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What are medical chairs called?
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A chair that’s frequently used in a medical office is a Geri chair. This chair is known as a geriatric chair or a medical recliner. This large, padded chair has a wheelbase and is often used to help people with limited mobility. People can comfortably recline in them and sleep, if necessary. Find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Industrial Age High Back Swivel Medical Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial age high back swivel medical chair
Stainless Steel Construction
Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$480 Sale Price
60% Off
Medical Chair/Stool
Located in Malibu, CA
Midcentury chrome medical/dental stool, effortlessly swivels around.
The wheels are made of a resin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,274 Sale Price
40% Off
1940s Medical Swivel Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Deluxe Brewer Desk Chair Doctor Stool Del Tube Corp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern ergonomic deluxe Medical Brewer Doctor Stool
Blue Chair Office
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
design, that it prevented back problems. The chairs eventually received medical approval as well. ~H.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood


