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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
Chair model 3217 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal office chair. Rotates on itself and height-adjustable. Maximum height: 90 cm. Minimum seat height: 46 cm maximum seat height: 58 cm. Wear due to time and age of chair....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Meow Office Chair in Lion Velvet by MAGILORE – Kids’ Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Bring playful charm and refined comfort to your child’s room with the Meow Office Chair in Lion Velvet, a luxury swivel desk chair designed to inspire imagination while ensuring ever...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Velvet, Faux Fur, Lacquer

Chesterfield Vintage Captain s Office Chair in Green Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning original handmade in England hand dyed deep green leather captain's chair, a stunning piece, the frame is solid and beautifully finished mahogany, the leather is English cow...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill Int.
Located in Almelo, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm patinated leather armchair for Kill International, Denmark / Germany, 1968 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm designed this beautifully patina...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Adjustable Desk Chair Jørgen Rasmussen for Labofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet very elegant rolling desk office chair in restored condition with all new upholstery and white leather. Chrome will be polished before shipping. Designer is Jørgen Rasmussen for Labofa and is fully adjusting to a seat height of 23.5, lowered to 17.25 or anywhere in between. Back rest is also adjustable. A true beauty in its most simplest manner. Hooded chrome casters. Two available, both reupholstered in different white leathers. One is greyish, the other is a beige white. Great chairs, also have these in original wood grain, a pair. 5 toral available, can be used as rolling dining chairs...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1968 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs in Leather, 4-Star Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chairs, model 3474 , initially designed in 1961 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The listing price includes one executive chair, a...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating covered in white leather and sculpted design add to the Midcentury Spage age...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010’s. The design spo...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1989 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2009 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Mesh Desk Chairs in White 12+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples were produced in 2009. Their desig...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Italian Antique Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood armchair in good conditions and fully newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight the detailed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco office set from the 1930s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco office set from the 1930s, Poland. A set with a beautiful, geometric form characteristic of the Art Deco style. The whole is veneered with richly grained walnut. Furniture...
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British 1830's William IV polished antique brown leather chesterfield backed mahogany library armchair with brass stud detailing on brass castors. .
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Baby Spheric Pouf 33 cm diameter Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Baby Gropius chair collection is designed in the same spirit as the collection's flagman Gropius chair, which makes the brand signature. We noted that kids love minimalist design and...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Fur, Velvet, Wool, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Textile

Peter Handler Custom Handmade "Pteranodon" Postmodern Desk Chair, 2008
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding custom handmade "Pteranodon" Postmodern office desk chair By Peter Handler for Handler Studio USA, 2008 The Pteranodon c...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Yrjö Kukkapuro, Sirkus, Office Armchair, Avarte, 1981
Located in Paris, FR
An ergonomic office armchair, the seat and adjustable backrest made of white and blue plywood covered with black wool on a metal revolving stem above the five castors. Made in Finla...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Herman Miller Aeron Chair Size B Fully Adjustable Brand New, Carbon Mesh Fabric
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Aeron chair size (B) fully loaded with all adjustments by Herman Miller. It's the best and most admired and recognized ergonomic office chair ever made. Its innovative design and support for a range of postures, activities, and body types, have made and kept Aeron an icon. Combining a deep knowledge of human-centered design with cutting-edge technology, the chair is engineered with state-of-the-art adjustability, to help you maintain the optimal seating posture. Please note I have eight chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair) Specification and adjustments: Breathable fabric adapts to everybody and keeps you cool and comfortable. Pellicle mesh fabric, carbon classic weave seat and back. Adjustable seat height from 16" to 20.5" Adjustable lumbar support stabilizes the base of the spine. Black leather arm pads, height and pivot adjustable allow for a custom fit. Adjustable tilt tension, limiter and upright back lock Forward tilt lock Medium chair size: B Aluminum frame and base in graphite color. Weight capacity: 350 lbs. Designed by: Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
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2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning brown leather Wingback Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the ...
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair with swinging back rest A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
$1,526 Sale Price
20% Off
Impeccable Molded Swiveling Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable molded swiveling armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Contractor base model.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Fauteuil Louis XVI Revival Armchair French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
French fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair Louis XVI revival, circa 1880 The upholstery and the fabric have been recently redone Good condition Walnut frame sound and so...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Fauteuil Executive en cuir marron par Charles Pollock pour Knoll, États-Unis
Located in Rouen, FR
Icône du design mid-century américain, ce fauteuil combine une assise généreuse et capitonnée à une coque galbée qui enveloppe sans étouffer. Le cuir marron foncé lui confère une pré...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Classic Modernist Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff /Madison #263
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black naugahyde desk armchair no. 2635 with wood arms and a five-prong cast aluminum base with casters by Arthur Umanoff for Madison...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Steelcase Gesture Ergonomic Adjustable Office Desk Chair Gray Fabric, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gesture is a high-performance ergonomic office chair designed to ergonomically support your entire body for any length of time you need to sit during the workday, for every posture, ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers. Two armchairs have been dismantled...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Secession office chair no.714 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair no.714 by Otto Wagner for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Wim Den Boon Executive Chair in Black Leather and Rosewood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black leather executive chair, Wim Den Boon, The Netherlands, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. One of Herman Miller most popular chairs was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames. Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair) Specifications: Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather. Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19" Swivel 360 degrees Tilt with tilt tension adjustment Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters. Weight capacity 300 lbs. Model: EA335 Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary) Made in USA. Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Office Chair by Fritz Hansen Turqouise Faux Leather
Located in München, BY
Early Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base and adjustable height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced arround 1960. Executed in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period ...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Three White Leather Mid Mod Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius Kastholm for Kill
Located in Dronten, NL
1960's matching set of 3 Bird Chairs by designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for the original manufacturer Alfred Kill International. Two chairs are the low-back version...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Industrial "Sit Wel" Office Desk Task Chair By Remington Rand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage industrial office task chair was manufactured as a stenographer's chair by the office supply and typewriter company Remington Rand. The chair model is called the "Sit We...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Vitra Hula Hoop Chair by Philippe Starck
Located in Alpha, NJ
This chair is in good condition. Occasional scuffs and faint nicks along edges. Few areas of faint discoloration to fabric seat. Otherwise, chair presents well.
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Early 2000s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-06-A Armless Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
As a prototype, it is much more free, less afraid to fail. Apart from its importance as an early piece with specific development, it was never made in larger quantities. An item whic...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

Pair Eames Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in 1981. This classic office chair feat...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Postmodern Black Leather Soft Pad Chair Charles Ray Eames for ICF
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in the 70s and designed by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF. This office chair features a metal frame and its original high-quality leather upholstery. Its padding is origin...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames Fabric 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat. The carved splat features C-Scr...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Arts Crafts Solid Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Chair by Johnson Chair Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts, Mission, or Mid-Century Modern carved solid walnut executive swivel desk chair By Johnson Chair Co. USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 27.5"W x 27.5"D x 33"H...
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

2017 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda in Black Mesh 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Physix office chairs, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 2012. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany C. 2017. The frame and armrests are comprised...
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2010s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Office Chair Model 419 In Rosewood Burgundy Leather By Arne Vodder For Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Vodder office chair, model 419. Rosewood and burgundy leather. Sibast, 1960s. H: 104.5 cm, W: 71 cm, D: 50 cm, SH: 50 cm. Classic Danish design. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: A...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Swivel Upholstered Leather Desk Chair, Jenn Desk Chair
Located in Miami, FL
JENN is a leather desk chair slightly tilted to achieve a relaxed, ergonomic seating position. The unique proportions of the JENN desk chair make it a dainty accent that is “big” in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Cream Paint Decorated Fruitwood Dining Chairs with Green Faux Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic Set of 8 high back cream paint decorated dining side chairs with green faux leather upholstery and accented with brass tacks. The crest with a pierced carved shell motif, ap...
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20th Century French Provincial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Pr. High Style Chairs Manufactured by Marble Imperial Design Att to Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of office, dining, occasional chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture, design attributed to Jens Risom. The chairs have brushed steel frames, and orange ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

C. 2020 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black
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. This particular example was produced C. 2020. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Eight Woodland Dining Chairs in Holly Hunt Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A magnificent set with one armchair and seven side chairs. The set custom upholstered with Holly Hunt Leather seats and Ralph Lauren Padded Check fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the lower front legs and chamfered details to the show wood, probably designed for the Palace of Westminster.
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli (ca. 1970, Italy). Collapsible/stackable...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Industrial Office Chair with Swivel Base Wheels
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century industrial office chair features steel frame, vintage brown vinyl upholstery, adjustable seat and back height, and wheeled base. Dimensions: 18w 19.25d 35.5h 21sh ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Jacob Jensen for Labofa Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Jacob Jensen For Labofa black leather office chair in good vintage condition. Measures 25.5" W x 22" D x 38" H. Arm height is 27". Seat int...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome, Iron

Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and sleek set of 9 stackable stools designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki for ICF. Thick black leather covering a heavily chromed base. Wonderful details of stitched and laced leathe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
rare Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Desk chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames Upholstery in blue Hopsack fabric, with chromed aluminium parts, equipped with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Swedish Modern Wooden Office Side Stool Table by David Rosén for Nk Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" four legged stool and table perfectly working as a office side working set in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompan...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Pine

Red Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Office Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this red cowhide leather height-adjustable Chesterfield office chair in English style, featuring swivel and tilt functionality. Can you already picture yourself sitti...
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Late 20th Century Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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.

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