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Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Cognac Leather Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Exeptional aged cognac brown leather armchair Chesterfield tufted all over raised on original four leg swivel base on castors, circa 1920’s.
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,830 Sale Price
35% Off
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk Chair, Leather Upholstered, France, 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
’. Such a chair would have served as a seat of authority, positioned behind a large desk, befitting a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Ornate Walnut Floral Chinoiserie Style Desk Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
wood chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage office chair or desk chair from red faux leather and chrome in tulip shape 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
PostModern Giorgetti SPRING Desk/Office Chair / Massimo Scolari (Italy)
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
SPRING is a small armchair in polished solid beech wood, with ebony insets in the backrest. The seat is in nondeformable polyurethane, with fabric or leather covering. The arms and...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Neoclassical Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech, Ebony
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Wood Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Late 19th century antique wood leather swivel desk chair
Wood and leather
Measures: 23? W x 22
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$935 Sale Price
50% Off
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Saddle Leather Desk Chair by Otto Zapf for Knoll, 1980s USA
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Who says the perfect desk chair doest exist...?
Otto Zapf design for Knoll International. Early 4
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Vintage 1980s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arne Jacobsen designed Danish teak adjustable height swivel desk chair. Seat height is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French Plexiglass Desk Chair with Leather Cushion Attributed Apelbaum, 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Bent Rattan Desk Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the timeless elegance of this vintage desk chair from the iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut desk chairs having an outstanding
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2010s Bernhardt Design Cardan Leather Desk Chair in Blue Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cardan Swivel Office Desk Chair, produced in the USA by Bernhardt Design in the 2010s
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Antique Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
back and the design shape of legs and sides. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Handler Custom Handmade "Pteranodon" Postmodern Desk Chair, 2008
By Peter Handler
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding custom handmade "Pteranodon" Postmodern office desk chair
By Peter Handler for
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A Good Quality Art Deco Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep curving back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Quality Art Deco Desk Chair
The Chair has an attractive deep curving back top rail with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Uncommon chair upholstered in red/orange fabric. Signed.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Knoll Pollock Executive Desk Office Chair in Gunmetal Gray Mohair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stamford, CT
achievement speaks to Pollock’s remarkable ingenuity: his best-known creations, the 657 Sling Chair and the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant antique sheepskin leather desk chair with a heavy wooden frame
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This great sheepskin and wooden desk chair is a timeless addition and eye-catcher in any room. It
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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Otto Zapf for Knoll International, desk chair, leather, lacquered metal, United States, design 1974
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this iconic Eames Time Life Executive chair. Year of production is 2023
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Leather
Italian modern leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Pair of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Antique Leather
Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Modern Black Leather
Chrome Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Black Leather and Chrome Adjustable Swivel Office Chair, atop a five pointed star base on
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Desk Chair by George Coslin for Faram, Italy 1950s
By Faram Furniture, George Coslin
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century desk chair designed by George Coslin and produced by Faram Furniture in Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Modway Adjustable Height Desk Chairs on Casters, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Modway Adjustable Height Desk Chairs on Casters, Set of 6
Offered for sale is a set of 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Desk Chairs for Formanova, Italy 1970s
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gianni Moscatelli desk chairs for Formanova,
In Original Green fabric.
The chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Ring Mobelfabrik
By Charles and Ray Eames, Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Beograd, RS
In thus listing you will find a set of 3 iconic Soft Pad Office Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Gothic Revival Ash
Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Seldom seen Eames for Herman Miller Student Desk Chair / Classic Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eames for Herman Miller formed fiberglass desk chair. Desk top flips up for easier seating. Retains
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Bentwood Dining, Side or Desk Chair
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern bentwood chair with metal legs. Lightweight and strong with beautiful wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing &
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
$1,547 Sale Price
40% Off
FINE IMPORTANT RESTORED ANTiQUE DUTCH MARQUETRY CHESTERFIELD LEATHER DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Restored hand made circa 1850 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid desk chair with green leather Chesterfield Tufted seat
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Antique 1850s Danish Early Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
By Charles Dudouyt, Francisque Chaleyssin, Andre Sornay, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay.
Handsome French Art Deco cerused
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Desk Chair Made In Rosewood By Kurt Olsen From 1960s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk chair/armchair in luxurious rosewood, complemented by light natural leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,267 Sale Price
21% Off
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Eames Soft Pad chairs.
Really gorgeous and rich brown leather. Extremely unusual to see
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Leather
$2,400 / item
Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,747 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Desk or Side Bentwood Chair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- beech wood
- armrests Dimension: 44 cm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Industrial "Sit Wel" Office Desk Task Chair By Remington Rand
By Remington Rand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage industrial office task chair was manufactured as a stenographer's chair by the office
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Desk/Carver Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique George III quality mahogany desk/carver chairs having a quality mahogany
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Antique 19th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
JK810 Kill International desk chair Designed by Jorgen Kastholm
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
organic shape.
The chair is in overall good appropriate condition with few signs of use and aging with
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,934 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Size : W 700, D 500, H 710 mm (Desk)
W 410, D 465, H 785, SH 450 mm (Chair)
Both items were
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll.
Five star
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Bert England Desk Chair for Stow Davis in Patterned Fabric
By Stow Davis, Bert England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bert England Desk Chair, designed in the 1970s. This piece was produced by Stow Davis in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Set Desk Chairs, Chromed Steel, Leatherette Upholstered, Adjustable Height
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian set of 1960s desk chairs, chromed steel. Upholstered turquoise leatherette , two revolving
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Desk And Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk and chair for your home. Each desk and chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a desk and chair, we have 6773 options in-stock, while there are 214 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk and chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A desk and chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful desk and chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Desk And Chair?
The average selling price for a desk and chair at 1stDibs is $1,899, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $210,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Office-chairs-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.
Questions About Desk And Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
- What is a peninsula desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
- What is a hutch on a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
- What is a good size for a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.