Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid Century Chaise Lounge in Pleated Organza
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful and sexy piece. Retaining the original upholstery of pleated organza.
This item can be viewed in person at The Berkshire Galleries in Great Barrington Massachusetts.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Elm with Storage & Newly Made Mattress, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Daybed by Pierre Chapo, "Model 'L03", France 1965. Modest design with beautiful details such as the cross connection characteristic of Chapo's work. Everything is made of solid elm w...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Rare Mid Century Dutch Design Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer, 1950's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Dick Cordemeyer was probably inspired by Jacques Hitier and Mathieu Mategot. The design is genius because there is no screw involved, the spiral fits into the legs by clamping.
Manu...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
Located in Aachen, DE
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Massiv Teak, vor 1957 (ab da hieß die Firma France & Son), im Originalzustand. Polsterung original mi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016
Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959
Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric
Azucena Edition
Bibliography:
Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Rare Version of the Famous Constanze Daybed by Wittmann
Located in Munich, DE
very rare version of the famous constanze daybed by johannes spalt for wittmann. Professional re-upholstered with belts, foam and very cosy fabric.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-80 Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede Daybed model DS-80 in beautifully patinated leather, featuring one pillow.
The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, black pigmented aniline leather, which typically...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Daybed in Hardwood & Black Leather, Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with domestic free shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Daybed in Hardwood & Black Leather, Carlo Hauner made in Brazil in the 50s is nothing less than spe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International
Germany, c. 1986. Chrome-plated stainless steel, walnut, and l...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Minimalist Daybed, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The daybed, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a prime example of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture design, which is renowned for its blend of modernist principles with traditional Brazilian materials and techniques.
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios was an important institution in the development of Brazilian design, providing education and promoting craftsmanship. Their furniture production is noted for its high-quality craftsmanship and use of local materials.
This particular daybed features a robust and simple wooden frame, made from native Brazilian hardwood, which is known for its durability and beautiful grain. The use of such wood not only ensures longevity but also gives the piece a warm, inviting appearance.
The design of the daybed is minimalist, with clean lines and an unadorned structure that emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood. It has a low profile and a rectangular shape, which are characteristic of modernist design, aiming for functionality without sacrificing style.
The cushioning on top is tufted, adding a touch of classic detailing to an otherwise modern piece. The tufting is not merely decorative but also helps to keep the upholstery in place and maintain its shape over time.
The legs of the daybed are short and splayed, a design choice that provides stability and a slight mid-century aesthetic flair. The clean geometry of the daybed allows it to fit seamlessly into various interior design schemes, from the more traditional to the contemporary.
Overall, this daybed represents the innovative spirit of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, where designers and manufacturers were embracing modernist trends while fostering a unique Brazilian identity through the use of local materials and traditional craftsmanship. It's a functional, elegant piece that reflects the era's design values: form, function, and a close relationship with the materials used.
About the manufacturer:
The Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo, established in 1873, is a significant Brazilian institution with a focus on technical education and has also made contributions to cultural and industrial production. The school was founded by the elite of coffee aristocrats with the positivist ideal of promoting the "dignity of man through work," aiming to prepare specialized labor for the country's future industrialization.
Throughout its history, the institution has undergone several transformations. It started with simple courses such as Arithmetic and then expanded to include technical education, inspired by the European Arts and Crafts Movement, which valued the manual work of craftsmen within the capitalist industry. Under the direction of architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Lounge Chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Regain's iconic chaise longues, crafted in France during the 1970s from solid wood, accompanied by a luxurious bouclé head cushion for added comfort and style. This piece tran...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Arm Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century vintage sofa/daybed with single bent plywood fan arm and tubular metal backrests.
* Two are available with arms on either side. Please confirm which side you prefe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an emblematic collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both sides of the bed, we are not considering splitting the pair.
This iconic low profile bed with...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fiberglass
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly wrapped foam seat and back cushions in a zippered gray blue/green and brown upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Offredi “Wave” Lounge Chair for Saporiti, 1974
By Saporiti
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic “Wave”or “Onda” lounge chair designed by Giovanni Offredi for the famous manufacture Saporiti Italia (signed inside).
Comfortable, stylish chair executed in perforated red le...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Manhattan Afromosia and Green Leather Sofa Bed by Guy Rogers, 1960s
By Guy Rogers
Located in Chesham, GB
A sofa bed by Guy Rogers with an afromosia frame in green leather fabric.
Manufacturer - Guy Rogers
Designer - Eric Pamphilon and George Fejer
Design Period - 1960 to 1969
Style ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Folding Daybed in Hessian & Lambswool, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming folding daybed in beech, hessian and lambswool from the 1930s, skillfully crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The beech frame provides a sturdy foundation, showcasing the re...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Rietveld Style Dutch Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rietveld Style Dutch Daybed
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Early Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Daybed with Drawer Model "L03", France circa 1965
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This daybed - like all Chapo designs - have the designer’s characteristic wood joinery that is impeccable and testifies of his woodworking mastery. This daybed is said to have been d...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Daybed by Mertens Jomer, Netherlands 1950/60
Located in Brasília, BR
This beautiful minimalist daybed is characterized by simple lines and a harmonious blend of form and function. Its design features an elegant silhouette with minimal ornamentation. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Folding Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century sofa/daybed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s, designed by Miroslav Navrátil. Material: beech wood, fabric. The sofa is in well preserved Vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Hans J. Wegner Ge-258 Daybed for GETAMA
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- The fabric upholstery in good condition with some signs of use, probably reupholstered some years ago.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal Metal Manufacturing Company with the original label still intact. It has the original t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, metal, leatherette
Suitable for upholstery
Measures: Daybed: Height:35cm
:Depth :130cm
Fabric and leatherette is torn in places
Original...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Patchwork Sofa Daybed, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage leather patchwork daybed sofa features quality leather in varying hues of warm browns with removable seat, arm, and back cushions. This daybed sofa has a deep seat, nice pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian 711 Daybed by Tito Agnoli for Cinova
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Imported by Stendig. The 711 daybed by Tito Agnoli, reupholstered in a chenille from Fishman’s fabrics. Classic Italian modern design, with the laminate tables when the bed...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chenille
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal, Bronze
George Nakashima, Long Chair, American Black Walnut, Cotton Webbing, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut and cotton webbing long chair designed and produced by George Nakashima, USA, 1960s.
Features a large burl-detailed, free ed...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Martin Visser Daybed, Sofa BR O2 Dutch Design 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original upholstery BS O2 Sofa, daybed designed by Martin Visser, in the late 1950s, Dutch Design made by Spectrum. The frame is made of square metal black lacquered. A simple movem...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Sculptural Design Handmade Amphora Couch
Located in London, GB
Collection which was inspired by the Neolithic period. A period which began 12.000 years ago. The Amphora Collection fallows shapes of an amphora. The grace and elegance of this hist...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s. This decorative and functional daybed is made out of black lacquered metal. Presented in its original condition with visible ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann 'Constanze' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, 'Constanze' daybed or sofa, cognac leather, metal, wood, Austria, 1960s.
This beautiful sofa designed by architect Johannes Spalt, is typical for Mid-C...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in linen Auping The Netherlands 1954
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s
Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Lounge Chair / Day Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Long lounge chair , day bed extremly comfortable .
The color is great and will put a joyfull note in any interior.
The complete piece is in foam , t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munster, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy
The fully reversible cult sofa with movable wings..
This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mecha...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Carlo Hauner Headboard, c. 1950 Forma Edition
By Carlo Hauner, Forma
Located in PARIS, FR
Made of Caviuna wood, with a matching veneer and a delicate cane, this piece combines the robustness of the wood with the delicacy of the cane. The generous dimensions of 82 x 257 x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Straw, Laminate, Hardwood
Safari Savbriksen Daybed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen France & Søn
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This iconic safari daybed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen is very rare to be found in the earliest version it was ever produced: the version of France & Son...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Rope, Beech
"San Martino" Daybed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Milan 1913 - Milan 2016)
Walnut Daybed "L8 San Martino" model. Azucena production, Milan, 1960s.
Equipped with wheels on the rear legs.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Barcelona Daybed in Brown Leather by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This iconic Knoll Studio Barcelona daybed was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930. Just like the Barcelona chair, the daybed is characterized by a high degree of detail. Eac...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Horst Brüning Daybed in Steel and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, daybed model 6915, chrome-plated steel, leather, Germany, 1968.
This well-designed daybed shows a solid construction of delicate lines and roun...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At well over 9 feet long (112"), this Adrian Pearsall style sofa appears to be soaring like a B-2 bomber with built-in, floating end tables extendin...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' queen bed or daybed, model 'L01L', elm, France, design 1959.
This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of so...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' daybed for B&B, 1970s, white
Located in Milano, IT
1970s daybed from the 'Le Bambole' series designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B. Upholstered with original fabric in shades of white and pink still in very good condition...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1960's for Getama
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Daybed model GE 7
Denmark, circa 1965.
Teak, painted wood, upholstery, caning.
This really cool convertible daybed / sofa, designed by...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cane, Teak
Franz Hohn for Honeta Daybed or Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Teak
By Honeta, Franz Hohn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Hohn for Honeta, daybed or sofa, model FH 10, fabric, teak, beech, metal, Germany, 1959
Made in 1959, this sofa known as FH10 is created by Franz Hohn for Honeta. Geometry is ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
De Sede DS-80 Leather and Wood Daybed. Beautiful Patch Style leather Cushion and Bolsters. Bolsters are laced closed with leather. Daybed in very nice shape! This was used in a ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, daybed, model 5767, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1941
This exceedingly rare sofa or daybed, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1941, was originally intended for Casa Albonetto in Italy. The designer himself owned a smaller version of this type. This modest daybed serves as a prime example of Borsani's impeccable innovative thinking and his keen sense of harmonious compositions. When it comes to practicality, its defining feature are the adjustable armrests, simultaneously placing the backrest cushions over the lowered armrests. In an easy gesture the sofa is transformed into a daybed. A generous storage compartment is present by raising the seating space upwards. The overall wooden frame in walnut is characterized by rounded contours and clear lines with evenly spaced spindles structuring the piece.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed.
This sofa bed comes with its original metallic bed net and needs a mattress of cm. 80 x 190 (about inch. 31.50 x 74.80)....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Located in Medina, OH
Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed from Greenhouse Fabrics. This piece is in perfect condition and is ready to be an addi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French All Black Daybed or Single Bed, circa 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic modern daybed in black dye ash and plywood made circa 1960 in France.
Recent mattress upholstered in black fabric.
The edges of the ash frame have some minor scuffs as shown ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL.
Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds.
The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Frem Rojle Daybed
By Frem Røjle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Danish midcentury daybed by Frem Rojle, with sleek modern lines, wood base and ecru upholstered seat cushion with bolster pillow. Sensuous yet minimal.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Modernist daybed with adjustable headrest by Dieter Waeckerlin for Idealheim Basel, Switzerland 1957.
The frame is solid beech and painted steel, a heavy and high quality piece wit...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Walnut Frame Stamps Theme Upholstery Gondola Sofa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern walnut frame stamps theme blue upholstery gondola sofa.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Friso Kramer Style Auping Day Bed with Pewter Grey Mattress
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century daybed with lightly refinished upturned teak ends and dark grey enameled metal frame for Auping. Freshly upholstered grey mattress on wire mesh support with original manu...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Red Leather Sofa or Double Bed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or fold out bed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Lovely postmodern sofa in leather designed in Europe in the 1970s. This is a versatile pi...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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