Cane Armchair Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany and cane armchair attributed to Harvey Probber.
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Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair of Barnard & Simonds Blue Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Barnard & Simonds Blue Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
By Barnard & Simonds
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chippendale influenced armchairs from Barnard & Simonds, Rochester, NY. Cadet blue leather wrapped arms, back as well as seat with brass nailhead details. Mahogany frames hav...
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Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo Chair
$5,800
Paul Laszlo Chair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed pull-up chair by Paul Laszlo. Bleached mahogany frame, with recessed grip detail on the back. Upholstered seat and back.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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George III Style Armchair
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A mahogany and beige-leather library armchair with buttoned backs and sit. George III style.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair 1950s Mahogany Leather Desk Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair 1950s Leather mahogany framed desk chairs in good condition with generouse wide seat with close studding to the edge and carved cabriol legs.
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Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Desk Chair Denmark, 1950s
By Normina
Located in London, GB
Description: A black leather desk chair, produced by Normina, Denmark during the 1950s. With its spareness of line and neatly upholstered leather seat and back, this mahogany framed ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
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H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signe...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley Chic Tufted Desk Chair in Leather 1954 (Signed)
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully made “Barrel Tufted Desk Chair” model no 5400 with original gray leather on a mahogany base with brass castors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, 1954 (signed “DUNB...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
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H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for Fritz Hansen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Mid Century Solid Mahogany Vinyl Folding Compact Campaign Style Chairs
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H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid Century Solid Mahogany Vinyl Folding Compact Campaign Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid mahogany midcentury folding chairs with clean lines and excellent aesthetics. Sturdy and foldable. Form and function with originality, circa 1950-60.
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Vintage 1950s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Chesterfield Leather Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 1950s Chesterfield style office chairs crafted out of mahogany wood finished in a dark walnut color with a newly lacquered finish and are completely restored. These armchai...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely comfortable vintage leather desk chair, in the antique Georgian style. This dates from circa 1950s, it is of excellent quality. The green leather has been pr...
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated leather and mahogany. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This antique George III style mahogany desk chair is really comfortable due to it’s high back and full upholstery. It has a deep buttoned leather seat and back, with shallow buttons ...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Georgian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Leather & Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique deep buttoned leather mahogany desk chair in good original condition & full of character. The leather has a fabulous original look & a wonderful color, with natural fading & ...
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This antique deep buttoned leather swivel desk chair is very comfortable and is full of character. The leather is original and naturally distressed, with a great worn in look. At the...
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen Ax Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950
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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen Ax Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of Ax Bentwood Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950 Outstanding overall condition with minor signs of use to original upholstery. Cush...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Teak
Brass Handle Desk Chair with Greek Key Design
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Grosfeld House mahogany frame desk chair with brass handle, caned back, Greek key design, splayed fluted legs and black leather seat. Original leather seat, has some ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Chesterfield Style Court Chair in Patinated Green Leather
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylish and very nice Chesterfield-style court chair in green leather and mahogany from the 1950s. The frame is solid mahogany with all the brass studs individually hand nailed in pl...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
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H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style mahogany captains desk chair upholstered in the original deep buttoned leather. The leather is in good original condition and shows a lot of character. This c...
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Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Regency Style Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Regency style mahogany swivel desk armchair upholstered in deep buttoned brown leather hand tacked onto the frame. Not only does it swivel, but it tilts back and can be adjus...
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Axe or Ax Chairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen in Beech with Mahogany Inlays, Pair
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H 29.75 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Axe or Ax Chairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen in Beech with Mahogany Inlays, Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This gorgeous pair of Danish modern beech and mahogany bent ply Axe or Ax armchairs were designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in the 1950s. The armchairs are rare enough, ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany
Classic Desk Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Mahogany Regency Style Barrel Library Chair with Faux Bamboo Legs
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H 30 in W 26 in D 24 in
Midcentury Mahogany Regency Style Barrel Library Chair with Faux Bamboo Legs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome vintage mahogany Regency style barrel back library chair with faux bamboo legs. Features carved faux bamboo form legs, barrel back, new velvet stripe upholstery, solid wood ...
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Brass Handle Armchair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar desk or dining chair with tapered legs and brass handle or handhold, circa 1950s. Shown in all original condition with vintage Asian style fabric, has mi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Brass Handle Armchair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar desk or dining chair with tapered legs and brass handle or handhold, circa 1950s. Shown in all original condition with vintage Asian style fabric, has mi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mahogany & Crimson Upholstered Slope-Arm Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved solid mahogany frame and crimson silk /linen upholstered arm or desk chair. Large mahogany dowel arms run from the tapered dowel legs up to the carved angle supports,then to j...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany, Upholstery
Hans Wegner "The Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Possibly the most iconic and recognizable chair of the Danish modern era. Hans Wegner's masterpiece designed in 1949 and simply known as 'The Chair' gained notoriety after it was use...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mahogany Round Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent group of sculptural and elegant hand-crafted mahogany Round chairs having exposed frames and oiled leather seats.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Portland, OR
A distinguished desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company. Arm height is 25".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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1950s Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs available for sale. 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs, measuring 13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs over the years, but those made by Ole Wanscher, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?
Prices for 1950s mahogany office chairs and desk chairs start at $950 and top out at $29,478 with the average selling for $2,959.
Finding the Right Office Chairs And Desk Chairs for You
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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