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Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

$31,200Sale Price|60% Off

H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Located in Porto, PT

An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay
Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

, known as a lit bateau, has high-rising end posts that terminate in scrolls, which is a hallmark of a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stone, Marble

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"
An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed
Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed

Vintage 19th Century French Empire Sleigh Daybed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent 19th-century French Empire sleigh daybed, or lit en bateau, is a masterpiece of

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed
French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted "Lit en Bateau" Officer's

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

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A 19thc French Lit Bateau
A 19thc French Lit Bateau

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

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H 84 in W 233 in D 70 in

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

Located in Pewsey, GB

A 19th Century French Lit Bateau with twin scrolled ends, on turned legs and castors and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 75.5 in D 47.5 in

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

Located in Charleston, SC

Beautiful Napoleon period "Lit Bateau" in mahogany with a French polish finish. This bed was made

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

By Maroeska Metz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Piece unique Lit bateau inspired sofa.

Category

1990s Dutch Baroque Revival Sofas

Materials

Metal, Other

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

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H 35 in W 75 in D 41.5 in

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

Located in Buchanan, NY

French early 20th Century iron "lit bateau", original painted dark green and gold tole. Sold with

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style
19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style

19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau A 19th Century French Rustic Pine single sleigh bed This

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Antique 19th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

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H 42.25 in W 79 in D 42.5 in

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Located in Hanover, MA

An important French Empire mahogany daybed. The rectangular head and foot-board mounted by a column-top rails. The columns are embellished with ormolu plinth and capitals. Beautiful ...

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Located in Dayton, OH

by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed

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Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

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H 37.01 in W 53.55 in D 28.75 in

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Located in London, GB

traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room, not the bedroom. Méridienne: a méridienne

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Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

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H 32.68 in W 76.38 in D 29.93 in

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Located in London, GB

shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in New York, NY

, Williams and Gibton, Dublin, and with their label. Of French lit-en-bateau form, the frame carved with

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Antique 1820s Irish George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

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H 45.5 in W 64.25 in D 90.5 in

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

century. It is called a lit en bateau in French due to it shape, curving out on both the headboard and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Essex, MA

Period French mahogany bed or Lit en Bateau Will require a custom mattress set. Top top mattress

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

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H 44 in W 53 in D 79.5 in

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Empire lit bateau (day bed). Mahogany with brass mounts. Beautiful French polish finish

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

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H 23 in W 73 in D 47 in

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Lit Bateau (or Day Bed) has evenly proportioned scrolled outward end boards all raised on

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

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H 42 in W 45.5 in D 83 in

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

A French Lit Bateau day bed with figured mahogany veneer. The price includes a specially made

Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A good early 19th century Lit de Bateau in mahogany with the original gilt bronze mounts. RR.

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape, outscrolled arms, turned legs.

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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French walnut daybed.
Antique French walnut daybed.

Antique French walnut daybed.

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H 41 in W 79.5 in D 38.5 in

Antique French walnut daybed.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French walnut Louis Philippe "lit en bateau" daybed.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

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H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Vancouver, BC

A small daybed/sofa in the full French Empire lit-de-bateau style, the oak frame stained and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Silk, Oak

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding, early 19th century Italian day-bed in mahogany with inlaid ebonised detail at the front, in the neoclassical taste, with a new mattress and a bespoke Toile de Jouy fa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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Located in Milan, IT

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$16,454 / item

H 92.5 in W 82.75 in D 91.25 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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$131,619 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

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Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
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Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

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One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

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Located in London, GB

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French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk

$2,000Sale Price|48% Off

H 45.88 in W 32.13 in D 15.63 in

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref. 501GWU22P 45 7/8" H x 32 1/8" W x 15 5/8" D; writing area is 15" D x 26 1/8" W Thi...

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20th Century French Empire Desks

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Bronze, Ormolu

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Located in Forney, TX

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Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in

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Located in Huntington, NY

This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

$900

H 33 in W 42.25 in D 22.5 in

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Located in Winter Park, FL

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Lit Bateau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lit bateau for your home. A lit bateau — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lit bateau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lit bateau made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a Lit Bateau?

Prices for a lit bateau start at $995 and top out at $15,289 with the average selling for $7,955.