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Paris Daybed

"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s

"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s

By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing “Paris” daybed by Bruno Mathsson, designed in 1937.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Jute, Birch

Floor Zamac by Ego Paris
Floor Zamac by Ego Paris

Floor Zamac by Ego Paris

$4,374 / item

H 29 in W 39 in D 86 in

Floor Zamac by Ego Paris

By Ego

Located in Boston, MA

Zamac is a highly poetic sun lounger which likes to mingle both indoors and outdoors, thus encompassing the former’s comfort and the latter’s freedom. Includes headrest and base. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris
Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris

Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris

$21,114

H 86 in W 78 in D 70 in

Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris

By Ego

Located in Boston, MA

Like a contemporary vision of an emblematic waterfront figure, the Beach Nested Cabins revisit the traditional concept of beach houses and become an outdoor furniture, playful and fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Daybed with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

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Paris Daybed by Tana Karei
Paris Daybed by Tana Karei

Paris Daybed by Tana Karei

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H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in

Paris Daybed by Tana Karei

By Tana Karei

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The Paris bench is made out of a Mexican wood called Tzalam. It has a unique combination of linen and leather upholstery. The bench is a perfect piece to place in a living room, fron...

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Linen, Hardwood

Very Nice Daybed, Louis XV Style, Maison Gouffé, Paris, circa 1950
Very Nice Daybed, Louis XV Style, Maison Gouffé, Paris, circa 1950

Very Nice Daybed, Louis XV Style, Maison Gouffé, Paris, circa 1950

By Maison Gouffé

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful daybed, White lacquered giltwood, all faces, Style Louis XV, Stamped Maison Gouffé, Paris, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bruno Mathsson “Paris” Daybed
Bruno Mathsson “Paris” Daybed

Bruno Mathsson “Paris” Daybed

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H 15.25 in W 26.5 in D 74.75 in

Bruno Mathsson “Paris” Daybed

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Victoria, BC

A masterwork of Scandinavian modernism, the “Paris” daybed by Bruno Mathsson embodies the designer’s pioneering approach to ergonomics, form, and natural materials.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen

Louis XV-Style Daybed from Paris
Louis XV-Style Daybed from Paris

Louis XV-Style Daybed from Paris

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H 34 in W 45 in D 18 in

Louis XV-Style Daybed from Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Exceptional quality in this rare, down filled, Louis XV-style daybed, with all original fabric coverings in excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

French Newly Upholstered & Painted Iron Empire Daybed from Paris
French Newly Upholstered & Painted Iron Empire Daybed from Paris

French Newly Upholstered & Painted Iron Empire Daybed from Paris

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic French Louis XVI Neoclassical French Empire daybed newly reupholstered with modern plush bolster pillows. Bed frame is solid painted iron turn of the century from France and ...

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Hive Love Daybed Outdoor Collection '4 Pieces' by Ego Paris
Hive Love Daybed Outdoor Collection '4 Pieces' by Ego Paris

Hive Love Daybed Outdoor Collection '4 Pieces' by Ego Paris

By Ego

Located in Boston, MA

The Hive collection is a real hive where people can gather, share and chat. Includes: day bed, side table, pouf, and planter side table (Decorative plants not included), 2 blue p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XV Antique Carved Daybed / Chaise Lounge, circa 1880
French Louis XV Antique Carved Daybed / Chaise Lounge, circa 1880

French Louis XV Antique Carved Daybed / Chaise Lounge, circa 1880

By Léon Roger

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH PROVINCIAL CARVED BEECHWOOD ANTIQUE DAYBED Paris, c. 1880 Stamped "Léon ROGER" en verso Item # 409CTI20 This is a very attractive French Provincial daybed from the last ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed & Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool
Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed & Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool

Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed & Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool

By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Stockholm, SE

The daybed was purchased by the previous owner at Galerie Downtown / Laffanour in Paris.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

French Parisian Maison Gouffé Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed W/ White Chenille
French Parisian Maison Gouffé Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed W/ White Chenille

French Parisian Maison Gouffé Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed W/ White Chenille

By Maison Gouffé

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced from Paris, this exquisite daybed epitomizes the elegance of the Grand Louis XVI style.

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Daybeds

Materials

Chenille, Wood, Paint

Hermès Paris Chaise Longue Designed by Rena Dumas and Peter Coles, France
Hermès Paris Chaise Longue Designed by Rena Dumas and Peter Coles, France

Hermès Paris Chaise Longue Designed by Rena Dumas and Peter Coles, France

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare René Dumas and Peter Coles, méridienne de voyage Pippa collection, for Hermès Paris, circa 1988, France. Folding lounge chair, fixed central piece and two reclining sides. Pea...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Painted Directoire Daybed, circa 1800
Painted Directoire Daybed, circa 1800

Painted Directoire Daybed, circa 1800

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H 42 in W 44 in D 74 in

Painted Directoire Daybed, circa 1800

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Original paint on this Directoire period daybed from Paris. Lovely detail, very sturdy and usable.

Category

20th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint

Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941
Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941

Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941

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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in

Art Deco Living Room Set by Paul Follot, 1877-1941

By Paul Follot

Located in Paris, FR

Follot was not merely a designer, but also professor of upper-level decorative arts courses in Paris, circa 1930. Dimensions: Daybed: L: 63 in (160 cm) (bench) and 78.7 in (20...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bruno Matthsson 'Paris' Daybed C. 1937
Bruno Matthsson 'Paris' Daybed C. 1937

Bruno Matthsson 'Paris' Daybed C. 1937

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H 20 in W 70.5 in D 30.75 in

Bruno Matthsson 'Paris' Daybed C. 1937

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' chaise lounge. Designed in 1936 for the 1937 edition of the Paris International Exposition. Manufactured by Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden c. 1937. Birch...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Hemp, Birch, Bentwood

French Walnut Directoire-Style Daybed from Paris, Circa 1920
French Walnut Directoire-Style Daybed from Paris, Circa 1920

French Walnut Directoire-Style Daybed from Paris, Circa 1920

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

In its original fabric, this Directoire style daybed from Paris, circa 1920, is in excellent structural condition suitable for everyday use once re-covered.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Daybeds

Daybed Lounge Chair by Condor Paris, Rue La Fayette, France, circa 1970
Daybed Lounge Chair by Condor Paris, Rue La Fayette, France, circa 1970

Daybed Lounge Chair by Condor Paris, Rue La Fayette, France, circa 1970

By Condor

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Amazing and very rare folding daybed lounge chair by Condor, Paris, Rue La Fayette, France, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

1952 'Miami' Daybed by Jacques Hitier for the Famous 'Antony' Building, Paris
1952 'Miami' Daybed by Jacques Hitier for the Famous 'Antony' Building, Paris

1952 'Miami' Daybed by Jacques Hitier for the Famous 'Antony' Building, Paris

By Jacques Hitier

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Please see image 3 which illustrates a the 'Miami' daybed in situ in a Hitier designed interior for the 'Antony' building, Paris.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Daybed
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Daybed

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Daybed

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H 32.68 in W 75.99 in D 27.56 in

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Daybed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome and finely carved French mahogany daybed, stamped JACOB. Paris circa, 1810.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed in Cream
Antique French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed in Cream

Antique French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed in Cream

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a graceful sleigh frame with hand-carved swan-neck corners.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

White Antique French Daybed from Paris, circa 1900

White Antique French Daybed from Paris, circa 1900

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An antique French daybed in the directoire style, circa 1900 from Paris.

Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' Daybed , Sweden 1936
Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' Daybed , Sweden 1936

Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' Daybed , Sweden 1936

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H 20 in W 73 in D 31.25 in

Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' Daybed , Sweden 1936

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bruno mathsson's paris daybed produced in 1936 by karl mathsson.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Beech, Birch, Wool

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France
Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

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H 28.5 in W 49 in D 25.5 in

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Meridienne from Paris, France adjustable sides and fold down for reclining. Leather with nail heads.

Category

20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Leather

French Empire Walnut Daybed
French Empire Walnut Daybed

French Empire Walnut Daybed

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H 43 in W 77 in D 47 in

French Empire Walnut Daybed

Located in Encinitas, CA

Lovely French Walnut Lit du Coin Daybed. Paris, France. Ormolu mounted tapered legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque boy's bed.
Italian Baroque boy's bed.

Italian Baroque boy's bed.

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H 66 in W 81 in D 38.5 in

Italian Baroque boy's bed.

Located in Seattle, WA

Purchased at an antique fair in Paris. Would make an excellent daybed.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames

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$4,697

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Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019

By Amura Lab, Emanuel Gargano

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Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
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Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$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...

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Located in Paris, FR

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Paris Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal paris daybed for your home. Each paris daybed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a paris daybed, we have 129 options in-stock, while there are 44 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a paris daybed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right paris daybed, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Pietro Franceschini, Pierre Chapo and Johannes Spalt each produced at least one beautiful paris daybed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Paris Daybed?

Prices for a paris daybed start at $999 and top out at $140,000 with the average selling for $8,800.

Finding the Right Day-beds for You

An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.

Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.

All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.

Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.

On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.