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21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
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Wool, Oak
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Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
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Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Travertine
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
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Steel
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Travertine, Metal
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Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Feathers, Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cut Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Brass
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Brass
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Hardwood
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Bouclé, Oak
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Cane, Teak
20th Century English British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Walnut, Oak, Ash, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian Corner Chairs
Crystal, Metal
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Daybeds
Steel
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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Cut Steel
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Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
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Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Campaign Sofas
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Sofas
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Wood
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Bouclé, Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Leather
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Brass
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Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
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Brass
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Brass
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
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2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
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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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