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20th Century Vintage Black Leather Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Charles Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chocolate Brown Leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful new office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Accent Chairs in Chrome by Bert England for Stow Davis, USA, c. 1960s
By Bert England
Located in Deland, FL
This striking set of two Mid-Century Modern office or accent chairs, designed by Bert England for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model EA 116 Swivel Chair designed by Eames couple for their now iconic
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, US, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames softpad office chair, produced by Herman Miller. This distinguished chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Office Chairs by Stol Kamnik Bauhause Style 1980s Set of 2
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A pair of beautiful office chairs by Stol Kamnik were made in the mid-80s in Yugoslavia (designed
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant appearance that is ideal for a desk. For additional comfort, the chair can be individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant appearance that is ideal for a desk. For additional comfort, the chair can be individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-257/11 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant appearance that is ideal for a desk. For additional comfort, the chair can be individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-257/01 Executive Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegant appearance that is ideal for a desk. For additional comfort, the chair can be individually
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1 Herman Miller Time Life Office Executive Leather Chair 4-Star Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Time Life Executive Chair Originally designed in 1960 for the lobby of the Time
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Aeron Chair Size B Fully Adjustable Brand New, Carbon Mesh Fabric
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Aeron chair size (B) fully loaded with all adjustments by Herman Miller. It's the best and most
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

1958, Eames, EA 107 for Vitra, Static Non Swivel Black Net Weave
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) EA 108 with mesh seat in black. Beautiful condition with just tiny traces of wear on the chrome base
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Space Age Lounge Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr w/ Gunner Anderson Fabric
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Offered is a pair of Burkhard Vogtherr design for Davis Furniture "Web" office chairs with Gunner
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) EA in green. This office chair is rotatable, can be adjusted in height and is mobile. The base is
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Black Velvet Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two swivel armchairs from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Black Lacquer with chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Paul McCobb planner group #1560 double drawer desk original Black Lacquer finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching desk chair. By Paul
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1/6 Charles Ray Eames EA108 swivel office armchairs in Hopsak, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
timeless elegance and ergonomic innovation that have made the Aluminium Group series a modern classic
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Dark Brown
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dark brown leather Eames soft pad executive chair. Extremely comfortable. Four available. Ships
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Leather

Original Vitra EA 208 soft pad schwarz Leder Stuhl Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 208 Bürostuhl von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Der von Charles und Ray Eames entworfene, drehbare Sessel verfügt über schwarze Leder Soft pads und gilt bis...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl Chefsessel Design Stuhl Netzrücken
By Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen gut erhaltenen Vitra Medapal Bürostühle in schwarz zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl lässt sich in seiner Sitzhöhe stufenlos von 42 auf 54 cm verstellen. Zustand: Guter geb...
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2010s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquer Double Pedestal Desk and Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk and spindle back chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 119 Bürostuhl von Vitra aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames und zeichnet sich durch ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil Executive bleu marine par Charles Pollock pour Knoll, États-Unis
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Rouen, FR
Fauteuil de bureau dessiné par Charles Pollock pour Knoll. Icône du design mid-century industriel, ce fauteuil combine une assise généreuse matelassée en cuir et une base étoile à ro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Ravenna, IT
Ea 117 office chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra in 1999. The seat possesses an aluminum frame and is part of the Aluminium Group's large family of operati...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 of 9 Vintage Modus Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Zagreb, HR
Borsani come with a modular, detachable desk and armrest. In green plastic with black upholstery. Produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pr. Mid Century High Back Lounge Office Armchairs by Dellwood Furniture c 1970s
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Mid Century high back office, or lounge ,chairs - made in the USA by the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

SET OF 4 JØRGEN KASTHOLM FOR KUSCH Co. „8400“ OFFICE ARMCHAIRS LEATHER 1970s
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Set of 4 very massive and high quality „8400“ office chairs in black leather soft pad seat cushions
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian midcentury desk chair combines functionality with a minimalist aesthetic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
By Vitra, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Kevi office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
KEVI office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s.  KEVI office chair with double casters. The KEVI chair is a classic from the early 1960s. It was designed in 1958 by Architect Jorgen Ra...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s Steelcase Armchair refinished in Green Bay Packers colors
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s Steelcase Armchair. Refinished with retro green vinyl and powder coat yellow frame. Built to last! Perfect for all you Packers fans! 23” w x 28” d x 31” h Seat height 20”
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Modern Jugendstil Leather Strap Desk Chair, Germany, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An early German modernist desk chair with seat and back rest composed of intersecting layers of
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood

1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome (Faux) Leather Armchair by Kovona, 1980 s, Czechoslovakia
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Faux leather armchair by Kovona, in the 1980's, former Czechoslovakia. Made of chrome and faux leather. Repolished, cleaned, shows minor signs of use (seen in the photos posted). Ful...
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Charles Ray Vitra Eames EA108 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
been sanded and powder coated in black matte. - new wooden armrests made of high quality beech wood
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

2008 Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair Black Sets Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gorgeous black leather. The desk chairs are in excellent condition, showing only some light wear from use
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Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Desk Chair by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Chicago, IL
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" desk chair. Original leather with nice patina. Tilt
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda
By Vitra, Alberto Meda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda black leather desk chairs, designed by
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Frank Mariani Leather Desk Chair
By Frank Mariani
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Mariani for PACE Furniture Collection Desk Chair, Tilt swivel with adjustable height on five
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A French Mid-Century Organic and Sculptural Wooden Desk and Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare French organic and sculptural solid wood desk and chair.  
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Miniature Mariposa Chair Desk Decoration by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Black Model 3217 Swivel desk Chair by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Refined Pair of Italian 1950s Black Lacquered Side/Desk Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of chic Italian design with arbalète crest rail above an openwork splat joining an upholstered seat; raised on gracefully splayed supports.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Louis Black Desk Chair/Armchair Sandblasted Oak/Black Cowhide Seat, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Louis chair by Mandy Graham Louis L01 - chair / armchair / desk / dining chair sandblasted oak
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Milo Baughman style Chrome Desk Chair in Cowtan Tout Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman style chrome desk chair in Cowtan and Tout velvet. Offered for sale is a single
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
By Francesco Bocola, Pierre Cardin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Leather swivel desk chair made for the pyramidal desk . Made in fine leather but shows some traces
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Set of 3 MODERNIST BAUHAUS Desk CHAIRS by RENE HERBST, France 1930
By René Herbst
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional museum set of 3 radical desk chairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, early
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Modern Black Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern black desk chair for your home. A modern black desk chair — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 2311 options for an antique or vintage modern black desk chair now, or shop our selection of 340 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modern black desk chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern black desk chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern black desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Black Desk Chair?

Prices for a modern black desk chair start at $1 and top out at $150,900 with the average selling for $1,922.

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.