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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 Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Chrome

1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
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 Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Textile

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s (Up to 6 Available) A
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Aluminum

Spanish Colonial Revival Small High & Narrow Back Chair Red Velvet Style Witco
By Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
too! Well, what are you waiting for? Make it yours!! Chair Size: - Height: 47.5 Inches - Width
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980’s Bauhaus Pair Chromcraft Armchairs Style Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer
By Thonet, Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
them. So don’t wait… make them YOURS!!! Chair Size Each: - Height: 31.25 Inches - Width: 23.5 Inches
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20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
By David Rowland
Located in MIlano, IT
stackable chairs, model 40/4, born as waiting room seats, but above all usable both individually and in a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
pair of DCM chairs can do that for you! Don’t wait… Make them YOURS!!!! Chair Size Each: - Height: 30
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Finn Juhl #45 Chairs by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
, so the chairs are waiting to be reupholstered. A design this beautiful and comfortable truly deserves
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
calm hence the name.” —Knoll. We have an incredible collection of vintage and new Womb chairs waiting
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray-blue & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Rudd Intl Danish Oak Lounge Chairs by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Topeka, KS
waiting for? Make them yours!! Chairs: • Height – 29.5 Inches • Width – 30 Inches with Arms • Depth – 29
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Pierre Frey 'Wokabi' Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This Womb Chair and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric

MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl
By Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. WOW… what a gorgeous side chair! No… WAIT… what an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
harlequin fabric slipper chairs with front brass ball casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Single Rudd Int Danish Oak Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Topeka, KS
waiting for? Make them yours!! Chairs: • Height – 29.5 Inches • Width – 30 Inches with Arms • Depth – 29
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Vintage Modern Club Chair Flame Stich Geometric Fabric by Gaines of Tennessee
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
, and marvelous modern style! This club chair has it all. Don’t wait, make it yours!! Chair: • Height
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1970s American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
LOVE it… Don’t wait!! Make it yours!! Chair: • Height – 28 Inches • Width – 34 Inches • Depth – 32.25
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Vintage Spanish Revival Oak Pair of Chairs with Tooled Cognac Faux Leather Seat
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
! What are you waiting for? Make them yours!! Chair Size: • Height – 31.5 inches • Width – 22
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
” with envy!! THIS is the pair of barrel style chairs you have been looking for! Don’t wait!! Make them
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Jute, Wood

Model 905 Chairs with armrest by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
versatile ability to adapt to the most varied uses (dining chairs, office chairs, waiting room chairs, etc.).
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Walnut and papercord dining chairs by Molteni &C, stackable, 4, Italy 1990s
By Molteni & C
Located in Zevenaar, NL
1934. The chair is an essential building block of any room. For dining, working, lounging, or waiting
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Papercord, Walnut

4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs Unupholstered
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Topeka, KS
teak dining chairs have it all! What are you waiting for? Make them yours!! Chair Size Each: - Height
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Teak

Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970’s Modern Set of 5 Founders Furniture Patterns 23 Side or Dining Chairs
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
extra seating in your living or family room, or even the office waiting area. These chairs are
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1970s American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
us! Don’t wait, make them yours!!! Chairs Each: • Height – 31.25 Inches • Width – 24 Inches • Depth
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Ming Style Indonesian Dining Armed Chairs Natural Teak w/ Black Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
. They’re kind of an “anywhere chair!” We adore them and surely you do too! What are you waiting for? Make
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Ming Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Canvas, Teak

American of Martinsville Campaign Light Wood & Cane Dining Chairs 2 Arm & 2 Side
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. “Well excuse me, but I think you’ve got my chair….” Oh wait
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Steelcase!! What more could you ask for? Don’t wait… make them yours!! Chairs each: • Height – 31 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Modern Arthur Elrod Adjustable Desk Chair in Black White Italian Fabric
By Arthur Elrod
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the late interior design legend Arthur Elrod. It was a custom made/design chair. We waited for the
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1970s American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Rolling Desk Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Strive
By Strive, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
are easy to move around with the wheels on the bottom and can serve as desk chairs, waiting rooms, or
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1990s American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Plastic

Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Knoll, Charles Pollock, Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
could you ask for? Don’t wait… make them yours!! Chairs Size Each: • Height @ Tallest Adjustment
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Protzman for Herman Miller are just too wonderful to pass by. Don’t wait… Make them yours!! Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Metal

Bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 Seater Chair Waiting Bench Chrome
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
3 seater bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 seater chair waiting bench chrome Italy Object
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1980s Italian Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Armchairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable design. Perfect for dining, conference or waiting room these versatile chairs feature Knoll style
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lucite Telephone Table and Chair Hallway Waiting Area Set, Germany 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful set, a small side table with glass top and the matching chair. Made in
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1980s German Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
group was responsible for many projects in the field of design (the 'Elettra' waiting chair and chair
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Modern Black & Chrome Cantilever Chair by United Chair Co Style of Steel
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
! What are you waiting for? Make it yours!!! Chair: • Height – 31.5 Inches • Width – 24 Inches • Depth
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Royal Blue Hopsacking & Chrome Cantilever Sling Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
cantilever sling chair has it all! What are you waiting for? Make it yours!!! Chair Size: • Height to top of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Modern Chrome Cantilever Chairs Oatmeal Hopsacking Steelcase Model 421 482
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage pair of modern chrome cantilever chairs with original oatmeal hopsacking and black
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 8
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
listings or contact us! Don’t wait, make them yours!!! Chairs Each: • Height – 31.25 Inches • Width – 24
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The House That Aloe Built (Florida Suite)
Located in Greenwich, CT
passing light. Subtle details—the fluttering flag, a waiting deck chair, the aloe plant bursting with
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Paper, Screen

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Robert John Stainless Steel
By Robert John, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
plaque, labels, occasional or waiting room chairs but extremely comfortable lounge chairs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs have been cleaned and given a fresh coat of teak oil. The wood is in great condition but the
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Dining Room Chairs from Stow/Davis, Set of Three, circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in Madison, WI
chairs, for overflow holiday seating, for a smaller dining table, as restaurant waiting chairs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Nylon, Naugahyde, Maple

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 Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ercol
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Houston, TX
arms complement the tapered and splayed legs. These unpretentious chairs are waiting for the right
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

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Faux Leather, Elm

Set of Four 1970s Gastone Rinaldi Cantilever Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Porto, PT
waiting room guest chair. Produced by the RIMA Company, in Padova.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Buenos Aires: Waiting room with red wall and two chairs
By Shellburne Thurber
Located in Boston, MA
Signed on accompanying label
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1990s Conceptual Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

C Print

Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' Lounge Chairs OH Sjogren Sweden, 1960
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Stunning pair of 'Samsas' lounge chairs. Lovely organic shape, wonderful detailing and incredibly
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Midcentury Industrial Waiting Chairs, Set of Two
Located in High Point, NC
these chairs stylishly blend the elements of design and practicality with a rugged and attractive metal
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

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 Vintage Waiting Chairs

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PVC

Set of Mid-Century Hil-Rom Hospital Waiting Room Chairs, C.1950
By The Hill-Rom Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Designed to withstand the rigors of a hospital. Original mid-century hospital waiting room chairs with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rodolfo Dordani for Moroso “Waiting” Single Seat Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Rodoldo Dordoni for Moroso, Italy. “Waiting” single seat lounge chair. Substantial
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Johanson Velvet Modular Set - Perfect for Hotel or Waiting Room
By Johanson Design
Located in Oirlo, LI
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 Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Six Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Vintage midcentury "cube" frame with sharp modern lines. Great dining or waiting room chairs. (Please
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Stackable Plywood Chairs Tubax Belgium, 1980
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
waiting room chair, easily link to each other in a row. In stock 40 pieces available.
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1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waiting Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Waiting Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage waiting chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage waiting chairs — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage waiting chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage waiting chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Artifort, Knoll and Herman Miller each produced beautiful vintage waiting chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Waiting Chairs?

Prices for vintage waiting chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage waiting chairs begin at $26 and can go as high as $52,545, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Vintage Waiting Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.