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
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
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 Recamier with Gilt Swan Carvings, Circa 1810
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
$26,112Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental French Empire Revival Double-Sided Méridienne, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and monumental French Empire Revival double-sided méridienne, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1850–1870. The piece is constructed in a combination of solid mahogan...
Ormolu
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
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
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940 This absolutely stunning day bed features polychrome swags across the frame, figural cartouches to back panels and a ...
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any room, and is ready to customize ...
Mohair, Oak
Antique Mahogany Classical Day Bed with Woven Cane Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and simple antique day bed with a full cane base and original vintage silk upholstered cushions (some stains to fabric).
Silk, Cane, Mahogany
American Empire Window Seats, Crotch Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1840
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base.
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form made from walnut with with brass trim. Upholstered in a striped blue and red fabri...
Fabric, Mahogany
Chinese Export ‘Brighton Pavilion’ Bamboo Adjustable Day Bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Chinese Export ‘Brighton Pavilion’ bamboo adjustable day bed, possibly Canton, decorated throughout with pierced geometric and foliate motifs, the angle adjustable back rest above ...
Bamboo
Late 19th Century British Officer's Campaign Bed with Original Storage Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century British Army officer's painted pine campaign chest containing original steel & brass campaign bed. Stand is modern as is bed canvas. Note letter inside from British...
Steel
Elegantly Hand Carved, Northern Italian Divan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, hand carved, circa 1800, walnut divan from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, featuring pierced, flared side rails and fluted legs. Relief carved apron is filled with fl...
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Récamier with Fluted Frame and Plum Damask Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany récamier with fluted and swirl design carved frame and plum damask upholstery.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
Gold Leaf
$1,646
Scroll End Daybed
Located in London, England
Scroll end daybed on turned walnut feet with original casters.
Walnut
A British Colonial Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial daybed is distinguished by its clean architectural lines, substantial proportions, and understated elegance.
Teak
$9,920Sale Price|20% Off
Marcel Breuer Daybed 1927
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer Daybed Austria 1927
Chrome, Wire
$11,500
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Fruitwood
Late Victorian Cast Iron Daybed
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Victorian Cast Iron Daybed - Suitable for outdoors, conservatory, orangery etc. - with Neoclassical end supports, cast iron rod supports and newly upholstered - 56"w x 24"d x 34...
Cast Iron
A Chinese Daybed Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This sturdy and elegant coffee table was once a much larger daybed in 19th-century Shanxi Province, China. The original bed was taken apart and meticulously cut down to a more practi...
Rattan, Elm
Large antique daybed ottoman stool
Located in Stroud, GB
Large antique adapted daybed ottoman stool covered in loomstate heavy cotton and natural hessian.
Beech
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
$6,000
Anglo Asian Cane Daybed
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid wood with cherry stain and wicker webbing. Covered with a removable fabric piece. Two drawers on each end and Yin Yang carvings. Cane needs repair.
Cherry
A Carved Naga Daybed / Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable Naga daybed from Northeast India is a striking example of traditional tribal craftsmanship, defined by its primitive form, sculptural presence, and beautifully weathe...
Hardwood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Painted Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daybeds of this kind were originally dressed with fabric across the front to suggest a Turkish divan.
Linen, Wood
A Carved Naga Daybed / Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This traditional Naga daybed from Northeast India is a striking example of rustic craftsmanship and understated design.
Hardwood
Swedish Painted Gustavian Sofa / Daybed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Swedish painted Gustavian sofa / daybed Arcaded top over slatted & reeded frame with x shaped supports and tapered legs, sprung with hessian type upholstery.
Upholstery, Reed
Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Sleigh Bedframe for Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Sleigh Bedframe for Daybed. *Does not include the mattress or bolt pillows.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Oak Campaign Daybed
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A beautiful late 19th-century English Campaign daybed, crafted from solid oak and retaining its original handwoven cane webbing.
Wood
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood daybed no.2 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Rattan, Bentwood
Chinese Low Daybed Step, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This low 19th-century table is actually a step used for easily getting in and out of a raised daybed. Crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), the step features a plank top surface, carve...
Elm
19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Daybed
Located in York, GB
An exceptionally charming 19th-century French wrought iron garden daybed. Featuring an elegantly curved, ergonomic silhouette, the piece is defined by its intricate scrollwork frame...
Wrought Iron
19th Century J. Carter of London Campaign Daybed
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Elegant Campaign daybed by J. Carter of London, dating from the 19th century.
Wood
Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century, good structure, upholstery needs to be redone
Wood
Biedermeier walnut veneered sleigh daybed, Austria 1820s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Antique Biedermeier sleigh daybed in walnut veneer. The bed features characteristic curved or scrolled headboards and footboards, resembli...
Wood, Walnut
$7,480Sale Price|21% Off
19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Small scale is ideal child size daybed.
Walnut
19thc Pine Daybed W/Custom Made Rag Rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wooden pine daybed (hired hands) bed with 19thc rag rug custom made cushion.
Wool, Wood
Wicker Chaise Longue/Daybed, c. 1925 - 1935
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a now hard-to-find Deco Era Wicker Chaise Longue. The chaise is in original condition without restorations (but has had its white paint refreshed several times). The chaise i...
Wicker
18th Century Tuscan Direttorio Dormeuse, Daybed, Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Toscana, end of '700 beginning '800 In walnut Legs in the typical shape of the Tuscan direttorio with carved and gilded wood flower Restored Dimensions: cm L194 x D63 x H96 Sea...
Walnut
$3,900Sale Price|37% Off
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress.
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood chaise/daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The term "Méridienne" refers to when the daybed was used, as the sun is at it's mid day peak and near the Meridian.
Giltwood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century.
Wood
Elegant 18th Century Tuscan Rococo Daybed, Newly Upholstered
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant 18th century Tuscan Rococo daybed, newly upholstered.
Wood, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Style Twin Daybed with Stained Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add some French Chic to your Design Project. This daybed would be great as a sofa , twin bed, or guest bed.
Wood
Vintage 19th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Twin Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embodying the pinnacle of 19th-century French refinement, this Louis XVI-style twin daybed is a masterclass in Neoclassical craftsmanship and architectural elegance.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Historical Art Deco Daybed, Beautiful Fabric Upholstery, Early 20th Century
Located in Krefeld, DE
Early 20th-century upholstered daybed with a low wooden base and three separate cushions.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Wood Daybed Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing Chinese Wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed Circa First Quarter 19th Century, featuring four Carved swans on headboard and footboard, terminating with Carved cla...
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Daybed ends.
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural wrought iron daybed ends with scrolling arms, terminating in hand beaten hoof decoration.
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely 19th-century French daybed crafted in the Louis XVI style. The wooden bedframe has a painted finish that has become nicely patinated with time.
Upholstery
Large British Colonial Coffee Table or Daybed, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial daybed (or coffee table) from the early 20th century.
Wood
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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.
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