European Upholstery Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
1990s Belgian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Antique 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s English Hollywood Regency Chairs
Steel
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Desks
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Mid-Century Modern Office Chai...
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Plywood, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Oak, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
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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.
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