Queen Daybed
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds
Beech
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s American Other Daybeds
Sheet Metal, 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
Metal, Sheet Metal
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
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Daybeds
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Ash
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Shaker Stools
Oak
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Recent Sales
Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Daybeds
Maple, Rush
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Daybeds
Rope, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Hide, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Beds and Bed Frames
Burl
Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fiberglass, Rubber
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Queen Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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