Patterned Daybed
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Swiss Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Beech, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Daybeds
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baltic Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
2010s Indian Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Hide, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, Metal
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
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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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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
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Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
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