Postmodern Daybed
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Lacquer, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Lacquer, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs
Leather, Palmwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1990s German Post-Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 2000s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Alpaca, Bouclé, Resin
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Postmodern Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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