King Daybed
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2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
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Wool, Wood
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
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Wood, Paint
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Wood
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Wood, Paint
20th Century American Organic Modern Benches
Velvet, Raffia, Rattan
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Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Marble
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
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Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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Walnut
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Sheepskin, Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood, Poplar, Burl
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Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Benches
Oak
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Clay, Earthenware
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Marble, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Birch
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wool, Mohair, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1810s English Regency Daybeds
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Platters and Serveware
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Beech, Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Children's Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Vintage 1950s American Daybeds
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Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Daybeds
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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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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