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Retro Reception Chairs

Set of 2 Moroso Gluon Reception Chairs by Marc Newson, 1990s
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is this lovely and rare set of two Gluon Chairs by Marc Newson, produced by Moroso in the
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1990s Italian Futurist Retro Reception Chairs

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Steel

Pair 1960s orange hairdressers tub chairs, reception, waiting room chairs
Located in Leicester, GB
The cutest set of 1960s tub chairs taken from a hairdressers in the UK. Orange vinyl with buttoned
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Mid-20th Century Retro Reception Chairs

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PVC

Set of Vintage American Leather and Wood Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Set of vintage American wooden chairs designed in the 50's, beautifully crafted. The chairs have a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Retro American Leather and Wood Chairs
Set of Vintage American Leather and Wood Chairs
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of beautiful Modernist red velvet upholstered egg chairs with unusual turned wood splay leg
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of Six "Radar" Chairs Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Antwerp, BE
have black rubber receptions. Made circa 1955. The chairs are in vintage condition with a beautiful
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lounge Chairs in Quartz White Leather and Walnut
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
and flawless. Ideal for living room or executive chairs opposite desk or upscale reception area
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Oscar Niemeyer. Lounge Chair "ON1PH" /"Alta", c. 1971
By Oscar & Maria Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in PARIS, FR
of the building's architecture. The "ON1PH" chair has been chosen to equip the reception spaces and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
hotel's architecture. The Egg chair was designed for the lobby and reception area, and the high back was
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6727-3G Lounge Chairs for Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
and throws, or in a business or leisure environment as a guest or reception room chair. All the
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6 Mid-Century Modern Bertil Fridhagen Dining Room Chairs, Bodafors
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs in teak and tan leather designed by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors. Sweden, 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Leather, Teak

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair). The SAX was noted by Herman Miller as being ideal for a reception or living room space, for
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1950s American Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Italian leather Korium armchairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Highclere, Newbury
equally well in a corporate environment as either a desk, reception or meeting room chair. Dimensions H89
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
the company's reception room. There are two other chairs that were used in the same location. They are
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Sofa Chair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
the company's reception room. There are two other chairs that were used in the same location. They are
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two Double Chairs leather benches Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort 60s - 1960
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Paris, FR
Two double chairs, leather reception bench armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort, 1960s. . Two
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather Swivel Chair with Wooden Writing Board by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
, Harcourt designed mostly seats for reception areas. His first design for Artifort, the 042 series in 1963
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Aluminum

Japanese Antique Sofa Armchair 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese lounge chair. I think it was made around 1950 to 1960. I think the natural
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Reception Chairs

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Wood

Karl Springer Style Tessellated Smith Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Robert Marcius, Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the console table alone. The wall mounted bar and chairs are sold separately
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1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Stone, Brass

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
piece ideal for a large lounge, snug, breakfast room, reception area or office space.  Chair
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1990s British Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Brass

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Retro Armchair and Footstool
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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 37.8 in
Olaf von Bohr Lamp, Medusa, Édition 1968, Midcentury
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Paris, FR
of crushed white lacquered metal blades of decreasing shape with reception on a circular base in
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

Olaf von Bohr Lamp, Medusa, Édition 1968, Midcentury
Olaf von Bohr Lamp, Medusa, Édition 1968, Midcentury
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H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-SI-62-A rare camelback chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010617 teak
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
magnificence. Initially met with tepid reception, the Mole Armchair swiftly ascended to iconic status
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
with tepid reception, the Mole Armchair swiftly ascended to iconic status, ultimately becoming the most
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Untitled, Plate Six from Novecento (Mixed media lithograph with chalk pastel)
By Nam June Paik
Located in New York, NY
instrument. In the exhibition, thirteen televisions lay on their backs and sides with their reception altered
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1990s Abstract Retro Reception Chairs

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Chalk, Offset, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Graphite, Lithograph

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
, lips, erotic chairs! It is these sculptures, these works of pop art, these furniture designs for which
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Foam

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed his next generation of sculptures - the spirals, lips, erotic chairs! It is these sculptures
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Foam

Etienne Henri-Martin "SK 250" Armchairs for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Steiner
Located in Utrecht, NL
straight and curving lines, some places wider elsewhere thinner, bringing the chairs into a dynamic balance
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in 1973/2011. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Wood

Retro Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Steel

Modern Brutalist Console Table Black & White Marble, Travertine Stone & Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Quantic Console Table is an enigmatic design piece. A futuristic console table that defies the laws of physics and impresses with its aesthetic balance. A marble console table that s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Travertine, Marble, Brass

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Primitive Wabi-Sabi Esque Wooden Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large open coffee table raised over a solid beam base. Belgium, c1930s, Solid wood, likely stained oak. Primitive style ideal to pair with mid-20th or antique items to add chara...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Reception Chairs

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Wood

Primitive Wabi-Sabi Esque Wooden Coffee Table
Primitive Wabi-Sabi Esque Wooden Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 77.56 in D 37.41 in
Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skat...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Aluminum, Iron

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust velvet with anodized black wire frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Joe Colombo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Reception Chairs

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Fabric

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, fabric, chrome Italy, 1968 Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex. The sofa consists of seven elemen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Chrome

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
H 24.41 in W 49.22 in D 37.41 in
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

1969, Burkhardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Turquoise Modulares Sofa
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass

Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Set of 4 1970s Danish Midcentury Chairs by F. D. B. Mobler
By FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
dining chairs or meeting / reception chairs. Beautiful oak wood grain throughout, and the original blue
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Oak

Pair of B & B Italia Iuta Side Chairs by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
unmarked condition. The chrome edging strips of the chairs have some marks in places, as shown, but nothing
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1980s Italian International Style Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Radar Chairs by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Brussels, Brussels
receptions. Made circa 1955. The chairs are in a wonderful vintage condition. Please contact us
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

Brown Herman Miller Eames Ribbed EA330 ‘Meeting’ Aluminium Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
popularity saw many variations arise and amongst them is this EA330 'Meeting' chair. Finished in gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Set '4' Herman Miller Eames Ribbed EA330 ‘Meeting’ Aluminium Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
popularity saw many variations arise and amongst them is this EA330 'Meeting' chair. Finished in gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames Ribbed EA330 ‘Meeting’ Aluminium Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
popularity saw many variations arise and amongst them is this EA330 'Meeting' chair. Finished in gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 1970s Danish Midcentury Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
or reception / meeting chairs. The price listed is for all six chairs Happy to sell quantities as
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Beech

Hans J Wegner GETAMA Leather & Oak ‘Horned’ Lounge/Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
furniture makers in Denmark with its roots dating back to 1880. This unusual ‘horned’ lounge chair features
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint, "Kirkestol" 'Churchchair', 'Set of 6', Fritz Hansen
By Kaare Klint, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Kaare Klint I "KIRKESTOLEN" (Churchchair) Twelve vintage dining chairs of patinated beech wood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Artifort Seating Combination
By Artifort
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a very rare combination of a two-seater, three-seater and two cub chairs in two-tone
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Artifort Seating Combination
Artifort Seating Combination
H 27.17 in W 64.97 in D 30.71 in
Arne Jacobsen Armchair the Egg Danish Design 1980s Brown Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
they were used in the lobby and reception. Model 3316 - popularly called "egg" is the absolute leader
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

La Fonda Eames and Vitra Opaque Glass Coffee/Side Table
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
condition. Perfect as a side, coffee or reception room table and also equally at home in a conservatory
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ernest Race Furniture Desk Chair, from the Sheppey Range, 1960s
By Ernest Race, Race Furniture
Located in London, GB
from box section steel, this is a reception chair from the Sheppey Range. The range won a Design
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modernist lounge chair Metal & vinyl reception bedroom armchair 50s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
. Stretchers link legs in each side of the fireside chairs. The design is structurally and visually very solid
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Reception Ensemble by Evertaut
By Evertaut
Located in Weesp, NL
Reception ensemble Mid-Century Modern by Evertaut Nice waiting room set produced by Evertaut, UK
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Brass Chiavari Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Lithe and flamboyant, this brass Chiavari chair lends an air of festivity to a space. The classic
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass Chiavari Chair
1970s Brass Chiavari Chair
H 36.2 in W 15.4 in D 16.5 in
Italian modern black metal chair by Peregalli and Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s
By Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal chair by Peregalli and Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s Chair with triangular
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black metal chairs by Peregalli and Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s
By Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal chairs by Peregalli and Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s Pair of chairs with
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black metal rubber chairs by Peregalli Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s
By Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal rubber chairs by Peregalli Calatroni for Zeus, 1990s Set of four chairs
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
comfortable. The Lobby chair though originally conceived for a reception area, was also sold for residential
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1970s American Modern Retro Reception Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
comfortable. The Lobby chair though originally conceived for a reception area, was also sold for residential
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1970s American Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
comfortable. The Lobby chair though originally conceived for a reception area, was also sold for residential
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1970s American Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
comfortable. The Lobby chair though originally conceived for a reception area, was also sold for residential
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
Leather & Chrome Cantilever Easy Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Hilversum, NL
Early 20th century designed lounge chairs featuring a cantilever chrome and tan leather lounge
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tripod Lounge Chairs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, a pair of rare lounge chairs of a design between Mid-Cenury Modern and
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arne Jacobsen series 7 task chair by Fritz Hansen
Located in Highland, IN
The iconic series seven chair by Arne Jacobsen is made even more versatile with the addition of
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1960s Danish Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
This pair of vintage Danish lounge chairs in solid oak offers great style and comfort. The elegant
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Lobby Chair ES 108
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
by Vitra / Herman Miller. Model: Lobby chair ES 108. It was designed in 1960 for the reception areas
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time-Life Lobby Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York, this lounge chair
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge Swivel Chair & Ottoman by Geoffrey David Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Izegem, VWV
This F140 swivel chair with matching footstool was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

First Gen Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in British Racing Green
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames Time Life "Lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Artifort Swivel Lounge Chair in Tan Leather, 1967
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Geoffrey D. Harcourt F588 swivel lounge chair in tan leather designed in 1967. It still remains
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair in Elmo Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames time life "lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Geoffrey Harcourt f588 lounge chair with ottoman in bouclé fabric by Artifort.
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
reception areas. His second design for Artifort, the series 042 from 1963, is an immediate international
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Artifort Swivel Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Geoffrey D. Harcourt F588 swivel lounge chairs in black leather designed in 1967. These chairs
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

First Gen Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Marin Blue Semi-Aniline Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames Time Life "Lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Cognac Leather Egg Chairs and Ottomans by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice original pair of leather egg chairs with their matching ottomans, designed by Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic 1970s design vintage office arm chairs, easy chair, desk chairs or dinner chairs designed by
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Louis Durot French Post War Contemporary Artist Blue Polymer Armchair Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 1970's, post modern or pop art sculptural chair by French artist and scientist Louis Durot
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Foam

Set of 18 Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large set of eighteen Iconic 1970s design vintage office chairs, easy chairs, desk chairs or dinner
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cinema Seats, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
function well in rows or side by side for great reception or vintage home hallway seating.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Counter Height Eero Saarinen Tulip Style Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The stool matches the specifications of the original by Eero Saarinen but is of a counter or reception
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10, limited edition armchair variant of Gijs Bakker 1974 "strip" chairs
By Gijs Bakker
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
sets of this size very rarely appear on the market. The chairs are signed with Castlijn labels to the
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Pk 31/3 Sofa + 2 Pk 31 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Dark Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munster, NRW
furniture overall: the wall-mounted pk 26 sofa. the pk 31 is a true design icon: a lounge chair that also
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
scroll decoration. Oval glass top with rounded polished "ogee" edge. Would make an excellent reception
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1950s Italian Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Design Svergard Markaryd
By Svegards Markaryd, Svegards Markaryd
Located in VENLO, LI
Vintage Swedish two-seater sofa and lounge chair designed by Svegard Markaryd. This teak and birch
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1960s Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

Swedish Design Svergard Markaryd
Swedish Design Svergard Markaryd
H 29.14 in W 52.37 in D 29.93 in
Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome
By Gordon Bunshaft
Located in South Charleston, WV
thin and elegant pencil drawers and extended knee hole height allowing free flowing movement of chairs
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome
Architect Desk in Walnut and Chrome
H 29.25 in W 74 in D 36 in
Hold Vintage Sofa London Combination Geoffrey Harcourt Artifort
Located in Atlanta, GA
market for contract design. In the beginning, Harcourt designed mostly seats for reception areas. His
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1960s Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
magnificence. Initially met with tepid reception, the Mole Armchair swiftly ascended to iconic status
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table
Located in London, GB
. This table would also be appropriate for use as a centre table in a large reception area. Whatever its
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1970s English Victorian Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table
Vintage Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining Table
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Armchairs by Tatra Nábytok, 1950s Bentwood Armchairs
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Highclere, Newbury
chairs are both stylish and comfortable; perfect in a lounge setting or in a reception area. Tatra
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Vintage 1950s Bentwood Armchair, Model Armchair 24-23 by Tatra Nábytok
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Highclere, Newbury
and use. This chair also benefits from having the original label, (which was obviously salvaged in the
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frank Gehry Cardboard Stool, Vitra, deconstructivist, Easy Edges, Irwin, 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Antwerp, BE
volume in half. Soon, with Irwin’s help, Gehry made a file cabinet and reception desk for his office
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1970s Canadian Organic Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Office Chairs in Bronze by Patrician Furniture
By Patrician Furniture Co, Milo Baughman
Located in South Charleston, WV
. Very strong, very sturdy chairs. Lovely pair of chairs in excellent condition in the style of Milo
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin “Elysée” Chairs, 1972, Set of 4
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. Commissioned in the 1970s by French President Pompidou to fit out a series of reception rooms in the Elysée
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam

Danish Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
The Swan chair was designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for the lobby and reception areas in the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
comfortable. The Lobby chair though originally conceived for a reception area, was also sold for residential
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1970s American Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
First Gen Eames Time Life Desk Chair in Original Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames Time Life "Lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 1960s Planet Chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Fora Form
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Pasadena, TX
people meet: Eat together, work together, breathe together and experience together. The Planet chair
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Midnight Green Aniline Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames time life "lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reception Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Retro Reception Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro reception chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro reception chairs — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Retro reception chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro reception chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern retro reception chairs are of considerable interest. Many retro reception chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt and Geoffrey Harcourt produced popular retro reception chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Reception Chairs?

Retro reception chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,863, while the lowest priced sells for $952 and the highest can go for as much as $27,091.

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.