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Vitra Lobby

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

15ft Herman Miller Segmented Table & 10x Vitra ES105 Lobby Chair Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
for Herman Miller with 10x superb Midbrown office lobby chairs model ES105 produced by Vitra. The
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Vintage 1970s American Conference Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in DE MEERN, NL
This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vitra Herman Miller ES105 Lobby Chair by Charles Eames 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare set of 6 Time life Lobby Chair model ES105 produced by Vitra/Herman Miller. The chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Herman Miller ES104 Lobby / Time Life Chair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Charles and Ray Eames for the New York Time Life building and later would also be named Lobby Chair. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Modern Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Outdoor Metal Side Tables - a Pair
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Secaucus, NJ
and Erwan Bouroullec and expert-crafted in Germany exclusively by Vitra. The thin table tops and the
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2010s German Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
pieces achieve record prices at auction. Since 2002, the group has been produced by the Vitra Design
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Walnut

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 51.19 in
Adjustable stool swivel side chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
players bobby fischer and boris spassky sat on eames lobby chairs in reykjavic during their legendary
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Almelo, NL
lobby, cocktail bar, members club or a luxury boutique—some minor patina on the leather and metal parts
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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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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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
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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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 Benches

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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Metal

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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Herman Miller Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames designer for Herman Miller Aluminium Group. Executed by Vitra. Conference table featuring a large oval top, set on a sturdy aluminium base. Label on the underside.
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A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Original filling station designed by jean Prouvé in 1969. Origin: Bordeaux (France) Measures: Diameter 10 m Height 3 m.   
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
1969, Jean Prouvé Filling Station
H 118.12 in Dm 393.71 in
Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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Marble

Eames for Herman Miller Brown Leather Desk Chair Pair 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid cen...
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Aluminum, Steel

Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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Vitra Miniature Stool (Model A) by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building at Rockefeller Center in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model C) by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building at Rockefeller Center in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model B) by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building at Rockefeller Center in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Vitra Lobby Chair Eames Black Leather Swivel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Vitra Lobby chair with swivel base / original black leather. Pictured with rolls - comes together
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life Executive Office Chair for Vitra
By Vitra
Located in London, GB
Eames ES 108 Lobby Time Life executive lobby chair for Vitra in Chocolate Brown, circa 2009
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

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Leather

Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Chair by Vitra. The structural design of the Lobby Chair makes it comparable to the Lounge Chair in
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Charles & Ray Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs in Cognac Leather by Vitra
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic lounge chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for the lobbies in Time & Life Building
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles Eames Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
in the 1990s by Vitra, immaculate vintage condition. Alexander Girard two-tone brown or dark brown
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Charles Eames Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair
Charles Eames Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair
H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Eames Black Leather Lobby Chair by Vitra and Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Geneva, CH
Black leather Lobby Chair by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Vitra / Herman Miller 2 available
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Leather

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Chair by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Fauteuil Direction
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Chair by Vitra
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Chair by Vitra
H 32.09 in W 25.6 in L 32.09 in
Jasper Morrison Rotatory Tray in Plastic by Vitra
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tray designed by Jasper Morrison in 2014. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Decorative
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

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Eames Office Chair ES 104 Lobby Chair Vitra in White Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
Beautiful ES 104 Lobby chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra in white leather. Providing
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Antonio Citterio for Vitra 'Area' Sofa / Daybed, Signed, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in
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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

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Huge Vitra Modular Soft 5-Seat Sofa by Jasper Morrison in Red Fabrics
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Halle, DE
Modular Soft Sofa by Jasper Morrisson, manufactured by Vitra 2017. Was exhibition piece in showroom
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2010s European Sofas

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Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby or Executive Chair, 1970s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The time life lobby or executive chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Early Production 'La Chaise' by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, circa 1996
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to produce. It wasn’t until 1996 that Vitra International began manufacturing and distributing La
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Lobby Chair ES 108
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Herman Miller ES104 Time Life Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
Wonderful black leather Lobby Chair model ES104 produced by Herman Miller/Vitra in the 70s/80s
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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Alcove Highback 3-Seater Sofa
By R.&E. Bourroullec, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
and acoustic screening — whether in the office, in a lobby or in a large room in the home
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2010s French Modern Sofas

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Alcove Highback 3-Seater Sofa
Alcove Highback 3-Seater Sofa
H 53.55 in W 93.71 in D 33.86 in
1970 Charles and Ray Eames Stools Modèle C
By Charles Eames
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stool Vitra "Stool Eames model C" by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. It is issued by Vitra for the
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1970 Charles and Ray Eames Stools Modèle C
1970 Charles and Ray Eames Stools Modèle C
H 14.97 in Dm 13 in L 14.97 in
1970 Charles and Ray Eames Stools Modèle B
By Charles Eames
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stool Vitra "Stool Eames model B" by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. It is issued by Vitra for the
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Vintage 1970s American Stools

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Pair of Stools Model B Charles and Ray Eame, 1970
By Charles Eames
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Pair of stools Model B Charles and Ray Eame Stool Vitra "Stool Eames model B" by Charles and
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Vintage 1970s American Stools

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Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
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Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 51.19 in
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to
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One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
, Vitra International , manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new
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Mario Bellini Post-Modern Highback Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1993
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular example of a Mario Bellini signed highback executive desk chair for the Vitra, dated
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Herman Miller ES104 Lobby / Time Life Chair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
the New York Time Life building and later would also be named Lobby Chair. It has been
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland
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Charles & Ray Eames Walnut Stool Model A designed for Rockefeller Center Lobby
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
originally designed for three lobbies at New York's Rockefeller Center in 1960. The Stool is a charming
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut, Wood

Set of 4 - Vitra Jean Prouve Fauteuil Direction Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
lobbies, restaurants or waiting areas." Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), architect, engineer and designer, was
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Herman Miller ES104 Lobby / Time Life Chair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
will follow soon 2nd time life lobby chair available Executive office chair ES104. Re-upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair Designer Leather Armchair Black Genuine Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Vitra ES 104 lobby chair designer leather armchair black genuine leather
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

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Vitra EA 108 Lobby Chair Designer Leather Armchair Black Genuine Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Vitra EA 108 lobby chair designer leather armchair black genuine leather
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Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Bern, CH
The Time Life lobby or executive chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time
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Leather

Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Charles & Ray Eames - Time Life Lobby Chair ES 105
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of six Time Life lobby chairs ES 105, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by VITRA
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Vitra Small Metal Side Table Outdoor in Soft Light by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
valuable additions to every lobby or lounge. They are available as indoor and outdoor versions and come in
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Vitra Lobby For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vitra lobby you’re looking for. A vitra lobby — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vitra lobby you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vitra lobby is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vitra lobby has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra and Charles Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vitra Lobby?

Prices for a vitra lobby start at $2,750 and top out at $9,096 with the average selling for $4,162.

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.

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