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Purple Desk Chair

1982 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1981 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair
Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair
$855
H 32.09 in W 27.96 in D 25.6 in
Desk Chairs Model Vipera Designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco, Italy 80s, Pair
By Pallucco
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of desk chairs designed by Luca Leonori for Pallucco in the 80s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Office Chairs Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three office chairs from the 1960 s. Chairs can be sold separately. Chairs are fully functional and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Office Chairs Set of Three
Vintage Office Chairs Set of Three
$2,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Steelcase Amia Executive Ergonomic Office Chair Fully Adjustable in Gray Fabric
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Amia is a versatile ergonomic office chair designed to handle long hours of sitting. Features
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

2015 Coalesse Chord Executive Office Chair by Michael Shields w/ Pneumatic Base
By Coalesse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chord executive high back office chair, originally designed by Michael Shields. This
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2010s Mexican Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970 s 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles Ray Eames Leder
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl von Vitra in blauem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und vereint Funktionalität mit zeitloser E...
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Antique 1670s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
$1,046 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

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Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Impressive Danish modern power chair. Swivels 360 degrees on polished steel base. New foam
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair
Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair
H 39.25 in W 33.75 in D 30.5 in
EA 108 Office Aluminum Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Warsaw, PL
This EA 108 chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958s. This chair can
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chair 2 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height dark purple leather office chair
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Authentic Shagreen Pale Purple Lavender Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
elegant, versatile, yet modern chair is well suited for a bathroom, a woman’s vanity or a desk.
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2010s Philippine Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Black Blue Extra Wide Gamer Chair Desk Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Black and blue extra-wide gaming chair, with adjustable armrests and seat height. 47 inches in
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster

Steelcase Gesture Ergonomic Adjustable Office Desk Chair Gray Fabric
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gesture is a high-performance ergonomic office chair designed to ergonomically support your entire
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fresh and uncommon edition of the classic Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Executed in a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1958, Ray and Charles Eames Purple Adjustable Tilt Office Chair with Five Wheels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
EA by Eames for Vitra, Germany, in purple Hopsak. The chair has an adjustable height, can turn and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen Purple Swivel Executive Modern Office Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen purple swivel executive office chair. Kravet Groundworks upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Fabric

Original Eames Horse Hair Time Life Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Eames time life swivel chair in blue horse hair and leather buttons. Nickel frame powder
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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Friso Kramer "Resort" Rolling Office Chair
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rolling metal framed office chair with height adjustment. Industrial enameled dove grey frame
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are Charles Pollock for Knoll executive office chairs in a fabulous blue
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Soft Pad Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration at up to ten (10) authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare and Early Child Size "Kevi" Task Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An early model of the adjustable Kevi swivel chair. The seat and back are compressed, molded
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Office Chair, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, vintage, swivel office chair, by Charled Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Velvet and Aluminum Armchair By George Nelson, USA, 1964s
By George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th-century vintage George Nelson 'DAF' chair, design in the 1960's manufactured by ICF Cadsana
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Tall Dark Purple Desk Chairs Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height dark purple leather office chairs
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Tall Eggplant Purple Leather Desk Chair Executive
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
eggplant purple leather upholstery with a deep, dark purple chair frame and red accent tilt control knob
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles Eames EC-178 Desk Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Chicago, IL
Black shell upholstered in original Girard hopsak. Product features adjustable seat height of 17" at its lowest and 19" at its highest, with tilt-swivel base. Dated Novembe...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles Eames EC-178 Desk Chair
Charles Eames EC-178 Desk Chair
H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in
Knoll Desk Chair in Vintage Knoll Blue
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
A wonderful find. This vintage Knoll desk chair was salvaged from a closing GE warehouse in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Tilt Office Chair in Purple Fabric by Fortress Co California
By Fortress Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Swivel and tilt office desk chair on casters. Purple textile in channeled style upholstery.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are Charles Pollock for Knoll executive office chairs in a fabulous blue
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
One chair left. For your consideration are these Charles Pollock chairs for Knoll. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Office Chair for Tecno, 1960 s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Vibrant Osvaldo Borsani adjustable swivel office desk chairs manufactured by Tecno in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Executive Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Stamped 1985
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are tufted and contoured and the armrests are well padded. This desk chair features an adjustable seat
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Purple Velvet Tufted Rolling Office Desk Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century purple velvet tufted rolling office desk chair This chair is 28 wide x 26.5 deep x 39
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk, Made in Italy
By Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 2, 1 Blue Leather Chair and Desk The twain desk has a lacquered brushed steel frame, which gives
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1930s Dutch Gispen Swivel Office Desk Chair New Upholstered
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
In height adjustable 1933 swivel typewriter or office chair designed by W.H. Gispen in the
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1960s Blackened Metal Occasional Chair in Purple Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Blackened metal occasional chair with angled back and purple velvet upholstery. France, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Located in New London, CT
Newly reupholstered in Ralph Lauren Linen, this chair has a generous back to accommodate larger
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 23 in
Set of Five Oak Duba Armchairs with Purple Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Antwerp, BE
of chromed metal tubes and oak plywood shells. Seat and back have purple upholstery. They are about
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Steelcase Steno Chair, Refinished
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s steno desk chair by Steelcase with uncommon, articulated steel frame. We gave the frame a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chairs, Armchairs of Fiberglass by Krueger International, Set of Four
By Krueger International
Located in Madison, WI
Office or dining armchairs of blue fiberglass with chrome frames from Kreuger International. Set of 4. Lightweight yet sturdy with sea-and-sky blue coloration. Use for dining, for sm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Randall Buck 1970s Design Pair of Armchairs 451 Model by Strafor
By Charles Pollock, Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of Strafor model 451 chairs by Randall Buck 1960-1970; fixed in height, the seat height is 49
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20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New London, CT
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet, these chairs are comfortable and sturdy.      
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll Executive Armchair
By Knoll
Located in New London, CT
Saarinen executive armchair in original deep blue Knoll fabric.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll Executive Armchair
Knoll Executive Armchair
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Located in New London, CT
Newly reupholstered in Ralph Lauren Linen, this chair has a generous back to accommodate larger
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 23 in

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Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
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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
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Purple Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the purple desk chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fabric and aluminum, every purple desk chair was constructed with great care. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage purple desk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple desk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right purple desk chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made purple desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Charles Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Purple Desk Chair?

Prices for a purple desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $5,550, while the average can fetch as much as $1,138.

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 Purple Desk Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which 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.