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Who invented the rolly chair?
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Thomas Warren is considered the inventor of the first rolly chair that went into mass production. Called the Centripetal Spring Chair, it featured a curved backrest, a round seat and an intricate scrollwork metal frame. The American Chair Company introduced this groundbreaking rolling chair at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. Shop a large selection of office chairs on 1stDibs.
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Otto Zapf For Knoll Black High Back Leather Desk Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather Executive Tilt Swivel Office Chair by Hancock and Moore
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Georgian style mahogany and leather executive office tilt and swivel chair attributed to Hancock and Moore. The chair features a radiant mahogany frame having a double peaked...
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Brass, Iron
1970s Charles Pollock for Knoll Office Desk Chair
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic desk or office chair designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Extremely comfortable with soft black leather. Chair sits above a four star base, with chrome and black plastic acc...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Chrome, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Chair Frame: Black, Upholstery: Lime For One Collection
The Time Chair, designed by Henrik Tengler in 2012, is a dynamic and comfortable conference chair. Its d...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite office chair fashioned from solid oak wood dating back to the 1920s. The chair's seat was masterfully reupholstered in a rich, dark red vegetable-tanned leather. The pie...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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