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Lit De Repos

Antique 19th Century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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Bronze

Lit de repos Cléopâtre de Dick Cordemeyer pour Auping, 1960
By Auping
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Lit de repos, Daybed modèle "Cléopâtre" de designer Dick Cordemeyer pour l'éditeur Auping au Pays
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Lit de repos Cléopâtre de Dick Cordemeyer pour Auping, 1960
Lit de repos Cléopâtre de Dick Cordemeyer pour Auping, 1960
$2,428 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.57 in W 35.04 in D 78.75 in
Louis XVI Day Bed or 'Lit De Repos' in the Manner of Georges Jacob, 1739-1814
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or 'lit de repos', in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
By Jacques Hitier, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Perpignan, FR
Tres rare lit de repos Modèle dit "Miami" par conçu jacques Hitier dans les années 1950. En
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
1950. Daybed Jacques Hitier modernism
$3,794
H 41.34 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Century. A rare lit de repos made of mahogany most likely from Cuba or the Antilles and fitted with brass
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
$3,750
H 41 in W 85 in D 57.88 in
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Duchesse Brisée Armchair
Located in IT
century. The name "bergère duchesse" refers to an armchair or lit de repos and became most popular in the
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
By Another Human
Located in Perpignan, FR
le bleu du ciel et le revêtement bleu du sol et du lit de repos obtenu grâce au puit de lumière du
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass, Polyester, Polystyrene

Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
Rare Olympic games prefab Munich 1972 by Peter Hübner
$94,863
H 110.24 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

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French Restauration Lit de Repos
Located in Woodbury, CT
, metamorphic lit de repos; folding down at one end to become a recamier. As shown in Image 3, the length
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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Restauration Lit de Repos
French Restauration Lit de Repos
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 29.5 in
Jacob Frères, Méridienne Lit De Repos En Acajou Epoque Directoire Vers, 1795
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in ACHICOURT, FR
Jacob Frères, Méridienne Lit De Repos En Acajou Epoque Directoire Vers 1795 Très Jolie
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Antique 1790s Chaise Longues

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Lit De Repos with Carved Painted Wood Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV style lit de repos, France, circa 1920. The cushioned padded rectangular seat is flanked
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Early 20th Century French Daybeds

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Spanish Lit De Repos
Located in Madrid, ES
Two piece composed day bed, one of it with a lateral armrest. With a wood painted stencilled frieze with floral motives. Covered in a capitone pink silk. Armrest piece H. 66cm D....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Daybeds

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Wood, Silk

18th Century Spanish Lit De Repos
18th Century Spanish Lit De Repos
H 25.99 in W 37.01 in D 27.17 in
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Lit De Repos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic style Mahogany daybed.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV lit de repos with three cushions, covered in old linen.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

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Wood, Linen

Louis XV Lit de Repos
Louis XV Lit de Repos
W 65 in D 31 in
Charming French Provencal Lit De Repos
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful mid-19th century Lit De Repos - Banquette from the Provence region of France. Sturdily
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

Charming French Provencal Lit De Repos
Charming French Provencal Lit De Repos
H 35.5 in W 84 in D 23.75 in
French Mahogany Lit de Repos or Chaise Longue from France. C.1880
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Elegant and simple design in this 19th Century, French Louis Phillippe ‘Lit de Repos’ chaise from
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Antique 1880s French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III Lit de Repo
Located in New Orleans, LA
3 Piece Chaise Lounge
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Napoleon III Lit de Repo
H 27 in W 80 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Lit De Repos or Chaise Longue
Located in Birmingham, AL
Exquisite early 19th century French Empire period mahogany lit de repos or chaise longue with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues

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Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Lit de Repos (Daybed)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The padded headboard carved with swans, the headboard and the rails raised on paw feet.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Wood, Fabric

Carl Malmsten Lit de Repos/ Day bed
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish Grace Lite de Repos / Day bed by Carl Malmsten 1927 Carl Malmsten (Swedish, 1888
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Early 20th Century Swedish Daybeds

Carl Malmsten Lit de Repos/ Day bed
Carl Malmsten Lit de Repos/ Day bed
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Carved and Gilded Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous gilded and painted daybed/canape.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

French Late Neoclassic Walnut and Leather Upholstered Lit De Repos, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular bench having raised arms and upholstered in green leather trimmed in patinated brass nailheads, the legs are of cabriole form.
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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Daybeds

18th century Italian Chaise Lounge Daybed in Walnut and Cane
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An exquisite 18th century Italian lit de repos or chaise lounge in walnut and cane. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Daybeds

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Charles X Birdseye Mape and Rosewood Daybed ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Charles X period "Lit de Repos" / Daybed in birdseye maple and rosewood with scrolled foliate
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

French Louis XVI Painted Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful French 1920s lit de repos in the Louis XVI style. The daybed consists of a
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Daybeds

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Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI Painted Daybed
French Louis XVI Painted Daybed
H 41 in W 84 in D 36 in
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
, was a more functional and less formal derivative of a lit de repos (daybed) and was able to
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Directoire Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cherry Directoire Lit de Repos
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Directoire Lit de Repos
Directoire Lit de Repos
H 34 in W 73 in D 23 in
Directoire Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Directoire Lit de Repos upholstered in gold brocade. Wood frame painted green.
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French Daybeds

Directoire Lit de Repos
Directoire Lit de Repos
H 36 in W 65 in D 23.5 in
Directoire Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Directoire Lit de Repos, with side arms which recline when released. Painted in blue/green color
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Directoire Lit de Repos
Directoire Lit de Repos
H 36 in W 65 in D 23.5 in
20th Century French Iron Lit de Repos
Located in New York, NY
20th Century French Iron Lit de Repos
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20th Century French Daybeds

A Carved and Painted Louis XVI Lit de Repos
Located in New York, NY
A Carved and Painted Louis XVI Lit de Repos
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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

A Very Handsome French Walnut Lit de Repos
Located in New York, NY
A Very Handsome French Walnut Lit de Repos, with Elegantly Curving Ends Terminating in Carved Eagle
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Walnut

19thc Louis Xvi Style French Lit De Repos
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC LOUIS XVI STYLE FRENCH LIT DE REPOS AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE
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Antique 19th Century Daybeds

Louis XVI Painted Lit de Repos
Located in San Francisco, CA
The scrolled bead banded and fluted upholstered arms with flowerhead carved terminals raised on fluted tapering legs ending in toupie feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

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Wood, Fabric

Louis XVI Painted Lit de Repos
Louis XVI Painted Lit de Repos
H 33 in W 70 in D 25 in
Art Deco Carved Giltwood Lit de Repos
Located in San Francisco, CA
With arched sides carved with flowering foliage flanking a rectangular cushion above a carved rail, raised on dramatically tapering reeded legs; newly upholstered in bronze colored s...
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20th Century French Daybeds

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Giltwood, Upholstery

Louis XV Style ‘Zebra’ Upholstered Lit de Repos
Located in San Francisco, CA
With cartouche shaped sides flanking a rectangular cushion, raised on cabriole legs ending in overscrolled feet; newly upholstered and with two bolsters in zebra pattern.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

French Lit de Repos or Daybed by Melior Marchot, 1950s
By Melior Marchot
Located in Pau, FR
French Melior Marchot daybed with two cushions. The smaller one can be used as a back support against a wall or as a pillow, which then exposes a side table. Pine frame with a solid ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

19th Century French Walnut Daybed
Located in New York, NY
A simple and graceful lit de repos. The walnut frame has a beautiful surface quality, and the
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Daybed
19th Century French Walnut Daybed
H 36 in W 68 in D 29 in
18th C. French Walnut Directoire Day Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY DIRECTOIRE WALNUT DAY BED(LIT DE REPOS)WITH LATER FABRIC. BED: END OF FOURTH QUARTER
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

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Wood, Fabric

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
$4,020 / set
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French 18th Century Directoire Bed
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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
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Lit De Repos For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lit de repos for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, all lit de repos available were constructed with great care. Lit de repos have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Lit de repos bearing Empire or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many lit de repos are appealing in their simplicity, but Melior Marchot produced popular lit de repos that are worth a look.

How Much are Lit De Repos?

Prices for lit de repos can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lit de repos begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $9,900, while the average can fetch as much as $5,897.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.