Cylinder Daybed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Chenille, Velvet
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Hide, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century German Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx
2010s Swedish Side Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Chaise Longues
Metal
20th Century Unknown Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
Vintage 1940s German Daybeds
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Daybeds
Antique 1680s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Rattan
2010s Italian Benches
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Benches
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Unknown Benches
1990s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Ormolu
20th Century French Daybeds
Maple
Antique 1880s French Empire Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Directoire Daybeds
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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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
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Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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