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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Papillonne Blue and Beige Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. Wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Steelcase i2i Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Steelcase i2i Swivel Lounge chair. Featuring a plastic shell and a upholstered swivel seat and back. The four prong polished metal base is very attract...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

2015 Coalesse Chord Executive Office Chair by Michael Shields w/ Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chord executive high back office chair, originally designed by Michael Shields. This particular example was produced by Coalesse in 2015. The chair is comprised of an aluminum base, resin arm rests, and upholstered in a blue leather. The Chord chair...
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2010s Mexican Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s Office or desk chair mod. Modus with seat and backrest in ivory-white plastic monocoque. On the seat ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Brian Kane for Coalesse Bindu Executive Desk/Conference Chair, Royal Blue
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Bindu is a premium modern classic mid-back executive desk or conference chair. It combines comfort and performance with a synchro-tilt mechanism, a flex back, and built-in lumbar sup...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt White Chair by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1980s, as indicated by the 655 Madison Avenue labe...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic 'Aluminium Group'. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the aluminum chair i...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede Customizable Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-900/01 customizable rocking chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: lastic runners / Piping tone on tone. For further versions, please inquire. If not spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair Grey Leather 3x 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 the 2010s. Their ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Leather Quilted Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Quilted desk chair with a swivel seat, an arched upholstered back, and tight seat, with padded arms, the outside back in a diamond quilted pattern and raised on an adj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Steelcase Leap V2 Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Beige Leather, Fully Adjustable
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Leap V2 ergonomic chair provides a healthier way to sit to whoever sits in it, for perfect support, comfort, and performance all day long. Back support LiveBack technology confor...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Karl Springer Rare "Regency Armchair" in Stainless Steel and Brass 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and beautifully made "Regency Armchair" in polished stainless steel and brass backrest with upholstered seat by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The quality and materials used in...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s Swivel office chair or armchair with wheels. The seat and back are covered in warm salmon pink leather ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1998 Geoff Hollington Executive Desk Chair w/ High Back in Leather Model HC150
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Hollington Executive Office Chairs, initially designed by Geoff Hollington for Herman Miller in 1989. These examples date to 1998, and the listed price includes one chair. ...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Smania Italian Modern Prototype Brass and Azur Blue Living Room Armchair
Located in New York, NY
This chair is an Italian one of a kind prototype, never put in production, signed by the company Smania with a great embracing line. The design of the gently curved open back gives attitude to this piece and an aerodynamic outline, that makes it very comfortable. The brass tubular legs give a very elegant support with front and back legs folded part way up to cleverly double their profile and enhance this rare organic design. The chic fabric is a very interesting embossed Wedgwood powder...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Keilhauer Filo Ergonomic Conference Desk Chair with Mesh Back 'Brand New'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The ergonomic Filo mesh back conference chair designed by EOOS for Keilhauer successfully combines comfort, technology and elegant. Features soft seat and supportive breathable bac...
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2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

KT-221 Bauhaus Occasional Chair in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair KT221/01 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the transfer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Twain Desk & Chair Set by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric LouLou chair by Shin Azumi Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained. Upholstered seat and b...
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2010s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair. The iron leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1999 Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Leather 12x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Executive Desk chair, initially designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with t...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg base is available in Anthracite silk gray, intense blue, marsala red, apricot, copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Black Leather Desk Armchair with Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
21st century preowned leather desk chair with lacquer swivel roller base and chrome nailheads. The chair is in great shape with some minor wear t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Leather

Lensvelt PHM2012 Office Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Office chair designed by Piet Hein Eek. Also can be used as meeting room or dining room chair.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1973 Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA420, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the year 1973. Th...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Side / Desk Chairs with Antler Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chairs, 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

2003 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2003. Their desig...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2000 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2000. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2005 Niels Diffrient for Humanscale Freedom Desk Chair in Dark Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Freedom Task Desk Chairs, originally designed by Niels Diffrient in 1999. These particular examples were produced by Humanscale in the USA in 2005. The chairs features an a...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Armless Desk Chairs with swivel bases, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 201...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Chairs with Arms 15x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs with swivel bases designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The design fe...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Jesus Gasca for STUA Gas Desk Chair in Brown Leather with Black Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Gas Desk Chairs, originally designed by Jesus Gasca for STUA in 1999. These particular examples were produced in Spain in the 2010s. They are comprised of five star aluminu...
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2010s Spanish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sapper Series Management Desk Chairs, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the year 2005. This is one of Sapper's most ic...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2021 Jasper Morrison for Emeco Navy Officer Desk Chair in Aluminum and Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Navy Officer Swivel Armchairs, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Emeco in 2020, as a refined version of the 1948 examples. These particular examples were produced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in White Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example dates to 2023. The design incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

C. 2020 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black
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. This particular example was produced C. 2020. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2013 Antonio Citterio for Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs in Grey with Orange Mesh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are ID Mesh Office Chairs, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2010. These particular examples date to 2013. They are comprised of a 5 star aluminum base with ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2024 Pair of GamFratesi for GUBI Beetle Meeting Chairs Upholstery & Walnut Shell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Beetle Meeting Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi for GUBI in 2013. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. They are comprised of an Amer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms & Pnuematic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Catifa 53 Desk Chairs with armrests, originally designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2013. These particular examples were produced b...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive high back desk chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller. The featured price includes one chair, but several ar...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 7x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with swivel base designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design feature...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk / Side Chair in Purple Hopsack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk / Side Chair, model EA-108, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 1...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Massaud Mid-Back Duvet Conference Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Massaud mid-back desk chair, sculpted in form, engineered for comfort and beautifully crafted with precision. The modern classic and elegant design of the Massaud conference...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s Pair of chairs belonging to the Shell Chairs series with curv...
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1970s Vintage Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

DS-414 Chair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-414 chair by De Sede Dimensions: D 60 x W 57 x H 88-97 cm Materials: molded wood, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. When the little br...
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2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

C. 2006 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Red Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. These examples date to circa 2006. The listed price includes one chair, and w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Papillonne Pink Kenzo Swivel Chrome Office Chair (Lead time 4-5 Weeks)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Papillonne Blue Swivel Office Chair with Black Wheel **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 2019 Jehs + Laub for Davis Pnuematic Sachet Conference / Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sachet Conference Desk Chair, initially designed by Markus Jehs and Jurgen Laub in 2017. These examples date to 2019, and we have...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 10 original vintage Charles & Rays Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller high back black leather office swivel ar...
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20th Century English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

C. 2010 Alberto Meda for Alias 434 Rollingframe 44 Desk Chair in Tan Mesh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Alias 434 Rollingframe 44 Desk Chairs, initially designed by Alberto Meda in 1994. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four available for purchase. The frames of the chairs are made of chromed aluminum, and they have die-cast aluminum elements, strong yet lightweight chair. Their seats are composed of PVC covered polyester mesh, allowing for a cool...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Papillonne Blue Kenzo Swivel Black Office Chair *LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
*LEAD TIME IS 4 WEEKS* Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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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