Large Daybed
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century French Empire Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Daybeds
Cowhide, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide
Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Teak
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Daybeds
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Daybeds
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Cane
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Daybeds
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Daybeds
Metal
Antique Early 1800s Austrian Empire Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Daybeds
Bronze
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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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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