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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in the 201...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2006 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Oxford Management Desk Chair Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford Management desk chair, Model 3271W, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark C. 2006. The chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Leather w/ Base
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. These examples were produced in 2015. The ...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1991 Ward Bennett Executive Desk Chair for Brickel Associates 12x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive Bumper Swivel Desk Chairs, initially designed by Ward Bennett in 1969. These were produced by Brickel Associates in 1991 and are all original. The listed price in...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Bronze

Swivel desk chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in white boucle, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Swivel desk chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima in white boucle, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric

Italian Venetian Armchair, 18th Century
Located in CH
18th century Italian Venetian carved walnut armchair.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Range S 55 A comfortable and elegant all-rounder, based on the construction principle of the cantilever chair. With its one-piece seat shell it offers the highest possible comfort, ...
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2010s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Centuryr Modern Chair Dimensions. 22 1/2 W ; 23 1/2 D ; 32 H Seat Height. 18.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chair
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Desk Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
English Georgian desk chair The English Georgian desk chair having a frame intricately inlaid on all sides with multiple exotic woods and pen wo...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Satinwood

2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chair in Cream Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples date to 2008. Their design i...
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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Lovely Victorian Howard Son s Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street armchair fully stamped to the base This is a rare chair, it is...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

02 Studio De Pas D Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
02 Studio De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi "Cassia" Office Chair by Zanotta
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
Located in London, GB
One of four fabulous genuine vintage Eames EA108 chromed aluminium and red leather swivel armchairs in excellent condition. Designed by Mid Century giants Charles & Ray Eames in 1958...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Very Rare Josef Hoffmann 725 B/F Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn
Located in Munich, DE
New belts, foam and zig zag fabric designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. With Jacob and Josef Kohn label.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of polished brass Chiavari Opéra chairs. First designed by Giuseppe Gaëtan Descalzi produced since the early 19th century in Chiavari, Ligurian Town in Italie. This solid bra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Arne Jacobsen High Back Oxford Swivel Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric upholstery, United Kingdom, design 1965, later production. The original version o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede Cream suede with polished chrome base and castors. Measures: 28.25W x 25"D x 36.5"H SH 21" AH...
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Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Suede

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time & Life Building in New York. These particular examples are late 1970s / early 1980s ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

1977 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Two-Tone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA417, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This particular example dates to the ye...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Grey 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 2010s. The design sports...
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2010s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Leather Carver Office Chair from Princess Diana s Family Estate Spencer House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer this stunning burgundy leather mahogany carver armchair from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the items is that Lord Rothschild in the 1980s leased the property, at that time the house was restored, the pieces furnished the offices, meeting rooms and the newly restored State rooms. Included with each listing is a picture of the piece in situs This chair is part of a small suite, I have a pair of visitors chairs...
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Refinished and reupholstered.
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1970s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Ash

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set Oxford Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' chairs, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1965. These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high back (as opposed to the mod...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Stow Davis Black Leather Chrome Rolling Swivel Desk or Office Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these chairs were manufactured by Stow Davis, who was known at the time for producing office furniture that competed with the likes of Knoll in terms ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Black EA108 Alugroup Office Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic EA108 Office chair has been designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1960s for Herman Miller. This one was produced by Vitra for Herman Miller ca early 2000s. It can be u...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to ca. 1979. This has many of the feat...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Pair of George Smith Restored Brown Leather Occasional Armchairs Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored George Smith Whiskey brown Georgian style Occasional or desk armchairs RRP £10,400 for the pair. A true mas...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Blue Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This Herman Moller Chair with Black Edging on upholstery. Possibly Leather or Vinyl Seat . Possible Fiber Glass Backing. Makers Mark and Serial Number are on the Bottom. Wear and Tea...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Wood

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut workroom. It was completed in a velvet p...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Customizable Inno Lab ZA Swivel Adjustable Chair by Harri Korhonen
Located in New York, NY
Measures: Height: 780-890 mm Width: 600 mm Seat height: 400-510 mm Depth: 600 mm 5-STAR CROSS LEG WITH WHEELS OR GLIDERS, SWIVEL GAS LIFT G Lab ZA is a meeting chair that combi...
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2010s Finnish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

2013 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Chair with Swivel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2013. It feature...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Surprising office chair from the 1970s solid wood and leather a real UFO !
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
1970s office chair in solid pine and leather. No information available on this “UFO” (Unidentified Furniture Object 😉), possibly a prototype or an unique model ? The base is in soli...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Pine

William IV Oak Leather Upholstered Desk or Club Chair on Casters
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English William IV period leather upholstered oak armchair, the curved button tufted back with wide arms and carved details over an ample seat, resting on reeded legs ...
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1830s English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Office Desk in Walnut Wood And Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office Desk in Walnut Wood And Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer for Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most beautiful desk in the world'. Elevated on slender steel legs, the spacious, freestanding work table has an air of architectural transparency and is as practical as it is handsome. With its exquisitely pure lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles. The Office Unit...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma - New Leather Upholstery
Located in Uccle, BE
Ico Parisi Terni swivel desk chair by MIM Roma, Italy 1960 - New Leather Upholstery
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this restored circa Edwardian circa 1900 director’s armchair with heritage brown leather seat. This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak f...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

2014 Peter Opsvik for HAG Creed H05 Desk Chair in Black Fabric x2 Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a H05 Desk Chair, originally designed by Peter Opsvik for HAG Creed in 2000. This particular example was produced in Norway in 2014. The chair is comprised of steel, aluminum...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Upholstered in Original Orange Fabric. Sold as a set.
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1950s American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Anglo Indian Teak Planter s Chair with Extending Arms19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Anglo Indian teak planter's chair with extending arms, Circa 1890 in date. Handcrafted in teak with elegant form it has been reupholstered in dark brown leather with brass ...
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1890s Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chantal Swivel Chair, originally designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design in 2020. This particular example was produced in the 2020s. The chair is comprised...
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Friso Kramer ‘Revolt’ Chair in Matte Red Lacquered Ciranol and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Cirkel Ahrend, chair, ciranol, metal, The Netherlands, design 1953 This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch designer Friso Kramer (1922-2019) that receive...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Vitra office chair T-Chair red blue gray black design chair
Located in Berlin, DE
We offer beautiful used office chairs in a total of four different colors (red, grey, blue, black) from Vitra for sale. The chairs photographed are ...
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2010s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric

Bruxelles Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Bruxelles armchair from 1960, Czech Republic. Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only Classic style, but...
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1950s Czech International Style Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this museum quality, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or directors armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This chair is a good looking and well made original Victorian example, circa 1885, the frame is Walnut with Satinwood and Boxwood inlay, the leather is period, the seat platform is webbed and coil sprung, the chair rotates, this is one of the first swivel armchair models ever made so its quite privative by todays standards but in the Victorian era this was quite a novelty Condition wise, as mentioned this chair has been restored from the ground up, the leather upholstery has been washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed waxed down and polish, tall the wood work has been deep cleaned and lightly French polished The base is stamped four times on each leg CVS for CORNELIUS V SMITH, below is a brief history of the great man and some of his work Dimensions: Height:- 92cm Width:- 55cm Depth:- 60cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Smith, Cornelius V. London; wholesale cabinet maker, upholsterer and frame maker (fl.1885-1891) Cornelius Smith was born in 1847 in Mile End, his father, George, a wine merchant. By 1885 is was recorded with showrooms and an upholstery workshop in Marshall’s Yard, Henry Street (sometimes Seaton Street), Hampstead Road and a frame making workshop in Charles Place, Drummond Street. He had the telegraphic address of ‘Cornelius, London’ [The Furniture Gazette, 1 December 1885]. When the lease on the Marshall Yard workshop expired in 1886 he moved to larger and more convenient premises at 64 Osnaburgh Street, with the entrance in Wybert Street, Munster Square, close to Portland Road Metropolitan Railway Station [The Furniture Gazette, 1 October 1886]. From 1887-9 his address was recorded as Vincent Works, 64 Osnaburgh Street and Wybert Street, Munster Square, London. Smith advertised in The Furniture Gazette from1 March 1886-1 March 1889, with some advertisements illustrated. One such article, published on 15 April 1891, described Smith as ‘the well known upholsterering manufacturer and art furniture maker, [who] in person is of middle height. He is a thorough man of business, and has a very pleasant manner. He has built up a reputation of which any man might be proud, and his business is one of the largest in the trade. His manager, Mr. T. E. Green, is equally well-known for his business tact and geniality of manner’. Smith’s specialised in stuffed-over chairs & couches, made with the use of every contemporary devise and of comfort, convenience and elegance. For example the 'Iddesleigh' settee, named after the Earl of Iddesleigh (late Sir Stafford Northcote), which was spring-stuffed, in saddle bags and covered in Utrecht or Genoa velvet. Another novelty was the 'Newlands' suite, the frames of mahogany or rosewood inlaid with suitable ornament, covered in fashionable silk velvet. Among the range of fancy chairs was the 'Minnie Palmer' with an elegant light frame inlaid with marquetry; the 'Irving' chair made in inlaid mahogany; the 'Mexican' lounge (settee) and the 'Randolph' corner chair. Smith’s workmanship and finish was highly praised [The Furniture Gazette, 1 August 1885; editorial and advertisement]. The Furniture Gazette, 1 February 1887, described the Osnaburgh premises, which had a depth of 250 ft. The front showroom displayed every type of cabinet made of walnut, rosewood or other choice woods, and inlaid with marquetry. Behind the showroom were the general counting office and the offices of Mr Smith and the manager. Then the individual workshops for cabinet makers, fitters, upholsterers, women sewers and French polishers. There were storerooms on the ground floor and upstairs more workshops. The main showroom displayed drawing and dining room suites, fancy chairs, stuffed-over goods, lounging and patent spring easy chairs, and fancy card and five o’clock tea tables. In adjoining buildings were the packing premises and time-keeper’s office. The 'Oscar' suite of armchairs and settee was illustrated in The Furniture Gazette, 1 February 1889, as was Smith’s patent ottoman box...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark from 1968. Fibreglass reinforced polyester shell upholstered in a beautiful heavy q...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair Pleas...
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

1977 Pearson Executive Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pearson Executive Chair, designed in 1966 by Max Pearson for Knoll. While Pearson had worked for Knoll for several years behind the scenes, this was first debuted in his fi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red Leather and aluminium adjstable office chair by Alberto Meda for Vitra 1990 Perfect working condition.
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20th Century Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

EA108 desk chair by Charles Ray Eames for Vitra
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Iconic 1980s EA108 desk chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, featuring the timeless Vitra aluminium framedesign. Upholstered in durable black Hopsak fabric, it offers both excepti...
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1980s Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Four Dsc 106 Chairs by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of four DSC 106 chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Spanish 1970s Pair of Leather Swivel Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish 1970s pair of leather swivel armchairs. High quality sofas with aluminium legs and wooden armrests.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Superb Wood Hogan George I Style Walnut Open Armchair
Located in North Salem, NY
A truly fine Wood & Hogan English George I style Walnut open armchair which can be produced only by a master chairmaker. Note the beautifully shaped deep scoop shepherd crook arms and the hand carved cabriole legs. The finish is equal to that of a prized antique.
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18th Century English George I Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Office Arm chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage office armchair, upholstered in a soft green velvet, exudes mid-century charm with its sleek wooden armrests and curved backrest. The chair's compact design and subtle c...
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1940s European Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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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