Small Daybed
19th Century Regency Rosewood Window Seat or Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant 19th Century English Regency period rosewood window seat or small daybed.
With reeded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED
Designed by Niko Kralj
Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia
Period: 1960
Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Harper Daybed by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Handcrafted in Los Angeles, California by a small and dedicated team, this daybed is made to order to ensure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$8,311 / item
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$9,532 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$8,665 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$9,521 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$8,311 / item
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$8,665 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$9,521 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$9,532 / item
H 22.84 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Teak Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
$7,555 / item
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL CHARLES X CHAIR
Located in Firenze, FI
Small and elegant walnut chaise longue, upholstered in ochre velvet in good condition. The legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Vinyl Bench or Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a small daybed, large bench, or even an oversized ottoman. Luxurious black tufted vinyl covers the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mini Bobbin by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Bobbin fits comfortably as a small daybed in both a living room or a secret garden.
LAUN is a Los
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Louis XVI Style Small White Painted Wooden Rounded Wall Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,250 / item
H 22.84 in W 80.32 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
outside back, carved legs and finials. Large and deep enough to be a daybed for a smaller person.
Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$14,945 / item
H 22.84 in W 80.32 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gently updated. It is available both as a daybed and as a small lounge sofa, too.
The daybed doubles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,250 / item
H 22.84 in W 80.32 in D 36.23 in
Carter Sofa Sectional - The Founder's Edit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small and dedicated team, this daybed is made to order to ensure that every piece we build meets the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet ( 12'8''x13'4''- 385 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
21376 among them, although here the front flames are reduced to small ivory veins or branches. In later
Category
Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Very Small Late 18th Century Swedish Scraped Gustavian Daybed
Located in Richmond, VA
Very Small Late 18th Century Swedish Scraped Gustavian Day Bed/Bench
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Daybeds
Midcentury Style, Keaton Daybed in Soft Velvet with Dusty Colors, Made in Italy
Located in Casalserugo, IT
Enveloping, sophisticated, naturally elegant. The Keaton seat comes in a small size daybed or sofa
Category
2010s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 101.58 in D 23.63 in
Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
, Italy 1970s. This two-piece modern Italian small sectional sofa or petite daybed (with built in storage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Style, Keaton Straight Sofa, Velvet and Dusty Colors, Made in Italy
Located in Casalserugo, IT
Enveloping, sophisticated, naturally elegant. The Keaton seat comes in a small size daybed or sofa
Category
2010s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 98.43 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Style, Keaton Curve Sofa, Soft Velvet and Dusty Colors, Made in Italy
Located in Casalserugo, IT
Enveloping, sophisticated, naturally elegant. The Keaton seat comes in a small size daybed or sofa
Category
2010s Italian Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 98.43 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Style, Keaton Armchair in Soft Velvet with Dusty Color, Made in Italy
Located in Casalserugo, IT
Enveloping, sophisticated, naturally elegant. The Keaton seat comes in a small size daybed or sofa
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 32.29 in
19th Century, Swedish Daybed / Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming small daybed / settee scraped to its most original finish and newly upholstered in linen
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
De Sede DS80 Leather Patchwork Daybed or Small Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS80 leather patchwork sofa/daybed,1970. Upholstered in beautiful and soft original leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS80 Chocolate Leather Patchwork Daybed or Small Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS80 chocolate leather patchwork sofa/daybed, 1970. Upholstered in beautiful and soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
18th Century French Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small French daybed with oak shaped headboard, beautifully carved apron and cabriole legs
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Oak
Daybed by Serge Rovinsky, circa 1940
By Serge Rovinsky
Located in Paris, FR
A Black lacquered wood daybed, small feet, covered with ivory colored fabric.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Dutch modernist bench, daybed from 1965
By Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Dutch modernist bench or (small) daybed.
We offer museum quality crating and affordable worldwide
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Benches
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
19THC SPINDLE DAY BED/SMALL SCALE WITH LINEN SEAT CUSHION
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA DAY BED WITH GREAT SPINDLE TURNINGS AND ORIGINAL CASTERS/NICE OLD ORIGINAL NATURAL PINE PATINA AND HOMSPUN LINEN CUSHION AND GREAT CONDITION
Category
Antique 19th Century American Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Curved Bench
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant upholstered bench or small daybed having a distinctive curved upturned form in a banded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bench or Diminutive Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite French mahogany bench seat or diminutive settee crafted in the style of a small daybed
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Daybed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique 19th century daybed – of a smaller scale. Suitable for a number of different places in your
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Chinese Woven Top Daybed, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
small, low-lying daybed was used throughout the courtyard home as a portable surface for reclining
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Blue Painted Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
exceptional Gustavian sofa could also be used as a daybed in a smaller bedroom or office.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
French Wrought Iron Child's Bed or Small Daybed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French wrought iron child's bed or small daybed with white painted patina. Cast iron decorative
Category
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Small French Louis XVI Daybed Settee In Carved Mahogany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Louis XVI bed from the turn of the century 17/1800 in carved massive mahogany.
It features hand carved decorations of flower and a female head in a medallion with arrows and torc...
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Howard & Son's Berners Street Fully Stamped Daybed Chaise Lounge Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, its a small daybed, its like an armchair with a built in footstool size. All four of the castors are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 25.79 in D 53.55 in
Antique Child's Crib/Small Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old crib turned into daybed. Rusted, beat-up finish but sturdy. New foam mattress with African
Category
Early 20th Century American Daybeds
Petite French Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small daybed with little paw feet, urns in the headboard and footboard, carved finials at the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
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
Martin Borenstein Daybed Duo
By Martin Borenstein
Located in San Francisco, CA
pads. Measurements for the smaller daybed are 51" long by 31" deep with the same seat height of 17" for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Small Empire Mahogany Daybed
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Empire Mahogany Daybed with Bronze Mounts.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Small Scale Neoclassical Style Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mahogany daybed with dolphin carvings at head and foot. Upholstered in taupe mohair. The wall
Category
20th Century French Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany, Mohair
Small Chinese Daybed
Located in Washington, DC
Small daybed made of bamboo slats which provide ventilation during the summer heat. The legs are
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Leather and Velvet Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French Leather Daybed with Small and Large Nail Head Decor, Grooved Legs, Original Velvet Cushions
Category
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Velvet
90s Kati Meyer Modular ‘Bridge’ Sofa / Daybed for Brühl
By Brühl, Kati Meyer-Brühl
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
x 200 cm, perfectly structured by narrow joints for inserting armrests and even for a small table
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
1930s Modern Asian Opium Rosewood Daybed with a Small Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
modern daybed may fit 3-4 people and may be used as a sofa. This also comes with a small tray/stool. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Illums Bolighus Tufted Cognac Sofa or Daybed, Denmark, 1955
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in small numbers, this sofa or daybed has dual beauty. Perfectly patinated throughout.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pierre Chapo Small Daybed in French Elmwood, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Ghent, BE
Small Pierre Chapo daybed in French elm, produced, circa 1960
Dimensions of the base: L 132cm x
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Nelson Case Study Daybed, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New London, CT
George Nelson designed an early version of this daybed for his own use in 1941. This version, with
Category
Early 2000s Daybeds
Super Rare 1960s Teak Daybed Made in Norway by Asko New Upholstery Sofa
By Pierre Chapo, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Very rare 1960s daybed by ASKO, made in Norway. Wooden, origial black painted base, teak components
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wood
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Quilted Leather Daybed/Ottoman by Peter Hvidt for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Small daybed/ ottoman designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 14.18 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
Hans Olsen Modular Teak and Cane Sofa Set
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
includes two seats with cushions, small table and daybed/bench. Manufactured by Bramin Co. circa 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Teak
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Chinese Hard Wood Dining Table & Eight Matching Chairs all with Stylized Carving
Located in London, GB
A super quality Chinese hardwood dining table, with eight matching chairs including two armchairs.
The dining table with a wipeable rice impregnated top, and decorative upper under t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
$6,667 / set
H 31.75 in W 84.5 in D 45.5 in
1 of 2 Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
$1,682
H 31.5 in Dm 13.78 in
Ledge Floating Console (96") by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Ledge is a floating console, mounted to the wall, in solid ash with a black glass top. It stems from material exploration inspired by the cliffs around Johns’ studio, making solid as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Ash
Antique Victorian Silver Flask With Integral Cup Dated 1863 Maker William Summer
By William Summers 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Flask With Integral Cup Dated 1863 Maker William Summer
Heavy quality Silver Whisky Flask made in London.
It has a double crest on both the main body and the...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,376
H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Deco bon candy basket has a filigree band and is stamped "Sterling".
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charlotte Perriand Style Cabinet (sold individually)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the style of Charlotte Perriand, this French cabinet beautifully combines honest materials and minimalist form. Solid oak framing provides warmth and structure, while slid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pair of Large Brass and Bamboo Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary pair of large brass and bamboo table lamp, Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Green Onyx Vase
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Category
2010s European Vases
Materials
Onyx
Side Table, Powdery DOT S by Reda Amalou Design, 2017 - Glossy Lacquer
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
DOT is not a corner table. It is an invitation. A versatile experiment. First, it is about an eye hypnotized by the material. Attention is captivated by this curious magma. Mate, sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,276 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 16.15 in
Gervasoni Inout Side Table in White Ceramic with Black Dots by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inout 44 is a coffee table-pouf made of ceramic in black, anthracite grey or white decorated with black polka dots or black stripes, it is characterised by a champagne cork shape, es...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
$1,135 / item
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood inside
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Itali, 1970s
By Pirro Cuniberti
Located in Argelato, BO
Adjustable height lamp "PR" by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s
Arc lamp with a totally metal structure composed of a sky-ground upright with a circular section and an arche...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$4,325
H 118.12 in W 98.43 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 61.25"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5" ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Studio Craft Handmade midcentury Solid teak sofa or daybed or twin bed frame in teak wood with slatted frame backrest. No Cushions and no side arms or back rest cushions. Use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
$5,525 Sale Price
35% Off
H 31.5 in W 77 in D 40.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Wiggle Side Chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid century modern vintage cardboard wiggle chair, which is a great design side chair by Frank O. Gehry, 1972 for Jack Brogan, USA 1972-1973.
Reissued by Vitra from 1992 as Wiggle ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Paper
$5,046
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Pair of Velvet and Oak Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury American stools with oak base and new Italian velvet upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak
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Small Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small daybed you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every small daybed was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small daybed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A small daybed, designed in the Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small daybed over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Chapo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Small Daybed?
Prices for a small daybed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,990 and can go as high as $7,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,725.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
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