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 Plastique and with a fabric color. The sofa / divan presents a pure 1960 architectura...
Steel
$7,251 / 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 1970s by Guillerme et Chambron for their company, Votre Maison.
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!
Mohair, Oak
$2,124Sale 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 period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
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.
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 produttore Prod. France & Son, Danimarca, anni '60 France & Daverkosen - sono oggi ...
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 Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
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. The seat is made foam and wadding. The suspension is hold of elastic XL belts. B...
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
Unusual variation of the standard production, leather-covered wood frames over tapered teak legs, floating rectangular backrests with ebonized finish supported by steel rods, insert ...
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, all in one piece!
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 design head and foot boards that rotate up and down providing multiple use. Made of ...
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
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-filled loose seat cushion;
Beech
Danish "Minerva" Sofa or Day Bed, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Crockett, CA
The iconic "Minerva" Danish teak sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son.
Upholstery, Teak
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 deep sofa. Very comfortable
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 Nineteenth Century.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Sold|$6,000
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Monumental Italian Art Deco Burl Wood Club Chair, Sculptural Form, Italy 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
A striking and highly sculptural Italian Art Deco club chair, crafted in richly figured burl wood, Italy, circa 1920s–1930s. This exceptional piece stands out for its bold, architec...
Upholstery, Beech, Burl
George Smith Kilim Lounge Chair English Country Style Boho Tribal Rug
By George Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Kilim Rug Upholstered Lounge Chair, designed by George Smith Ltd., England, circa 1990s. Signed with George Smith label underneath cushion. Please see our other 1stdibs listi...
Brass
$1,650 / item
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
$1,652 / 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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,964 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$814
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
$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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
$10,946
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Circa 1840-1860 hand carved walnut Italian daybed with cherub putti decoration and chesterfield tufting What a find! Thi...
Walnut
$1,179
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
By Miroslav Navratil, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored
Fabric, Wood
20TH Century English Regency Style Recamier with Scrolled Arms
By Bianchini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special Recamier by Bianchini Art Design of Italy, beautifully upholstered in a peach cotton velvet on the scrolled arms and a silk satin fabric that compliments it well on the ...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany, Giltwood
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