Traditional Desk Chairs
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
Category
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Located in Forney, TX
wooden desk chair oriental traditional classic ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic movement Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor.
Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$3,850 / item
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor.
Vanity chair or
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$4,500 / item
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
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Modern Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated take on the traditional desk chair, with a curved, open back and softly upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved and Double-Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1900, the corner chair has an arched and curved double cane back. The traditional desk chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs over a scalloped apron with floral rosettes. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
H 35.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional desk chair stands on five cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulders and ending
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36 in W 24 in D 26 in
Bespoke Traditional Beige Upholstered With Piping Office Chair
Located in Basildon, London
This traditional upholstered office chair with piping has an impressive design that would elevate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Remington Rand Bankers Style Traditional Wood Arm Chair
By Remington Rand
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage birch Remington Rand bankers style chair. Solid wood. Mid century. Marked New York, New
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
TRADITIONAL ANTiQUE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OAK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair.
Please
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Traditional Green Leather
Beech Wood Framed Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair.
A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, its upholstered with natural
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.04 in W 24.61 in D 27.96 in
ALCOA Armchair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A traditional desk chair cast in aluminum with leather back and arm padding.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Maitland Smith Traditional Black Leather Spoon Back Swivel Game Desk Chair 4330
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Maitland Smith game, desk or occasional chair, 4330-810. French inspired with Napoleon
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38 in W 25 in D 30 in
Campana Brothers Desk and Chair Assimetrica Collection
By Campana Brothers
Located in Curitiba, PR
industrial production with their traditional design on this desk and chair.
The collection called Assitrica
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor.
Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Side Chair with Ram
s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Vanity chair or desk chair sure to be a conversation piece.
2 available, price is for one.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Furniture
Materials
Wood
Le Bureau, Charming French Interior Scene, Oil On Wood panel.
Located in Cotignac, FR
key to the desk drawer, before the desk a traditional provencal desk chair with its rich brocade
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Cane Desk Armchair with Leather Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
with floral motif, and dressed with a rouge leather skirt at the shoulder. The traditional desk chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs at the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
H 37 in W 27 in D 26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
. The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Leather
H 36 in W 27 in D 24 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
. The traditional desk chair stands on four carved cabriole legs embellished with acanthus leaf motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Handsome Traditional Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking armchair with mahogany and black leather seat and back, finished with brass nailheads.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Antique Walnut Desk Chair by Charles Tozer
By Charles Tozer
Located in Benington, Herts
polished using traditional methods this fine desk chair boasts a superb color and patina. The seat has been
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Oak Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair, I've not seen one with a solid oak frame like this before, the seat platform is a traditional
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
Fine Traditional Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather directors chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.85 in W 25.01 in D 25.79 in
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Traditional Mahogany
Plaid Side Accent Desk Chair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional Ralph Lauren chair. Features shaped tall backs, tufted green plaid wool upholstery with
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram
s Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bentwood Chairs, circa 1940s Brazil
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century Modern, Art Deco or Nouveau, contemporary, or traditional. Consider using as desk chairs, living
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Bentwood
1950s Occasional Blue Armchair from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
bit atomic and a little bit traditional. Comfortable as a desk chair or as living room or bedroom
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs
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This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Striking pair of Murano glass table lamps layered with a pristine crystal clear glass outer layer, frosted glass interior, and 23-karat "polvero d'oro" (gold leaf flecks) ring elemen...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
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Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Couple of wall lamps design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$22,548 / set
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Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Metal
Fireplace Grate for Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Made of 1.4 cm (0.55") thick steel bars.
All sizes of the fire grate of fireplace rack are outside sizes. Distance between the beams is 26.5 cm (10.44") (including the beams). Measu...
Category
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Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one o...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,033
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Three-Tier Neoclassical Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany occasional table.
Neoclassical style with three shelves supported on brass columns with ball finials. On casters.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood Lemon 25" High
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Materials
Poplar, Burl
Robin
s Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Located in Dayton, OH
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H 1 in Dm 10 in
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Milk Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
7 lights
This flush mount features a flower burst or starburst with 6 large lea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
$6,230
H 13 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
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By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
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Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$7,714 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Traditional Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of traditional desk chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all traditional desk chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 131 antique and vintage traditional desk chairs in-stock, while there are 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Traditional desk chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many traditional desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael Young, Cassina and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance produced popular traditional desk chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Traditional Desk Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $182 on the low end and $125,000 highest priced.
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 Traditional Desk Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There 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, 2022Which 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.
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