André Arbus, Extra-wide Parchment-clad Daybed, France, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
This successful model of the great French designer André Arbus is comprised of an array of materials: parchment, lemon wood, and is finished with lacquer and bronze. The Mobilier Nat...
Wood, Upholstery, Parchment Paper
Exceptionnal and Unique Parmchment Daybed by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
André Arbus (1903-1969) Exceptionnal and unique curved daybed in parchment and upholstered in velvet with floral motives.
Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modernist Silver Ceruse Daybed in the Manner of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
This ultra-chic Mid-Century Modernist silver cerused daybed in the manner of Andre Arbus features a strong design with its streamlined finish and stylized detailing.
Modern Stainless Steel Daybed
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Day Bed with Black Python Trim. Cushions are Newly Upholstered in Gun Metal Gray Velvet.
Stainless Steel
French Ebonized Daybed with Graceful Lines, circa 1930s
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
A French ebonized daybed newly upholstered in Belgian linen. Designed in the style of Andre Arbus.
Beech
Sold
H 47 in W 84 in D 34 in
Art Deco Parchment and Oak Daybed in the Style of Leleu & Arbus, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco daybed. Oak frame clad in parchment on bronze legs, a Classic form often used by designers such as Arbus & Leleu.
Bronze
Meridian by André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Darkened black pear wood structure
Gilded ferrules
Beige fabric upholstery
Model exhibited at " Salon d'Automne" , 1930
French Art Deco Daybed by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco daybed produced in the 1920’s and firmly attributable to Andre Arbus, although unsigned the frame is handmade and of exceptional quality and of a level expected to ...
Upholstery
ANDRE ARBUS FOR GILBERT POILLERAT DAYBED
Located in New York, NY
Campaign-style daybed in wrought iron with gilt details, including a cup on each of the four posts and tapering feet. Removable curved canopy top with gilt crown finial. To fit a mat...
Wrought Iron
Leather and Wrought Iron Daybed Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
André Arbus daybed composed of wrought iron frame with bronze details, upholstered in cognac leather with two bolsters, France, 1940s.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Velvet Arbus Style Upholstered Daybed
By André Arbus
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A gracefully designed daybed in the style of Andre Arbus, upholstered in French velvet, circa 1950.
Velvet
Andre Arbus Daybed
Located in Newburgh, NY
Iron framed daybed by Andre Arbus. Caramel leather upholsetry and brass details.
Iron, Brass
Andre Arbus Day Bed
By André Arbus
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Rare Andre Arbus daybed. Faux bamboo metal frame with cream lacquer, patinated bronze accent hardware and newly upholstered saddle leather cushion and bolster pillows, circa 1940.
Bronze, Enamel
Neoclassical Daybed in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French 1950's neoclassical day bed in the style of Andre Arbus. Ebonized wood frame with newly upholstered gray wool cushion and black velvet contrasting welt and bolster pillows. ...
Wood, Upholstery
French Deco Ebonized Oak Day Bed, Attributed to Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect for living room, den or guest room. This is wonderful lattice side with brass accents.
Brass
Fine Daybed from the 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
New upholstery in charcoal black velvet. From the 40's.
Sycamore, Velvet
Daybed by André Arbus, 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Toulouse, FR
Neoclassical daybed by André Arbus from the 1940s. Solid cherry-tree.
Wood
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
$2,656
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$13,300
H 17.13 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Teak, Cane
$6,470 / set
H 32.49 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of Queen Anne Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
eaturing a shaped tombstone form, this mirror showcases a border glass frame and antiqued mirror glass for a timeless appeal. Its delicately distressed finish and graceful design cap...
Mirror
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Unavailable|$30,154
H 72.45 in W 110.24 in D 23.63 in
Italian Art Deco Wardrobe Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Parchment, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Meda, MB
This elegant Italian Art Deco wardrobe, produced in the 1940s and attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, perfectly balances formal rigor with refined materiality. The exterior features nat...
Brass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$32,017
H 37.41 in W 73.63 in D 41.34 in
Day Bed Croissilion - Reminiscent of lit croissilion & lit simple
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Beautiful oak daybed with croissilion headboards. Reminiscent of the more well-known "lit croissilion" or "lit simple". This specific bed was purchased in the mid-20th century in the...
Fabric, Foam, Oak
$18,000
H 67 in W 38.25 in D 5 in
Branch Swag and Sun Gilt Iron Mirror in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century gilt iron mirror featuring hand wrought ironwork formed into branches, vines, twine, drapes, and a sun ornament.
Iron
$612,987
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,725Sale Price|20% Off
H 63 in W 22.05 in D 11.42 in
Early Cini Boeri Accademia Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Milan, IT
An Early Cini Boeri Accademia Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy 1978
Metal
$8,950
H 19.5 in W 62.75 in D 24.75 in
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Raymond Subes, Michel Zadounaïsky, Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet, Edgar Brandt
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bench Attributed To Gilbert Poillerat. Chic large French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron bench professionally upholstered in plush long hair gray-brow...
Wrought Iron
$75,000
H 21.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
Art Nouveau "Thistle" or "Le Chardon" Table Lamp by Maurice Bouval
By Maurice Bouval, Daum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite thistle (Le Chardon) lamp by Daum Freres and Maurice Bouval depicts an asymmetrical thistle sprig, with one bud closed and the other in bloom, the flower rendered in a...
Bronze
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.
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