Folding Daybed
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Lacquer
2010s German Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Resin
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Campaign Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Lambskin, Beech
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Canadian Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century English Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Wrought Iron
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Daybeds
Iron, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
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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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