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Rare Ondine Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Brazilian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Alpaca Bouclé, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, guest chairs, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Time Life Lobby Desk Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this mesmerizing trio of very rare color-way Time Life 'Lobby' chairs are unique for 3 design-centric
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Cowhide, OCA, Brazil 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Teddy Bear Bouclé Art Deco Club Chairs, c 1930s, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Armchairs
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

Materials

Teak

Chrome Frame Falcon Hammock Chair by Sigurd Ressell in Black Leather
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falcon chair would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Open Back Tulip Arm Swivel Armchairs, circa 1960s, Signed
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. Measurements
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Leather Art Deco Mustache Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
meeting room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, easy chairs, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bouclé Havana Chair Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c 1960
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Directional circa 1970 Signed
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. Measurements: 35
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Earth Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, circa 1960, Signed
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, meeting room chair, office chair, guest chair, lobby
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Teak and Shearling Fur Lounge Chairs by Børge Jensen Sønner, 1960s, Signed
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S, Borge Jensen
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fur, Teak

Stokke Lounge Chair by Jens H. Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, 1960s, Signed
By Jens Quistgaard, Nissen Langea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H 29" x W
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting.  Measurements: 34.75" H x
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Dyrlund, circa 1960s, Signed
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. Measurements: H
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Flat-Bar Lounge Chair, c 1966, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fiberglass Sofa and Chairs Living Room Set by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or restaurant lounge, in a home
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mario Bellini Styled Floral Chintz Fabric Lounge Chairs
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scimitar Chair by Fabricius Kastholm for Ivan Schlecter, Signed, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Preben Fabricius, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference or meeting room chair, guest chair, lobby chair, club chair or
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Model 685 Tentazione Club Lounge Chairs in Leather, Signed
By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Atelier International
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 Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chairs, office or desk chair, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Armchair, circa 1980s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Henredon Heavy Leather Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vibe that your room needs. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers lounge chair in a hotel lobby or
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Prague Dining Chairs by Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann, 1960s, Signed
By Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. Measurements
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Falcon Easy Chair Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model 121 Rosewood Side Chairs for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Attributed Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs, side or occasional
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ciprea Suede Club Chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1968, Signed
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Atelier International
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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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Suede

Steve Chase for George Kasparian Desk Chair w Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric, Signed
By Steve Chase, Jack Lenor Larsen, George Kasparian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Floating Cubist Armchair by Flair for Bernhardt, Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Havana Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Tre 3 Dining Leather Sling Chairs, circa 1978
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Highback Executive Leather Desk Chair, Signed
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
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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1980s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Leather Desk Chair, c. 1985, Signed
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 414" Lounge Chairs, Signed, circa 1980
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hotel lobby lounge, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wassily Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Rare Black on Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wassily Marcel Breuer for Knoll, Rare Black on Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
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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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Papa Bear Wingback Armchair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper, circa 1960
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. Located in our
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Henredon Heavy Leather Patinated Wingback Writer s Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Tulip Dining Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Signed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. Condition
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Writer s Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, Signed Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference or meeting room chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab #415 Buffalo Leather Club Chairs, Signed, 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge, creative design
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chairs, Signed, circa 1978
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
durable, this set of arm chairs would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Steel

Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer s Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or
Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tugendhat Lounge Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed Dated
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. So many functional
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Writer s Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or
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1990s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Highback Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1993
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Early Year Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. So many functional
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Otto Zapf for Knoll International Patinated Leather Executive Chair, Signed
By Otto Zapf, Knoll
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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1970s American Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Leather

P32 Memory Swivel Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, circa 1958, Signed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lobby Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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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.