Empire Style Daybed
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Ormolu
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Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
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Rattan, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Daybeds
Bronze
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Fabric
2010s American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
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Upholstery, Satinwood
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Leather
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Brass
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Bronze
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Bronze
Early 20th Century Empire Daybeds
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Steel
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Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Daybeds
Walnut
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Burlap, Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
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Cotton
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Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Steel, Bronze
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Mahogany, Velvet
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Steel, Bronze
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Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
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Iron
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Empire Chaise Longues
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Settees
Walnut
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
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Mahogany
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Brass, Ormolu
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Brass, Bronze
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Brass
Antique 1840s French Empire Daybeds
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Linen, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Velvet, Foam
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Leather, Wood
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Mahogany
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Teak
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Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
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Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
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Oak, Mirror
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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