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Drop Arm Daybed

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Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed
Located in Amsterdam, NL
a settee that transforms to a chaise lounge by taking out one arm and stick it in the side; by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French Deco Lit De Jour (Daybed) with Drop Down Arm/Footboard, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
a carved walnut frame with reeded legs. There is a drop arm which provides more extension for more
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Early 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

A Very Lovely, Double-Drop Arm, French Leather Banquette circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
; often used for window seating or placed at the foot of beds. The drop arms have three set positions
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Velvet

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

France Art Deco drop arm daybed
By Michel-Léonard Béguine
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful France drop arm daybed, 1920-1930. Some years ago, the upholstery on this daybed is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

France Art Deco drop arm daybed
France Art Deco drop arm daybed
H 27.56 in W 76.38 in D 26.38 in
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Fabulous French daybed with original leather and nailhead trim. The down wrapped cushion has been
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Down, Leather, Upholstery

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Finding the Right Day-beds 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.

Questions About Drop Arm Daybed
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.