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German Foam Daybeds

Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dark grey velvet black daybed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm. Materials: Fabric
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dirty pink velvet black daybed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm Materials: Fabric
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Black Daybed by Pulpo
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Nature Daybed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pallet dark grey velvet nature daybed by Pulpo Dimensions: D200 x W80 x H29 cm Materials: Fabric
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Nature Daybed by Pulpo
Pallet Dark Grey Velvet Nature Daybed by Pulpo
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Vintage Fiberglass Black Leather Daybed
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Daybed produced in the 1960s in Germany. Upholstered in black leather with heavy latex foam
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Beech

Vintage Fiberglass Black Leather Daybed
Vintage Fiberglass Black Leather Daybed
H 13.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful daybed with nice mechanism. original fabric. the last 3 pictures show the sofa with new
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 27.56 in
"Leeon" Velvet Covered Daybed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Leeon" is an elegant daybed, designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Brown Leather Daybed by Kill International Attributed to Horst Brüning
By Horst Bruning, Alfred Kill International
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare daybed by Alfred Kill International attributed to Horst Brüning, made in Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Linen

Pallet Terracotta Leather Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colors and finishes. Thinking about the
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colours and finishes. Thinking about the
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Black Leather Black Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colours and finishes. Thinking about the first
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Black Leather Black Day Bed by Pulpo
Pallet Black Leather Black Day Bed by Pulpo
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Pallet Black Leather Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colours and finishes. Thinking about the first
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Black Leather Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Pallet Black Leather Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in
Pallet Terracotta Leather Black Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colors and finishes. Thinking about the
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colors and finishes. Thinking about the
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pallet Dirty Pink Velvet Nature Day Bed by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
: fabric/leather, foam and wood Also available in different colors and finishes. Thinking about the
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2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona chair epitomizes functional minimalism, initially crafted in 1929 during Mies' German years. Its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
epitomizes functional minimalism, initially crafted in 1929 during Mies' German years. Its simplistic design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sleeper Sofa
Located in Freehold, NJ
tear. Cushion / foam will also need to be re-done. Sofa has an excellent shape and the fold mechanism
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sleeper Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sleeper Sofa
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 88.5 in
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in München, Bavaria
-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s. The sofa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s. The sofa comes in a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

"Leeon" Leather Double Bed Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Driade, featuring a headboard in flexible cold-cured polyurethane foam working with metal inserts, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel, Metal, Aluminum

"Leeon" Leather Bench Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, featuring a seat with elastic straps and structure in painted steel and wood, padding in polyurethane foam
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

"Leeon" Three-Seat Velvet Covered Sofa Designed by L. and R. Palomba for Driade
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Driade, featuring a back in flexible cold-cured polyurethane foam working with metal inserts, seat with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Donald Judd, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
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2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames

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Plywood

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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 Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed Ellaby Iroko with structure in solid iroko wood in oiled finish and with woven nautical rope in blue finish. With matress in L175xD79xH16cm with removable covering. Matres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric, Rope

Ellaby Iroko Daybed
Ellaby Iroko Daybed
H 16.54 in W 75.99 in D 38.19 in
Modern Conchula Day Bed, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula day bed is a room-d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

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Best Mid-Century Daybed, That Converts to a 2 Person Bed
Located in Munich, DE
all metal parts in chrome. fabric and foam new! Bed size 150 cm x 203 cm ( 59 inch x 79 inch).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
in Germany. The Mid-Century daybed comes with a solid walnut and teak wood frame with the original
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Wilhelm Knoll Convertible Sofa / Daybed for Antimott Knoll
By Knoll Antimott, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilhelm Knoll convertible sofa / daybed for Antimott Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Sofa / Daybed Constance by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, 1961
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Telgte, DE
Sofa / Daybed Constance by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, 1961 Early model from 1961 in very nice
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mustard Klaus Uredat Corbi Trio sofa for COR, 1969
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1969 but unveiled at the 1972 Cologne international furniture fair in Germany, Klaus
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Modell 470 Teak Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, 1960s
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model 470 daybed/ sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1960s. This sofa can be converted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Double-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collector of Knoll designs particularly Barcelona chairs and daybeds, prefer the foam to have some firmness
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1st-Gen Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968, Triple-Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
determined the straps are original as well. And even the foam inside of the cushions are original - there is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century daybed sofa in teak and fabric Germany 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped Mid Century daybed by unknown manufacturer or designer, Germany 1960. This very
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antonio Citterio Leather Daybed / Bench for Vitra, Germany, circa 1989
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist "Area" model daybed / bench designed for the Montage Series by Italian Architect Antonio
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Barcelona daybed by Mies van der Rohe Edition: 2014 Finish: Grain brown leather / wood / chrome
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2010s Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe
Barcelona Daybed by Mies van der Rohe
H 16.93 in W 38.59 in D 77.17 in
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van der Rohe - KNOLL Editor EDITION: 2010 FINISH: GRAIN BLACK LEATHER
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2010s Chaise Longues

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van der Rohe
Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van der Rohe
H 16.93 in W 38.59 in D 77.17 in
COR Model Corbi Living Room Suite Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969 for german
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1st-Gen Triple-Signed Knoll Barcelona Lounge Set by Mies Van Der Rohe, c. 1968
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foam inside of the cushions are original - there is slight firmness and hardening to them which is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Reupholstered Daybed by Franz Hohn, 1959
By Franz Hohn
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A daybed made by the German designer Franz Hohn in 1959. Wood base of the model FH 10 can be pulled
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Reupholstered Daybed by Franz Hohn, 1959
Reupholstered Daybed by Franz Hohn, 1959
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Daybed / Sofa by Domus Germany, 1950s
By Domus Danica
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Sofa / Daybed, Germany ca. 1950`s. Nice Mechanism for the Daybed. W 190 cm, D 80 cm, H 75 cm, SH
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Ash

Daybed / Sofa by Domus Germany, 1950s
Daybed / Sofa by Domus Germany, 1950s
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Daybed Sofa by Eugen Schmidt Soloform 1950s Midcentury Kvadrat
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic minimal design Daybed by Eugen Schmidt, Soloform. The new upholstery in fine Kvadrat
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed Leather Mies Van Der Rohe Signed, circa 1996
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Barcelona daybed, like the Barcelona Chair, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the German
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Knoll Barcelona Couch Daybed Leather Mies Van Der Rohe Signed, circa 1996
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Barcelona daybed, like the Barcelona Chair, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the German
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Daybed / Sofa 1950s Wilhelm Knoll Model 'Stella' in Velvet
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern daybed (or two-seat sofa) by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany 1950s, model 'Stella'. Re
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Mid-Century Daybed Designed by Luigi Colani for COR
By Luigi Colani
Located in Maastricht, NL
original black covered mobile drawer. The construction and fabric of the daybed as well as the foaming is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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German Foam Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of German foam daybeds for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique German foam daybeds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, foam and plastic. There are 2 antique and vintage German foam daybeds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of German foam daybeds available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German foam daybeds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern German foam daybeds are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made German foam daybeds over the years, but those made by Nathan Lindberg, Domus Danica and Knoll Antimott are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are German Foam Daybeds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,327, while they’re typically $1,663 on the low end and $6,410 highest priced.

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.