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British Metal Daybeds

Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
A daring and original piece of furniture designed by British artist Jonathan Yeo, structurally engineered by expert technicians and manufactured by LINLEY, the world-renowned wood-sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
H 22.45 in W 41.66 in D 86.23 in
William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed
By William Plunkett
Located in New York, NY
William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed. Black leather with a stainless steel frame.
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed
William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed
H 13.5 in W 84 in D 28 in
Contemporary Brass and Upholstered Luxury Chaise Lounge
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order Chaise Lounge with its polished brass and aluminium components working in close harmony with the beautiful cotton velvet upholstery and hand crafted American Cherr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Wenge Daybed
Located in Lewes, GB
A classy daybed for the minimalists. Wenge, a timber found in Africa if one of the prettiest timber species around. We have matched it with a grey fabric from Panaz and have given it...
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2010s British Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wenge Daybed
Wenge Daybed
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Unique William Plunkett Sofa
By William Plunkett
Located in Munich, DE
There are many William Plunkett sofas around, but i never saw this model before and found no info about. Purchased 1969 at heals in London - possibly made by order.
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Unique William Plunkett Sofa
Unique William Plunkett Sofa
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Leonard William Collmann, an Exhibition Quality Gothic Revival Oak Chaise Lounge
Located in London, GB
Leonard William Collmann, stamped L W Collmann. A rare exhibition quality Gothic Revival oak chaise lounge or daybed with incised and inlaid details through out, a wonderful origina...
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Pavilion Daybed
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved giltwood daybed or chaise longue, displaying the mythological influences and designs of the Regency period. Comparisons may be drawn with the furnishings of Brigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pavilion Daybed
Pavilion Daybed
H 32 in W 86 in D 27.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Organic Chaise Lounge in the Style of Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in London, GB
An iconic aluminium organic chaise longue in the style of Ron Arad. The brushed aluminium covering is screwed to a custom-made sculptural wooden frame, engineered and made in the sam...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design daybed / chaise longue inspired by works at Brighton Pavilion. The ends in the form of scallop shells. The legs of stylized crocodile form. Carved in mahogany a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Gold

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
H 39.5 in W 79.25 in D 25.75 in
English Regency Maroon & Gold Star Récamier
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) mahogany and brass inlaid roll arm récamier with maroon and gold star design upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass

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Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade in Los Angeles, California. Bed frame available in King or Queen, inquire for o...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel pouf upholstered in white Italian merino wool/poly blend performance boucle. COM upholstery option available as well.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in Paris. Note: Original/earl...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Doors and Gates

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bed, King, Platform, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Hardwood, Semigood, Rift
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
The loft bed features large hardwood platforms with poplar slats bolted to the frame. One of our best sellers, the Rift bed is the most durable hardwood platform bed on the market. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Hardwood

Bed, King, Danish Cord, Woven Headboard, Mid Century Modern-Style, Hardwood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
This listing is for a Rian Bed in Walnut with Kraft Danish Cord, King. Custom options available. A good bed is hard to find, but a Semigood bed is hard to beat. The Rian Bed featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Big Art Nouveau Solid Ash Wood Three-Door Wardrobe / Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Art Nouveau cabinet from circa 1900 from Germany was made in solid ashwood. The panels of the side doors are made of cherry wood. In the middle is a mirror with facet. The handle...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ash, Cherry

Fabulous Late 19th Century Inlaid Bed
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous late 19th Century inlaid mahogany five foot wide bed, finely hand carved, richly patinated and inlaid with stunning detail throughout. The moulded foot and headboard both ...
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Antique 19th Century English Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Late 19th Century Inlaid Bed
Fabulous Late 19th Century Inlaid Bed
H 60 in W 60 in D 83.5 in
Pablo Picasso 'Vase deux anses hautes' A. R. 213
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Vase deux anses hautes (A. R. 213) Terre de faïence vase, 1953, from the edition of 400, inscribed 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and painted, with t...
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1950s Abstract Impressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to fin...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pure Coyote Fur Plaid with Cashemire
Located in Paris, FR
Plaid pure Coyote with hand-sewn beige Cashemire back. Exceptional piece and high quality handmade.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Animal Skin

Pure Coyote Fur Plaid with Cashemire
Pure Coyote Fur Plaid with Cashemire
H 78.75 in W 55.12 in D 5.91 in
Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Marcel Breuer style daybed. Tubular chrome at both ends. Bed has hinges which allow it to be lifted, allowing for storage underneath. Great piece of design. Fantastic spring ...
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
H 23 in W 80 in D 39 in
fferrone Rare Presenter Set with Four Contemporary Whiskey Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone, Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes one rare presenter and four rare whiskey glasses Inspired by the pleasures of fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art ...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Modern Cream Armchair Bouclé Lacquered in Gloss With Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
21st century modern cream armchair bouclé lacquered in gloss Alice armchair Alice Armchair Cream is a luxury armchair composed of exquisite materials. This eclectic armchair is perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Marble

PILLAR CHAISE - Modern design in Soft White Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Pillar Chaise is a stunning piece of furniture with a unique and captivating design. It is characterized by layered, asymmetrical design elements that create a sense of sophistic...
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2010s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Barcelona Couch - Mies van der Rohe for Knoll style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic, everlastingly appropriate. Large platform daybed in tufted cream colored leather with a roll headrest.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Stuart Devlin, Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented as edition No. 94 out of a limited prod...
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in everton lymington, GB
Robin Day double convertible sofa-bed for Hille - England. Classic sofa bed. Easy to use mechanism back flips over to form a small double bed. Blue velvel style fabric. Elegant slim ...
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
H 27.96 in W 75.99 in D 37.01 in
English Campaign Chair or Bed
Located in Culver City, CA
This unique piece of campaign furniture has an iron frame and woven metal body. It can be adjusted several ways to be used as a chair with or without a foot rest and also a bed with ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Iron

English Campaign Chair or Bed
English Campaign Chair or Bed
H 40 in W 51.75 in D 23.75 in
Goga Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa Chair by Felice James in Oak Brass Velvet
By Andrea Felice, Rebecca James, Felice James
Located in London, GB
A hand carved chaise longue with a hand applied finish creating the blackened oak frame. Stunningly combined with cotton velvet buttoned upholstery and solid brass socks. This un...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Daybed or Chaise Longue
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
An imposing Regency mahogany scroll ended daybed, inlaid with brass stringing and enriched with brass rosettes. This piece has the rare feature of standing on brass animal legs and f...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Bed with White and Black Ticking
Located in den Haag, NL
A 19th century English black painted steel and cast iron campaign bed with brass front legs. This bed folds to a chair and extends to camp bed. It folds for easy transport. The back ...
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Antique 1850s English Campaign Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass, Iron

'Liege Aus Meinem Zimmer' by Rolf Sachs in Felt-Mounted Plaque, 1993
By Rolf Sachs
Located in Cologne, DE
'Liege aus meinem Zimmer', Rolf Sachs 1993 limited edition Nr. 51/100 Misc.: in felt mounted plaque
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Late 20th Century British Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Regency Period Rosewood Chaise Lounge Blue Upholstery, style of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A fine, pare and important English high-style Regency period library couch in rosewood with gilt metal mounts in the manner of George Smith. Decorated all round this exceptional ...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Drop Arm Leather Day Bed or Window Seat, circa 1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual leather day bed or window seat. Made in the latter part of the last century, this wonderful piece of furniture has been hand crafted in England by an excellent furnitu...
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20th Century British Chesterfield Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Velvet Daybed Sofa in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Raleigh, NC
1950s daybed sofa, extremely well made and newly reupholstered in a light blue suede. This piece also comes with a removable pillow. We are uncertain of the designer of this piece, b...
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

1860 Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo Style
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully worn circa 1860 Napoleon lll cast iron daybed, features curved sides with intricate floral scroll work figures and faces with a nod to the rococo style Original gre...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Style Painted Iron Daybed Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical English victorian style daybed or settee featuring a dark British racing green painted finish. The ends of the bed are scrolled in a sleigh style and the frame, legs, and s...
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20th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mark Brazier-Jones Jaba Chaise Longue circa 1997
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Mark Brazier-Jones Jaba chaise longue Circa 1997 Magnificent rare masterpiece by the artist Mark Brazier-Jones Jaba Chaise Longue, designed 1997, the button and tufted chaise beau...
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1990s English Baroque Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Barber & Osgerby Robins Egg Blue Leather Daybed, 1999
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Lovely daybed design by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. England, 1999.
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1990s English Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

English Chaise Lounge with Adjustable Back
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English chaise lounge with an adjustable back, mahogany legs and brass casters, late 19th century. Height of back when raised 26". The back has two levels, flat and raised as seen i...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Doctors Bed or Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian solid mahogany doctors bed with many different positions available with the help of adjustable supports. It’s in excellent original condition with the original p...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Antique William iv Style Chaise Lounge by Howard & Sons
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique William IV style chaise lounge, circa 1900. The brass casters are stamped Howard & Sons. With a large down filled cushion. The chaise lounge could be period circa 1840, but i...
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Antique Early 1900s English William IV Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Doctors Bed / Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian solid mahogany doctors bed with many different positions available with the help of adjustable supports. It’s in excellent original condition with the original p...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Handmade Leather and Oak Daybeds by State of Craft
By BENCHMARK
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
This set of two unique and refined daybeds, designed by architecture and design practice State of Craft were handmade from a solid oak frame by English furniture maker Benchmark. T...
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2010s British Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

1960s Style Modernist Rocking Buttoned Daybed on Polished Chrome Sleigh Legs
Located in London, GB
An unbelievably comfortable 1960s style daybed on rocking polished chrome sleigh legs. This stylish and functional daybed is covered in a pinstriped-ribbed blue/green velvet and chen...
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Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 20th Century Edwardian Campaign County House Hammock Day Bed
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful decorative early 20th century hammock, in original country house condition. Its had many a good repair during its life, darning, patches and sections of reinforcements to...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Regency Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century carved painted Regency style chaise. It has original hand painted details adorning the frame, scrolled arms, and carved legs with original caster wheels feet in goo...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

WWI British Officer's Campaign Field Cot Desk or Cabinetta
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Edwardian WWI British officer's folding campaign field cot bed desk or cabinetta. Features a small cabinet desk with fold down storage inside and a desk top when not in use. ...
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20th Century Welsh Campaign Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ernest Race Style White Metal Daybed with Mattress, 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 1950s white metal daybed in the manner of Ernest Race with marking to legs Armstrong Cork Company Limited, London, with an associated mattress from Staples, structurally sound with...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Good Quality Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Chaise Longue
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
A good quality Aesthetic movement ebonised and parcel-gilt chaise longue, with nice fluid understated detailing in the style of Collinson and Lock.
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Chaise Longues

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Regency Recamier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency rosewood and mahogany recamier with brass feet and casters, early 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass

English Regency Recamier
English Regency Recamier
H 31.75 in W 78 in D 24.5 in
Regency Ebonized, Gilded and Brass Inlaid Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Shaped caned back and seat, scrolled arms, turned carved tapered legs with casters. Provenance: Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI residence. Possibly American.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees

Materials

Other

Ms Randolph, the Rare Toothill Edition, Four-Seat and Sofa Daybed
By Toothill
Located in London, Kent
We have been fortunate enough, over the last few months to own another identical sofa Mr Randolph that was only available online 24 hours before being sold. We have now managed to fi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in London, GB
Minimal daybed or sofa, by Robin Day, (1915-2010). Elegant slim design with teak arms and adjustable back-rest, which can be turned away from the seat to create a single bed. Newl...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
Daybed or Sofa by Robin Day for Hille, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 75.6 in D 33.86 in
Folding Painted Metal Garden Lounge Daybed with Original Woven Hemp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A folding, painted metal garden lounge daybed with original woven hemp.
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Early 20th Century English Daybeds

Materials

Iron

19th C English Regency Mahogany Campaign Bed by Morgan & Sanders
Located in Charleston, SC
This English Regency campaign bed retains the original brass label: "Morgan & Sanders, 16 & 17 Catherine Street, London." This bed was crafted as a bed or seating for military offi...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Daybeds

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Recamier by R.W. Winfield & Son
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English recamier with a brass frame featuring Neoclassical x-form and scroll details beneath a black seat and back cushion. The piece bears a brassmaker's plaque with th...
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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

English Regency Scrolling Gilt Carved Recamier
Located in New York, NY
English Regency faux rosewood painted and gilt trimmed recamier with a scrolling upper upholstered in green velvet above four foliate design gilt legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Daybeds

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Neoclassical English Daybed
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th Century neoclassical English daybed in heavy iron with ball finials. Original upholstery in usable condition but best to reupholster. Original steel springs to underside.
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Signed and Unique Sofa 'Chaise' by Mark Brazier Jones
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
The sofa 'Chaise' is an early creation by Mark Brazier Jones and the only piece of that specific design that was ever made. It is depicted in 'Mark Brazier-Jones' (Fiell Publishing L...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Victorian metamorphic folding cast-iron chair/bed. 19th C.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Folding Victorian Campaign bed/chair. 19th Century. England. With original maker's label.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

English Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency Mahogany upholstered neoclassical shaise lounge with brass inlay and grass sabot feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

English Iron & brass daybed.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small English Iron & brass small day bed on castors.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Daybeds

Materials

Iron, Brass

English Iron & brass daybed.
English Iron & brass daybed.
H 41 in W 48 in D 25 in
William IV tufted leather day bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
William IV daybed upholstered in a rich russet tufted leather bound by large brass nailheads. The legs are hand carved mahogany in a tulip shape supported by hefty brass casters.
Category

English Daybeds

Materials

Brass

William IV tufted leather day bed
William IV tufted leather day bed
H 33 in W 80 in D 31 in
Day Bed by Leveson and Sons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian mahogany-stained beech campaign style day bed with removable arms and legs and caned seat with three cushions. It is ratcheted on all three sections to adjust to numerous ...
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English Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Day Bed by Leveson and Sons
Day Bed by Leveson and Sons
H 39 in W 71 in D 30 in
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British Metal Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of british metal daybeds available for sale. There are 22 antique and vintage british metal daybeds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. British metal daybeds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British metal daybeds made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some british metal daybeds are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller british metal daybeds, measuring 19 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. British metal daybeds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by BENCHMARK, Hille and R. W. Winfield & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are British Metal Daybeds?

British metal daybeds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,250, while the lowest priced sells for $957 and the highest can go for as much as $170,281.

Finding the Right Daybeds for You

An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.

Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.

All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.

Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.

On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.