Cylinder Daybed
Upholstered Daybed Featuring Curved Cylindrical Brass Elements Structure
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship with lacquered panels, its structure features gracefully curved cylindrical brass elements adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Pepino Daybed by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Pepino daybed by Owl.
Dimensions: L 210 x W 70 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Plywood base, upholstered
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered.
This stunning 1930s
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Wood
Rare vintage postmodern leather & palmwood daybed by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Hastings, GB
circular leather and hide cushion.
The cylindrical back rests slot into place, onto the leather daybed, for
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Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Materials
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
H 23.63 in W 79.93 in D 37.01 in
A Haroma, Saarinen, and Salo Design Collaboration Daybed, Finland 1960
Located in Utrecht, NL
This daybed is a masterpiece of the artistic collaboration between architect Tauno Haroma, master
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 15.56 in W 76.58 in D 31.5 in
European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Hide, Linen, Wood
Børge Mogensen #330 Fredericia Oak "Football" Sofas / Daybeds w/ Original Fabric
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A rare pair of sofas/daybeds designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia A/S. Originally designed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 12.75 in W 56 in D 27.5 in
“Model 159” Daybed in Bouclé by Bernhard Pedersen Og Søn, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
??This gorgeous oak daybed model by the Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen og Søn was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 13.78 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
"Il Pezzo 1 Daybed" upholstered ottoman in velvet with polished brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
of the piece.
Il Pezzo 1 Daybed is expertly upholstered in high-quality leather or velvet using an
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in
Rock Daybed by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
is an indoor daybed entirely made of tubular, bent steel. Equipped with technical belts for greater
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century German Wooden & Leather Daybed
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the epitome of vintage luxury with this 20th Century German Daybed, a piece that
Category
20th Century German Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
frame. Three large rectangular pillows, two cylindrical decorative pillows, and matching floral sheets
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions;
A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi, made of thick brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pita Daybed, Oak Wood and Leather
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A daybed is the piece of furniture that every room needs, whether it knows it or not. Pita’s subtle
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Oak
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A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Mattress and Bolster
By Auping, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark grey metal frame and "Auping" printed on mesh springs. The piece's manufacturer, Roy...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures.
The Monarch bench is a striking co...
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2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Fiberglass
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Corbu Bench in Walnut by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured solid wood base. Available in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
H 11.82 in W 43.71 in D 39.38 in
Mini Cloud Table in Oak by Louise Liljencrantz, Sweden
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mini cloud side table in oak finished with a satin clear coat.
Designed by Lousie Liljencrantz, Interior Designer based in Stockholm Sweden.
Made in Sweden.
Category
2010s Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Modern Frederic Daybed in Walnut & Leather by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
About Frederic Daybed
Frederic daybed it’s inspired by Japanese minimalism. With simple and clean structure, combined with two geometric shaped cushions that confer a modern and ele...
Category
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather
H 20 in W 74.8 in D 35.4 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Art Deco Oak Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Immerse yourself in the elegance of mid-century design with this Art Deco daybed, expertly reupholstered in great quality lambswool. Crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 24.81 in W 74.02 in D 33.47 in
Cleopatra Day Bed By Andre Cordemeyer For Auping
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Bunnik, NL
Classic design by Andre Cordemeijer for Auping factory. It was exposed on Milan Triennale in 1954. It is one of those projects which seams to be perfect and any change has to be only...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Gispen "L11" armchairs by A.R. Cordemeyer
By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting a set of 8 exquisite Gispen No.11 chairs, available for purchase as a set of 4 or 8. These mid-century marvels, designed by A.R. Cordemeyer, exude timeless elegance. Disti...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Bench" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge!
Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
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Erei, Modern Daybed
Located in New York, US
one another. Elisa Ossino’s project had to include a daybed with seams that create an original tufted
Category
2010s Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Handcrafted Daybed One of One
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W67 D26.5 H26 SW66 SD26 SH18
Fun handcrafted daybed with Bolster pillow and custom cylinder legs
Category
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chenille, Velvet
Directoire Folding Metal Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
curved back and cylindrical front and back legs terminating with wheels. At the end of the 18th century
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Modern Leather Daybed
Located in Dorchester, MA
This modern daybed features a large, tufted leather bed and chrome legs. The daybed includes a long
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20th Century Unknown Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Jean Prouvé Daybed
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Scal No. 450" daybed
Structure in black lacquered folded sheet steel resting on cylindrical feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Materials
Steel
De Sede Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique leather daybed by De Sede circa 1970's.
Patchwork caramel leather with bench seat and 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Geometric Studio-Crafted Postmodern Daybed
By Memphis Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern daybed with triangle and cylinder rests. Steel frame with thick rubber foam cushion. Arm
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
French Louis XV Style Daybed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis XV style daybed, French, early 19th Century, the gently curved ends having gilt carving and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Materials
Giltwood
Circa 1850 Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
Important original mid 19th century antique French Empire crotch mahogany daybed. The rectangular
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
“Model 159” Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous oak daybed model by the Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen og Søn was inspired
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom 1940s German Walnut & Cane Day Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
commissioned this daybed from a furniture maker in the village where he was based.
The day bed
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Vintage 1940s German Daybeds
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Grosfeld House Settees (Mirror image Pair available)
Located in St. Louis, MO
cushion and cylindrical pillow, Mahogany legs with ring details. New reduced price is net and for each.
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Vintage 1940s American Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
In Stock in Los Angeles, Upholstered Blue Velvet Lounge Sofa, Made in Italy
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are made of sand brass casting.
A small brass cylinder inserted in every piece, containing serial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 76.7 in L 25.6 in
Lounge Chair Rio Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
assembled to the base and glued to the head and foot supports. The cylindrical head restraint is covered in
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Daybeds
Antique 17th Century Chinese Daybed
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
The top of mitered construction framing a soft matt surface resting on four cylindrical legs lower
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Antique 1680s Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tufted Black Upholstery Long Modern Bench on Chrome Cylinder Legs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long black tufted upholstery bench, or almost narrow daybed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Chinese Antique Wooden Daybed with Woven Rattan Seat and Spindle Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden daybed from the early 20th century, with woven rattan seat and spindle
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Mies Visits Carrara Marble Daybed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary daybed transforms a simple, geometric Silhouette into a daring design that will
Category
2010s Italian Benches
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 76.78 in L 24.41 in
Beautiful Leather Matinee Daybed Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Sage Green Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful designer leather matinee daybed sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Ficks Reed Fabric Bamboo and Rattan Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
daybed and fits snug into the frame.
There are 2 cylindrical kidney pillows that go with this daybed
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Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Coffee Table, circa 1800
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese daybed / couch, now used as a coffee table, circa 1800 Elm wood. The top is one floating
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Antique 19th Century Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
4-Piece "Sity" Sectional Sofa in Terracotta Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
" sectional sofa in terracotta colored leather contains four elements. One asymmetrical curved island daybed
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27 in W 123 in D 71 in
Pita Daybed
By Alejandra Carmona, Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A daybed is the piece of furniture that every room needs, whether it knows it or not. Pita’s subtle
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pepino Daybed by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Pepino daybed by Owl.
Dimensions: L 210 x W 70 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Plywood base, upholstered
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Danish Modern Tage Poulsen Daybed
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Raining outside; That's your chance to dream away the day on this Tage Poulsen Daybed. A solid
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Classic Mid-Century Modern Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rochester, NY
Wood and bolted black iron day bed with spring seat construction and four cylindrical tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pita Daybed, Oak Wood and Leather, Floor Model
By Caterina Moretti, Alejandra Carmona
Located in Accord, NY
The Pita Daybed's subtle lines in turned oak invite you to recline, take a breath, close your eyes
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood, Oak
“Model 159” Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous oak daybed model by the Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen og Søn was inspired
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Leather Daybed for Knoll Associates
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Matching cylindrical pillow adds style and comfort to this early Knoll daybed. Please confirm item location
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Carl Hansen BM0865 Daybed in Oak Oil with Canvas Fabric by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
Børge Mogensen’s BM0865 daybed, a modular, playful and highly versatile design in FSC-certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
H 14.57 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Bed with Faux Tortoise Finish
Located in Miami, FL
cylinder at one end is the pillow. Can easily support the weight of a 200 pound individual in the sitting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo
Tufted Upholstery Long Bench on Chrome Cylinder Legs Daybed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern daybed length tufted upholstery bench.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Tufted Light Blue Upholstery Chrome Cylinder Legs Long Bench Almost Daybed
By Established Lines, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light blue tufted modern upholstery bench.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Black Leather Daybed with Bolsters and Brass Sabots
Located in Bronx, NY
either end and two cylindrical cushions. It is upholstered in black leather and sits on four tapered feet.
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Benches
"Todo Modo" by Tecno Italy Sectional Sofa with Reversible Back Rests
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Hanover, MA
Todo Modo sofa system with completely reversible rotating cylindrical back. Designed by Jean
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Bed Nicely Appointed with a Canopy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Empire mahogany bed, also referred to as an alcove bed or daybed, with full corner front
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Antique Early 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Jean Royere French Art Deco Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
slats. Recovered in rich burgundy ultra suede and sporting two cylindrical bolsters, the daybed is a
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20th Century French Daybeds
Materials
Maple
19th Century Cherrywood Salesman Sample Miniature Daybed
Located in San Mateo, CA
A unique salesman sample miniture French Empire style daybed. The cherrywood rectangular head and
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Antique 1880s French Empire Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Custom Daybed in French 1940's Style
Located in Southampton, NY
Very high end custom made daybed in French 1940's style, with hand stitched light grey silk and
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Late 20th Century American Daybeds
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Daybed Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century circa 1830
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Austrian Biedermeier daybed flamed mahogany, 19th century circa 1830
Magnificent
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 82 in D 28.5 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Daybed Flamed Mahogany 19th Century, circa 1830
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Austrian Biedermeier daybed flamed mahogany 19th century, circa 1830.
Magnificent
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 82 in D 28.5 in
Antique Austrian Biedermeier Daybed Flamed Mahogany 19th Century, circa 1830
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Austrian Biedermeier daybed flamed mahogany 19th century, circa 1830.
Magnificent
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 82 in D 28.5 in
Italian Midcentury Green Day Bed, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
green fabric.
Cylindrical cushion.
Legs in tapered wood.
Good general conditions, some signs due to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Painted Recamier
Located in Charleston, SC
Recamier is a daybed typically having a high curved headboard and a low or absent footbase. The
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Antique 1880s French Directoire Daybeds
Materials
Wood
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Cylinder Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cylinder daybed available at 1stDibs. A cylinder daybed — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage cylinder daybed now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cylinder daybed, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cylinder daybed made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Alejandra Carmona, Bernhard Pedersen & Son and Caterina Moretti each produced at least one beautiful cylinder daybed that is worth considering.
How Much is a Cylinder Daybed?
Prices for a cylinder daybed start at $1,885 and top out at $25,300 with the average selling for $6,840.
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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