Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century British Antique Day Beds
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Day Beds
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Day Beds
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Day Beds
Wood, Silk
19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Day Beds
Beech
19th Century French Restauration Antique Day Beds
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Day Beds
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Day Beds
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Caribbean French Provincial Antique Day Beds
Cedar
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Iron
19th Century Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century English Antique Day Beds
19th Century American Antique Day Beds
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Day Beds
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Leather, Velvet
19th Century British Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Fruitwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Antique Day Beds
Elm
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
Wood
Early 1900s Rococo Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century Austrian Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Day Beds
Metal
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Italian Antique Day Beds
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Day Beds
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Day Beds
Cedar, Paint
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Day Beds
Steel
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
Pine
19th Century Italian Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century American Antique Day Beds
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood, Velvet
19th Century English Antique Day Beds
1810s Russian Antique Day Beds
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
1810s Russian Antique Day Beds
1810s Russian Antique Day Beds
1810s Russian Antique Day Beds
19th Century Italian Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Day Beds
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Iron
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Day Beds
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
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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.
- What is an antique 3/4 bed?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Popularized in the early to mid 1900s, antique ¾ beds are ones that measure approximately 48” wide by 75” long. They are a size in between a single and a double, perfect if you need that tiny bit of extra space. You can also find a variety of antique beds from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 3/4 bed is any bed that measures around 48 inches wide by 75 inches long. They were popular during the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique beds from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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