$15,027 / item
H 31.5 in W 84.26 in D 47.25 in
Baalbek, Trapezoidal Sofa Daybed by Toad Gallery, bespoke edition
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
A decadent three-seat sofa daybed of sculptural trapezoidal form inspired by the fallen
Ash
Linear Daybed – Double Bolster in Special Walnut Series 72
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
versatility without sacrificing elegance. Customization (Bespoke Experience) The Linear Daybed – Double
Brass, Nickel
Linear Daybed Series 60 in Espresso and Bronze
Located in Westport, CT
, dining areas, or at the foot of a bed. Customization (Bespoke Experience) The Linear Daybed is fully
Bronze
Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, dining areas, or at the foot of a bed. Customization (Bespoke Experience) The Linear Daybed is fully
Brass
Modern Sage Green Mohair Chaise Longue Daybed on Ebonized Base
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the piece a subtle floating effect. The bespoke daybed is clad in a sophisticated seafoam blue/green
Mohair, Hardwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
in any bespoke size. Can be made with the very neat slipcover in our beautiful House Linen or in any
Linen
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Daybed
Located in Jesteburg, DE
in any bespoke size. Can be made with the very neat slipcover in our beautiful House Linen or in any
Linen
Linear Bench in Black Ceruse Series 36
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, dining areas, or at the foot of a bed. Customization (Bespoke Experience) The Linear Bench is fully
Mohair, Oak
Bespoke Daybed, Reclaimed Hardwood and Brass Frames
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
pipings Handmade, bespoke sofas and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with reclaimed teak wood
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 76.78 in D 33.71 in
Bespoke Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Lead-time 8 weeks Handmade, bespoke sofas and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 76.78 in D 33.71 in
Bespoke Daybed Bleached Hardwood & Brass Frame, by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bangkok where we are based) Lead-time 8 weeks Handmade, bespoke sofas and daybeds, for indoor or
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 75.79 in D 31.5 in
Bespoke Daybed, Reclaimed Hardwood in Brass Golden Sand Finish by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
You may have noticed we quite drastically lowered our listed prices for our sofa’s and daybeds. We
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 76.78 in D 33.71 in
Bespoke Outdoor Daybed with Solid Brass Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
really should apply our expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed Dimensions: 220 x 65 x 57 cm; Seat height 38.5 cm (w x d x h) 86.6 x
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 88.59 in D 38.19 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 86.62 in D 31.74 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed (Indoor) Dimensions: 225 x 87 x 57 cm (W x D x H) 88.6 x 33.86 x 15.2
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Bleached Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed Dimensions: 225 x 86 x 57 cm; Seat height 38.5 cm (w x d x h) 88.6 x
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 86.62 in D 31.74 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool Outdoor
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted with P.Tendercool care
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Bleached Hardwood & Brass Frame by P.Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Fabric not included) Teak and Brass Daybed Dressed in Garden Tapestry A limited-edition fabric
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed Dimensions: 225 x 86 x 57 cm; seat height 38.5 cm (W x D x H) 88.6 x
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 76.78 in D 33.71 in
Bespoke Outdoor Daybed in Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted with P.Tendercool care
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 86.62 in D 31.74 in
Bespoke Double Daybed Indoor Reclaimed Hardwood and Solid Brass Frame 'In-Stock'
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed (Indoor) Dimensions: 225 x 87 x 57 cm (W x D x H) 88.6 x 33.86 x 15.2
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 88.59 in D 33.86 in
Bespoke Double Daybed in Bleached Hardwood and Brass Frame, P.Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT76 double daybed (Indoor) Dimensions: 225 x 86 x 57 cm; Seat height 38.5 cm (w x d x h
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 84.26 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Tendercool's Sit-Stirring collection - General info Handmade, bespoke sofa’s and daybeds, for indoor or
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 75.79 in D 64.97 in
Bespoke, Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
info Handmade, bespoke sofa’s and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with reclaimed teak wood
Brass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 86.62 in D 84.26 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection - General info Handmade, bespoke sofa’s and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 84.26 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
info Handmade, bespoke sofa’s and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with reclaimed teak wood
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 69 in D 78 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
home? Suave Soirées by the pool? Reach out and be surprised, we do offer bespoke service after all
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 88.19 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted with P. Tendercool care, reclaimed Wood, solid Brass and
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.24 in W 31.5 in D 76 in
Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Outdoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
: enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted with P.Tendercool care, reclaimed Wood, solid Brass
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.76 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass Bases by P. Tendercool (In stock)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the all-new 'EleganceRest' daybed model, a remarkable addition to our diverse furniture
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Loveseat, Reclaimed Hardwood
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
of fabric is 1.5 yards: 8.8 Yards This is a sofa from our Sit-Stirring collection, bespoke handmade
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection, bespoke handmade sofa’s and daybeds, designed by Belgian designers Pieter Compernol and Stephanie
Brass
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
. This is a sofa from our Sit-Stirring collection, bespoke handmade sofa’s and daybeds, designed by
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 34.26 in
One Seater Lounge, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
fan-base, we felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field:enter bespoke handmade sofas
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 58.67 in
One Seater Lounge with Footrest, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
expertise to a wider field:enter bespoke handmade sofas and daybeds. Crafted with P.Tendercool care
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 34.26 in
One Seater Lounge Chair Swivel, reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
international fan-base, we felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field:enter bespoke handmade
Brass
Unavailable
H 13.59 in W 32.78 in D 32.78 in
Cubist Bronze and Brass Occasional Square Table, PT6 Model, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bronze Low Tables are designed to match our Sit-Stirring collection: bespoke hand-made sofa's and daybeds
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 76.78 in D 33.71 in
Bespoke Daybed, Brushed Brass and Bleached Hardwood Frames by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
width of fabric is 1.5 yards: 8.8 yards / 8 Meters More about our Sofa & Daybed collection: Available
Brass
Custom Made Modern Modular Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Bespoke Mid-Century Modern modular daybed sofa set. Custom design re-purposing vintage Mid-Century
Velvet
French Toile de Jouy Flora and Fauna Upholstered Daybed Chaise
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic bespoke daybed, chaise lounge, or recamier featuring a French Toile de Jouy upholstery
Hardwood
second couch for Kristina
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Bespoke Mid-Century Modern modular daybed sofa set. Custom design re-purposing vintage Mid-Century
Velvet
Bespoke Daybed, Reclaimed Hardwood and Blackend Brass Frames
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
15.75 inch Handmade, bespoke sofas and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor use, created with reclaimed teak
Brass
Sold
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 84.26 in
(Frame Only) Bespoke Lounge Bed in Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
. TendercoolsSit-Stirring collection - General info Handmade, bespoke sofa’s and daybeds, for indoor or outdoor
Brass
Bielecky Wicker Sofa
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bespoke bielecky brothers handmade wicker daybed. W634 daybed. Sofa has newly upholstered back
Wicker
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,316 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 54 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$1,440Sale Price|60% Off
H 60 in Dm 28.75 in
Original Olympia Pendant Light by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte
By Daniela Puppa
Located in Aspen, CO
Original Olympia pendant light created in 1984 by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte. The pendant features a large frosted and clear glass disc on top of a conical milk glass piece that ...
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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