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Air France – Waiting room chairs – Set of 2 – Bauhaus – 1970s
By Air France
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
These chairs have been sitting in a waiting room at Air France in the 1970s. They have a bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Important Set of Four Triple Band Chrome Club Chairs by KEM Webber for Lloyd
By Kem Weber, Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
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These chairs were originally waiting room chairs for what was then called an insane asylum, in the lower
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century modern white 40\4 chairs by David Rowland for GF Furniture, 1963
By David Rowland
Located in MIlano, IT
stackable chairs, model 40/4, born as waiting room seats, but above all usable both individually and in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Bondi Stackable Dining Chair in Ashwood
By Please Wait to be Seated, Fräg Woodall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please Wait to be Seated Bondi chair is inspired by designer Frag Woodall's earliest memories of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Robert John Stainless Steel
By George Nelson, Robert John
Located in Buffalo, NY
plaque, labels, occasional or waiting room chairs but extremely comfortable lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Modern Dining Chairs Jasper Chair Co Orange Tweed Bentwood Seats Set of 8
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
surrounding your dining table, an office conference table, in a waiting room, used as accent chairs in your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Green, Pink & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Os & Oos, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED
This sculpture turned chair, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Peach, White & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Os & Oos, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED
This sculpture turned chair, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Blue, Pink & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
By Os & Oos, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED
This sculpture turned chair, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Fig Purple, White & Blue Fabric by OS & OOS
By Os & Oos, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
from the Kvadrat collection and produced by PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED
This sculpture turned chair, is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Armchairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable design. Perfect for dining, conference or waiting room these versatile chairs feature Knoll style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 Seater Chair Waiting Bench Chrome
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
3 seater bench Paul Barbieri Oliva Rexite 3 seater chair waiting bench chrome Italy
Object
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Lucite Telephone Table and Chair Hallway Waiting Area Set, Germany 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful set, a small side table with glass top and the matching chair. Made in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
any modern interior.
The comfortable chair was produced in the 80s. Really comfortable, stable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 21.38 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four 1970s Gastone Rinaldi Cantilever Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Porto, PT
waiting room guest chair.
Produced by the RIMA Company, in Padova.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Now in stock in white and bright blue finish.
The Shiro chair comes in several different colors
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bar Chair by Afteroom, Black Steel Frame with Painted Wood Seat
By Afteroom
Located in San Marcos, CA
new and striking chairs in the office waiting room. The chairs are both light, comfortable and durable
Category
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Counter Chair by Afteroom, Black Steel Frame with Painted Wood Seats
By Afteroom
Located in San Marcos, CA
the new and striking chairs in the office waiting room. The chairs are both light, comfortable and
Category
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 36.22 in W 18.11 in D 21.26 in
Set of Mid-Century Hil-Rom Hospital Waiting Room Chairs, C.1950
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Designed to withstand the rigors of a hospital. Original mid-century hospital waiting room chairs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair 1960s orange hairdressers tub chairs, reception, waiting room chairs
Located in Leicester, GB
back detail. Ideal for hallway or waiting room.
Vinyl is vibrant and is generally in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
PVC
H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 27.56 in
Six Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Vintage midcentury "cube" frame with sharp modern lines. Great dining or waiting room chairs.
(Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom pair of chairs
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Offering a nice pair of chairs designed by Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom. These 1950's waiting room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stackable Plywood Chairs Tubax Belgium, 1980
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
waiting room chair, easily link to each other in a row.
In stock 40 pieces available.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of vintage 1980s armchairs
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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Timeless design.
Can be used as chairs at your desk, side chairs, waiting room chairs,...
1980s - Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Design Gispen Office Chair Coen de Vries, Model No. 1266
By Coen de Vries
Located in Oirlo, LI
condition.
conference / meeting / waiting room chair version of the better known 1256 armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Johanson Velvet Modular Set - Perfect for Hotel or Waiting Room
By Johanson Design
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the Johanson Velvet Modular Set, a beautiful addition to any hotel lobby or waiting room
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Rodolfo Dordani for Moroso “Waiting” Single Seat Lounge Chair, 1980s
By Moroso, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Rodoldo Dordoni for Moroso, Italy. “Waiting” single seat lounge chair. Substantial
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Cane PK22 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
structural integrity or the beauty of the chair. This would work well in an office, a lobby/waiting room, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Dark Grey Plastic Chair with Metal Legs and Casters
Located in Van Nuys, CA
easy to move around and can serve as a desk chair, waiting room, or even as additional seats for guests
Category
Late 20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Metal and Fabric Tandem Bench
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
stylish, sleek piece would be perfect for a doctor's office, waiting room or office.
Matching lounge
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Midcentury Industrial Waiting Chairs, Set of Two
Located in High Point, NC
these chairs stylishly blend the elements of design and practicality with a rugged and attractive metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Miller Borgsen Armchairs Röder Söhne Germany, 1966
By Miller Borgsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the frames, superbly shaped and comfortable seating. Very nice pair of chairs for waiting room for
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bentwood Armchairs, in the Manner of Thonet "Banker" Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
.
Chairs are suitable for office chairs, waiting room chairs, desk chairs or dining chairs.
Measure
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Dining Armchairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
, waiting room chairs or occasional chairs.
Measures: Arms 24" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
are great as lounge chair, office chair, professional office waiting room chairs.
Measures: Arm H
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Design Set of 4 Lounge Chairs, Belgium, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design set of 4 lounge office meeting room or waiting room chairs. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
2 Bank of England Style Office Chairs Attributed to Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
, conference, work or waiting room chairs, these will double nicely as Industrial style dining chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Waiting Room Ensemble
By Poltronova
Located in Weesp, NL
Waiting room set mid century modern attributed to Poltronova, Italy.
This rare set in perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
8 Bauhaus Black Leather & Chrome Cantilever Italian Chairs Attributed Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in Topeka, KS
fabulous surrounding your dining table, an office conference table, in a waiting room, used as accent
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 1970s Gastone Rinaldi Cantilever Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Sheffield, MA
chair, office waiting room guest chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Miller Borgsen Lounge Chairs Brown Röder Söhne, Germany, 1966
By Miller Borgsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and comfortable seating. Very nice pair of chairs for waiting room for example. The brown leather has
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Miller Borgsen armchairs Röder Söhne Germany 1966
By Miller Borgsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the frames, superbly shaped and comfortable seating. Very nice pair of chairs for waiting room for
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Afteroom Bar Chair, White Wood
By Afteroom
Located in San Marcos, CA
as the new and striking chairs in the office waiting room. The chairs are both light, comfortable and
Category
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair, and especially a
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
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Waiting Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of waiting room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique waiting room chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. We have 3 antique and vintage waiting room chairs in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Waiting room chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Waiting room chairs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made waiting room chairs over the years, but those made by Please Wait to be Seated, Os & Oos and Sergio Mannino Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Waiting Room Chairs?
Prices for waiting room chairs start at $476 and top out at $7,650 with the average selling for $5,960.
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 Waiting Room Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a chair in a sitting room is called varies. Many people refer to the decorative chairs placed in seating areas as accent chairs or occasional chairs. However, some chairs may have other names based on their style. For example, a chair that tilts back and includes a footrest is a recliner, while one flanked by arms is an armchair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, accent chairs in a living room don't have to match. In fact, you're free to mix and match accent chairs as you see fit. To tie the room together, choose chairs that have something in common, such as color or materials. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023What kind of chairs you put in a living room is up to you. Many people furnish living rooms with accent chairs, which are crafted with both comfort and style in mind. If you have a desk in your living room, you may want to place a stationary or rolling desk chair in front of it. Since there are no rules for decorating, you're free to use dining chairs, benches and stools for living room seating. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To choose an accent chair for a living room, first measure the floor space available for your chair and the height of the seats of the other furniture in the room. You'll generally want to select a chair that will fit your floor plan and has a seat height that is no more than 4 inches taller or shorter than the other furnishings in the seating area. Next, consider the style and color scheme of your room, looking for chairs that will match. Once you have narrowed down the options, compare materials and prices to select the chair that will suit your preferences, coordinate with the rest of your space and fit your budget. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
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