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1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chair in Dark Green Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sapper Series management desk chair, designed by Richard Sapper in 1979 and produced by Knoll. This is one of Sapper's most iconic works, along with the Tizio lamp. The lis...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brescia, 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 hu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Canasta armchair by Heron Paris
By Heron Parigi
Located in Torino, IT
CANASTA office armchair made by designer Paolo Parigi for the Heron Parigi company, in steel and leather. Epoch of implementation 1980-1989.
Present in major design museums such as ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1990s Richard Sapper for Knoll Office / Desk Chair with Black Fabric and Frame
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) Richard Sapper for Knoll office / desk chair in black fabric with black enameled frame. Thi...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
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 International, mid century. We have different ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be ab...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested
By Remington Rand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Flat Steel Industrial Task Chair by Remington Rand..original , pure unmolested... Amazing original condition,,Adjustable height..Extremely comfortable..
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Antique 1830s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L
designed 1949, executed circa 1961
Rosewood, leather
Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1980s Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Executive Chair in Leather w/ Steel Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single original Alpha bucket executive desk chair, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1964. The piece was produced by his namesake Zographos Designs Limited. It features a poli...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
E W Godwin style of, An Anglo-Japanese Old English or Jacobean Ebonized Armchair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin, style of,
An Anglo-Japanese Old English or Jacobean ebonized armchair.
Professionally upholstered in a quality hide.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
A pair of rosewood armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Made and marked with label by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen.
Leather of seat and back of one chair is original.
Leather of sea...
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$6,452 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your office space with the timeless Italian office sviwel chair “Modus” by renowned design...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By L
Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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 first model was developed betwe...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
By Jacob Jensen, Labofa A/S
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22" D x 38" H.
Arm height is 27". Seat interior width 22", seat interior Depth 19". ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960.
This highly recognizable piece has a chrome plated tu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet fabric. Perfect for a kitchen, as a desk chair, or a single chair in any room of the hou...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt: Armchair of Rosewood and Black Leather circa 1955
By Peter Hvidt, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in London, GB
Easy chair with Brazilian rosewood frame. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1990
s Postmodern German Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Postmodern pair of armchairs for sale. These were manufactured by design company Konig + Neurath in 1999, and are the Diva chairs. They were made in Germany, and have a Bauha...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$839 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk / Swivel office chair in leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Model "Korium" with original leather, nice patina. Made in Italy, 1980s.
Adjustable height and til...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Sheffield, MA
The LC1 style occasional lounging arm chairs with leather and springs straps and chrome frame are in very good condition. These are not marked but could possibly be LC1 chairs since ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,450 / set
Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
By Frank Mariani
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair, pillowed seat and back and arms covered with Black Leather, tubular steel chrome plated. Tilt swivel with 5 star base on wheels.
Category
1990s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,936 Sale Price
56% Off
Set of Eight Bert England Midcentury Swivel Steel Armchairs
By Bert England
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight Mid-Century Modern office desk armchairs by Bert England for Stow Davis. These executive desk chairs feature a flat bar Milo Baughman style steel frame with a ch...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$7,500 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Chesterfield Vintage Captain
s Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully finished mahogany, the leather is English cow...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$937 Sale Price
52% Off
Carsons of High Point "Z" Dining Chairs
By Carsons
Located in Denton, TX
Carsons of high point "Z" dining chairs- Set of 8. A unique shaped dining chair with black fabric and swivel bases, mounted on casters. Very comfortable.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,000 / set
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum with chrome-plated bases and original black leather upholstery. Swivel base with ad...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury German Modern Brown Aluminum Chairs from Mauser Werke Waldeck
By Mauser Werke
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two modern chairs was manufactured in Mauser, Germany during the 1970s. The frame was made from solid anodized aluminum tubulars and it is characteristic for Mausers desi...
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,937 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s.
A wonderful office chair or desk chair, this model from the 1960s with a metal base with four wheels and ...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available.
Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence.
Measures: Seat height 46cm, seat width 58cm,...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
DS 35 Armchair in Brown Leather by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Barcelona, ES
DS 35 office armchair designed and produced in 1960's by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in extra quality chocolate aniline leather and swivel base in chromed steel with casters. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
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
Materials
Leather
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965 executive chair, now considered one of Knoll’s most memorable designs, features a chrome r...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
20th Century French Industrial Metal Chair - Vintage Work Chair by Henri Lieber
By Henri Lieber, Flambo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage French workshop chair made of metal, designed by Henri Lieber for Flambo, in good condition. The seat height of the industrial chair is adjustable. Minor fading, sc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Do More office chair mid-century modern industrial era.
Domore Chair Company Inc founded in 1922 by William S. Ferris in Elkhart, Indiana.
Seat height ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 27.75 inches; the chair cl...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wim Den Boon Executive Chairs in Black Leather, 1950s
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black executive chair, Wim Den Boon, the Netherlands, the 1950s.
Wim Den Boon formed 'Groep &' just after the liberation of The Netherlands in 1945 together with Hein Stolle & P. Kle...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Five office swivel wheeled chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side, made of red, white and wine color plastic....
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Ray Wilkes Chiclet Office Task Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
Ray Wilkes
Originally from Surrey, England, Ray Wilkes brought a combination of British precision and wit to Herman Miller. He earned a design degree from the Roy...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Charles Pollock, 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-...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$2,079 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Cityscape Fabric Desk Arm Side Chair with Castors Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Chrome cityscape fabric desk arm side chair with castors by Paul Evans Inc. Has a metallic stripe on fabric. May work well as a vanity chair also, but check arm height, compared to y...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,900 Sale Price
22% Off
Chaise De Salle À Manger Gispen, Pays-Bas, 1960
By Gispen
Located in Busserolles, FR
Set de six chaises de salle à manger ou bureau par Gispen, designer néerlandais, datant des années 1950 à 1970.
Structure en chrome, rembourrage et finition lainage gris, accoudoir ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the ...
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Vintage 1940s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
$12,000 / set
Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Stunning mid century modern armchairs designed under Knoll influence
With square chrome frames and armrests.
The seat and back rests are elegantly padded with cushioning detail ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
JK810 Kill International desk chair Designed by Jorgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Rare leather executive armchair JK810 designed by Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by German manufacturer Alfred Kill International.
The fiberglass shell is laquered and upholste...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,937 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Captain Chair English Armchair Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century, Captain chair English armchair leather
Classic English armchair / leather armchair
Solid wood and. Swivel and swivel seat function.
Seat and back covered with clas...
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20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Paolo Parigi ‘Canasta’ Office Sofa for Heron Parigi
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Paolo Parigi was born in 1936 in Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence) into a family of iron craftsmen. Since childhood he has shown an uncommon aptitude for drawing and manual activities. In...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Swivel Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of black adjustable swivel stools
Overall Dimensions: 13 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 17 1/2" - 23 1/2" high
Seat Diameter: 13"
Footrest Diameter: 11 1/2".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Materials
Steel
$700 / set
Single Mid century desk chairs- Black velvet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century desk chair. This has a stained beech frame with great patina. The whole design sets this chair off perfectly. From the almost Scandinavian nature o...
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
20th Century French Vintage Metal Workshop Chair by Nicolle
Paul-Henry Nicolle
By Paul-Henry Nicolle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Industrial workshop chair made of hand crafted brushed, waxed metal designed by Paul-Henry Nicolle for NICOLLE, in good condition. The Chaise d’Atelier, carpenter s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Metal Industrial Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of metal back and seat chairs with tubular frames. These Industrial chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The chairs would work well for both indoor and outdoor dining, a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$875 / set
Vintage Industrial Swivel Work Desk Chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic and iron.
In good Vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Swivel Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern desk chair boasts a tag underneath with the date 1980 and designer name, "Fritz Hansen." A lovely Danish design that combines comfort and convenience per...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Adjustable Chair Z 306, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Working or office chair made in 1960s
Adjustable seat height and backrest angle.
Very good original condition, plastic with some scratches.
Measure: Seat height: 41cm-56cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Renoved Mid Century Italian Chair by Carlo Ratti with Black Suede Leather
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Mid century italian chair by Carlo Ratti
beech wood, oak wood, black suede leather , steel , brass .
We have carried out a complete restoration along with some light restying on thi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Black Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs available were constructed with great care. Black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced beautiful black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Black Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?
Prices for black antique and vintage office chairs and desk chairs start at $1 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $1,991.
Finding the Right Office Chairs And Desk Chairs for You
An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.
Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.
Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.
Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?
As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.
If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.
An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.
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