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Suede Desk Chair

2023 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Low Oxford Desk Chairs in Blue Suede
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Oxford Desk Chairs, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. These
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2010s Polish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2023 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Low Oxford Desk Chairs in Suede 11 Available
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Oxford Desk Chairs, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. These
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2010s Polish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair with Griege Suede Seat
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede Cream suede with polished chrome base and
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...

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Suede

Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.5 in W 28.25 in D 25 in
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Cream Office Chair in Schumacher VEGAN Suede
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. CONDITION Excellent vintage condition with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Suede, Maple

French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

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Midcentury Iron and Suede Side Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare midcentury iron side chair by Adrian Pearsall with new suede upholstery. Dimensions: Arm
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Italian Designer Quilted Suede Fabric Office Chair, Collier
By Architectural Design
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
He Italian designer Quilted Suede Fabric office chair is as comfortable in a dining room, as in a
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2010s Portuguese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Early George-III Mahogany Armchair
Located in London, GB
single chair rather than part of a set, perhaps commissioned as a desk chair. circa 1770 Origin
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Mahogany

Ico Parisi Rosewood and Suede Desk Chair, 1950s Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful blend of Italian vintage and modern functionality, this Rosewood & suede desk chair by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Suede, Rosewood

Harri Korhonen Suede Desk Chair for Inno, Finland 2000s
By Harri Korhonen
Located in London, GB
functionality and sincerity. These desk chairs are believed to be part of the ‘Select’ collection, designed for
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Swivel Chairs

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Suede

Plexiglass Desk Chair with Suede Cushion by Apelbaum, France 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plexiglass, Suede

Desk Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim, Exotic Wood and Suede Leather
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Modernist swivel chair designed by Ico Parisi and produced by M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Brown Suede Knoll Pollock Chair. Circa 1970s.
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage original brown rust Pollock desk chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Desk Chair from Orly Airport
Located in Jersey City, NJ
SINGLE CHAIR IN CHROME LAST OF 10 THAT WERE LABELED ORLEY AIRPORT.DONE BY JOSEPH ANDRE MOTTE
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

French Desk Chair from Orly Airport
French Desk Chair from Orly Airport
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Eames Desk Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
American Mid-Century Classic swivel and tilt office chair designed by Charles Ray Eames for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames Desk Chair for Herman Miller
Eames Desk Chair for Herman Miller
H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Robert Kjer Jakobsen Directors Desk Chairs, 1960s
By Robert Kjer Jakobsen, Virtue Brothers
Located in Westport, CT
fabric 1960s sophisticated Chair
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin Executive Chair Model 1031 for Baker in Cane Mahogany Suede
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare executive desk chair model #1031 designed by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pace Collection Chair
By Pace Collection
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mariani for Pace Collection dining chair. Simple tubular chrome base with soft light grey suede
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Vintage 1970s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pace Collection Chair
Pace Collection Chair
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Willy Rizzo Upholstered Brass Arm Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
1970s. Known for comfortable but streamlined designs, this chair is an iconic work of his that has
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20th Century Swedish Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Willy Rizzo Upholstered Brass Arm Chair
Willy Rizzo Upholstered Brass Arm Chair
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
An Empire Mahogany Armchair with Green Suede Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Empire Mahogany Armchair with Ram's Head Carved Arm Rests and Green Suede Seat on Tapered Block
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Fog Luxe Suede, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a soft yet durable Luxe Suede in Fog
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Style American Mid-Century Adjustable Office Chair by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Adjustable office chair from the 1950's by Goodform Manufacturing Co. The seat and backrest
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Metal

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Fog Luxe Suede, Swivel Base, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a soft yet durable Luxe Suede in Fog
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Metal

Desk and Chair by Guy Lefevre for JANSEN
Located in New York, NY
Chic Desk and Chair in Chocolate Brown Lacquer with Nickeled Steel Frame and with Brown Suede Seat
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Suede

Desk and Chair by Guy Lefevre for JANSEN
Desk and Chair by Guy Lefevre for JANSEN
H 30.25 in W 51.25 in D 25.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Suede Side / Guest / Desk Chairs by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Lafayette, IN
Very nice pair of side chairs designed by Max Pearson for Knoll. Chairs feature rare light-brown
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Midcentury swivel desk chair - Spain, 1960s.
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s influential Conference design, these substantial swivel desk chairs
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Swivel Chairs

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Suede

Midcentury swivel desk chair - Spain, 1960s.
Midcentury swivel desk chair - Spain, 1960s.
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Hill Manufacturing Co. Lucite Rolling Desk Chair
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair body swivels 360 degrees. The leather seat cushion has been reupholstered in a steel blue suede
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Desk Chair by Joseph-andre Motte 1950 French "ORLEY-AIRPORT"
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Single Chair by Joseph-andre" Motte done for Orley Airport
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Midcentury swivel desk chairs - Spain, 1960s.
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s influential Conference design, these substantial swivel desk chairs
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Swivel Chairs

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Suede

Brown Suede and Tweed Leather Bergère Arm or Office Desk Chair Brunschwig Fils
By Brunschwig Fils
Located in Manhasset, NY
Brown suede and tweed leather bergère armchair by Brunschwig & Fils. This rarely ever sat in
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Set of four Midcentury swivel desk chairs - Spain, 1960s. Sold individually
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s influential Conference design, these substantial swivel desk chairs
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Swivel Chairs

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Suede

Midcentury Oak Office and Suede Desk Chair by DoMore
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, office desk chair by DoMore Chair Company features a height adjustable 17
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Suede, Oak

1940s Hollywood Regency Tan Suede Desk Chair with Brass Handle Nailhead Trim
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency curved back splayed leg desk chair with brass handle, in the style of Grosfeld
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti in Suede Leather, Fully Restored
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian '' Boomerang '' armchair by Carlo Ratti This chair with armrests has an ultra
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Suede Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in black suede, black steel frame, and vintage 4-star
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Suede

FROM CHANEL HEAD OFFICE NYC EAMES EA217 SUEDE LEATHER SOFTPAD OFFiCE CHAIR
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable original Eames EA217 suede leather upholstered soft pad EA 217 office chair from the Chanel head
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Chrome

Charles Pollock For Knoll Suede Arm Chair
By Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern arm chairs designed by Charles Pollock and made by Knoll. Suede upholstery on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

from Chanel Head Office Nyc Herman Miller Eames EA217 Suede Softpad Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
EA217 suede leather upholstered soft pad EA 217 office chair from the Chanel head office closure in New
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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Desk Chair in Suede and Leather by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated leather and suede designed by Finn Juhl M.A.A for France & Son. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Bernard Rohone for Mastercraft Brass Desk and Chair
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
and execution of this wonderful desk and chair. Chair upholstered in original suede covering.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in London, GB
relationship was with Santiago Miranda who he set up a design studio with and designed these chairs with for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Swivel Chairs

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Suede

French Suede Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Desk Chair with Walnut Wood and Nail Head Trim, circa 1880 24"W x 24"D x 33"H
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Suede Desk Chair
French Suede Desk Chair
H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in
Black Lacquer and Faux Suede Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Sleek and versatile chair with distinctive nail-head upholstering on black lacquer wood frame with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer and Faux Suede Desk Chair
Black Lacquer and Faux Suede Desk Chair
H 37 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
Victorian desk chair. A lovely early 20th century antique oak desk chair with faux suede seat
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
Late Victorian Desk Chair in Oak
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
1970 s Pair ofFrench Revolving Armchairs
Located in Florence, IT
1970's Pair ofFrench Revolving Armchairs with Steinless Steel Pedestal and Suede Seat
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Vintage 1970s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Suede

1970
s Pair ofFrench Revolving Armchairs
1970
s Pair ofFrench Revolving Armchairs
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Big Carved Wood and Suede Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a big fabulous wood and suede living room/desk chair. It has a carved wood frame with
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Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Suede

Big Carved Wood and Suede Chair
Big Carved Wood and Suede Chair
H 51 in W 25 in D 30 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Suede and Cane Desk or Side Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid-Century suede and cane desk or side chair with metal base.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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ViNTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK FOR KNOLL BROWN LEATHER OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original vintage lightly restored Brown leather Charles Pollock Knoll Inc Executive office armch...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Log Armchair C.R. S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
$975 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cognac Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
$2,502
H 28.75 in W 67.33 in D 33.47 in
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
$835 / item
H 6.25 in Dm 4 in
Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
Located in New York, NY
An alabaster vase, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. Two pieces, with a bottom opening at the base. It allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professio...
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2010s Egyptian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
H 13 in Dm 6 in
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
By Mart Stam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mart Stam Chair Italy 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
Mart Stam Canrilever Chairs Italy 1980s
$520 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 12.4” H x 35.375” W x 30.55” D
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Stool Caramel Vanadium Glazed Stoneware
By Apparatu, Xavier Mañosa
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Lawrence Peabody Long Walnut Bench / Coffee Table For Richardson-Nemschoff. This bench should be purchased with the intent to completely refinish and possibly lacquer a color. Looks ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

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Suede Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic suede desk chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and suede, every suede desk chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a suede desk chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A suede desk chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made suede desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Suede Desk Chair?

Prices for a suede desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Suede 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.