$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
19th Century Carved Louis Philippe Lit de Repos or Daybed
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century French Louis Philippe Neoclassical Daybed. Richly carved laurel leaf frame draped with floral swags, scrolled backrest, on foliate carved fluted feet. PROVENANCE: The...
Beech
$2,965
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
$13,642
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
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$266Sale Price|47% Off
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Oak
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
Porcelain
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,200 / set
H 30.25 in W 28 in D 22 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Tables with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in El Monte, CA
Attractive pair of French Louis XV style kingwood veneered side tables with gilt bronze mounts and marble inset tops. Stretchers centered with a bronze urns. The pair of tables a...
Marble, Bronze
$16,465
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$16,900
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
Pair of French Art Deco Ash Club Chairs
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)
Ash, Upholstery
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
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