Bolster Cushion
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood, Bouclé
Antique 1830s English Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Down, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Ming Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Daybeds
Vintage 1950s French Daybeds
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Chaise Longues
Rosewood
Late 20th Century British Colonial Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo
1990s American Modern Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine, Raw Linen
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Ebony
Vintage 1920s Unknown Other Armchairs
Burlap, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Benches
Cane, Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s American Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Mahogany, Oak
20th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Burlap, Bamboo, Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Daybeds
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Italian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
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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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