Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Armchairs, armchairs and sofas for high traffic waiting room and reception
For a high-traffic waiting room, it is advisable to mix sofas and armchairs: this guide compares models, tapestries, measurements and how many seats to put in each case.
By Leonardo Bianchi, CEO at Dunati
For a high-traffic waiting room, choose sofas with exposed legs and an upholstery that can be cleaned without disassembling anything: eco-leather if the room receives the general public or patients, fabric if the reception is corporate and the image weighs more. At Dunati we recommend setting up the wait with a Federica modular sofa or a Vitto in eco-leather, and adding armchairs so that strangers do not have to sit side by side. All soft seating models have a 3-year warranty.
What Dunati models are suitable for a waiting room?
| Model | What is | Front formats and measurements | Para qué sala |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federica | Mid-back sofa, polished aluminum legs, fabric | 1 body (98 cm) and 2 bodies (160 cm); high back version; side modules, corner modules and straight and curved joints | Corporate receptions and lounges in line or curve |
| Aramiz | Easy chair and visitor chair in fabric | Four wooden legs, four black metal legs or aluminum swivel base | Esperas cortas frente al mesón y salas de reunión informal |
| Taurus | Sofá de respaldo alto (125 cm), patas metálicas negras | 1 puesto (95 cm) y 2 puestos (150 cm), con mesa auxiliar a juego | Waiting with visual privacy and informal work areas |
| Vigo | Fabric sofa, metal legs | 1 body (95 cm), 2 (156 cm) and 3 (195 cm) | Salas de espera amplias |
| Vitto | Eco-leather sofa, metal legs | 1 body (79 cm) and 3 bodies (181 cm) | Clinics and waiting for the general public |
| Brío | Fabric sofa, metal legs | 1 body (109 cm), 2 (200 cm) and 3 (230 cm) | Lounges and waiting areas with space |
| Pufs Bongo | Pufs tapizados en tela, combinables | Pequeño, mediano y grande | Extra seat that does not block the view |
Federica
- What is
- Mid-back sofa, polished aluminum legs, fabric
- Front formats and measurements
- 1 body (98 cm) and 2 bodies (160 cm); high back version; side modules, corner modules and straight and curved joints
- Para qué sala
- Corporate receptions and lounges in line or curve
Aramiz
- What is
- Easy chair and visitor chair in fabric
- Front formats and measurements
- Four wooden legs, four black metal legs or aluminum swivel base
- Para qué sala
- Esperas cortas frente al mesón y salas de reunión informal
Taurus
- What is
- Sofá de respaldo alto (125 cm), patas metálicas negras
- Front formats and measurements
- 1 puesto (95 cm) y 2 puestos (150 cm), con mesa auxiliar a juego
- Para qué sala
- Waiting with visual privacy and informal work areas
Vigo
- What is
- Fabric sofa, metal legs
- Front formats and measurements
- 1 body (95 cm), 2 (156 cm) and 3 (195 cm)
- Para qué sala
- Salas de espera amplias
Vitto
- What is
- Eco-leather sofa, metal legs
- Front formats and measurements
- 1 body (79 cm) and 3 bodies (181 cm)
- Para qué sala
- Clinics and waiting for the general public
Brío
- What is
- Fabric sofa, metal legs
- Front formats and measurements
- 1 body (109 cm), 2 (200 cm) and 3 (230 cm)
- Para qué sala
- Lounges and waiting areas with space
Pufs Bongo
- What is
- Pufs tapizados en tela, combinables
- Front formats and measurements
- Pequeño, mediano y grande
- Para qué sala
- Extra seat that does not block the view
According to its technical sheet, the Aramiz with arms declares ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 certification, and Aramiz and Taurus declare Greenguard Gold. The sofas, armchairs and cabins that we offer are of imported international design; The 3-year warranty covers sofas, armchairs, armchairs and poufs, and the legal warranty runs separately.
How many seats does a waiting room need?
It is calculated with the time of the most people, not with the average. A simple way: multiply how many people arrive at rush hour by the minutes they wait, and divide by 60. If 30 people arrive per hour and wait 10 minutes, there are about 5 people sitting at a time; in a clinic, add the companions.
Mix formats: a two-seat sofa and two armchairs give the same capacity as a four-seat sofa, but no one is forced to sit next to a stranger.
What carpet is best for high traffic?
- Eco-leather- Wipe clean and does not absorb liquids. It is the option for clinics and the general public; in the catalogue, the Vitto line.
- Fabric: warmer and with more colors, according to the menu of each model. For corporate receptions.
Before deciding, ask about the resistance of the upholstery in Martindale cycles, the density of the foam and whether it can be cleaned with disinfectants: these are the three pieces of information that decide how long a sofa lasts during a wait. And prefer metal or aluminum legs to floor-length skirts: it is cleaned underneath and the furniture lasts longer.
What measurements and circulation does a waiting room need?
These are design references, not a standard; The accessibility requirements of your premises are defined by your architect.
- Leave free circulation in front of the seats and on the main steps; The widths for wheelchairs are defined by the standard applied by your architect.
- Side table about 40 cm from the seat. The Taurus one measures 45 × 30 cm and 41 cm high.
How is soft seating combined with the reception desk?
First the inn and then the sofas. The Magic reception measures 110 cm high and ranges from 125 to 245 cm long in a straight version; If you need an accessible low section or a special shape, the inn is custom made in Chile. Then the soft seating is chosen with the color of the legs and a tapestry that matches the laminate of the counter. Orient the seats towards the entrance or to the side of the inn, never facing the person serving: the wait should not feel observed.
What changes in a clinic or health center?
- Washable surfaces: eco-leather, without deep seams where dirt accumulates.
- Seats with armsfor older people, who use them to get up, combined with sofas for companions.
- accessible inn: low section and free space in front to turn a wheelchair, depending on what your architect requests.
- Wide hallwaysin the main steps, according to the standard applied by your architect.
What companies already use these models?
Cresciente Medical, in Las Condes, closed your order on October 28, 2025 and in 8 business days we delivered and installed a Federica modular sofa in three colors, Bongo poufs, reupholstered Malva visitor chairs and support tables.Blue Express(Pudahuel) bought again after his project and added a six-module Federica sofa in medium blue and light gray and four Aramiz armchairs.
How long does delivery take?
Depends on stock. What is in stock is shipped in the Metropolitan Region within a reference period of up to 3 business days from confirmation of payment. If a model or color has to be imported, the reference period increases to approximately 85 business days. The firm term is included in each quote.
Where can they be tested?
In the showroom at Av. Vitacura 6577, Vitacura, Santiago, where Federica and Taurus sofas and Aramiz armchairs are on display, as well as tapestry samples. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with parking. If you want to see a particular model, confirm it first by WhatsApp at +56 9 8583 5709.
What sofa is best for a corporate reception?
Federica, because it is composed in a line or in a curve depending on the space. For more private waiting, Taurus with its side table.
What is suitable for a clinic?
Vitto in eco-leather, with armchairs with arms for seniors.
Can they be ordered in a specific color?
Yes, within the fabric or eco-leather menu of each model.
What guarantee do they have?
3 years on sofas, armchairs, armchairs and poufs. The legal guarantee runs separately.
Do they arrive armed?
In projects, Dunati delivers and installs them, also in regions (the transfer is quoted separately). Purchases from the online store outside Greater Santiago travel by courier, in their box and unassembled.
Can they be combined with a custom reception desk?
Yes: the counter is manufactured in Chile and its laminate is coordinated with the upholstery and the color of the sofa legs.
