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1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This antique dentist chair, enameled cast iron, steel and leather was made in the USA during the
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Early 20th Century North American Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

1920s Used Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair
1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair

1920s Vintage Ritter Imperial Columbia Dentist Chair

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890. Here we present a rare
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

Used 19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair

19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair

H 42.5 in W 29 in D 50 in
Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Located in Marseille, FR
No, it is not an electric chair, it is only a fully adjustable and functional 1930s dental chair
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20th Century Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Used Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair
Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair

Fully Adjustable 1930s Dentist Chair

H 51.19 in W 19.3 in D 25.2 in
Dentist Chair Type III, Series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France, ca 1920
Located in Delft, NL
A dentist chair Type III, series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France ca. 1920 The heavy chair
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Early 20th Century French Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Used Dentist Chair Type III, Series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France, ca 1920
Dentist Chair Type III, Series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France, ca 1920

Dentist Chair Type III, Series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France, ca 1920

H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 57.09 in
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany barber's or dentist's chair with single back splat and two smaller side splats with heart
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Used Dentist Chairs

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Mahogany, Cane

Used William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830
William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

William IV Mahogany Barber's or Dentist's Chair, England, circa 1830

H 34.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
In the Dentist's Chair, Post Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
The original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, In The Dentist’s Chair, published on October 19
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20th Century Other Art Style Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Tempera

Used In the Dentist's Chair, Post Cover
In the Dentist's Chair, Post Cover

Kurt Ard
In the Dentist's Chair, Post Cover, 1957

H 21.75 in W 19.5 in
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Used Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s

H 55.12 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Figurative photo, Limited edition print, Contemporary, Portrait- Dentist chair
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dentist chair - Signed limited edition archival pigment print Edition of 10 This image was
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1980s Contemporary Used Dentist Chairs

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Arc...

Used Figurative photo, Limited edition print, Contemporary, Portrait- Dentist chair
Figurative photo, Limited edition print, Contemporary, Portrait- Dentist chair

Ian Sanderson
Figurative photo, Limited edition print, Contemporary, Portrait- Dentist chair, 1986

H 19.69 in W 13 in D 0.08 in
Antique Vintage 1850 French Adjustable Dentist Drilling Chair
Located in Markington, GB
1850 French adjustable metal dentist chair Fantastic French dentist chair, it has a wooden seat
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1850s French Victorian Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Used Vintage 1850 French Adjustable Dentist Drilling Chair
Antique Vintage 1850 French Adjustable Dentist Drilling Chair

Antique Vintage 1850 French Adjustable Dentist Drilling Chair

H 40.56 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 in
Show Stopper Antique Leather and Mahogany Dental Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sensationally designed 19th century dentist chair that will steal the show in any room. Mahogany
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19th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Show Stopper Used Leather and Mahogany Dental Armchair
Show Stopper Antique Leather and Mahogany Dental Armchair

Show Stopper Antique Leather and Mahogany Dental Armchair

H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unique Barber chair in Black Corduroy, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Unique barber- and/or dentist chair in black corduroy. The height and angle of the headrest and the angle
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Metal

Used Unique Barber chair in Black Corduroy, circa 1960
Unique Barber chair in Black Corduroy, circa 1960

Unique Barber chair in Black Corduroy, circa 1960

H 46.46 in W 20.08 in D 27.56 in
Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A stainless steel dentist’s armchair with a lamp. A reclining backrest, adjustable armrests, and
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1920s American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Used Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920
Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920

Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920

H 47 in W 18 in D 20 in
David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Tooth" (2010), Solid polished brass, Ed° 80 ex.
By David Shrigley
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Shrigley has no qualms in playing up our fears of the dentist chair by hugely exaggerating the size of a
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2010s French Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Brass

David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Tooth" (2010), Solid polished brass, Ed° 80 ex.
David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Tooth" (2010), Solid polished brass, Ed° 80 ex.

David SHRIGLEY (1968) : "Brass Tooth" (2010), Solid polished brass, Ed° 80 ex.

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Nadia-Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white, Sensual
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
in profile, hunched over an old dentist's chair with a subdued, smoky atmosphere, a very grainy photo
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1980s Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Nadia-Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white, Sensual
Nadia-Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white, Sensual

Ian Sanderson
Nadia-Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white, Sensual, 1988

H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 0.01 in
Signed limited edition print, Contemporary black white, Sensual Nadia
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
in profile, hunched over an old dentist's chair with a subdued, smoky atmosphere, a very grainy photo
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1980s Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Signed limited edition print, Contemporary black white, Sensual Nadia
Signed limited edition print, Contemporary black white, Sensual Nadia

Ian Sanderson
Signed limited edition print, Contemporary black white, Sensual Nadia, 1988

H 13.78 in W 18.78 in D 0.01 in
Franci- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Woman dentist chair
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Franci - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film in 1986. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then prin...
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1980s Contemporary Used Dentist Chairs

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Black and White, Photographic Film, Pi...

Franci- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Woman dentist chair
Franci- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Woman dentist chair

Ian Sanderson
Franci- Signed limited edition still life print, Black white, Woman dentist chair, 1986

H 19.69 in W 13.39 in D 0.08 in

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Antique French Dentist Chair by Louis Alexandre Billard, 1890
By Louis Alexandre Billard
Located in Lesquin , FR
Impressive dentist chair, late 19th century cast iron with seat and headrest in velvet. It is
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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Metal

Used French Dentist Chair by Louis Alexandre Billard, 1890
Antique French Dentist Chair by Louis Alexandre Billard, 1890

Antique French Dentist Chair by Louis Alexandre Billard, 1890

H 47.25 in W 22.45 in D 51.19 in
Cast Iron Dentist Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage dentist chair, restored. Cast iron fame, new chrome plated
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Used Cast Iron Dentist Chair
Cast Iron Dentist Chair

Cast Iron Dentist Chair

H 37 in W 24 in D 25 in
Great American Dentist Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great American-designed dentist chair with a two-color lacquer metal frame, with cast aluminum
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20th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, PVC

Great American Dentist Chair
Great American Dentist Chair

Great American Dentist Chair

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dentist chair made from chromed steel and skai. This chair has wheels, is adjustable in
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1970s German Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1970s
Vintage Dentist Chair, 1970s

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1970s

H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Heavy articulated dentist chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy articulated dentist chair. Reupholstered in gray suede. Great for a loft...
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20th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Heavy articulated dentist chair
Heavy articulated dentist chair

Heavy articulated dentist chair

H 54 in W 22 in D 60 in
Antique 19th Century Dentist Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 19th Century Dentist Chair, believed to be American, circa late 1800's. Elegant, sculptural
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19th Century American Victorian Used Dentist Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Antique 19th Century Dentist Chair
Antique 19th Century Dentist Chair

Antique 19th Century Dentist Chair

H 43 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
19th Century American Decorative Cast Iron Dentist Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a rare American cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890. We have had this restored at
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

19th Century American Decorative Cast Iron Dentist Chair
19th Century American Decorative Cast Iron Dentist Chair

19th Century American Decorative Cast Iron Dentist Chair

H 42.5 in W 29 in D 50 in
Dentist Chair by C. Ash and Sons, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique dentist chair produced by Claudius Ash & Sons which exsisted from 1820 until 1924
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Early 1900s English Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

Dentist Chair by C. Ash and Sons, circa 1900
Dentist Chair by C. Ash and Sons, circa 1900

Dentist Chair by C. Ash and Sons, circa 1900

H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Vintage Dentist Chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dentist chairs made from chromed steel and black leather upholstery. The chair sits very
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1970s German Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Dentist Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Dentist Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Dentist Chairs, 1970s

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Mid Century Industrial Modern Adjustable Dental Dentist Chair Stool Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Industrial Modern Adjustable Dental Dentist Chair Stool Seat. Item features
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Industrial Modern Adjustable Dental Dentist Chair Stool Seat
Vintage Mid Century Industrial Modern Adjustable Dental Dentist Chair Stool Seat

Vintage Mid Century Industrial Modern Adjustable Dental Dentist Chair Stool Seat

H 22 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare dentist's chair early 1900s Harvard brand. The chair is in finely forged and decorated
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1910s Italian Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s
Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s

Vintage Dentist Chair in Decorative Iron and Leather by Harvard, 1910s

H 45.28 in W 21.26 in D 63 in
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge

Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge

H 6 in W 9.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Danish Industrial Barber or Dentist Chair from Axel Christensen, 1920s
By Axel Christensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This antique dental chair was produced in Denmark at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s. It is marked
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1920s Danish Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Danish Industrial Barber or Dentist Chair from Axel Christensen, 1920s
Vintage Danish Industrial Barber or Dentist Chair from Axel Christensen, 1920s

Vintage Danish Industrial Barber or Dentist Chair from Axel Christensen, 1920s

H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 38.59 in
Rolling German Task Stool
By Siemens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling German dentist chair with asymmetric seat back. Manufactured by siemens in Germany. Black
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

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Metal

Rolling German Task Stool
Rolling German Task Stool

Rolling German Task Stool

H 30 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
1960s German Metal Dentist Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
In the progressive era of 1960s Germany, this metal dentist armchair epitomizes the blend of
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Mid-20th Century German Used Dentist Chairs

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Metal

1960s German Metal Dentist Armchair
1960s German Metal Dentist Armchair

1960s German Metal Dentist Armchair

H 46.9 in W 26.4 in D 29.5 in
Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904
Located in Milford, NH
20th century trade ad for the chair. A great chair and conversation piece probably inspired by dentist
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19th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

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Iron

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904
Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904

Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904

H 54.5 in W 26 in D 38 in
1900's Dentist Chair
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into history with this exquisite 19th-century barber’s chair, a true gem imported from France
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Early 20th Century French Used Dentist Chairs

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Steel

1900's Dentist Chair
1900's Dentist Chair

1900's Dentist Chair

H 43 in W 24 in D 45 in
German Rolling Task Stool
By Siemens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolling German dentist chair with asymetric seat back, black leather upholstery and chrome frame
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

German Rolling Task Stool
German Rolling Task Stool

German Rolling Task Stool

H 38 in W 20 in D 18 in
Ritter Art Deco Machine Age Barber Dentist Dental Chair
By Ritter Dental
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage barber chair manufactured in the USA by Ritter. The precision and
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1930s American Art Deco Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome, Iron

Ritter Art Deco Machine Age Barber Dentist Dental Chair
Ritter Art Deco Machine Age Barber Dentist Dental Chair

Ritter Art Deco Machine Age Barber Dentist Dental Chair

H 41 in W 23 in D 31 in
Machine Age Dentist Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scary but fascinating dentist chair of tubular steel, cast aluminum, wood, and vinyl with floating
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1930s American Used Dentist Chairs

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Aluminum

Machine Age Dentist Chair
Machine Age Dentist Chair

Machine Age Dentist Chair

H 47 in W 22 in D 33 in
French Dentist's Chair
Located in New York, NY
A French Napoleon III Brown Leather Dentist Chair, Many Adjustable Parts
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19th Century French Used Dentist Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

French Dentist's Chair
French Dentist's Chair

French Dentist's Chair

H 45 in W 31.5 in D 54 in
Industrial Age Dentist Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Painted metal dentist chair with reclining back rest and head rest...great object from the
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Early 20th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Age Dentist Chair
Industrial Age Dentist Chair

Industrial Age Dentist Chair

H 46 in W 22 in D 20 in
Reclining Dentist's Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century reclining dentist's chair.
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19th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Reclining Dentist's Chair
Reclining Dentist's Chair

Reclining Dentist's Chair

H 34 in W 7.5 in D 29 in
Quirky Dentist's Chair
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual and Whimsical Mid 19th Century Oak and Iron Dentist's Chair
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19th Century French Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Quirky Dentist's Chair
Quirky Dentist's Chair

Quirky Dentist's Chair

H 48 in W 23 in D 28 in
Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Vintage dentist chair made from chromed steel and skai. This chair has wheels, is adjustable in
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1960s German Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s
Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s

H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Vintage dentist chair made from chromed steel and skai. This chair has wheels, is adjustable in
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1960s German Industrial Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s
Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s

Vintage Dentist Chair, 1960s

H 37.41 in Dm 15.75 in
Cast Iron 19th Century Portable Dentists Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century cast iron dentists chair with collapsible stand and adjustable head and foot rest.
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19th Century American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron 19th Century Portable Dentists Chair
Cast Iron 19th Century Portable Dentists Chair

Cast Iron 19th Century Portable Dentists Chair

H 39 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
19th C. Cast-iron Portable Dentists Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
19th c. cast iron dentists chair, probably used for a child. Collapsible stand and
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American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Iron

19th C. Cast-iron Portable Dentists Chair
19th C. Cast-iron Portable Dentists Chair

19th C. Cast-iron Portable Dentists Chair

H 39 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Gold and Enamel Dentist's Chair Charm
Located in New York, NY
Rare charm: a figural "dentist's chair." 14K yellow gold with an attached blue enamel
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1940s American Used Dentist Chairs

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14k Gold

Gold and Enamel Dentist's Chair Charm
Gold and Enamel Dentist's Chair Charm

Gold and Enamel Dentist's Chair Charm

W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Siemens Dentist’s Chair
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
100% functional, everything works Cream enameled steel, bakelite armrests, black skai seat Measures: Deep 80 tot 168 cm Wide 54 cm High 110 tot 150 cm. seat height: 55 tot 9...
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1950s German International Style Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Siemens Dentist’s Chair
Vintage Siemens Dentist’s Chair

Vintage Siemens Dentist’s Chair

H 43.31 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Fully Operational Dentist Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfy, adjustable to different positions. Original patina. $2,400/set of two.
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1950s American Used Dentist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Fully Operational Dentist Chairs
Pair of Fully Operational Dentist Chairs

Pair of Fully Operational Dentist Chairs

1900s Dentist Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th century cast iron dentist chair. Backrest, seat, armrests and headrest in patinated
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Early 20th Century English Used Dentist Chairs

1900s Dentist Armchair
1900s Dentist Armchair

1900s Dentist Armchair

H 42.92 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
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Used Dentist Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used dentist chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and animal skin, all used dentist chairs available were constructed with great care. Used dentist chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used dentist chairs bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used dentist chairs over the years, but those made by Ritter Dental are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Dentist Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,206, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $12,265 highest priced.
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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  • What are used office chairs worth?
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  • Where can I buy used Herman Miller chairs?
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  • Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
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    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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