Curve Day Bed
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Marble
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Chaise Longues
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
1990s British Regency Daybeds
Wood
20th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Bookcases
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Wool, Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Gesso, Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Charcoal
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood
2010s Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1810s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Daybeds
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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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