$2,362Sale Price|30% Off
Exceptional 1920s Antique French 2–3 Seater Sofa / Convertible Folding Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
This versatile piece folds down in two settings, transforming into a highly practical and stylish daybed. With its refined proportions and timeless French design, the sofa offers ge...
Wood
French Early 19th Century Large Impressive Gilt Wooden Directoire, Daybed
Located in Delft, NL
A French early 19th century large impressive gilt wooden Directoire, daybed A French 19th century Directoire, daybed in wood with gilt floral decoration and gilded carved wooden c...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Daybed with Gilt Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French Empire daybed, also known as a ‘chaise lounge,’ is crafted from rich reddish-brown mahogany and mahogany veneer.
Mahogany
$2,856Sale Price|35% Off
1920s German Bauhaus Daybed in Yellow with Reupholstered Cushion and Bolster
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional German Bauhaus daybed from the 1920s, showcasing the radical simplicity and geometric clarity characteristic of the movement.
Fabric, Beech, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed with Foliage Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed from the 19th century with foliage carved decor and custom upholstery.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair This early 20th century French leather banquette is simply gorgeous.
Leather, Velvet
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
Chaise longue Recamier bench, daybed with sphinx and claw feet
Located in NANTES, FR
Here is a Chaise longue called the Récamier model, this lounge chair is from the Empire period, from the very beginning of the 19th century. It has a gold leaf sphinx decoration and ...
Wood
French Circa 1860 Original Painted Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo
Located in Lowestoft, GB
New modern slats have replaced the flimsy metal webbing, the daybed also has a brand new and bespoke dusty pink linen mattress.
Iron
Neoclassical Daybed style of Henri Jacob (1753-1824), France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical Daybed, France 19th century Unique Neoclassical daybed, the slightly bent armrests are decorated with hand-carved decor showing a rosette in a diamond shaped field and a...
Cherry
Louis XVI daybed in solid walnut, entirely carved from the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XVI Daybed, in solid walnut, with a seat featuring double backrests of varying sizes.
Canvas, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Directoire Painted Cane Daybed/Settee, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th century French Directoire painted cane daybed/settee. C 1880. Very decorative item with original patina.
Cane, Wood
French Empire Style Painted Wooden Daybed / Chaise with carved swan side
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful French Empire Daybed / Chaise Lounge,,Great size and proportion.
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Thanks to its removable side , the sofa cleverly transforms into a daybed. Work from the end of the 19th century.
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Daybed with Bamboo Seat and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood daybed from the 19th century, with carved foo dog guardian lions, bamboo slats and lift up compartment.
Bamboo, Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Daybed with Rattan Top and Removable Railings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period opium daybed from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and removable railings.
Wood, Rattan
Récamier Style Daybed with Silk Cushion, Out-Scrolling Back and Turned Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Récamier style wooden daybed with silk fabric cushion, out-scrolling back and turned legs.
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Javanese 19th Century Teak Wood Daybed with Storage and Hand Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Javanese teak wood daybed from the 19th century, with rattan seat, storage and hand carved scrolling motifs.
Rattan, Teak
French Louis XV Daybed Freshly Lacquered White With New Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV daybed freshly lacquered in white with new Todd Hase upholstery high performance off-white.
Fabric, Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lady's Opium Daybed with Rattan Seat and Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its carved décor and warm patina, this Qing Dynasty 19th century opium daybed will make for a great decorative addition to any home, particularly placed in a living room.
Rattan, Wood
Monumental French Empire Revival Daybed with Gilt Bronze Swan Necks 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental French Empire Revival daybed, crafted in France in the mid 19th century.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Bronze
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Daybed further features a solid wood frame, finely carved details, tapered legs, very nice antique item.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Louis XV Daybed In Beech Carved On All 4 Sides, France, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in beech carved on all 4 sides, velvet in good condition but it is preferable to replace it. the furniture deserves a high quality fabric
Wood, Beech
Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Cane Bed Daybeds - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Carved Wood & Cane Daybeds. Item features double cane foot and headboards, pink and cream painted finish, solid wood frame,...
Cane, Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Daybed with Carved Fo Dog Motifs and Bamboo Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
A cool and beautifully crafted Chinese Qing Dynasty daybed from the 18th century in its original condition, showcasing a rich, natural patina.
Bamboo, Elm
Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Ergonomic piece functioning as a formal settee with arms in upright and reclining positions, a daybed and a single bed for guests - Formal aesthetic suitable for drawing/sitting ro...
Linen
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) daybed/chaise lounge with woven seat and spindle apron
Wicker
19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century. Long oak wood frame with high sides showing beautiful carved rosette detail.
Linen, Oak
A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, England
A mid 18th century Irish mahogany daybed with period floral needlepoint. The out scrolling arms supporting the upright backrest, the seat raised on six square relief carved legs wit...
Mahogany
French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Empire day bed or window seat from the late 19th century featuring an elegant frame of patinated walnut often associated with the Louis Philippe or Empire style, recent...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The bed is made of fine Cuban Mahogany and is embellished with a ormolu mounts all alo...
Bronze
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Recamiere. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
The generous proportions of the daybed provide ample seating space, while its ergonomic shape ensures unparalleled comfort, making it perfect for lounging or relaxing.
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Kistsäng Box Chair with Pull-Out Bed
Located in Mckinney, TX
18th-century Swedish box chair, or kistsäng, crafted in pine and designed as a multifunctional piece for everyday living. This traditional form combines seating, storage, and a pull-...
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian Day Bed in Painted Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian-style day bed/ Sofa bench in painted pinewood, in good condition. This freestanding Scandinavian bench features a tall spindle back and armrests, and a b...
Pine
$4,536Sale Price|39% Off
Antique Folding Campaign Bed and Convertible Side Table in Oak and Canvas
By Piero de Longhi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bed unfolds into a generous seven-legged stretcher daybed with its original canvas sling seat, which is secured with riveted leather tabs and brass hardware.
Canvas, Oak
Antique French Red and White Striped Day Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
This antique French daybed is freshly upholstered in 100% Belgian linen with a thick Ruby stripe, rotary screen printed in London exclusively for Buchanan Studio.
Linen
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahog...
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an adjustable, mechanical caned back and seat, having canopy posts for netting, hand wrought me...
Wrought Iron
$2,092Sale Price|64% Off
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period.
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A rare to source late 19th Century Swedish period freestanding Gustavian day bed repainted in soft blue. This model is normally is decorated on just three sides to go against a wall....
Wood
Gustavian Paint Decorated Storage Bench, New Wool Shearling, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian paint decorated storage bench, new wool shearling, Sweden 19th Century Wonderful gustavian bench or daybed having a brand new white wool shearling/sheepskin upholstery ...
Wool, Wood
Louis XVI Day Bed or 'Lit De Repos' in the Manner of Georges Jacob, 1739-1814
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or 'lit de repos', in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814).
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed
Located in Sofia, BG
A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...
Rosewood
$9,760Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Vintage Chaise Longue with Suede Upholstery and Maple Legs
Located in New York, US
Germany, 1980s Suede with Burl Maple Wood Legs
Suede, Wood
$4,025Sale Price / set|30% Off
Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed
Located in Riverdale, NY
Venetian daybed of hand-carved wood with silver gilt accents on a Venetian grey blue ground.
Wood
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Red Lacquered Opium Bed or Wedding Bed The Opium bed is a secluded place to meditate, they were very popular in the 19th century particularly in opium dens These beds featured thre...
Lacquer
Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches (1764-1828). A spectacular rare museum quality gilt bronze bed.
Bronze, Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Day Bed, Minimalist Wabi-Sabi Design
Located in New York, NY
An impressive teak day bed that can be used as a regular bed frame or a statement piece pool side. Beautiful century old teak wood with lovely character and minimalist carving on thi...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century L02A Elm Single Day Bed (1 available)
Located in London, GB
An elm original Pierre Chapo bed. Loui model, L02A. ONE AVAILABLE Ideal as a single bed or a day bed. PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT. Good vintage condition, occasional scuffs and ...
Elm
Early 20th century empire revival painted Scandinavian day bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival painted Scandinavian day bed circa 1900. Grand sized Swedish day bed featuring scrolled end supports. Pine frame has been later painted white, sta...
Fabric, Pine
Russian Mahogany Green Velvet Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet front feet and upholstered in a cut green velvet
Mahogany, Velvet
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL CHARLES X CHAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Small and elegant walnut chaise longue, upholstered in ochre velvet in good condition. The legs, characterized by an elegant curl design that recalls the shape of a stylised cornucop...
Velvet, Walnut
Ebonized Empire Recamiere , Austria Ca. 1800's
Located in New York, NY
Fine ebonized Austrian Empire recamiere. Ebonized wood featuring elegantly curved sides and four highly detailed carved lions paw feet with giltwood accents.This fully restored large...
Wood, Giltwood
Museum Quality Rare Antique Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 48.5 and hand carved from one piece of wood. Taken from ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows, one facing left and the other facing right, each having a scroll and a bolster at one end and lotus fan at the ...
Mahogany
$8,900
Rare Antique Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique teak day bed from the island of Madura. The patina on the wood is stunning. Circa 1900. The length of the arm is 46” and hand carved from one piece of wood. Taken from m...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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.
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