut wood frame with taupe colored raw silk upholstery. Makes a great occasional chair or desk...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Silk, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The classic architect chair from kevi in a special color.
What makes this chair special is it's simplicity. No upholstery, no umpteen adjustments. A solid chair for work. Without ex...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" desk chair.
Original leather with nice patina.
Tilt, swivel adjustable hydraulic up/down on casters.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
One Eames For Herman Miller Executive Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid century modern executive chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The high back model from the Aluminum G...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,900 / item
Soft Pad Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for ring Mobelfabrikk Norway, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 2 Black leather armchairs with aluminium base and wheels. Turns on itself. Dimensions: Seat height 51cm. Stamped Ring Mobelfabrikk Norway. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPI...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
S 32 Cantilever Thonet Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
S 32 Cantilever Thonet side chair
S 32 Cantilever chair combines the tubular steel frame with leather upholstered seat and backrest for comfort.
Price for 1...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,000 / item
Brno Flat-Bar Chair Upholstered in Light Grey Velvet, Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
The definition of minimalism in a singular design, achieved by the great Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929, the Brno flat-bar chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto during the 70s. The seats are made of durable brown plastic and high-quality olive-...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,103 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome, Stainless Steel
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
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Barrel-Back leather desk chair 6 available
4-star anodized bronze base swivel conference room chair...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height-adjustable. Maximum height: 90 cm. Minimum seat height: 46 cm maximum seat height: 58 cm. Wear due to time and age of chair....
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff /Madison #263
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black naugahyde desk armchair no. 2635 with wood arms and a five-prong cast aluminum base with casters by Arthur Umanoff for Madison...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features swiveling positions.
The chair rotates and sh...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue 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
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by American-Finnish designer Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll.
Compose...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,520 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Set Of Six Mid Century Lucite And Chrome Side Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of Six period Mid-Century chairs with Lucite slab seats and backs after contemporary designs by Marcel Breuer. Circa 1970’s. Sturdy and quite comfortable.
Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 19" x 29", 17" seat height
Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include rubs and scratching to the lucite seats...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather, reupholstered.
Also features solid walnut wood base and ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel.
The chairs are restored with new fabric and new foam, they are in perfect condition.
They are reupholster...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,941 / set
Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs
Located in Detroit, MI
These mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 2015. This classic office chair features ori...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Materials
Chrome
1960s Minerva Executive Swivel Chair in Leather & Rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Minerva" executive swivel chair in leather and rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal for Norwegian makers Bruksbo.
With padded seat and back, it is supportive and very comfortabl...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, 1970s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and comfortable armchair having a fluid and bold ash frame seamlessly encasing a seat upholstered in vintage green wool fabric. Upholstery recommended.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produ...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and comfortable Italian swivel armchair or desk chair, 1960's.
The chair is reupholstered with new fabric and new foam, this is i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
"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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
"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
Set 8 Figured Walnut Modernist Armchairs, conference, Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great set of 8 solid figured walnut armchairs, stunning brass corner detail, amazing Mid-Century Modern design, superior quality and construction, extremely comfortable, seats appear...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Leather Executive Office Chair DS 35 De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century leather executive office chair DS 35 - De Sede. Very heavy and very comfortable leather office chair. Height is adjustable and tilts back has aluminum base with casters. ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vinage Office Chair by Antonín Šuman for Ton Bystřice Pod Hostýnem
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large vintage office chair designed by Antonín Šuman for TON, after professional renovation.
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1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Model 3117 Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Sevener
Located in Stamford, CT
Model 3117 steel and vinyl adjustable desk chair by Arne Jacobsen (Danish. 1902-1971) for Fritz Hansen Sevener. Stamped. Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Blue Aluminum Vintage Chair Side Chair Vaghi circa 1960 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair or office chair from aluminum by Vaghi circa 1960 Italy.
A fantastic office chair or chair with an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Set of 24 Ward Bennett for Brickel Custom Executive Leather & Brass Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend Ward Bennett, these chairs were produced in the mid 1980s by Brickel Associates, known for their American construction and exceptional quality. Not...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Eames Herman Miller Tall Black 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 2003. This classic mid century modern office chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S17 Industrial Dining Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted and in multiple colors and quantities, with bespoke service available: the Industrial S17 stacking chairs by Galvanitas. These Sculptural chairs are made for optimal co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Karl Springer "Regency Arm Chair" in Lacewood Veneer, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
"Regency armchair" in lacewood veneer with leather seat and back by Karl Springer, American, 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. One of their most recognizable designs is the Aluminum Group line for Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad variation was a design accident - cushions from the Eames Chaise found themselves draped over an Aluminum Group chair, and the rest is history. Whatever the story may be, the comfort of Charles & Ray’s Soft Pad seating perhaps rivals that of their famed Eames Lounge Chair.
The Soft Pad collection consists of a Lounge Chair, a Low Back Management Chair, and this High Back Executive Chair. The design language is similar to the Eames Aluminum Group suite which sports a single “sling” of material which is tethered to two cast aluminum side rails and in this case, four plush cushions for optimal comfort. These chairs are equipped with a tilt mechanism with tension control as well as manual height adjustment.
We have a large quantity of these Eames Soft Pad Executive Chairs...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to George Nakashima decor.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Birch
Rare and Perfect Italian Designer Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
The most beautiful Mahogany desk chair influenced in a Gio Ponti design. Finished with sabots and a split back rest.
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time & Life Building in New York. These particular examples are late 1970s / early 1980s ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armless Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1983. Upholstered in dark green wool. On vaster, height adjustable and swivels.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm FK6725 chairs set Kill 1964
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super large set of high back conference office chairs model FK6725 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Kill International, Germany 1964. These so-cal...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Vintage Light Green Swivel Armchair, 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
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed four point base with casters.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / item
Modern Tan Saddle Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tan saddle leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich tan leather. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,530 / item
Sedia Da Collezione Desk Chair Olivetti Synthesis Design Ettore Sottsass 1975
Located in taranto, IT
Stunning collectible "desk chair," production Olivetti synthesis , design Ettore Sottsass, italy, 1975.
Made on brown metal frame, yellow plastic seat and back.
It measures cm 80 i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
$3,642 Sale Price
36% Off
Cityscape Leather Desk Chair with Castors by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful cityscape chair in chrome and brass patchwork made by Paul Evans studio for Directional, circa 1974. The chair is supported by exposed leg...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently reupholstered in an incredibly supple bea...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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
Materials
Metal
1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nicos Zographos
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.
Leather executive chair designed by Nicos Zographos.
black leather with bronze 4 star base
Higher back than the mid-sized version.
Zographos Alpha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Gastone Rinaldi Armchair Set for RIMA, 1960's
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
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
$4,780 / set
1960s Leather Palisander Side or Desk Chair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear
- High of seat 45 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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