2 Piece Daybed
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
2010s British Daybeds
Fiberglass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Antique 18th Century Italian Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Other
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Chrome
2010s French Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Rustic End Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Onyx
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Tables
Steel
Recent Sales
Antique Early 18th Century European George I Daybeds
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Calico, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Silk, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak, Wool
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 1820s English Campaign Paintings
Paper
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Regency Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Daybeds
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Birch, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wenge
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Daybeds
Birch
Vintage 1930s Daybeds
Rattan
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery
20th Century English Chaise Longues
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s European Regency Revival Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Linen, Cane, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Damask, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Bouclé
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2 Piece Daybed 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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