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Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back Adjustable Ergonomic Stool Chair Excellent Condition
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Cosm stool sophisticated ergonomic design instantly responds to your body, movements, and posture to provide natural balance and total support. The revolutionary seat combines Au...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Customizable ClassiCon Non Conformist Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
It piques and provokes what one might expect of it, and yet it is inexplicably aesthetic and harmonious - a nonconformist on velvet paws. Eileen Gray commented quite pragmatically on...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Herman Miller Aeron Chair Size B, Carbon Mesh & Graphite, Fully Adjustable, 2016
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Aeron chair size (B) fully loaded with all adjustments by Herman Miller. It's the best and most admired and recognized ergonomic office chair ever made. Its innovative design and sup...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

1990s Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller Equa Office / Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa Desk Chair, originally designed by Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to the 1990s. The chairs have a full dark brown leather upholstered s...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Beige Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

French Modern Bamboo & Woven Saddle Leather Armchair, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern bamboo & woven saddle leather armchair, France, Circa 1960s A unique beautiful model, well cared for this chair retains the original woven...
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20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Bamboo

2010s Keilhauer Elite 597 Desk Chair in Ecru Tumbled Leather w/ Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Elite Desk Chairs, Model 597-5, designed by Ed Keilhauer for Keilhauer in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several pieces available for purchase. Thei...
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2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

2008 Vitra Meda Conference Desk Chair in Leather and Aluminum by Alberto Meda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Meda conference desk chair, originally designed by Alberto Meda for Vitra in 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These pa...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1989....
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1980s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1992 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1992....
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting comfortably is the name of the game here! Designed as a Classic executive chair, the DS-257 is the perfect choice for concentrated and at the same time comfortable work, made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Lopold Swivel Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Lopod collection, this chair is designed by Giulio Manzoni and features a structural polyurethane outer shell covered with soft natural brow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mariani Wing Executive Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mariani Wing Executive Office chair, Collection Wing. i 4 Mariani WING Swivel high-back executive chair with 5-spoke base by Desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Giorgetti Clip Office Leather Walnut Chair Designed by M2atelier
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by M2ATELIER Clip executive office armchair in Ivory Saddle Leather with back structure in profiled steel, seat in Polimex (composite polyester/polyurethane material), and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Modern Arthur Elrod Adjustable Desk Chair in Black White Italian Fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We have been holding onto this chair purchased from its original Palm Springs estate designed by the late interior design legend Arthur Elrod. It was a custom made/design chair. We w...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Baby Spheric Ottoman for Kids by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair collection is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature. We noted that kids love minimalist design and are always happy to interact with our chairs, and this fact encouraged us to create a miniature version of the Gropius chairs and ottoman. A distinctive silhouette that is sculptural yet comfortable, a wide range of colorful upholstery...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Bouclé

1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa high back executive desk chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1979, first introduced in 1984. Notably, this...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2000s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 2000s. This is one of Sapper's most iconic wor...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danis modern black rubber and metal swivel office chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danis modern black rubber and metal swivel office chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1980s Office chair with armrests and metal structure. The rounded seat and backrest are in black rubber with...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2017 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda in Black Mesh 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Physix office chairs, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 2012. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany C. 2017. The frame and armrests are comprised...
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2010s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 8 Italian Bross Beetle Dining Chairs by Enzo Berti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Italian bross beetle dining chairs by Enzo Berti Designed by Enzo Berti, the Beetle chair offers a simple design to compliment any dining tabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

2010 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Wheat Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to 2010. The des...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Vintage Gf GoodForm Aluminum Task Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage GF GoodForm aluminum task chairs.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example retains its 655 Madison Avenue label, signifying ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hudson Desk Chair by Philippe Starck for Emeco
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great brushed aluminum chair from Emeco. This Starck designed chair sits on 4 wheels. Chair is in nice vintage shape. Ther...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Important French Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French early Mid-Century Modern desk and chair in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non-commercially produced) tubular steel by the visionary French modernist, Robert Mall...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Black Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern industrial-style swivel desk chair with channel quilting onyx black leather upholstery on a metal frame with wooden armrests. Dimensions: 25" W x 28" D x 38" H Seat - 21" H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair w/ Antler Base in White Mesh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chair w/Work Surface & 5 Prong Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early 21st Century Modern Steelcase orange Node Task Chair with a white work surface, black metal shaft, & black 5 prong base with casters, 6 available, selling separately. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Herman Miller Aluminum Management Side Chairs in Black Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs, Model EA308, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were manufactured in the 1970s...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1979 Knoll Cafiero Executive Desk Chair in Tan Fabric on Casters w/ Tablet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero Executive Desk Chair, Model 187, originally designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. These particular examples date to 1979. The listed price includes one cha...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Braemar Mid-Back Leather Office Desk Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Braemar mid-back leather executive office chair, designed by Brian Graham for Martin Brattrud. A marriage of mid-century forms and traditional club chair design. Beautifully ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mariani Wing Conference Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mariani Wing Conference Office chair i 4 Mariani WING Swivel conference chair with 5-spoke base by Designer Luca Scacchetti. Conference armchair, covere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair Model 'Ginger Ale' by Designer R. Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau, Italy, 2012
Located in Vicenza, VI
Chair, model "Ginger Ale" designed by Italian designer Roberto Lazzeroni and produced by Poltrona FRAU from 2012 to the present. The seat is upholstered in white Frau leather, with a...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2016 Naoto Fukasawa for Geiger Saiba Mid-Back Desk Chairs in Leather w/ Lift
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saiba Mid-Back Task Chairs, initially designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Geiger in 2016. These examples date to around the same time. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2009 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Mesh Desk Chairs in White 12+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2009. Their desig...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (1) Physix rolling desk chair designed by Alberto Meda and produced by Vitra. This piece was specified with a polished aluminum base and dark gray (carbon...
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2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though eight are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. Thes...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black 3x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were produced in the 2010s. T...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Modern Spheric Ottoman in Barnum Boucle White Fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Bouclé

1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Vitra Ergonomic office swivel chairs This sale is for one armchair with the option to buy the pair This is exceptionally comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Off-White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2012...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These pieces date to the 2000s. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Modern Fernando Armchair Italian Leather Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fernando Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Fernando was designed to ensure maximum comfort and deliver exceptional craftsmanship. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

1969 William Katavolos Swivel K Chair Desk Chair for Leathercrafter w/ Sling
By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a William Katavolos Swivel K-Chair desk chair for Leathercrafter. This is a gorgeous original example dating to circa 1969 with a brow...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Oxford Chair Ruby Red Leather
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Oxford University. This is a sleek swivel chair that can be used as a desk chair. Only one available. Signed by Fritz Hansen.
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20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
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1990s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs
Located in IT
Three Office swivels chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side. The swivel chairs are made of white plastic. The ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Jacques Adnet Set of Four chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of four Jacques Adnet chairs covered with leather hand stitched piqué-sellier.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

2018 Coalesse Steelcase Massaud Mid-Back Desk Chair with Integrated Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Massaud Mid-Back Chairs with Integrated Arms, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse/Steelcase in 2015. These examples date to 2018. The listed price includes one chai...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive. These plastic chairs are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plastic

2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) ID Trim chair in very dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey w/ Manual Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. The de...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Italy Ghidini 1961 Pair Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly. Fully hand made in Italy. Variations are available in the brass f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

2006 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oxford Management Desk Chair Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford Management desk chair, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark C. 2006. The chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Herman Miller, Kartell, Charles and Ray Eames, and De Sede. 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 $156 and tops out at $49,000 while the average work can sell for $2,000.

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