Designer Chairs For The Office

Designer chairs for the office are a great way to add quality and style to your workspace. Investing in a set of second-hand Herman Miller chairs is a great option because they come in a variety of styles, are built to last, and offer superior comfort.

With over a century of experience in the field, Herman Miller is a trusted name in the industry, and their chairs are renowned for their ergonomic design.

Not only will they look great in your office, but they are also designed to provide support for your back and neck, helping to improve your posture and reduce fatigue.

With a vast selection of colors, fabrics, and finishes, you can find the perfect set of Herman Miller chairs to match your office decor.

Herman Miller Aeron Chairs

These stylish chairs look ultra-modern, but they were designed by Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf in 1992. They were recognised as an item of iconic design in 2010, as the entered the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art.

It is over a quarter of a Century since Herman Miller designers combined technology with ergonomics yet the Aeron chairs are still a top seller.

Universale Chair

The Universale was the first chair to be entirely moulded from plastic. It is a design that has influenced many of the second-hand stackable chairs that we get in stock. The Universale was developed, by Joe Colombo, to be manufactured in an injection moulding machine, which meant it could be mass produced. It is functional, stackable and has an opening at the back for easy handling.

Tulip Chair

Eero Saarinen aimed to replace the heavy legs used in traditional chairs, with a simple and elegant form. Having experimented with many possibilities, the Tulip Chair was created.

On this iconic chair, four legs are replaced by a single elegant pedestal, much like a champagne flute. The Tulip Chair is now marketed by Knoll Studio.

Tubular Steel Chair

When Marcel Breuer realised that steel tubes could be bent and shaped, he set to work designing furniture using tubular steel. His love of the material was clear and rather than cover it up, it became part of the design. He wanted people to understand the material and how the chairs were constructed. We often have second-hand office chairs which have been created using the same materials and processes.

Easy Edge Wiggle Chair

The Easy Edge Wiggle Chair was an experiment in structural support by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. This chair was formed from laminated cardboard, but its 60 layers have been carefully assembled, to ensure the chair was robust and stable.

We have yet to stock cardboard furniture in our collection of second-hand office chairs, but there is always a first time!

Number 7 Chair

That controversial photo of Christine Keeler was photographed on a Number 7 chair. That image certainly helped to publicise this designer chair and its design has often been emulated.

Number 7 and Arne Jacobson’s Egg Chair are still in production; manufactured by Fritz Hansen.

Barcelona Chair

The Barcelona Chair was created for royalty at the 1929 World Fair Exposition in Seville, by Ludwig Meis Van Der Rohe. It has an industrial appearance, yet it required hand-crafting in its construction.

The Barcelona chair has influenced many other styles and the patent was given to the Knoll studio, where it is still manufactured today.

Perfect Chairs for Modern Workspaces

In a world where fashion and taste are constantly evolving, the longstanding appeal of these iconic chairs is a testament to their design. With a focus on materials and simplicity of form, they still fit perfectly into modern workplace interiors.

At the 2^nd User Furniture showroom, we always have second-hand Herman Miller office chairs in stock. You may also find other designer chairs, along with modern interpretations of these iconic styles.

Visit us in Buckinghamshire, or take a look at our website for the latest stock.