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PK-11 Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. DOCUMENTATION: 'Poul
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl Handkerchief Set w Unique Provenance, Signed
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, David Law
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yrjö Kukkapuro Skaala Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chairs or occasional chair ideal in
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alessandro Mendini Zabro Chair Table for Zanotta, Original 1984 Prod, Signed
By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Medea Model 102 Bentwood Armchair by Vittorio Nobili, c 1955 Italy, Signed
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, meeting room chair, executive office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
By Cassina, Giorgetti S.p.A., Atelier International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

LC2 Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, guest chairs on the opposite side of your desk, lobby chairs or occasional chairs
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, guest chairs on the opposite side of your desk, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lobby Chair ES 104 Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
Lobby Chair ES 104 Eames
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1960s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
base. This desk chair is a Classic by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This Time Life Lobby
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Armchair ES104 Lobby Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Torino, Italy
Armchair with aluminum frame and seat in sponge covered in leather. Model ES104 lobby chair
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jürg Bally Swiss Design for Luxury Lobby Lounge in Massive Jacaranda Wood
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Designed by Ju¨rg Bally for the ETH University Lobby in Zu¨rich, Switzerland Carving details on
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Cotton

Collection of Vintage Leather Chairs
Located in Spokane, WA
worn leather with exceptional patina. Extra house, cabin chairs, lobby, or enjoy them every day.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Charles Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Eames. The Time Life Lobby chair combines the characteristics of some of the other iconic designs they
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Eames. The Time Life Lobby Chair combines the characteristics of some of the other iconic designs they
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Eames. The Time Life Lobby Chair combines the characteristics of some of the other iconic designs they
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eames. The Time Life Lobby Chair combines the characteristics of some of the other iconic designs they
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Time Life Lobby Chair in Blue Twill Fabric
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underside of chair. This is a Lobby Chair, meaning its slightly wider than the other Time Life Chairs. What
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1970s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Charles Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
, and has a seat with thick, plush cushions. This is an authentic Eames Lobby Chair by Vitra. The chair
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Charles Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames, Vitra
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 Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Vintage Black Leather Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage black leather lobby chair from the Time Life building in New York. Original black
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1970s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Esperance, NY
This absolutely stunning Charles Eames for Herman Miller time life lobby chair. The leather is very
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Charles Eames, Mobilier International
Located in London, GB
Here's a timeless classic - this Eames Time Life Lobby chair was made by Mobilier International
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Natural Leather, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
Lobby chair. This utterly comfortable chair has been reupholstered in the softest, supplest, natural
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray + Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Chocolate Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

lobby chairs By Eames
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
HERMAN MILLER
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1960s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

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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1960s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ray and Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair with New Leather Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life Building in Manhattan, the Time Life Lobby chair has a polished aluminum frame and segmented
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Lounge Lobby Chairs ES105 by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of Lobby Chairs, Mod. 675 , ES 105 also known as the "Time Life Chair" designed by
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20th Century Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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1970s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
brown leather , aluminium frame , swivel mechanism . Super comfortable relaxing chair .
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1960s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Nice Pair of Charles Eames Lobby Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, DE
Early models with nice patina.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Desk chair with height adjustability, tilt, swivel, and soft wheels for a hard floor. Manufactured
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plastic glides. This is the slightly wider "lobby" version of the chair which is no longer produced by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Camel
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby swivel chair in camel Skai for Herman Miller. Great color. Chair
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1970s North American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Very Early Time Life Lobby Chair Design Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Charles and Ray Eames time life lobby chair. Chromed metal armrests and four-star foot, swivel
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair EA108 in Green Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames in green leather a true mad men style gem.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Time Life Swivel Lounge / Lobby Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and early Charles and Ray Eames Time Life lounge chair in black leather with cast aluminum
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plastic glides. This is the slightly wider "lobby" version of the chair which is no longer produced by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sits on four plastic glides. This is the slightly wider "lobby" version of the chair which is
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Time Life Lobby Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful pair of Time Life 'Lobby' lounge swivel armchairs were designed by Charles Eames in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Black Leather for Herman Miller, 1983 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Lobby swivel chair in black leather with an aluminum frame. Slightly wider
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair ES105 in Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A newly restored Eames timelife Lobby chair, model ES105, reupholstered in Forest Green Aniline
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

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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1970s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Green Herman Miller ES107 Lobby Office Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare green Lobby Chair model ES107 produced by Herman Miller. The chair features a black aluminium
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1970s American Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Oxblood Calfskin Leather, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
You won't find a nicer example of the Eames "Time Life Lobby Chair". This stunning, early specimen
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Vintage Lobby Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage lobby chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage lobby chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Vintage lobby chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage lobby chairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll each produced beautiful vintage lobby chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Lobby Chairs?

Prices for vintage lobby chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage lobby chairs begin at $250 and can go as high as $61,641, while the average can fetch as much as $4,651.

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 Lobby Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The lobby chair is a swiveling armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1960. It boasts an exceptionally comfortable feel. It was specially designed for the New York's Time Life Building’s lobby. Take a look on 1stDibs for authentic Lobby chairs from top sellers.
  • 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.