New Office Chairs

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.


Happy Memorial Day!! See you next week. xx
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21 comments:

  1. meenal @ maison marigoldMay 27, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    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

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  2. AndreaMay 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I absolutely love them. That blue is perfect! Have a great holiday weekend.

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  3. WhitneyMay 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love them! That blue is SO you! Looking forward to the final office pics! - Whitney

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  4. GloriaMay 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I agree! What a great score. That is such a pretty shade of blue and I just love the lines of that chair.

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  5. ShamicaMay 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    You have a great eye for finding that special piece. I really like it.

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  6. JessMay 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    i love that shade of blue, so fun and chic at the same time.

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  7. AngelaMay 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    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!

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  8. MelissaMay 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I found a pair of grey Burke tulips today for $16 for the pair-- I looooove yours, though!

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  9. Marcus DesignMay 27, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Such a great find Jenny! I just adore the shape, can't wait to see your office :) Happy long weekend
    Nancy xo

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  10. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I agree what a great find! Have a blessed weekend!

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  11. jaclyn @ thelateafternoonMay 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    okay, i loveee that light lavender office chair! its inspired me to search for a replacement for my boring old office chair!

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  12. HanaMay 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    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

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  13. devaMay 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    oh my girly gorgeousnous!!

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  14. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    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.

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  15. Allison EganMay 29, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    What a find! I love that blue!!! Cant wait to see the completed office!
    xo Allison

    Spicer + Bank
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  16. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignMay 29, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    These are AWESOME! That color is going to be such a statement. Can't wait to see the final reveal.

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  17. papasan chairs cushionMay 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I really love the color. Blue really hits me up. Those are nice chairs.

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  18. Meesh1957May 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Love your site! Found you through {this is glamorous}.

    I can not for the life of me figure out how to work the email option for subscription purposes, help!

    Hope you've all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. God bless our armed forces, past, present, and future!

    Michelle
    Alabama

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  19. Viva CindyMay 31, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    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!

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  20. {COZAMIA}June 1, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    These are gorgeous, love the lines.. I am already picturing an amazing office.

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  21. Aeron ChairOctober 6, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I love that shade of blue, so fun and chic at the same time.
    Thanks for sharing with us.

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