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A 19thc French Lit Bateau
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century French Lit Bateau with twin scrolled ends, on turned legs and castors and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Daybeds

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Mahogany

A 19thc French Lit Bateau
A 19thc French Lit Bateau

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

H 84 in W 233 in D 70 in
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau A 19th Century French Rustic Pine single sleigh bed This
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Antique 19th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Pine

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau
French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau

H 47 in W 77 in D 38 in
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

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Wood

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

H 14 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed
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Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Satinwood

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

H 38 in W 85 in D 28 in
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in New York, NY
, Williams and Gibton, Dublin, and with their label. Of French lit-en-bateau form, the frame carved with
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Antique 1820s Irish George IV Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

H 51.5 in W 69.5 in D 100 in

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Vintage Full Size Stacked Rattan Bed-Frame by Seven Seas
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Louis XV Style Daybed

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H 35 in W 90 in D 37 in
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52
All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52

All Brass Single Antique Bed MS52

H 60 in W 39 in D 84 in
Spindle Wooden Antique Bed, WK190
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Spindle Wooden Antique Bed, WK190
Spindle Wooden Antique Bed, WK190

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H 60 in W 60 in D 91 in
Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910
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Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910
Pine Bed in Art Nouveau Style Circa 1910

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H 38.39 in W 77.56 in D 42.52 in
Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Located in London, GB
Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a sofa, all three pieces heavily decorated with Egyptian motifs from the Pharaonic civil...
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Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
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Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas

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By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
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Vintage Danish Rosewood Queen Platform Bed by for Sannemanns

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Located in Winter Park, FL
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19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed

H 33 in W 42.25 in D 22.5 in
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed
Italian 19th Century Lit De Presentation, Presentation Bed

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H 27.38 in W 47.5 in D 16.75 in
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
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This majestic Art Nouveau box bed would be a stately presence in any child’s bedroom. The headboard is built in two pieces. The lower part consists of a flat panel, framed with thi...
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Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

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H 62 in W 77 in D 42 in
French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189
Located in Wrexham, GB
A fine example of a French bed from the early Twentieth Century with elegant shaping and fine carving. This bed accepts a US Queen Size (or UK King Size), 5ft wide (60 in), base and...
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French Wooden Antique Bed, WK189

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H 60 in W 60 in D 91 in
19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century European Children's Furniture

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19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child's Seat with Bell

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H 39 in W 33 in D 12 in
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in New York, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

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H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed

H 38.59 in W 77.17 in D 31.5 in

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First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful Napoleon period "Lit Bateau" in mahogany with a French polish finish. This bed was made
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

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Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

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Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Located in Wrexham, GB
A French Lit Bateau day bed with figured mahogany veneer. The price includes a specially made
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Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

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Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

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H 42 in W 45.5 in D 83 in
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French early 20th Century iron "lit bateau", original painted dark green and gold tole. Sold with
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French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

H 35 in W 75 in D 41.5 in
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Located in Hanover, MA
An important French Empire mahogany daybed. The rectangular head and foot-board mounted by a column-top rails. The columns are embellished with ormolu plinth and capitals. Beautiful ...
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Ormolu

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

H 42.25 in W 79 in D 42.5 in
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room, not the bedroom. Méridienne: a méridienne
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

H 37.01 in W 53.55 in D 28.75 in
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Located in London, GB
shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

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Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

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French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
century. It is called a lit en bateau in French due to it shape, curving out on both the headboard and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

H 45.5 in W 64.25 in D 90.5 in
French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen
Located in Mimizan, FR
Bed Lit Bateau Natural Linen newly upholstered panels with studded detail This vintage bed has been
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French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen

French Sleigh Bed Queen or UK King Size Painted Cherry & Upholstered Linen

H 38.19 in W 63.78 in D 79.14 in
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Essex, MA
Period French mahogany bed or Lit en Bateau Will require a custom mattress set. Top top mattress
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Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

H 50 in W 81 in D 56 in
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Empire lit bateau (day bed). Mahogany with brass mounts. Beautiful French polish finish
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Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

H 44 in W 53 in D 79.5 in
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Lit Bateau (or Day Bed) has evenly proportioned scrolled outward end boards all raised on
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Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

H 23 in W 73 in D 47 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good early 19th century Lit de Bateau in mahogany with the original gilt bronze mounts. RR.
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

H 40 in W 62 in D 85 in
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape, outscrolled arms, turned legs.
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Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

H 34 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French
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Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

H 44 in W 88 in D 58 in
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French
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Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

H 44 in W 88 in D 58 in
Antique French walnut daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French walnut Louis Philippe "lit en bateau" daybed.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Walnut

Antique French walnut daybed.
Antique French walnut daybed.

Antique French walnut daybed.

H 41 in W 79.5 in D 38.5 in
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
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French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An outstanding, early 19th century Italian day-bed in mahogany with inlaid ebonised detail at the front, in the neoclassical taste, with a new mattress and a bespoke Toile de Jouy fa...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

H 55.12 in W 75.2 in D 53.15 in
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Lit Bateau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lit bateau for your home. A lit bateau — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lit bateau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lit bateau made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a Lit Bateau?

Prices for a lit bateau start at $995 and top out at $15,289 with the average selling for $7,955.

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