Narrow Daybed
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Furniture
Walnut, Paper
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Vintage 1970s French Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Cotton, Foam
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Glass, Plaster
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Alabaster
Vintage 1920s British Living Room Sets
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Pine
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood
2010s North American Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Patio and Garden Furni...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Early 2000s North American Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Teak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hickory
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum
20th Century French Daybeds
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Directoire Daybeds
Wood
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
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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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