Chairs with Adjustable Height
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s Finnish Chairs
Fabric, Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
1990s British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Finnish Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Plexiglass, Suede
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Plaster
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
- What is a good chair height?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A seat height of 16 to 21 inches off the floor is considered to be a suitable height. With the height of the workstation, the users can have their feet leveled to the floor. Find vintage chairs to cater to different purposes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The standard height of a chair depends on its type. Generally, experts discuss the seat height of chairs as opposed to their overall height, as the height of the seat determines how well it performs its primary function of providing comfortable seating. The average seat height is 18 to 20 inches, and 16 to 21 inches for office chairs. Most accent chairs have seat heights of around 16 inches. Shop a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024A good height for an accent chair is usually around 35 inches overall, with a seat height of 16 inches. However, you should consider the scale of the rest of your furniture when selecting chairs. Generally, the seat on your accent chair should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent pieces like sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
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