Antique Day Beds
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
Wood, Paint
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Day Beds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century Antique Day Beds
Teak, Paint
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century German Antique Day Beds
Wood, Leather
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Day Beds
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Day Beds
Beech
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Cherry, Linen
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century Brazilian Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century French Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century American Antique Day Beds
Wood, Rush
Early 20th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Chinese Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century American Antique Day Beds
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
19th Century American Antique Day Beds
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century American Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century British Antique Day Beds
Wood, Linen
19th Century Chinese Antique Day Beds
Cane
19th Century Italian Antique Day Beds
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Brazilian Antique Day Beds
Rosewood
Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Day Beds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Day Beds
Teak
19th Century Antique Day Beds
Mahogany
19th Century German Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
Early 20th Century Antique Day Beds
Brass
19th Century Antique Day Beds
19th Century Swedish Antique Day Beds
Wood
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
19th Century Argentine Antique Day Beds
19th Century Argentine Antique Day Beds
19th Century Argentine Antique Day Beds
19th Century Argentine Antique Day Beds
19th Century Argentine Antique Day Beds
19th Century French Antique Day Beds
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Day Beds
Upholstery
Early 20th 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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