Daybed Back
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Daybeds
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Cord, Wicker, Fabric, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Daybeds
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Cord, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Swiss Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Space Age Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Empire Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Futurist Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century English Daybeds
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Suede, Wool, Upholstery, Ash, Elm, Oak, Sycamore
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Metal
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Teak, Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century Bajan British Colonial Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Canadian Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Birch
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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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