Carved Wooden Daybed
Late 20th Century Unknown Black Forest Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1990s British Regency Daybeds
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash, Teak
Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Footstools
Limestone
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
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Early 2000s American Black Forest Bedroom Sets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Doors and Gates
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Pine
2010s Chinese Models and Miniatures
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
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2010s American Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Daybeds
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1950s Asian Daybeds
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Pine, Raw Linen
Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Rattan
Antique 1870s English Victorian Daybeds
Wood
Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Indian British Colonial Daybeds
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
Antique Early 1900s French Chaise Longues
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm, Fir
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Daybeds
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Daybeds
Velvet, Foam, Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Polyester
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Foam
Antique 1820s French Empire Daybeds
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Hide, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Chaise Longues
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware
Pine
Vintage 1930s Moroccan Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Elm
Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds
Linen, Walnut, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 1840s French Other Daybeds
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Wood, Burlap
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Directoire Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
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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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