Two Arm Daybed
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
2010s South African Bohemian Chaise Longues
Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Footstools
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chaise Longues
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
20th Century English British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood, Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
2010s Chinese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Cotton, Wood
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Sofas
Polyester
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Daybeds
Velvet
1990s North American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Leather
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Antique Late 19th Century French Daybeds
Leather, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Metal
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Antique 1840s Regency Daybeds
Wood, Mahogany, Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Belgian Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
20th Century American Daybeds
Hardwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Two Arm 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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