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Eight Leather Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s Italy, Signed
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: 32" H x 23
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four MR20 Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference or meeting room chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Donghia Custom Ordered Woven Grasscloth Plaza Armchair, 1992
By Donghia
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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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Grasscloth, Wood

Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Pink Velvet Armchairs, circa 1970
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Knoll International Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, 1987, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
side chairs in a corporate or creative office - or in a design studio or showroom lobby, even consider
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll International Burgundy Leather Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, members club, lobby lounge, hotel lobby or cocktail bar. Consider using as dining armchairs, side chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Early Production LC3 and LC2 Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Modern Curved Italian Loveseat / Settee in Vintage Gold Floral Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
sophistication to any home or lobby. Matching lounge chairs available as well.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress Butaque Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Clara Porset Patinated Leather and Cypress Butaque Armchair, Mexico, c. 1947
By Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H 42.25" x
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Charles Ray Eames Time Life Lobby Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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

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Aluminum

Set of 2- Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare find. Pair of 1979 Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Chairs in brown leather. Incredible
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Midnight Green 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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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

1960s Time Life Lobby Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1960s model of Eames' Lobby chair for the Time Life building designed by Herman Miller
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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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

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Aluminum

Custom Order 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

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Aluminum

675 Lobby Chair, Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bochum, NRW
Two pieces available! Pair of Time Life Lobby Chairs 675. Originally designed by Charles and Ray
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Leather

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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1980s North American Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Hair-on Hide Time Life Lobby Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller (Only 1 Left)
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This is the "lobby chair" version which has a wider seat than the standard version and also
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Original Eames Executive Lobby Chair, Leather, Time-Life Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Original Eames Time-Life Chair, aluminum and cream leather. Chair tilts, swivels, and has a height
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slightly wider "lobby" version of the chair which is no longer produced by Herman Miller, unlike the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Building in New York, this chair embodies the refined functionality and bold aesthetics of their early
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair ES105/675 in Midnight Green Aniline Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A newly restored Eames timelife Lobby chair, model ES105, reupholstered in Midnight Green Aniline
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames ES108 Time Life Lobby Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern, Eames executive chair, desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames, tan leather, 1970s
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Chrome

Early Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair Reupholstered in 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

Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
You'll understand the minute you settle into the Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair: comfort comes
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair in Cowhide, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
Lobby chair. This utterly comfortable chair has been reupholstered in jaw-dropping, top-of-the-line cow
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

First Gen Eames Time Life Desk Chair in Original Black 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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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Desk Chair 1976, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life 'Lobby' chair is wider than the standard Time Life Executive chair and was the original design for
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life 'Lobby' chair is wider than the standard Time Life chair and was the original design for the Time
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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 Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Great Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Houston, TX
lower wider version called the "lobby chair" which is hard to find. It is extremely comfortable and in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Aluminum

Time Life Lobby Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of four (4) circa 1970s Time Life Lobby Chairs are wider than the standard Time Life chair and the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Spanish Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
, entryway, conference room chairs, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or
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20th Century Renaissance Revival Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Lucite Lounge Chair, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chair, office chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Spanish Renaissance Revival Hall Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any
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20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corporate venues such as a hotel or restaurant, these could be the perfect lobby chairs to accept the space
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20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Judy Kensley McKie, Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect lobby chairs to accept the space. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast
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20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect lobby chairs to accept the space. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast
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20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Teak

Postmodern Angel Wing Chair with Blue Velvet Upholstery, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Building in New York. This model is slightly less wide than the Time Life Lobby Chair. The pieces feature
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alky Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Roxinho Lounge Chairs by Michel Arnoult, Brazil, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting MEASUREMENTS: H
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5706 Lounge Club Chair, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Model 71 Woven and Teak Side Chair by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Moller Styled Chairs and Ottoman by Baumann France Signed
By Baumann France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs
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1970s French Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Early Production Time Life "Lobby" Executive Chairs by Charles Eames, circa 1960
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
City, this executive office Time Life "Lobby" chair is an early production example bearing the original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Production Time Life "Lobby" Executive Chair by Charles Eames, circa 1960
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
City, this executive office Time Life "Lobby" chair is an early production example bearing the original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Circular Swivel Lounge Chairs by Oddmund Vad, 1970s, Signed
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. Measurements
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin Furniture, circa 1960
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, office or desk chair, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Boris Tabacoff Styled Modern Cantilevered Lounge Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, conference room chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional, circa 1980s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Maralunga Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, c. 1970
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chair, guest chair, lobby chair, easy, club chair, slipper chair or occasional chair ideal in
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Zen Leather Lounge Chair by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, Paris France, 1970s
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
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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1970s French Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Carved Chinese Zitan Throne Chairs with Dragon Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest arm chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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.
  • 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.