George Nelson Swaged Leg Desk Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson lounge chair for Herman Miller, c.1950's, USA. The design features a beige molded plastic chair form. The chair is part of a larger collection called the “Swaged Leg Gr...
Metal, Chrome
Rare 1st Edition Naoto Fukasawa Office Desk Chair for Herman Miller
By Naoto Fukasawa, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard to find 1st edition office desk chair created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. It’s called the Saiba Chair for Herman Miller and manufactured by Geiger International. Saiba ...
Chrome, Steel
C. 2019 Jehs + Laub for Davis Pnuematic Sachet Conference / Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sachet Conference Desk Chair, initially designed by Markus Jehs and Jurgen Laub in 2017. These examples date to 2019, and we have five chairs available for purchase. The li...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Office Swivel Chair in Cream Leather, France, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
Metal, Chrome
Swivel Chair from Kovona in Kvadrat, 1990s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Office swivel chair from Kovona in Kvadrat, Czech, 1990s Reupholstered chair in white and red (terracotta colour) boucle fabric from Kvadrat. Chair rest on metal star base, on whe...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.91 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
1970's Mid Century Chrome Steel Cream Skai Faux Leather Dining Desk Design Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dorking, Surrey
1970's chair with chromed steel frame and legs and original cream faux leather. Comfortable chair with both seat and backrest still firm. The seat and backrest can easily be re-uphol...
Metal, Steel, Other, Chrome
Rotating Yellow Armchair ECA, Space Age, Germany, 1970s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Vinyl yellow armchair with chrome backrests, not some sad contemporary. On one of the legs, the signature "ECA" The construction without objections, you can rotate right and left at...
Chrome
Bird Chair in the Manner of Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Bird Chair in the manner of Walter Knoll. Leather with chrome base.
Chrome
Hans Wegner Swivel Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Swivel desk chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1955, manufactured in 2000 by PP Mobler. The chair has a sculpted backrest in maple, chrome steel base and genuine ostrich leather seat i...
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.3 in W 28.7 in D 20.8 in
Set of 4 armchairs model Prisme - Steiner edition - Circa 1958
By Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 visitors armchairs and 1 reception armchair model Prisme Produced by Steiner – Circa 1958 Chromed steel, foam and white fabric Documentations: Archives Steiner - Art De...
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid century Knoll Vincent Cafiero Tan Leather executive office desk chair
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage Tan/Sand Leather Cafiero Executive Desk Chair Model 187-DSBS designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in 1960. Features light Tan tufted leather upholstery with pipi...
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Jansko Mid Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair
By Jansko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Jansko Mid Century Modern Sculpted Lucite Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair. Item fea...
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Leather Desk Chair 2000s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Desk Chair Model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with cowhide designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Marcel Breuer Style Cantilever Cesca Side Chair Set w/ Dining Table, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Italian-made "Cesca" chairs made in the style of Marcel Breuer paired with a matching dining table. This classic Art Deco design combines modern styling with natural el...
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Leather Desk Chair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height cream leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have four of these in lovely condition, swivel, height adjustable on castors and with arms, the upholstery is Tan Leather and they make perfect desk chairs. The price listed is f...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have four of these in lovely condition, swivel, height adjustable on castors and with arms, the upholstery is Tan Leather and they make perfect desk chairs. The price listed is f...
Chrome
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Desk Chair Model 3117 in Sheepskin by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in sheepskin designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Chrome
Swivel Desk Chair in Beige Wool and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Swivel desk chair, beech, oak, chromed metal, plastic, wool, Europe, 1960s Nicely sculpted office chair based on an interesting composition of geometrical shapes. The armrests fea...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Desk Chair Model 3117 in Patinated Leather by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated leather designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Ion Chairs by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, side/dining/desk chairs by Gideon Kramer for American Desk Company feature molded fiberglass shells with chrome bases, originally designed for the Seattle...
Chrome
Knoll Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New London, CT
Just one of the many chairs that graced offices throughout the world. Now freshly reupholstered and ready to grace yours.
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of 6 Executive Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of 6 armchairs. Chairs are dated 2009, but need to be reupholstered. Overall very solid and Chrome is good! Fabric shows wear and dirt. Ready for their re...
Chrome
Otto Zapf for Knoll Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Otto Zapf for Knoll mid century upholstered office chair This chair measure: 30 wide x 27 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 25.5 inches ?All pie...
Chrome
1960s Vintage Swivel Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of two 1960s swivel chairs with chromed structure and stuffed seat with whit cover white fabric. The set has been fully restored. In excellent conditions.
Chrome
Midcentury Eames Aluminum Group Chairs in Tan / Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration we have up to 7 Eames for Herman Miller executive chairs in beige / light brown leather with low backs. These are from 2000s full tilt, manual height adjustmen...
Aluminum, Chrome
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H 33.75 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Brueton Cantilevered Chrome Desk Chair with Woven Tropical Print, circa 1970s
By Brueton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern desk chair or side chair with cantilevered steel frame in chrome. Chair has streamlined profile with curved armrests and floating seat design. Newly upholstered in...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Design Institute America Chair
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Design Institute America chrome frame side chair with its original bouclé upholstered seat and back. Frame and upholstery are in great condition! Perfect at a desk, vanit...
Chrome
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Wilkhahn Chair Model 190 by Hans Roericht, Set of 4 Chairs, German, Midcentury
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Wilkhahn chair model 190 by Hans Roericht, Set of 4 chairs, German, Mid-Century Modern, swivel, dining chair, office chair This set of 4 model 190 Wilkhahn chairs comes in a fanta...
Chrome
Milo Baughman Architectural Dining Chairs Set of 8 Vintage
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
These set of 8 vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin architectural box frame dining chairs has all been re-upholstered and the floating chrome frames have all been polished to the ...
Chrome
Set of Three Chrome Steelcase Chairs in Plum
By Steelcase
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three chrome steelcase chairs. In a light plum colored upholstery. Perfect for office or dining. Being sold individually. Buy one or all. Comfortable wide seat with nice canti...
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Six Keilhauer Flit-3813 Modern Chrome Dining Office Stacking Floating Armchairs
By Keilhauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six Keilhauer flit-3813 modern chrome stacking office armchairs. Sleek modern design, curved backs, floating arms and clean lines. MSRP: $585 each, circa 21st century, Canada....
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of Flat Bar Brno Chairs attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Flat Bar Brno Chairs attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. In a nice pinstripe fabric. Can be recovered. Perfect for dining or office. Heavy, solid pieces.
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Chrome DIA Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Set of six chrome Design Institute of America IA dining room chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Classic Minimalist Parsons style chair in clean off- white chenille upholstery. Excel...
Chrome
Chrome and Cowhide Johnsonian Director's Chair by Eric Brand
By Eric Brand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic chrome director's chair by Eric Brand featuring a light colored cowhide saddle and back. Designed to commemorate the architect Phillip Johnson with styling cues from his functio...
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Biomorphic 'Appoggio' Drafting Stool by Claudio Salocchi, 1971
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wonderful, adjustable height, 'appoggio' drafting stool by italian architect and designer Claudio Salocchi (1934-2012) for Sormani, 1971. The exquisite sculptural form moulded fr...
Chrome, Steel
Set of Six Chrome Armchairs with Vinyl Seats by Olymp, Germany, 1970s
By Olymp
Located in Austin, TX
Olymp is a German-based company that specializes in designing hair salon furnishings. The six vintage armchairs are made of polished chrome metal with salmon pink vinyl seats. The ch...
Chrome
$28,331 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$12,800
H 19.75 in W 16 in D 18.5 in
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Mahogany Stool, High Backrest, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$13,575 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair features a molded smoked acrylic shell that gracefully cradles the body. Its rich, caramel...
Leather, Acrylic
$10,400
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The first model was developed betwe...
Aluminum
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century. Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
Metal
$2,200
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
Metal
$9,450 / set
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Post-Modern Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Chrome and Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Italy, 1970s These captivating Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s are a playful and expressive example of postmodern design. Wi...
Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Chair 'FF Swivel' Chrome, Cognac Leather
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
The 'FF Swivel' chair designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Model shown in main picture: - Chrome frame - Cognac Leather Upholstery available in a wide range of...
Steel
$1,550 / item
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Aurora Office Chair by Simonini: Ergonomic Solid Wood Swivel Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
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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