Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Office Desk Chair for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. Camel leather in good condition with no tears or missing buttons. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Height adjustable. Swivels ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock Executive Arm Chair for Knoll. Designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock, this chair has become one of Knoll’s most recognizable and enduring ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller (up to 14)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames Aluminum Group chairs in black leather designed by Eames for Herman Miller. All in very good original condition showing very minimal wear to arm that we can polish out if reque...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Eames Soft Pad chairs.
Really gorgeous and rich brown leather. Extremely unusual to see this type of leather on a soft pad chair. Leather shows natural "veins" from the hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,400 / item
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair
White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame
H max seat: 52 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 1...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Red Italian Midcentury Office Armchair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
Located in Vienna, AT
This Iconic Italian 1950s swivelling highback office chair on wheels from the Terni Series was designed by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma . Mobili Italiani Moderni- 1959.
It features a four...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
As seen on the Apple TV limited series "Lessons in Chemistry" These actual chairs were featured in several pivotal scenes in the conference room at Hastings L...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,399 Sale Price / item
53% Off
20th Century Vintage Black Soft Leather Swivel Armchair, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in Italy - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments providing comfort and bea...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, these rare color way (black on black) swivel desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Herman Miller, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown/orange tweed upholstered back and seat cushions, with brown vinyl piping. Made by t...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles Pollack Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. 4 Star Base.1965
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Charles Pollock Executive Office Chair for Knoll International. Mid Century Modern Design. Classic. Rolling and Swiveling and Super Comfortable. Used for Dining Chairs, Library C...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Swivel Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Located in Paris, FR
1970s swivel office chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in black leather with vertical channel stitching, it features a minimalist silhouette, comfortable proportions, an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cognac Brown Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Italian Midcentury Modern DSC 106 stacking chair was designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy. It features a cognac brown leatherette seat and back in very n...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black leather and steel base. No tears or missing buttons or screws. Leather in good condit...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,599 / item
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Cognac For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Cognac For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
An extension of the Aluminum Group chairs designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group repeats the structure of the earlier chairs, adding cushions to the seat and...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Red Soft Pad Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Three Available
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Vintage Eames Soft Pad Chairs for Herman Miller – Red Leather
For your consideration: a striking pair of authentic vintage Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs, designed by Cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
9 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceou...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chairs by Rud Thygesen
Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green.
Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$284 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Charles
Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Jacques Quinet Desk Chair, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful armchair in original stitched leather and patina.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
4x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill Interna...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Don Chadwick Bill Stumpf Herman Miller black leather Equa chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Herman Miller Equa swivel , tilt , height adjustable office / desk / task chair . Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick who famously 10 years lat...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair Model EA420, designed in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Flying Duck" chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Expertly reupholstered, including new foam, in Alexander Girard checkerboard fabric by Maharam in green and ye...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General Fireproofing. This example has a four leg aluminum base, with vinyl upholstered seat an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very striking swivel office chair by legendary designer Charles Eames and made by Herman Miller in 1970. This example retains its original red upholstery which is in very g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Dark Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dark brown leather Eames soft pad executive chair.
Extremely comfortable.
Four available.
Ships from Philadelphia.
Very good overall condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,200 / item
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Cognac For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome Upholstery: Sand For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B).
In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Swivel Desk Chairs "Terni" by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This elegant and incredibly comfortable pair of executive desk chairs from the Terni series was designed by Ico and Louisa Parisi and manufactured by MIM Roma, Italy, in 1960. Each c...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green plastic shell covered in green fabric on the seat and back, together with an aluminiu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheel...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Vintage Grey Velvet Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Model
EA-416
Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this vintage "early production year" model EA-416 swivel lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,808 Sale Price
22% Off
Set of Six CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A set of six Italian design icons in black saddle leather.
When first produced in 1977, the CAB was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how hum...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red fabric.
Black enamelled aluminum
Stackable chairs
Eternal and indestructible chair.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Charles
Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy.
The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum.
Marked at the se...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fauteuil Executive bleu marine par Charles Pollock pour Knoll, États-Unis
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Rouen, FR
Fauteuil de bureau dessiné par Charles Pollock pour Knoll.
Icône du design mid-century industriel, ce fauteuil combine une assise généreuse matelassée en cuir et une base étoile à ro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pr. Mid Century High Back Lounge Office Armchairs by Dellwood Furniture c 1970s
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Mid Century high back office, or lounge ,chairs - made in the USA by the Dellwood Furniture United Chair Division, circa 1970's. The chairs feature squared bright chrome frames with floating wood armrests, and unusual sculptural curved high backs. Stylistically reminiscent of the iconic Nelson paddle arm chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set 4 Charles Pollock Armchairs Designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four executive armchairs design by Charles Pollock for Knoll International. These chairs are signed and dated 1977 with original fabric. All chairs are in good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kevi office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
KEVI office chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, 1960s.
KEVI office chair with double casters. The KEVI chair is a classic from the early 1960s. It was designed in 1958 by Architect Jorgen Ra...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
$11,501 / item
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Tall Executive Leather Chair in Tan
By Herman Miller, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Soft Pad Tan Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form meeting function" as they...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Apelbaum, Raphael Raffel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles
Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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Mid-century Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Charles Pollock. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $150,900 while the average work can sell for $1,928.
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