French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Blue Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche
Steel
$7,288 / item
H 17.33 in W 78.35 in D 29.53 in
c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron Low Extending Sofa / Day-bed Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A fine example of mid-century French design, this low extending sofa / day-bed was created in the
Upholstery, Oak
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
Mohair, Oak
$2,169Sale Price|64% Off
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco
Leather, Wood
Maison Regain Mid-Century French Elm Day Bed/Sofa
Located in London, GB
A rare pairing of a day bed or sofa and side cabinet. France, c1970s. In Elm Wood, by
Wood
Peter Hvidt, Day bed, prod. France & Son anni '60
By France & Søn
Located in Rivoli, IT
Day bed Struttura in legno, imbottitura rivestita in tessuto, particolari in acciaio. Marchio del
Fabric, Wood
French 40's Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Day Bed, Drop Side
Walnut
Sold
H 33.86 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa / Day Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Bouclé, Teak
Roche Bobois Grey Leather Chaiselongue, Day Bed, Sofa
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous chaise lounge " arioso" by Roche Bobois, France. Design by Zeno Nugari, Italian designer
Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa France & Sons Sofa Day Bed with Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pasadena, TX
surface to sofa. Reupholstery recommended. Seat is quite deep. Well suited for use as a daybed. Made in
Travertine
Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Painted Day Bed ~ Sofa will add elegance, flair and comfort to any room
Fabric, Hardwood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa or Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s sofa, settee, chaise lounge or daybed in the modern neoclassical spirit with X-frame
Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
Exceptional Central Sofa-Day Bed
Located in Brussels, BE
An exceptional nicely designed central sofa upholstered with ivory coloured leather.
Louis Cane day bed-sofa
Located in New York, NY
Signed Louis Cane,french designer-architect from Support Surface group
Danish "Minerva" Sofa or Day Bed, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Crockett, CA
gaps as well as use as a day bed with back cushions removed, the arms and back frame are also easily
Upholstery, Teak
Louis XV style sofa/day bed
Located in Vancouver, BC
A classic Louis XV style sofa (very easily dismantled), having upholstered sides and a large down
Beech
French Iron day bed
Located in Hudson, NY
French Iron day bed from studio of Annie Leibowitz
French Day Bed, with original velvet fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic day bed, with original stamped velvet fabric. Sturdy condition. Can also be used as a
Wood, Velvet
Day Bed by Charles Ramos
By Charles Ramos
Located in Janvry, Essonne
day bed ,sides in black enameled steel with ash wood structure.
Steel, Bronze
A Lacquered Parchement Day Bed. Art Decó, París 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
A lacquered parchment day bed. Art Decó, París 1930.
French Empire Style Day Bed / Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very charming small size. Mahogany and mahogany veneer.
Interior measures 64" x 26".
Pair French Eight Leg Louis XV Style Day Beds ~ Sofas, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Pair of Eight Leg Louis XV Style Day Beds ~ Sofas were made in France at the end of the
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$1,687 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$19,215
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,254Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 88.59 in D 31.5 in
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
From the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.
Fabric
20th Italian Maroon Velvet Chaise Longue with arms
Located in Miami, FL
Particular and unique chaise lounge from the 1940s in Art Deco style in precious black velvet . The feet are in turned solid wood and black lacquered with working wheels. You can ope...
Velvet, Wood
$680 / set
H 3.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were...
Mercury Glass
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$4,219
H 33.47 in W 94.49 in D 64.97 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Corner Sofa for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
L corner sofa designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. The sofa, as shown in the photo, is L-shaped, has a depth of 165cm and a length of 240cm, therefore it occupies a cor...
Fabric, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Measures 25.5” tall 91.5” long 35” deep.
Chrome
$3,800
H 19 in W 86 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king size bed. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the antique giltwood bench featur...
Fabric, Giltwood
French Carved Louis XV Style Daybed Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV carved walnut bedframe with blue velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Walnut
$2,600Sale Price|60% Off
H 29 in W 71 in D 35 in
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark. Companion piece to the FD 172 slipper chairs, this sofa is a rare find. Versatile ...
Wood
$24,127
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa dates from the first series p...
Chrome
$3,616Sale Price|21% Off
H 26.78 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Birch
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