Chairs for Waiting

Herman Miller Waiting Room Chairs

Originally chairs from a hospital waiting room, this ensemble would make a great color accent to a bare wall and provide extra seating. These would look great against a crisp white wall. There's a little bit of irony and also a 70s retro factor to this piece that I enjoy. With these chairs, asking your friends to wait while you finish getting ready takes on a whole new meaning.

Brooklyn, $225
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/fuo/3213334389.html

Danish Modern Chair Set

This set of four chairs from the 1950's have an slightly awkward but endearing quality, and I like the cobalt / egg white color combination of the cushions.

Manhattan, $475
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/fuo/3236839577.html

Mid-Century Modern Headboard

This may seem like a strange headboard with slightly peculiar proportions, but think of the possibilities! You can slide open the drawers to display small objets d'art, or use the drawers for storing bedside items and use the top for display. The top could also be used for very small reading lamps. For a narrow New York bedroom, this appears to be a good solution. 

Westchester, $95
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/fuo/3225993913.html

Vintage Teak Wall Unit

Perhaps slightly cuckoo, this wall unit is very versatile and provides a plethora of storage opportunities. Books, vases, pictures, files - anything can be stored in this unit. With items displayed in the right way, this piece of furniture can become the scaffolding of greatness.

Manhattan, $4000
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/fuo/3237256533.html

Mid-Century Phone Chair

Who do you know that actually owns something like this? Antiquated in more than looks, this piece of furniture may seem to serve no use in contemporary times when people communicate in a more mobile fashion. Reupholstered, this chair and table duet could make for a modern television dinner companion or a small work / art desk for a space that is too small to accommodate an office. Technology may have evolved, but waiting for your boyfriend to call is timeless.

Queens, $100
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/fuo/3236952189.html