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Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Charles Eames, Mobilier International
Located in London, GB
Here's a timeless classic - this Eames Time Life Lobby chair was made by Mobilier International
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Lobby Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Stylish metal frame and rivets makes for a unique lounge chair by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Lobby Chair
Jorge Zalszupin Lobby Chair
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather 2x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, model ES105, designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10 Vitra Herman Miller ES105 Lobby Chair by Charles Eames 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare set of 10 Time life Lobby Chair model ES105 produced by Vitra/Herman Miller. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09 — Dive into the world of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03——— Dive into the world of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Bespoke Lobby Chair Custom Finish Muted by Joel Escalona No09 — Dive into the world of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Contemporary Lobby Chair Sleek Design Muted by Joel Escalona No03——— Dive into the world of
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

15ft Herman Miller Segmented Table & 10x Vitra ES105 Lobby Chair Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
for Herman Miller with 10x superb Midbrown office lobby chairs model ES105 produced by Vitra. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Conference Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
By Paul Iribe
Located in Hanover, MA
We are fortunate to have acquired two pair of these amazing gondola chairs from the glamorous and
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair ES105 in Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A newly restored Eames timelife Lobby chair, model ES105, reupholstered in Forest Green Aniline
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Oxblood Calfskin Leather, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
You won't find a nicer example of the Eames "Time Life Lobby Chair". This stunning, early specimen
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Black leather is in good
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Red New Red Upholstery Italian Lounge Chairs Brass Feet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern pair of lounge or lobby chairs with brass tapered feet. MarCo Zanuzo Gio
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Madrid, ES
, manufactured by Vitra. The Lobby chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time Life building
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, a Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
, side chairs, desk chairs, dining chairs, accent chairs, hotel lobby chairs, or office chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect lobby chairs to accept the space. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
launched. „Intermediate“ literally meant in the midst of the Aluminium Group and the Lobby Chair series
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Herman Miller ES102 Intermediate Chair Design Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
the Lobby Chair series, who both would become some of the most popular furniture designs of Charles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Leather Lounge Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Pair Available
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Nakki Lobby Seater 1 by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki Lobby seater 1 by Mika Tolvanen. Materials: Foam, Plywood, Elastic Belts, Memory Foam
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nakki Lobby Seater 1 by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Lobby Seater 1 by Mika Tolvanen
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather

Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, guest chair, lobby
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
By Pierre Patout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, office chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech, Textile This
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

MZO Chair by Mazo Design
MZO Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This iconic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Croissant Chair by Emilio Nanni #1
By EMILIO NANNI, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
restaurant bars and lobbies to privating dining: a complete collection. This chair has a bleached beach frame
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Croissant Chair by Emilio Nanni #1
Croissant Chair by Emilio Nanni #1
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Blue MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue MZO chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This iconic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Blue MZO Chair by Mazo Design
Blue MZO Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Black Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Hallingdal 180
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Natural Oak
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ph Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Indianred
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ph Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Indianred
Ph Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Indianred
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather extreme black
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather extreme black
PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather extreme black
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Black 190
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Black 190
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Black 190
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Mocca
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Mocca
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Mocca
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Black, Dunes Leather
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

MZO Chair with Upholstery by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
MZO chair with upholstery by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

MZO Chair with Upholstery by Mazo Design
MZO Chair with Upholstery by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr WNG chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak, Textile
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 31.11 in
Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Black Oak, Anthranzite
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Leather Chair 'Mammoth' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Amphora lounge chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Dimensions: W97x D 89 x H 90 cm Materials
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Fame
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth chair + ottoman Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather natural un-dyed
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional Pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather natural un-dyed
PH Pope Chair, chrome, leather natural un-dyed
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Light Grey 126
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional pope’s hat provided the inspiration for the shape of the chairs back, which is
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Light Grey 126
PH Pope Chair, Chrome, Hallingdal Light Grey 126
H 41.15 in W 23.23 in D 27.96 in
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Chairs, the 1950s
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 MZO chairs by Mazo Design. Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm. Materials: beech. This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Set of 4 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 75 cm Materials: Beech. This
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
Set of 2 MZO Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
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Lobby Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of lobby chairs available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all lobby chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of lobby chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Lobby chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made lobby chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Lobby Chairs?

Prices for lobby chairs start at $1,850 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $3,156.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Lobby Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The lobby chair is a swiveling armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1960. It boasts an exceptionally comfortable feel. It was specially designed for the New York's Time Life Building’s lobby. Take a look on 1stDibs for authentic Lobby chairs from top sellers.