1950s Velvet Daybeds
1950's Mid-Century Modern Gold Velvet Daybed - Two Available
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Burbank, CA
We have two original Midcentury Modern daybeds for sale. They have both been professionally
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
1950s Daybed in Pine, Seat and Cushion Covered with Velvet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s daybed in pine, seat and cushion covered with velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Pine
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Custom Made Steel, Alder and Velvet Daybed, 1950s Inspired
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
1950s inspired, custom built daybed made with alder wood, steel and blue velvet upholstery. It's
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
1950s Teak, Cane and Velvet Modular Sofa or Daybed
Located in Geneva, CH
1950s teak frame, cane backrest, velvet cushions sofa.
Black top folding side tables can be
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Vintage 1950s European Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Teak
1950s Daybed in Wood, Brass and Velvet Green Fabric
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming daybed with green velvet fabric from the 1950s. This daybed has a very Italian look and
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Midcentury DayBed in Velvet and Wood, Restored, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Milano, IT
Daybed designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950. The bench has been restored and covered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 17.33 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak, New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak and New Velvet Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s
Iconic and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 14.18 in W 78.35 in D 32.88 in
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak, New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cleopatra daybed by Auping, metal, teak and new velvet upholstery, netherlands, 1950s
Iconic and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 14.18 in W 78.35 in D 32.88 in
Midcentury Sofa Swedish Design Armchairs in Wood Cherry and Velvet, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa of the 1950s Swedish design made of cherrywood. Note the interlocking realization. The sofa
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Modern Daybed Sofa Model D70 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Iconic folding daybed sofa designed by Italian Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 33.47 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Daybed by Mathieu Matégot; France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Austin, TX
Rare, elegant daybed by renowned Hungarian-French designer, Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001). Enameled
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Dutch Rattan Midcentury Daybed by Rohe Noordwolde in Velvet, 1950s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Rattan daybed manufactured by Rohe´ Netherlands in the 1950s. In good original condition with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Rattan
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
H 33.08 in W 88.19 in D 28.75 in
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Located in Plymouth, GB
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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
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Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
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LU Louis SM Sconce
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1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Kem Weber, Royal Metal Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
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...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered ...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Daybed in Stonewashed Linen, 1930s, Restored and Newly Upholstered.
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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet
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Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' daybed for B&B, 1970s, white
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Moore Coffee Table by DeMuro Das in White Quartz with Beaten Solid Brass Base
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
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H 14.5 in W 65.5 in D 39.5 in
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Elliston Daybed by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Velvet Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s velvet daybeds available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and metal, all 1950s velvet daybeds available were constructed with great care. 1950s velvet daybeds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s velvet daybeds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1950s velvet daybeds, so small 1950s velvet daybeds measuring 35.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Auping, Dick Cordemeijer and Wim Rietveld each produced beautiful 1950s velvet daybeds that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Velvet Daybeds?
1950s velvet daybeds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,927, while the lowest priced sells for $1,718 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Daybeds for You
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.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.
Questions About 1950s Velvet Daybeds
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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