Canopy Daybed
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Primitive Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum, Other
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Resin
2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
Antique 1840s Chinese Qing Console Tables
Elm
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Giltwood
2010s British Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Regency Daybeds
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Bamboo
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Elm, Chenille, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Daybeds
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds
Linen, Walnut, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Daybeds
Vintage 1960s American Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Indian Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands
Marble
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates
Glass, Art Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles
Glass
2010s French Architectural Elements
Iron
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Chrome
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
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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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