Red Daybed
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Linen
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Daybeds
Rosewood
20th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Settees
Fabric, Rubber
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds
Fruitwood, Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Daybeds
20th Century Italian Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds
Lacquer, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Daybeds
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Daybeds
Oak, Velvet
20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Elm, Mohair
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Elm
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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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