Furniture Recamier
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Daybeds
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1820s English Regency Chaise Longues
Beech
Late 20th Century French Charles X Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brass
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Daybeds
Mahogany, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Daybeds
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Daybeds
Cotton, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Chaise Longues
Upholstery
20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Busts
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Busts
Alabaster
20th Century Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Carrara Marble
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Mid-17th Century French Busts
Faience
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Benches
Fruitwood
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Jamaican Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s William IV Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Late 20th Century Canadian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Settees
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Daybeds
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Dressers
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Daybeds
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
2010s American Modern Dressers
Silver Leaf
2010s American Modern Dressers
Gold Leaf
Antique 1860s English Regency Benches
Cane, Mahogany
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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.
- What is a recamier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
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