Exotic Daybeds
Antique 1870s British Early Victorian Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers ...
Copper, Brass
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Slate, Tin, Iron
Recent Sales
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Daybeds
Ebony
20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chaise Longues
Iron
Antique 1820s English Campaign Paintings
Paper
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Daybeds
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Daybeds
Wood
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Silk, Bubinga
Vintage 1960s Italian Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Moroccan Rustic Daybeds
Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chaise Longues
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Vintage 1930s Daybeds
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Daybeds
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Cherry, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Daybeds
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
20th Century American Side Tables
Harewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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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