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Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Smoke Gray Leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
4x Vitra Eames Aluminum Chair EA 108 – Classic in Black Hopsak, Swivel Base
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
Chair is considered one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Its construction is
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hastings, GB
Eames Herman Miller EA108 swivel desk chairs, USA 1970s. Two available. Polished aluminium frames
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Pair of Swivel Desk Chairs "Terni" by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome Italy
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
classic but also a supremely comfortable addition to any modern home, office, or interior—an exceptional
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mahogany Dining Side Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo mahogany dining chairs. Turquoise upholstery in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel.
The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,541 / set
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
child's room or as a set in a modern dining room. Very cool! The vintage Knoll chair reupholstered in our
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Four red leather Eames Herman Miller adjustable soft pad aluminum group chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Attractive set of four Eames aluminum soft pad collection management chairs . Fine set in original
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Italian Metal Dining Chairs, 1960
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Italian armchairs, 1960s.
Made of black lacquered steel.
The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,896 / set
Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
this chair provides maximum comfort.
Dining chair, Office chair
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Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Sarr, Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chair, Dining chair, Office chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
this chair provides maximum comfort.
Dining chair, Office chair
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Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Set of 12 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$40,000 / set
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
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany.. Dramatic lines
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Maharam Wool by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
EC228 Secretary Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Flying Duck" chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Expertly reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Taupe Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Rome, IT
enduring beauty of mid-century Italian design. Elevate your space with these exquisite vintage chairs that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Eames Time Life Chair in Eggplant Leather for Herman Miller, 1985 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage office chair.
Available at our Los Angeles showroom.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Chairs 50° in Leather and Wood, Danish
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$48,000 / set
Original Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen 1970
s Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
chair is a flexible yet comfortable task chair
it works as well in a home office or dining room as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,728 Sale Price
30% Off
Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma - New Leather Upholstery
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Uccle, BE
Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma, Italy 1960 - New Leather Upholstery
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff /Madison #263
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black naugahyde desk armchair no. 2635 with wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Navy Blue Mohair Executive Swivel Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Danville, CA
Stunning reclining Executive swivel chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel. The chair is in beautiful
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
management office chair offers timeless appeal, equally suited for executive offices or design-forward
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Eames, the Soft-Pad management office chair offers timeless appeal, equally suited for executive
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
manufacturing company.
Leather executive chair designed by Nicos Zographos.
black leather with bronze 4 star
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
piece in a modern home office. Its character is so pronounced, it could even serve as a standalone piece
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic
Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave
Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Executive Chair is perhaps the most versatile chair known from the Mid-Century Modern design movement
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tag underneath. Offered with new chrome ball casters. The perfect vintage office chair.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Ondo" Executive Leather 1970s Desk Chair
By Gianni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Peabody, MA
A Saporiti Italia “Onda” executive swivel desk chair in leather with polished steel swivel base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs by Designer Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1970s Italian Modernist Folding Cane Chairs By Designer Giorgio Cattelan For Brand Cidue Made In
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,996 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
furniture for Knoll remains are timeless as it was in the 1950's. His Executive Chair series is perhaps his
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Vittorio Parigi
Nanni Prina for Molteni Desk Chair
Orix
in Red Leatherette
By Molteni
C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Parigi & Nanni Prina for Molteni, desk chair model 'Orix', leatherette, chrome-plated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
in New York City. This luxurious vintage chair made by Herman Miller in the 1980's is crafted with
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal
Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Navy Blue, Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in its original rare navy blue leather, black steel
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Italian Metal and Brass Chairs, 1960
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
on the legs and on the back seat.
The chairs are restored with new fabric and new foam, they are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,764 / set
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Soft-Pad Executive Chairs in Charcoal Wool by Herman Miller, Set of 6
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller from which these Soft Pad Executive Chairs were born. It is said that the Soft Pad
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Finn Juhl Armchair or Desk Chair in Curved Beech and Grey Fabric, Denmark 1970s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful armchair in beechwood with a deep grey upholstery. This stylish chair was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life chair for Herman Miller in light grey leather with a polished aluminum
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Restored Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Columbus, Indiana. The pair asked the Eameses to design light, mobile leisure chairs. At the time, Charles
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Richard Schultz for Knoll Side Desk Chair..early Knoll label
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
A side or desk chair designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll's Art Metal series in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
4 Chair, Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Century to the mid-20th Century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / item
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Mid Century Modern Office Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern office chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all mid century modern office chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 4760 antique and vintage mid century modern office chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of mid century modern office chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern office chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century modern office chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Office Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern office chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern office chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $147,176, while the average can fetch as much as $2,089.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Office Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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