Day Bed Used
1920s Minimalist Day Bed Used
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Italian Day Bed Used
Fabric
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Day Bed Used
Teak
1930s Italian Day Bed Used
Laminate
19th Century Day Bed Used
Elm
Early 20th Century Indian Day Bed Used
Teak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Day Bed Used
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Day Bed Used
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Cotton, Polystyrene
1970s Italian Modern Day Bed Used
Fabric, Velvet
1970s Italian Post-Modern Day Bed Used
Bouclé
1970s Italian Modern Day Bed Used
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Wool
19th Century French Day Bed Used
1950s European Modern Day Bed Used
Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Day Bed Used
Wool
19th Century Day Bed Used
1810s American Neoclassical Day Bed Used
Cane, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Metal
1660s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Metal
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Late 20th Century Chinese Day Bed Used
Wood
2010s American Modern Day Bed Used
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Aluminum
2010s French Post-Modern Day Bed Used
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Day Bed Used
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Day Bed Used
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Day Bed Used
Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Day Bed Used
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Day Bed Used
Wood
1880s Irish Country Day Bed Used
Pine
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Wood, Ceramic
Late 20th Century Day Bed Used
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Day Bed Used
Plastic
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Day Bed Used
Birch
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Day Bed Used
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can use a headboard with an adjustable bed. When purchasing a headboard for an adjustable bed, make sure that the packaging reads “compatible with an adjustable bed”.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because daybeds use normal mattresses, they are almost a type of normal bed taking on the function of a couch. Therefore they can be used as a normal bed, though the comfort level depends on the mattress quality. Designer George Nelson's iconic Nelson daybed and others are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Any tightly woven fabric can be used for upholstered furniture, including beds. The most common natural materials are cotton and linen, as its readily available and its durability allows for long-lasting wear. Shop a selection of upholstered furniture, including beds, from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While queen sized beds are 6 inches wider than full sized beds, you can often use a queen size headboard for a full mattress. Headboards are usually even with or a few inches wider than the bed.
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