$27,500
H 42 in W 87.5 in D 29 in
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.
Bronze
$3,950
H 33.08 in W 76.38 in D 22.05 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
Walnut, Upholstery
$3,036
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 78.75 in
Rare Vintage Solid Oak Daybed / Rest Bed, Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TARBES, FR
Française (Annonce 1stDibs) TITRE Rare Daybed / Lit de Repos Vintage en Chêne Massif, Guillerme et Chambron
Wood
L01 or « Godot » daybed by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
espace de couchage, en version banquette ou en lit de repos.
Elm
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
Metal
$13,966
H 37.01 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 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
Wood, Walnut
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.24 in W 63.78 in D 23.82 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
Wood
Unavailable
H 34 in W 70.5 in D 34 in
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
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....
Wood, Silk
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Lit De Repos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic style Mahogany daybed.
Mahogany
Louis XV Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XV lit de repos with three cushions, covered in old linen.
Wood, Linen
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
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
Napoleon III Lit de Repo
Located in New Orleans, LA
3 Piece Chaise Lounge
Upholstery
Sold
H 29 in W 70 in D 24 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
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.
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
19th Century Carved and Gilded Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulous gilded and painted daybed/canape.
Sold
H 26 in W 71 in D 25.5 in
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.
19th Century French Walnut Daybed
Located in Long Island City, NY
A simple and graceful lit de repos. The walnut frame has a beautiful surface quality, and the
Cotton, Walnut
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
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
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
Wood, Paint
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
Brass
Sold
H 40.375 in W 76.5 in D 32 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
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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
Fiberglass, Polyester, Polystyrene
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
Wood
Directoire Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cherry Directoire Lit de Repos
Directoire Lit de Repos
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Directoire Lit de Repos upholstered in gold brocade. Wood frame painted green.
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
20th Century French Iron Lit de Repos
Located in New York, NY
20th Century French Iron Lit de Repos
A Carved and Painted Louis XVI Lit de Repos
Located in New York, NY
A Carved and Painted Louis XVI Lit de Repos
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
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
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.
Wood, Fabric
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...
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.
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 ...
Metal
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
Wood, Fabric
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Louis XVI Style Trumeau
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely and decorative Louis XVI style Trumeau, circa 1940's. Giltwood accents surround a bas relief of musical instruments.
Giltwood
Custom Regency Style 56" Diameter Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Swathed in the finest figured mahogany, this 56” diameter table features a bold pedestal comprised of a tapered octagonal column having an ebonized collar and terminating on a platfo...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
Female Torso Sculpture by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in New York, NY
A substantial female torso sculpture from designer Kelly Wearstler. This female nude torso sculpture is metal in a dark charcoal gunmetal hue with traces of a light gold blended acce...
Stone, Metal, Brass
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty brown inner ground with a brown green caramel border and dominant accents in soft a...
Wool
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
Brass
Art Deco Collection of 10 Sculpture Decanters Sweden 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have assembled an collection of 10 Art Deco decorative and hand made decanters made in Sweden during the early 1900s to 1930s . They used to have functionality as well as looking ...
Blown Glass
Mahogany Bookcase, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-doored mahogany bookcase with a straight base and a slightly protruding top, decorated with a carved female head.
Mahogany
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960's Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Solid Elm with Newly Upholstered Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's 'L03' daybed by Pierre Chapo with new upholstered light gray mattress. This piece is made from solid elm wood, features Chapo's signature handcrafted joints and includes two d...
Upholstery, Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L01I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959 This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (1927-...
Elm
Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table
By Adam Weisweiler, Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
This refined and elegant round side table, or gueridon, has a circular top of green veined marble. Running around the edge of the top of the table is a band of tole, which is mounted...
Marble, Ormolu, Tôle
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...
Bouclé, Elm
$453,576
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959 Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo, the L01 “Godot” daybed exemplifies the French designer’s distinctive fusion of ratio...
Velvet, Wood
$3,050Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 17.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be asking the age old question: "W...
Ostrich Eggshell
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
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