Reclining Daybed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather, Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Daybeds
Linen
Vintage 1970s French Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Sofas
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century German Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Padouk
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Daybeds
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Vintage 1940s English Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Regency Candlesticks
Gesso
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Antique 1890s British Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Japanese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Vintage 1930s French Daybeds
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Daybeds
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Czech Daybeds
Vintage 1960s French Chaise Longues
Early 20th Century Armchairs
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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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