$3,900Sale Price|37% Off
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy and sound. Fabric shows some wear,...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary "Giotto" Unique Round Bed, Handmade in Italy, Mattress Included
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Giotto luxury mattress has an inner core made of pocket springs enclosed within two layers of horsehair.
Walnut
19th Century Pet or Doll Bed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Exquisite pet/ doll bed in the Louis XXI style. all original silk brocade drapery and upholstery. and remnants of trims. mattress is stuffed horsehair. ostrich feather floret.
Silk
19th Century French Walnut Daybed
Located in Long Island City, NY
The walnut frame has a beautiful surface quality, and the horsehair mattress has been covered in a rustic cotton canvas.
Cotton, Walnut
19th century French Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
walnut frame with original horsehair mattress,upholstered at head and foot
Wood
Regency Campaign Daybed
Located in Sheffield, MA
The carved reeded frame with large rosettes, inward-scrolled footboard and outward-scrolled headboard. Hand made new horsehair mattress and bolsters on removable slats.
Mahogany, Cane, Linen
Custom Upholstered Daybed in a Ticking Stripe
Located in New York, NY
Custom upholstered daybed in a beige cotton ticking stripe fabric with a custom horsehair Charles Beckley Twin size Mattress Mattress is 75"L x 35"W
Cotton
French Provincial Chaise Lounge Settee, Fabric, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant French provincial chaise lounge settee, crafted in the Louis XV style, features graceful curves, carved details, and a refined silhouette. Its timeless design and comfor...
Fabric
$4,681Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An exceptionally elegant French Louis XVI style daybed dating from the 1930s, this refined piece embodies the timeless sophistication, graceful proportions, and understated luxury t...
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Corbeille Bed
Located in London, England
Corbeille end French bed in polished walnut finish frame. Circa 1930.
Beech, Walnut
French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930. The chaise rests on four ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
Diminutive French Regency Style Cane Recamier Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Regency style recamier daybed, also referred to as a chaise longue, is a diminutive yet striking piece that captures the refinement of early 19th-century design...
Fruitwood
$575Sale Price|55% Off
H 34 in W 61.63 in D 28 in
Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to house a Doll or Stuffed Animal collection. Very decorative and very inexpensive.
Metal
20th Century Louis XV Style Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful bed in Louis XV style. Solid beechwood, finely engraved, with colored hand painting and gilded. (H-Kw-1).
Wood, Beech
$1,500
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 26 in
Antique French Victorian Turned Wood Doll Bed with Elaborate Miniature Bedding
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully preserved antique French Victorian doll bed crafted in finely turned wood and raised on original small casters. The bed features elegant spindle side rails, carved fini...
Textile, Walnut
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Scroll End French Bed
Located in London, England
Scroll end French bed in original paint finish. Circa 1930.
Beech
Elegant 19th Century French Baby/Dog Crib/ Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real cute baby crib or perfect for a dog.
Metal
$4,482
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa *England, circa 1820* A fine quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany chaise longue, dati...
Upholstery
20th Century, Louis XV Style, Single Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved, colored and polished gold-plated. Low foot and high headboard with rocaille crowning, double braided. Everything is done by hand. (H-Kw-4).
Beech
Round Upholstered Ottoman Coffee Table on Walnut Base with Shelf
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A round cushioned top with contrast piping rests above an open walnut shelf base — a Mid-Century fo...
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed or Lit de Repos
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant early 19th century French lit de repos with a richly figured wood frame and distinctive outscrolled ends. The long paneled front rail is detailed with carved borders and a ce...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$9,196
H 64.97 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...
Brass, Bronze
$163,180
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Porcelain
$11,476
H 28.75 in W 38 in D 21.07 in
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
Bronze
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$9,673Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 98.43 in D 92.13 in
21st Century Mid-Century Modern Valerie Bed Cotton Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Not just another seductive and beautiful brunette, Valerie Leon has been a bond girl twice. Her extensive experience in theatre and unquestionable talent take her to the Hollywood Wo...
Cotton, Wood
$163,837
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$264,852
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$6,995
H 95 in W 38.5 in D 2.5 in
Eight Foot Tall Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in a chateau in the Loire Valley, this nineteenth century French Regency style gilt wood mirror stands at an impressive eight feet in height. Its beveled glass is surrounded by...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$8,026Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 55.12 in W 84.65 in D 80.71 in
21st Century Lisi Bed Velvet Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Vina Lisi started her film career in her early teens in Rome. Though Lisi turned down “From Russia with Love”, the Hollywood producers were scouting a new Marilyn Monroe, so Lisi deb...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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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