Vintage Boho Charles Beckley Daybed in Peter Fasano “Angelina”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
vintage daybed by Charles H. Beckley. Long considered the gold standard in custom bedding by New York’s
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a custom Charles
Linen, Oak
Bonacina Day Bed, 1959
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Charles Beckley Company. The mattress is covered in Indigo dyed fabric and comes dressed with all 10 Hand
Steel
French Louis XVI Canopy Bed, Early 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
bed has a near new custom mattress and platform by Charles Beckley Bedding (original cost
Fabric, Wood
Pace Collection Chrome Four Poster Canopy Day Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
1970 by Charles Beckley, Inc in the Bronx, model "Bristol" hand filled with 70% hair and 30% cotton
Chrome
Sold
H 44.75 in W 40.25 in D 1.75 in
Custom Upholstered Twin Headboards, Brunschwig Et Fils "Tessa" Glazed Cotton
Located in Morristown, NJ
1997, a gorgeous pair of custom upholstered twin headboards made by Charles H. Beckley, Inc., NYC
Metal
Custom Upholstered Daybed in a Ticking Stripe
Located in New York, NY
Custom upholstered daybed in a beige cotton ticking stripe fabric with a custom horsehair Charles
Cotton
A hand-crafted wood and bouclé daybed, 21st century
Located in View Park, CA
An artist-made craftsman style day bed / chaise longue with bouclé cushions, 21st century. This piece was designed by multihyphenate artist Nadia Lee Cohen, whose work has been show...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Fir
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$5,520 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Pair of Italian Grotto Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of unusual Grotto console tables, with a rectangular flame veneered mahogany top on a branching coral cast metal support and shell form cast metal base. Dimensions: 48" W x 1...
Metal
Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual pair of Grotto tables, the rounded 'D' shaped flame mahogany and rosewood crossbanded top above a gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing...
Aluminum
Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Daybed, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant daybed in solid oak by Guillerme & Chambron, excellent patina. Upholstery in COM on request.
Oak
Distressed Country Farmhouse Painted Pine Work Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century weathered and distressed country kitchen farmhouse work table that could also serve as a small dining table. Sturdy, solid, and strong with a faded, aged painted patina ...
Iron
$32,500 / set
H 31 in W 52 in D 20 in
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Pier Tables, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Wood Carved Dolphin Console Tables, Marble Top, Giltwood, Made in France A Large and Impressive pair of full bodied Dolphin solid wood carved console or pier tables. ...
Giltwood
$14,900
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 84.65 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Double Bed Walnut Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili, double bed, walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1960. This exceptionally rare bed is designed by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara...
Leather, Walnut
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
$2,200 / item
H 28.75 in W 32.68 in D 77.96 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Teak
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Silver Koi Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency console table. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. A chic carved pair of silver koi fish with a tessellated stone top. Inset beveled mirror. Acquired ...
Stone
$6,495
H 32 in W 89 in D 46 in
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The sofa is a statement piece which is also e...
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
Venini Ca' Rezzonico Murano chandeliers
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of absolute magnitude and meticulously decorated details chandeliers Ca' Rezzonico by Venini. The dimensions of the chandeliers are incredible as the precious decorations and co...
Glass, Blown Glass
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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.
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