I’m working on getting pictures of my office to share, but I thought you might like to see the desk chairs we decided on in the meantime?
Our new desk is really long (long enough for two large work stations), so I wanted to buy a pair of matching desk chairs. I wanted them to be good looking and super comfortable, so I figured I needed to buy vintage. I scoured craigslist and eBay for a month or two looking for a pair of reasonably priced Miller/Eames aluminum group management chairs. But since I needed two, and I didn’t want to buy a new knock-off version, I struck out a lot in my pretty specific search. Most pairs were going to cost at least $1000 or more (no bueno).
Then I saw this gorgeous chair on the One Kings Lane Windsor Smith sale.
It was about $1000 I think, but it had been newly reupholstered (I LOVE the lavender linen!!).
Anyway, it got me to broaden my search parameters to just simply ‘vintage office chairs’ and that same day I found the perfect chairs for my office space.
They were made mid-century by company called Jansko. They are super comfortable (though I’m sure not as comfortable as the Eames chairs would have been) .
And the price? Only $135 for the pair! I got them from this great eBay seller, who has lots of fun retro/vintage furniture. He shipped them well and fast.
I love the bright blue color! Sort of reminds me of Kate Spade’s (much more beautiful) blue leather desk chair.
what a great find..love the color..so striking..have a lovely day, jenny..do visit my blog when you have a moment..it would be wonderful to have your opinion on the direction i am going in with my dining room..xx meenal
I absolutely love them. That blue is perfect! Have a great holiday weekend.
Love them! That blue is SO you! Looking forward to the final office pics! – Whitney
I agree! What a great score. That is such a pretty shade of blue and I just love the lines of that chair.
You have a great eye for finding that special piece. I really like it.
i love that shade of blue, so fun and chic at the same time.
Love them! I am on the hunt for a new office chair too. We have the standard black leather chair and I can not wait to get rid of it. You got a steal on those chairs!
I found a pair of grey Burke tulips today for $16 for the pair– I looooove yours, though!
Such a great find Jenny! I just adore the shape, can't wait to see your office :) Happy long weekend
Nancy xo
I agree what a great find! Have a blessed weekend!
okay, i loveee that light lavender office chair! its inspired me to search for a replacement for my boring old office chair!
goodness gracious those windsor smith chairs ARE gorgeous! i would use your vintage chairs any day too. can't wait to see your office space! xo
oh my girly gorgeousnous!!
I've had excellent luck shopping the office surplus furniture stores around here. One in particular gets lots of furniture when corporate offices close or update their chairs/desks. We bought a couple of retro 50's-60's office chairs and a solid walnut credenza for $200. The chairs needed recovering and the credenza only need a good dusting to look great.
What a find! I love that blue!!! Cant wait to see the completed office!
xo Allison
Spicer + Bank
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These are AWESOME! That color is going to be such a statement. Can't wait to see the final reveal.
I really love the color. Blue really hits me up. Those are nice chairs.
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Hope you've all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. God bless our armed forces, past, present, and future!
Michelle
Alabama
so jealous! these are great! im all about blue and the lines are great! such statement pieces…cant wait to see it all put together!
These are gorgeous, love the lines.. I am already picturing an amazing office.
I love that shade of blue, so fun and chic at the same time.
Thanks for sharing with us.