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A 19thc French Lit Bateau
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century French Lit Bateau with twin scrolled ends, on turned legs and castors and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Daybeds

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Mahogany

A 19thc French Lit Bateau
A 19thc French Lit Bateau

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

H 84 in W 233 in D 70 in
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau A 19th Century French Rustic Pine single sleigh bed This
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Antique 19th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau

H 47 in W 77 in D 38 in
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

H 14 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed
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Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

H 38 in W 85 in D 28 in
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in New York, NY
, Williams and Gibton, Dublin, and with their label. Of French lit-en-bateau form, the frame carved with
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Antique 1820s Irish George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

H 51.5 in W 69.5 in D 100 in

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Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed Frame and turned posts in teal Headboard and footboards featuring framed hand-painted landscapes and bouquets of red and white flowers ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed
Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed

Hand Painted Folk Art Teal Single Canopy Bed

H 68.5 in W 47 in D 79 in
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot

18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot

H 36.62 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910
Located in Opole, PL
Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910 A single bed made of pine wood, dating back to approximately 1910. The bed frame features rectangular panels. The center has a removable spr...
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Vintage 1910s Polish Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910
Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910

Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910

H 38.39 in W 77.56 in D 42.52 in
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality French 19th century ormolu, patinated bronze, Rouge Griotte, Coquillier de Bilbao, and Sarrancolin marble statue and original pedestal named "Gloria Victus"...
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal
French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal

French 19th Century Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Statue on Original Pedestal

H 102 in W 30 in D 26.75 in
French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a French bed from the early Twentieth Century with elegant shaping and fine carving. This bed accepts a US Queen Size (or UK King Size), 5ft wide (60 in), base and...
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Vintage 1920s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189
French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189

French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189

H 60 in W 60 in D 91 in
Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XV style sleigh-form day bed, the frame carved with flowers and other decoration, in distressed white and blue painted finish with blue/green vintage mohair upholstery and cu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

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Wood

Louis XV Style Daybed
Louis XV Style Daybed

Louis XV Style Daybed

H 35 in W 90 in D 37 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Queen Platform Bed by for Sannemanns
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The interior (mattress) width and length is 55.5" x 75". Please check your mattress dimensions to determine compatibility. This old growth rosewood exudes character. Rich, reddish...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Queen Platform Bed by for Sannemanns
Vintage Danish Rosewood Queen Platform Bed by for Sannemanns

Vintage Danish Rosewood Queen Platform Bed by for Sannemanns

H 25.38 in W 58.38 in D 77.13 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form supports and iron curtain rails. Beautiful book matched wood panels and side rails w...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Children's Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

H 33 in W 42.25 in D 22.5 in
Twin Canopy Painted Red with Blue Painted Detail
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A delightful, folk art single bed most likely Hungarian, hand initialed and dated “C.F.B.” and “1834”. Frame painted burnt red with turned multi-colored posts, headboard and footboa...
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Antique 19th Century Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Twin Canopy Painted Red with Blue Painted Detail
Twin Canopy Painted Red with Blue Painted Detail

Twin Canopy Painted Red with Blue Painted Detail

H 68.25 in W 43.5 in D 71 in
Noura Bed, Queen Bed, Bamboo Platform Bed in Cognac
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins with q...
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo

Noura Bed, Queen Bed, Bamboo Platform Bed in Cognac
Noura Bed, Queen Bed, Bamboo Platform Bed in Cognac

Noura Bed, Queen Bed, Bamboo Platform Bed in Cognac

H 28 in W 70 in D 84.5 in
Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Located in London, GB
Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a sofa, all three pieces heavily decorated with Egyptian motifs from the Pharaonic civil...
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Chairs

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Wood

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture

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H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful boat bed in mahogany veneer, Louis Philippe period. Its small dimensions allow it to be used also as a bench. The four legs are equipped with casters, which allows him to m...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840
Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840

Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840

H 35.83 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Located in Wrexham, GB
An attractive cast iron antique bed finished in cream with straight brass top rails and decorative castings depicting Art Nouveau floral designs. This bed accepts a UK king size or ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297
Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297

Cream Antique Bed with Art Nouveau Decoration MK297

H 64 in W 60 in D 84 in
19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 19th century country French Directoire period infant's bed. Ideal for a doll collection or beloved mini-canine or cat. Fruitwood. Nicely molded throughout. The sides ...
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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

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Fruitwood

19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed
19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed

19th Century, Country French Directoire Period Infant's Bed

H 20 in W 27.5 in D 14.75 in
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a...
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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600
A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600

A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600

H 30.5 in W 40.25 in D 21.75 in

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First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful Napoleon period "Lit Bateau" in mahogany with a French polish finish. This bed was made
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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Bronze

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

H 43.5 in W 75.5 in D 47.5 in
Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
By Maroeska Metz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Piece unique Lit bateau inspired sofa.
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1990s Dutch Baroque Revival Sofas

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Metal, Other

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

H 41.34 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in
Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A French Lit Bateau day bed with figured mahogany veneer. The price includes a specially made
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

H 42 in W 45.5 in D 83 in
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French early 20th Century iron "lit bateau", original painted dark green and gold tole. Sold with
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

H 35 in W 75 in D 41.5 in
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Located in Hanover, MA
An important French Empire mahogany daybed. The rectangular head and foot-board mounted by a column-top rails. The columns are embellished with ormolu plinth and capitals. Beautiful ...
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Ormolu

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

H 42.25 in W 79 in D 42.5 in
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room, not the bedroom. Méridienne: a méridienne
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Damask, Giltwood

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

H 37.01 in W 53.55 in D 28.75 in
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Located in London, GB
shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

H 32.68 in W 76.38 in D 29.93 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
century. It is called a lit en bateau in French due to it shape, curving out on both the headboard and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

H 45.5 in W 64.25 in D 90.5 in
French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen
Located in Mimizan, FR
Bed Lit Bateau Natural Linen newly upholstered panels with studded detail This vintage bed has been
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Wood

French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen
French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen

French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen

H 38.19 in W 63.78 in D 79.14 in
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Essex, MA
Period French mahogany bed or Lit en Bateau Will require a custom mattress set. Top top mattress
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

H 50 in W 81 in D 56 in
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Empire lit bateau (day bed). Mahogany with brass mounts. Beautiful French polish finish
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

H 44 in W 53 in D 79.5 in
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Lit Bateau (or Day Bed) has evenly proportioned scrolled outward end boards all raised on
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Walnut

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

H 23 in W 73 in D 47 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good early 19th century Lit de Bateau in mahogany with the original gilt bronze mounts. RR.
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

H 40 in W 62 in D 85 in
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape, outscrolled arms, turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

H 34 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French
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Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

H 44 in W 88 in D 58 in
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French
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Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

H 44 in W 88 in D 58 in
Antique French walnut daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut Louis Philippe "lit en bateau" daybed.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Antique French walnut daybed.
Antique French walnut daybed.

Antique French walnut daybed.

H 41 in W 79.5 in D 38.5 in
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Vancouver, BC
A small daybed/sofa in the full French Empire lit-de-bateau style, the oak frame stained and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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Silk, Oak

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An outstanding, early 19th century Italian day-bed in mahogany with inlaid ebonised detail at the front, in the neoclassical taste, with a new mattress and a bespoke Toile de Jouy fa...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

H 55.12 in W 75.2 in D 53.15 in
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Lit Bateau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lit bateau for your home. A lit bateau — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lit bateau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lit bateau made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a Lit Bateau?

Prices for a lit bateau start at $995 and top out at $15,289 with the average selling for $7,955.

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