1960s Arne Jacobsen Rare Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Arne Jacobsen rare Butterfly Auditorium chairs by Fritz Hansen Extremly rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by Arne J...
Steel
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK86, 1968
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful office chair Model FK86 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1968, early production with a brushed aluminium frame and a wonderful and cognac color...
Metal, Chrome
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Cuban mahogany armchair, retaining the original upholstery.
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Model 3217 Office Chair for Fritz Hansen, First Edition, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
An iconic Model 3217 office chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen during the 1950s. This early first edition combines Jacobsen’s sculptural approach to seating with the fu...
Metal
Set of 6 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 6 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St-Catherine’s college in Oxford. These examples are made of black leather and have the s...
Metal
$2,088Sale Price|62% Off
Series Seven Office Chair Model 3217 Early Edition By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Seven office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in original dark brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is...
Aluminum
Erik Jørgensen EJ70 "Partner" Chair by Joannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
By Erik Jørgensen, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Erik Jørgensen EJ70 "Partner" Chair by Joannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen Object: chair Manufacturer: Erik Jorgensen Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an unusual backrest. A sleek design that functions as a dining chair, office chair, or a lo...
Metal
Danish Vintage Dining / Desk Chair by Harry Ostergaard for Randers
By Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally beautiful Danish vintage dining / desk chair by Harry Ostergaard for Randers.
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Office Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in München, BY
Rare Mid-Century Modern desk or office chair model 3117 with the rare four rolls base. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced in 1967. Adjustable height. Executed in v...
Steel
Danish Vintage Teak Carver Desk Chair / Armchair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Christiansen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly well made Danish vintage teak carver desk chair / armchair by Erik Buch. This was made in Denmark by Christiansen Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. It ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Fritz Hansen Desk and Chair in Elm and Beech with Leather, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Details: Designer/Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Period: 1940s Origin: Denmark Materials: Elm, beech, leather Features: Desk with drawer, chair with leather-upholstered seat Condit...
Leather, Beech, Elm
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Armrest Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Year: 1960s Origin: Denmark Material: Upholstery leather.
Leather, Teak
Original 3er Set Stuhl Fritz Hansen Oxford Arne Jacobsen Bürostuhl
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set Fritz Hansen Stühle zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle wurden von Arne Jacobsen entworfen, einem der einflussreichsten Designer unserer Zeit. Sie bestech...
Steel, Chrome
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flex Corporate SO1660 Office Armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World
By Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Andreu World
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Flex Corporate SO1660" office armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World, circa 2020s. The chairs have an aluminum central swivel base with 5 casters, height adj...
Aluminum
Desk Chair with Armrests by Erik Kirkegaard - Denmark, 1960
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Torino, IT
Elegant desk chair with arms designed by Erik Kirkegaard, a fine interpreter of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, made around 1960. Kirkegaard is known for his measured and functiona...
Leather, Teak
Desk chair Scandinavian Danish armchair in teak from the 60's
By Fabian Denmark 1
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish armchair from the 60's edited by Fabian. Structure in solid wood, seat and back in original black leather. Sober, elegant design typical of Scandinavian design of the period. ...
Leather, Wood
Black Model 3217 Swivel desk Chair by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. The attractive shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, with a unique character and...
Metal
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in London, England
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956.
Leather, Rosewood
Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare armchair or desk chair, model 114 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Great vintage condition and the teak has really nice graining. Scandinavian Modern design by one of Denmark's best ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Palle Suenson & Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern A rare executive desk chair by Danish Modenist Architect Palle Suenson (1904-1987) and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957) a special...
Brass
2008 Arne Jacobsen Oxford High-Back Dining or Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Oxford desk or dining chair with arms, Model 3272, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1965.
Aluminum
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Small Swivel Desk or Side Chair in Teak and Leather
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsen's Snedkeri, swivel tabouret / desk chair, teak, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, 1957 Designed by the Danish design duo Tove and...
Brass
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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