Platform Chaise
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century European British Colonial Chaise Longues
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
1990s American Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
20th Century Swedish Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo, Foam, Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Chaise Longues
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Granite, Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Recent Sales
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Vintage 1940s American Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Reed
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Wood, Reed
Early 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Reed
Early 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Early 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Reed
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1920s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Reed
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Reed
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Chaise Longues
Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Platform Chaise 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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