White Daybed
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Resin
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baltic Daybeds
Giltwood, Paint
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Daybeds
Chenille, Wood, Paint
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Daybeds
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Daybeds
Cotton, Maple
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Leather
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Other
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sofas
Iron
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
2010s South African Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
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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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