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Oak office revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak seat
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Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak office revolving desk chair
Oak office revolving desk chair
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5283 Victorian office chair or desk chair, having shaped back rail with carved centre splat and
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Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
H 36.22 in W 23.228 in D 24.803 in
1970s Desk/Office Chair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - aluminium frame
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Desk/Office Chair, Italy
1970s Desk/Office Chair, Italy
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Black Fabric Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable armless black fabric task chair, with a five-caster base. 36 inches in height, 19.5 inches in width, and 19.5 inches in depth; seated height is 21 inches."
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Black Fabric Office or Desk Chair
Black Fabric Office or Desk Chair
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5356 Late Victorian desk chair with shaped top rail supported on spindles, generous elm seat and
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Antique Late 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
H 35.039 in W 21.26 in D 24.409 in
Blue Leather Executive Office or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Armchair with Wood Frame and Wheels Features: Wood frame with wheels, upholstered in blue leather . Dimensions: 42.75" H x 26" W x 24" D.
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20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Ultra Modern Adjustable Office Desk Chair. Very nice quality. Green color.
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Blue Steelcase Rolling Office Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Steelcase Office Chair Vintage Rolling Office Desk Armchair Grand Rapids MI 33.5 h x 23.25 w
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nicos Zographos Gray Leather Office/Desk Chairs, 1980
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Nicos Zographos grey leather office/desk chair, 1980s. Original slate grey color leather.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5364 Stylish Arts and Crafts office chair / desk chair in oak, having shaped top rail with
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Early 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.441 in D 24.409 in
Mid-Century Modern Faux Fur Office Desk Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern faux fur office desk chair. Unique white faux fur fabric resting atop polished
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede "DS-35" Executive Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by De Sede c.1970s. This Swiss made chair features the original black leather
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C Measures- 44.5''H x 30.5''W x 33.25''D
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
H 34.252 in W 24.803 in D 18.5 in
Eames Time Life Office Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eames Time Life office/desk chair. Executed in black leather and cast aluminum. On tilting
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Arts and Crafts Walnut Desk or Office Chair The Chair has an attractive high curving
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Clifford Pascoe Desk or Office Chair on Swivel Base
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful swiveling office/desk chair designed by Clifford Pascoe and produced by Modern Masters
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Early Eero Saarinen Office Desk Chair for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Saarinen office desk dhair for Knoll International. The chair is in original leather and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Oak and Leather Swivel Desk Office Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 oak and leather swivel desk office chair. New replacement
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Antique 1880s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Early Xxth Century Solid Oak Office Chair Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0250 Unusual early 20th century, revolving and height adjustable chair in oak with shaped top rail, slatted back and newly upholstered seat with light colour top cover, standing on ...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase 487 Cachet Swivel Office Desk Chair with Blue Seat. Item featured is adjustable in height
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Early 2000s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poltrona Frau Brown Leather Luca Scacchetti Sinan Office Desk Chair
By Luca Scacchetti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of (sold separately) Poltrona Frau office/desk chair on rolling casters
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Office Side Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood desk office side armchair. If you are in the New Jersey , New
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage armchair. Hand crafted circa 1970 in a
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Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Giorgio Collection Ebony Macassar Wood and Leather Office Desk Chair
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection ebony Macassar wood and leather Art Deco Presidential Office chair. Residential
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

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Leather, Ebony

George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in GB
chair, its been used as a desk chair since new. The leather is luxury aniline which has been hand dyed
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

William IV Desk Chair Carver Chair Office Chair Elbow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0244 fine quality, solid mahogany William IV occasional chair, having shaped top rail above carved mid rails and drop in seat upholstered in cream fabric flanked by open scroll arms...
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pop Art Vintage Office Desk Chair Pink Blue Wood Metal, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage office desk chair from metal and wood in pink and blue 1980s. An amazing office
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Late 20th Century European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s. A wonderful office
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Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

1960s Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as side or bedroom chair.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office / Captain’s Revolving Desk Chair with Shaped
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany office / captain’s revolving desk chair with shaped back and open arms
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Italian Bordeaux Leather & Wood Open Arm Turning Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern leather and solid wood office desk chair.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Labofa Kevi Swivel Office Desk Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen
By Labofa A/S
Located in London, GB
Original example of Jørgen Rasmussen’s iconic KEVI swivel chair designed in the mid 1950s and produced by Labofa. The chair features adjustable seat and back rest height. The angl...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new. Generation by Knoll
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970's Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Office Executive Leather Desk Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Dunbar executive office desk chair for sale. Designed by Roger Sprunger in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Elm and Ash Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century elm and ash smokers bow office or desk chair This solid chair has an attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Silver Office Tanker Desk Chair by Gio Ponti for Goodform 1950s
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano-as a symbol of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DESK OFFICE CHAiR
Located in GB
restored vintage Regency style carver desk armchair in hand dyed brown leather Please note the delivery
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. This is a very
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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Fine Antique Victorian Original Stamped Edward & Roberts Green Desk Office Chair
By Edward & Roberts
Located in GB
Edward & Roberts desk chair in Regency Green upholstery What a chair! This is pure art furniture and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office
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Antique 1810s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Model DAT-1 Tilting Swivel Office/Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great example of the Eames DAT-1 classic office chair. Molded fiberglass shell lined with naugahyde
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
detailed decors of the legs, sides and back. Ideal as office desk chair as well as next to a bookshelf or
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Herman Miller Eames Time Life Brown Faux Leather Rolling Office Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller Eames Time Life Brown Faux Leather Rolling Office Desk Chair. Circa aluminum metal
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Vitra Ergonomic office swivel chairs This sale
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

CIRENE 03 OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR DESiGNED BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR DE PADOVA
By Vico Magistretti
Located in GB
Cirene 03 bent Ash office desk chair made for De Padova Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

Art Deco Style Ralph Lauren Brown Leather Office Desk Chair Sculpted Frame
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Ralph Lauren Art Deco style brown leather office
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20th Century American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage office chair or desk chair EA 124 by Charles & Ray Eames, which features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

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Desk Office Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk office desk you’re looking for. A desk office desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 41173 options for an antique or vintage desk office desk now, or shop our selection of 1867 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a desk office desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk office desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful desk office desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Office Desk?

A desk office desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,940, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,844,713.
Questions About Desk Office Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Choosing a desk for your home or office is a matter of personal preference, but ideally, the best home office desk would be one designed with ergonomics in mind. In other words, it should be of an optimum height to save you from slouching, it should preferably be equipped with adjustable height settings to help achieve eye level with your laptop, and it should not take up too much space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage home office desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.