French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
By Free Span
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
By Free Span
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.
Oak, Fabric
$4,387
H 36.23 in W 63.39 in D 22.05 in
Large Blonde Window Seat Banquette Bench Daybed Neoclassical Directoire Antique
Located in London, GB
an occasional bench, window seat, daybed or banquette bench, and is easily repositioned by virtue of
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
Huge Peter Hvidt Set of Table and Banquette Daybed, circa 1960
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Megeve, FR
Huge Peter Hvidt set of table and banquette daybed. Completely reupholstered Excellent condition.
Unavailable
H 76.5 in W 60 in D 31 in
Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century canopy sofa banquette with original finish by Faubourg. The sofa, circular pillows
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
A Directoire Mahogany Stained Fruitwood Banquette/Daybed circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A Directoire Mahogany Stained Fruitwood Banquette/Daybed with Le Manach Leopard fabric from Pierre
Fruitwood
Antique French 19th C. Louis XVI style Painted Banquette/Daybed
Located in Dallas, TX
French 19th C. Louis XVI style Painted Banquette/Daybed. The bench features a new down-filled seat
19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Wood Banquette/Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French Louis XVI upholstered daybed. Beautiful as a sofa or simply as a place to relax
Wood
Swedish Banquette or Daybed with Vintage Hand-Painted Fabric, Mid-1800s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Very charming Swedish Gustavian style banquette in turned and carved wood. Features old hand
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
Italian Empire Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique black Banquette with Gilded and black carvings( with faces)
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Noir Empire Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - 19th Century Italian Noir Empire Banquette. Beautiful painted wooden banquette
1940´s Big "Banquette", mahogany, brass, steel. France
Located in Girona, Girona
Big "banquette", wood structure with four mahogany stands with polished brass feet
Steel
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Painted Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and narrow antique painted daybed, circa 1890. With six fluted legs, backs with vertical
French Empire Period Walnut Window Seat Banquette After Jacob
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual and well drawn early 19th Century French Empire walnut window seat / banquette after the
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Banquette with Antique Linen Tissue with Monogra
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Painted Wood Banquette
Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 56.7 in D 27.17 in
A Very Lovely, Double-Drop Arm, French Leather Banquette circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
This charming banquette has the rare feature of having its original, leather cushions. The cushions
Leather, Velvet
Sold
H 23 in W 67 in D 34 in
Fine 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench or Banquette with Loose Cushion
Located in Birmingham, AL
very versatile piece that can also be used as a daybed, banquette, or very large ottoman for extra
Damask, Giltwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Antique Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat Bench
By David Roentgen
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian traditional and neoclassical banquette, window seat or daybed bench with
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 61.75 in D 27 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Banquette, Daybed
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style banquette or daybed is constructed of solid
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 82.25 in D 30 in
Swedish Gustavian Banquette/Daybed w/ White-Grey Paint & New Upholstery, c 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely Swedish Gustavian banquette or daybed with original, distressed white-grey paint
Fabric, Wood
French Late 18th Century Directoire Daybed/ Banquette
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Directoire daybed / banquette. Structural in relative good condition. France circa 1795
Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 53.15 in D 21.26 in
1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat
By David Roentgen
Located in Carimate, Como
Crafted in Italy, this traditional French Louis XVI and neoclassical style banquette, window seat
Leather, Wood
Swedish Banquette
Located in Tongeren, BE
scraped and stripped a bit this Gustavian sleepbench, we kept the original upholstery which is still useable but can also get changed,.....zzzzzz
Wood
19c Directoire Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Directoire Banquette
Wood
French Acajou Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Banquette with mattress
French Walnut Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A French Walnut Banquette, 19th Century
Walnut
19c Louis XV Painted Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Louis XV Painted Banquette with new upholstery
Wood
Restauration Acajou Banquette/ Petite Lit with Mattress
Located in New Orleans, LA
Restauration Acajou Banquette/ Petite Lit with Mattress
$812
H 29.53 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 17.75 in D 16 in
Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! If you look at the ...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Red Mohair Sofa and Convertible Daybed, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.
Mohair, Wood
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
Giltwood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,175
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
By Interiér Praha, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$1,036Sale Price|68% Off
H 91 in W 83 in D 16 in
Large Solid Oak French Louis XV Style Breakfront Bookcase Vitrine, circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This impressive French Louis XV style breakfront bookcase vitrine, crafted in solid oak circa 1980, is a striking example of fine European craftsmanship. The substantial design featu...
Oak
$2,648 / set
H 62.41 in W 45.48 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
Mirror, Macassar, Oak
$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 41 in D 2 in
Antique French Carved Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror - White Laquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Vanity mirror painted white laquer. Tri fold to adustable.
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French library bookcase or cabinet featuring a weathered, painted finish. The two-part case is crafted in the Greco-Roman style with decorative pilaster columns...
Brass
Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine mahogany reclaimer upholstered in a blue and white woven fabric with geometric design accentuated with contrasting flue double welting. The reclaimer with beauti...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Measures: Adjustable depth 87 cm - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma ro...
Chrome
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