French Neoclassical Daybed
Antique 19th Century French Space Age Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
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Brass
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Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
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Marble
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Wood, Silk, Cotton, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fruitwood, Upholstery
20th Century American Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Daybeds
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Daybeds
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Cotton
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Daybeds
Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cherry, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Steel, Bronze
Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
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Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Iron
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Iron, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Daybeds
Iron
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Paint, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Linen, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Daybeds
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
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Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Antique 19th Century French 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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