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Leather Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This chairs was designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. The Visasoft flesh can be used as a
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Frederick Weinberg Chrome, Leather Chairs
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Frederick Weinberg Arm chairs circa 1950 Vinyl, chrome and wood. Frederic Weinberg, Los Angeles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Chairs Martin Stoll, 1990s
By Martin Stoll
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A set of four Martin Stoll chairs from the 1990s. Fully original, signed. The chairs are perfectly
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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Chair by Paul Schuitema for Fana, Rotterdam, 1960s
By Paul Schuitema
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Rare office chair by Fana Metaal Rotterdam, designed by Paul Schuitema in the 1960s. The chair has
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Egon Eiermann Bureau or Working Chair
By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann
Located in Freiburg, DE
Adjustable height. Leather cover in used condition, a very small hole in the seat area (see photos) Measures: Height 78cm - 92cm Seat height: 42cm - 55cm.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pollock Penelope Chairs for Castelli, Set of 6
By Charles Pollock
Located in Bern, CH
Stackable dining or office chairs designed by Charles Pollock, executed by Castelli in the 1980s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Pair of 1960 Reupholstered Office Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of 1960 reupholstered office chairs, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Figura Office Chair by Mario Bellini for Vitra- Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W25 D27 H35 SW20 SD17 SH17 AH25.5 Vintage German made leather office chairs. Price is per chair
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1990s Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Small Stitched Leather Faux Bamboo Chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Small stitched leather chair with faux bamboo style legs designed by Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1960s Office Swivel Chair by Röder Söhne, Germany
By Röder Söhne
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Special and rare office stool by Röder Söhne made of cast aluminum with swivel function. It has the original upholstery of brown Hopsack. Marking of the manufacturer below.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

21st-century Contemporary office chair, customisable in Fabric by Laskasas
Located in Porto, PT
The Loren home office chair features a streamlined silhouette and soft upholstery in a choice of
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2010s Portuguese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Fröscher Leather Office Chair Ib Kofod-Larsen Attr. Elizabeth Danish Design
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Oldenburg, NI
modern Danish design. The backrest is probably covered with black synthetic leather and the seat cushion
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Chair Progress by Ettore Sottsass for Design Center
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of chair progress by Ettore Sottsass for Design Center. Made on 1969.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Vintage Series 8000 Office Chair by Jørgen Kastholm for Kusch Co
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern office swivel chair from the 8000 series was designed by Danish designer and professor
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jean Prouvé D20 Stainless Steel Leather Wicker Chairs for Tecta, Germany, 1980s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Miami, FL
black leather hand-braided wicker is a perfect accent piece for a desk.
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jørgen Kastholm chair. JK 9350 Designed in 1973 for Kill.
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Hamburg, HH
Jørgen Kastholm rollable office chair for Kill International model JK 9350 Swiveling five-star
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Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...

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Aluminum, Steel

Late 20th Century Aluminum and Leather Office Chair by Karl Ekselius FINAL SALE
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Schagen, NL
. This desk chair which was designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for Joc Mobel Vetlanda is adjustable in height
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in LYON, FR
The Oxford chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen; Designed in 1965 for the Oxford
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

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

Florence Knoll Upholstered Chairs, Brown Wool, Chrome Swivel Base, 1960s, Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Madison, WI
Florence Knoll midcentury office chairs. Upholstered in original sophisticated browns and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede RH304 Chairs Designed by Trix Robert Hausmann, Switzerland, 1960 s
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you this set of two RH-304 chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Office Chair Synthesis 45 by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti ‘Conran’, Italy, 1960s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Italy
Office swivel chair with aluminum frame, sponge seat lined in fabric, plastic wheels. Model
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Original Dss Fiberglass Chrome Stacking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller original DSS fiberglass chrome stacking chair with Green
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Original DSS Fiberglass Chrome Stacking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller original DSS fiberglass chrome stacking chair with brown
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

EA 219 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Cologne, DE
Executive office chair with high backrest from the Soft Pad series, designed in 1969 by Charles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Soft Pad EA 207 Chairs by Charles Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Gießen, DE
3er Set der Soft Pad EA 207 Stühle. Dieser Entwurf aus der Eames Aluminium Reihe von Vitra zählt zu den bequemsten Bürostühlen überhaupt und besteht aus einem Fuß und Rahmen aus verc...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Jean Prouvé Dactylo Desk No. BD 41 Black Standard Chair Circa 1948
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jean Prouvé Dactylo desk no. BD 41 & black standard chair Circa 1948 Rare and important mid
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Farstrup Desk Chair with Black Leather
By Farstrup
Located in Zurich, CH
Beautiful dining chair or desk chair produced by Danish furniture manufacturer Farstrup. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair Balu Office, Swivel Metal Frame and Upholstery Fabric by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Armchair Balu Office, Metal Base Swivel and Upholstery in Velvet by Emilio Nan
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pieff Eleganza Solid Mirror Chrome and Leather Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Government, the chairs have stood the test of time and are as modern today as the day they were designed
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Office Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in POITIERS, FR
Office swivel armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Original black faux leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Paolo Parigi ‘Canasta’ Office Sofa for Heron Parigi
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Industrial look and feel. This range of office chairs and sofas are a postmodern design of the 80s and early
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vin̈tage "Gentilina" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s
By Strässle International
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
sister chair to the King Chair by Strässle and designed by Andre Vandenbeuck of Belgium. The swivel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage De Sede DS 50 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage De Sede DS 50 swivel lounge armchair in stunning black
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Robert Haussmann RH 302 Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1960s
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
rare piece`s are brought to you in stunning soft black aniline leather with loose cushions. These
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Model 67 Armchair by Erik Buch, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This model 67 armchair was designed by Erik Buch in the 1960s and is in original condition with no tears and cracks.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Armchair Designed by C. Bimbi N. Gioacchini, Segis, Italy, 1980s
By Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Armchair designed by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, Segis, Italy from the 1980s fully original and signed. Cool and interesting form.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sed...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann RH 302 Armchair by Hans Kaufeld 1st Edition, 1960s
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a Robert Haussmann RH 302 armchair manufactured by Hans Kaufeld. This model is most desirable the first early production for Hans Kaufeld. The chrom...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you two vintage De Sede DS 31 highback swivel armchairs. Hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland these lounge swivel armchairs ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann RH 302 Armchairs by Hans Kaufeld, 1st Edition, Switzerland 1960s
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a rare pair of Robert Haussmann RH 302 armchair manufactured by Hans Kaufeld. This model is most desirable the first early production for Hans Kaufel...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Office Armchair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Torino, Italy
Office armchair with aluminum structure and leather seat. Swivel and reclining. Designer Charles & Ray Eames Producer Herman Miller 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Office Armchair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Torino, Italy
Office armchair with aluminium structure and leather seat. Swivel. Designer Charles & Ray Eames Producer Herman Miller, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switze...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Restoration Hardware Leather 5 Star Armchair, Adjustable
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian Classic leather armchair, 5 star base with rolling casters, adjustable seat Soft leather with a comfy, lived in patina great for your office or library.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Midcentury desk swivel chair, height adjustable Very comfy leather office chair with height and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Robin Day Desk Chair, circa 1960
By Robin Day
Located in Megeve, FR
Robin day desk chair, circa 1960. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Casablanca Desk Chair in Black and Gold Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group
By Innova Luxury Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complementary to the Casablanca desk, the sophisticated Casablanca desk chair makes a bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
By Studio Job (Job Smeets Nynke Tynagel), Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who called him a 'boring little girl'. Poor thing! Then two famous designers with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Plastic

Black and White Side or Desk Chair by Atelier Staab Entitled "Peak of a Century"
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
1950s steel frame with seat and backrest added. Painted in black and white, multi-lacquered. In the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Thomas Harlev for Farstrup Teak and Black Vinyl Dining Desk Chair 1950s
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish Model 205 teak & black vinyl dining / desk chair designed by Thomas Harlev for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swiss "King" Swivel Desk Armchair on Castors from Strassle, 1960s
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
by Andre Vandenbeuck of Belgium, the swivel desk armchair is upholstered in stunning soft black
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

D48 Desk Chair / Conference Chair, Hans Könecke, Tecta 1960s Black Leather
By Hans Könecke
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Desk chairs or conference chairs D48, Tecta. D48 chairs or armchairs by Hans Könecke / Hans
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Beautiful Reupholstered Italian Desk Chair, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful reupholstered Italian desk chair, circa 1960. In perfect condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Industrial Black Office Chair from Kovona, 1970s
By Kovona
Located in Prague, CZ
This vintage industrial adjustable office chair was made by Kovona Czechoslovakia in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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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.

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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.