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1990's Postmodern German Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
really well made and really comfortable. They can be used as side chairs, dining chairs, waiting chairs
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1990s German Post-Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Chrome

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 Waiting Chairs

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PVC

Air France – Waiting room chairs – Set of 2 – Bauhaus – 1970s
By Air France
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These chairs have been sitting in a waiting room at Air France in the 1970s. They have a bauhaus
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1970s European Retro Waiting Chairs

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Aluminum

Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
any modern interior. The comfortable chair was produced in the 80s. Really comfortable, stable
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Chrome

Johanson Velvet Modular Set - Perfect for Hotel or Waiting Room
By Johanson Design
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the Johanson Velvet Modular Set, a beautiful addition to any hotel lobby or waiting room
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Velvet

a pair of Original 1970´s Directors Chairs by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful pair of director chairs In pristine original condition, they are a testament to their
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Canvas

1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Patience is a virtue - and so worth the wait for these darling chairs. The seller took no less than
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Textile

Retro 1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
H 34 in W 25 in D 27 in
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
By Jordan Mozer
Located in New York, NY
. These could be possible prototype chairs and are being sold as un-upholstered. But they are waiting to
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Late 20th Century American Retro Waiting Chairs

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Aluminum

Retro Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
Jordan Mozer Pair of Metal Chairs
H 33.25 in W 18 in D 19 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Outdoor Chairs
By Salterini, Mario Papperzini, Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian modern white lacquered curved chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white lacquered curved chairs, 1970s Set of six chairs in white lacquered wood. The
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Knoll 1407 Chair by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair is more than just a seat - it's a piece of design history waiting to be cherished. Explore the
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1980s American Bauhaus Retro Waiting Chairs

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Chrome

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
chairs, after waiting two years for the finalized design.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Brass

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mauser Chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
German Mauser Chair/circa. 1952 contemporized by cutting, painting and lacquering. I learn out of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Plywood, Lacquer

Mauser Chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Mauser Chair contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Italian modern straw and black wood chair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern straw and black wood chair, 1970s Chair with rectangular base. The seat is in straw
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Straw, Wood

Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station waiting rooms in the
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1960s Japanese Showa Retro Waiting Chairs

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Acrylic

Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s Set of three chairs with square seat
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern chairs in black metal and rubber, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs in black metal and rubber, 1980s Set of three chairs with round seats in
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Mann Möbel Set of 4 Dining Room/Office Chairs 70s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 unusual dining/office chairs was designed and produced by mann Möbel in the 1970s. The
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Acrylic

Peak of a Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Clash of 3 different chairs from mid century modern, gold plated, painted and lacquered I learn
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Peak of a Century Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Clash of 3 different chairs from mid century modern, gold plated, painted and lacquered I learn
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wood and fabric chairs, 1960s Set of six chairs with white
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian modern dark blue velvet and chromed metal chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark blue velvet and chromed metal chairs, 1980s Set of four chairs with rectangular
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern stackable chairs by Proinco in brown plastic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stackable chairs by Proinco in brown plastic, 1970s Set of five chairs with seat and
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midsummer Chairs/ Yngve Ekström Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Two Yngve Ekström chairs contemporized. Cut, painted and lacquered. Pattern inspired by Grignani
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern wooden and brown leather chairs, 1950s Set of six chairs with wooden
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

French modern black chairs by Philippe Gonnet for Protis Editions, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern black chairs by Philippe Gonnet for Protis Editions, 1980s Set of six chairs with
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Padova, IT
room, but can also be used in offices as a representative seat for the meeting room or waiting areas
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Aluminum

Italian modern white Libellula chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and white leather Libellula chair designed by Giovanni Carini and
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern Chair in straw, wood and steel, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in straw, wood and steel, 1960s Chair with seat and back in dark
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Steel

Italian modern Chairs in black leather and tubular metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in black leather and tubular metal, 1980s Set of four chairs with tubular
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s Chair with yellow painted wooden
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian modern Rectangular chair with black fabric and yellow metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Rectangular chair with black fabric and yellow metal, 1980s Chair with rectangular
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern beige chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s Set of four chairs
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Niels Gammelgaard Oti Chair
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Toronto, CA
By Niels Gammelgaard 'Oti' lounge chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard, Danish designer, for Ikea
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1980s Swedish Post-Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Niels Gammelgaard Oti Chair
Niels Gammelgaard Oti Chair
H 80 in W 93 in D 104 in
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Set of 6 iconic
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Plastic

Italian modern black chairs Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black chairs Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Set of six chairs
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chairs 122 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s Set of four chairs mod
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Italian modern green tubular metal and grey straw stackable chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green tubolar metal and grey straw chairs stackable, 1980s Set of six chairs with
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern Chair in gray metal, black rubber and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chair in gray metal, black rubber and wood, 1980s Chair with gray painted tubular
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian Modern Black Metal and Rubber Round Chair by Zeus, 1990s
By Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and rubber round Chair by Zeus, 1990s Chair with round seat in black
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

(30 Available) Vintage 1980's Blue Upholstered Cesca Chairs by Loewenstein
By Marcel Breuer, Loewenstein
Located in Glendale, AZ
been patiently waiting on a recent remodel to be rediscovered. Chairs are in good vintage condition
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1980s North American Post-Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood black metal and beige leatherette chair, 1950s Chair with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Black Enamelled Metal Rod Chair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wooden and black enamelled metal rod chair, 1950s Chair with semi-round seat
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Chair mod. Spaghetti
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern Black chairs by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s
By Misura Emme, Adalberto Dal Lago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs by Adalberto del Lago for Misura Emme, 1980s Black chairs in enamelled
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Danish Modern Wooden, Bordeaux Fabric and Steel Chair by Phoenix, 1970s
By Phoenix
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Modern wooden, bordeaux fabric and steel chair by Phoenix, 1970s. Danish dining chair in
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1970s Danish Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Steel

Italian mid-century Stackable Chairs Tulu by Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Stackable Chairs Tulu by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973 Set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Steel

Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s Set of three chairs with square
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and grey fabric chairs with round seats, 1980s Set of ten chairs with
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s Set of four tub
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1990s Austrian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern black wooden chairs by Ernst W. Beranek for Thonet, 1990s Set of five chairs with
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1990s Austrian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern chair Tric Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chair mod. Tric by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1960s Folding
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Wood

Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Tempestini Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4 Available now for your enjoyment and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Set of Red Villabianca Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1985
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of red and black Villabianca chairs by V. Magistretti for Cassina
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s Chairs with a
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Black Metal Chair Savonarola by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus 1990s
By Zeus, Maurizio Peregalli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and rubber Chair Savonarola by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1990s Chair
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chair, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chair, 1980s Chair with a
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair in bamboo, light blue fabric by Bonacina 1960s Chair with semi
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Mart Stam S33 Design Cantilever Tubular Steel and Faux Leather Chairs, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Zagreb, HR
An absolute design classic among the cantilever chairs - the S33 cantilever chair designed by Mart
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century lounge chair, circa 1960's. Afromosia teak arms and splayed angled legs. Stunning
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Waiting Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 35 in
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Retro Waiting Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro waiting chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all retro waiting chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro waiting chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro waiting chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro waiting chairs over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Ficks Reed and John Wisner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Waiting Chairs?

Prices for retro waiting chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro waiting chairs begin at $26 and can go as high as $51,939, while the average can fetch as much as $2,448.

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.