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Narrow Daybed

A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Mattress and Bolster
By André R. Cordemeyer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
H 43 in W 78.5 in D 55.5 in
19th Century Chinese Bent Bamboo Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of bent bamboo, this southern Chinese daybed was likely the most popular piece of furniture in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo

Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) A lively and playful modernist daybed or sofa by Memphis Milano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Daybed with Shoji
By Imoshen studio
Located in Royersford, PA
This daybed provides a place to rest in your home or office. Shoji Screens soften the natural light
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Paper

Daybed with Shoji
Daybed with Shoji
H 94 in W 80 in D 39 in
DS-80 Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-80 daybed by De Sede Dimensions: D 69 x W 202 x H 58 cm Materials: Frame made of solid wood
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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS-80 Daybed by De Sede
DS-80 Daybed by De Sede
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 27.17 in
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modest dimensions of the daybed are a benefit here, as they gently force you to spend some time on your
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Banquette with Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
bolster pillows. The narrow Louis XVI style daybed is in excellent condition and adorns an a textured
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
floor coverings. Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. The daybed doubles
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2010s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
DS-80 Lounge Sofa by De Sede
H 22.84 in W 80.32 in D 27.17 in

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A.R. Cordemeyer 'Cleopatra' Daybed for Auping
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Narrow Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the narrow daybed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every narrow daybed was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a narrow daybed, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the narrow daybed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A narrow daybed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. De Sede, Nina Edwards Anker and Brühl each produced at least one beautiful narrow daybed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Narrow Daybed?

Prices for a narrow daybed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,756 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $9,558.

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.