Unique Daybed
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Daybeds
Cherry
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds
Beech
1990s Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Teak
2010s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1980s European Futurist Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
Antique 1710s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Primitive Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
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 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Lacquer, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Daybeds
Wood, Leather
2010s Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Daybeds
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Marble, Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, 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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