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 reupholstered in new yellow gold velvet and foam, and look great. They are really structur...
Brass
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.
1950s Teak, Cane and Velvet Modular Sofa or Daybed
Located in Geneva, CH
1950s teak frame, cane backrest, velvet cushions sofa.
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 feel with the brass being used.
Brass
Sold
H 17.33 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
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 yellow velvet with button insertion. The structure of the bench is in walnut. The be...
Velvet, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 78.35 in D 32.88 in
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak, New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak and New Velvet Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s Iconic and comfy Mid-Century Design Daybed / Chaiselongue.
Metal
Sold
H 14.18 in W 78.35 in D 32.88 in
Cleopatra Daybed by Auping, Metal, Teak, New Upholstery, Netherlands, 1950s
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cleopatra daybed by Auping, metal, teak and new velvet upholstery, netherlands, 1950s Iconic and comfy mid-century design daybed / chaiselongue.
Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 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 was made with great skill of woodworkers. The structure of the backrest is made of wo...
Velvet, Fruitwood
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H 33.47 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Modern Daybed Sofa Model D70 for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Iconic folding daybed sofa designed by Italian Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Italy in 1954. The sofa has a black lacquered tubular metal frame with brass adjusting detail...
Brass, Metal
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.
Velvet, Pine
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 steel with woven wicker panels on each side. Custom upholstery in Great Plains Vanit...
Steel
Sold
H 36.62 in W 72.84 in D 29.14 in
1950s, 2 seater sofa/daybed, light green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 2 seater sofa/daybed. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Very good condition: no smel...
Velvet, Ash
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.
Rattan
Sold
H 33.08 in W 88.19 in D 28.75 in
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'.
Velvet, Birch
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 72 in D 30 in
Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour Curved Back Tufted sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour curved back sofa. Very nice designed Swedish sofa with tufted back. Gold Velour that shows fading otherise good vintage Condition....
Velvet, Wood
$17,500
H 28 in W 59 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Imbuia Wood & Champagne Camel Mohair, Cimo, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of Brazilian Modernism from the 1950s, this sculptural sofa by Cimo embodies the restrained elegance, refined craftsmanship, and architectural clarity that def...
Mohair, Imbuia
$8,200
H 25 in W 85 in D 32.5 in
Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey, Burnt Gold Velvet, 1960s Design
By Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi and Young in a burnt gold crushed velvet upholstery. In good vintage condition with a nice patina throughout. V...
Velvet, Walnut
Brass X Base Bench 56" Width Mid Century Modern New Boucle Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass X Base Bench, American, circa 1950s. It has been recently reupholstered in an ivory color boucle fabric. The brass plated metal base retains its warm original distresse...
Brass, Metal
$4,578
H 38.98 in W 79.53 in D 33.47 in
Mid century modern Sofa in velvet and brass by Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Sofa 3 seats velvet production Isa Begamo, 1950, restored in beige velvet, brass feet. Works by ISA Bergamo remain: mirrors, armchairs and many furnishing accessories that have conqu...
Brass
1960s Bleached Oak Daybed by Bertrand Goldberg with Velvet Cushion
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s bleached oak daybed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg with new cushion in Kravet performance velvet. Cushion height: 7" Bertrand Goldberg (1913-1997) studied at the Bau...
Velvet, Oak
Edward Wormley, Dunbar Sofa, Brown Velvet with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Greensboro, NC
Dunbar sofa, designed by Edward Wormley. This sofa was a custom length/custom order. It has been reupholstered in a brown cotton velvet with new cushions combining foam and down. Bra...
Brass
Pair of Six-Legged Brass Feet Italian Daybeds on Brass Feet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fully redone pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern six-legged upholstered brass legs day beds or wide benches.
Brass
$10,500
H 30 in W 90 in D 48 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar no. 4756 wing shaped sofa in Mohair and Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. This wing shaped sofa, model 4756, was reupholstered in a moss colored mohair and sits on 10" solid brass stiletto legs. Ele...
Brass
$4,441 / item
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Modern Gentle Daybed in Mustard Velvet and Bronze Metal
Located in New York, NY
The Gentle Daybed blends minimalist comfort with striking craftsmanship. Its smooth, teal velvet-upholstered shell offers a luxurious embrace, while the quilted leather base features...
Metal
$5,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 32.29 in
Walnut and Camel Velvet Essex Daybed in Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the architectural beauty of New York City, the Essex daybed combines the natural elegance of solid walnut wood with the luxurious softness of plush velvet upholstery. The...
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman X-Bench, Brass Base, Mid-Century Upholstered Seat
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century bench with a beige, orange, and brown patterned fabric upholstered seat resting on a brass X-form base. (MILO BAUGHMAN / THAYER COGGIN)(Similar piece: DUF0372)
Metal, Brass
Italian 1940s Bench in Wood and Yellow Velvet Upholstery
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s bench in wood and yellow velvet upholstery Attributed to Studio BBPR.
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Mahogany and Brass Chaise Lounge
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A chaise lounge, model 5018 designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1955. upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon Fabric with brass stretcher and lacquered wood legs. Literature...
Mahogany
$7,800
H 30 in W 82 in D 32 in
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MId Century Modern Gold Velvet Upholstery Cloud Shape Sofa Cast Brass Legs MINT!
Brass
$6,795Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 92.13 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Swanson Sofa Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Gloria Swanson was a 1920s Hollywood star legend so known for her glamour that even her chin mole was copied by millions of women. Imagined for the Classic film sets, the strong line...
Brass
$5,265
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and richly patterned upholstery. The chair fea...
Velvet
1980 Large coffee table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large coffee table in speckled maple veneer. Comprising a large speckled maple veneer top with rounded edges. The base consists of four cylindrical semicircles, embellished at the b...
Wood
Mid-Century Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking blend of natural elegance and timeless design, this Mid-Century coffee table features a beautiful marble top paired with a clean, architectural base. The rich veining and ...
Marble
$1,259
H 22.84 in Dm 17.72 in
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, teak & glass, three arms, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. The design combines warm natural teak with shiny brass details, exemplifying the...
Brass
$1,282Sale Price|32% Off
H 41 in W 30 in D 35.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Styled Vintage Sculptural Wood Lounge Armchair, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s vintage highback lounge chair features sculptural wood and groovy original 1960s fabric. The style is in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and Kipp Stewar...
Fabric, Wood
"Bench Too" Modern Bench by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Bench Too" bench by Last Workshop, 2025. Solid walnut, natural finish. 84"L size. Dimensions: 84" x 14.5"D x 12"H Upholstered cushion options are available, please inquire. Cust...
Hardwood, Walnut
$3,040Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 14.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 4 Zanotta Burgundy Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, 1980s, Signed
By Mario Bellini, Cassina, Zanotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-crafted set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, Italy circa 1980s, in rich burgundy leather. Often compared stylistically to Mario Bellini’s iconic 'Cab' chairs for...
Leather
Fog & Mørup, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Wood, Denmark, 1939
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, off-white glass and red-lacquered wood pendant light, model E8827, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1939. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.0"D Stem Len...
Metal
$19,438 / item
H 299.22 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean
Located in London, GB
The Aria Sofa is designed as a calm and refined anchor for the home, balancing generous comfort with a composed, sculptural silhouette. Defined by clean lines, deep seating, and a si...
Mohair, Feathers, Foam, Upholstery, Linen
$2,400 / item
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$2,950 / set
H 4.13 in W 2 in D 1 in
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...
Wood
Elegant Dan Mask with Large Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant Dan Mask with large eyes from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Fairly flat tear drop shaped face with outlined eyes, small tight projecting nose and mouth with expressive lips. It i...
Wood
$224Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.25 in
Unused Yellow Art Deco Bakelite Door/Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 21
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unused yellow Art Deco bakelite door/drawer Pulls with center chrome strip, Set of 19. If you are redoing your kitchen in a 30s or 40s motif or simply looking for a vintage handle/pu...
Bakelite
Moroccan Tray or Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Moroccan tray, coffee or cocktail table with a hand hammered removable brass tray, featuring floral and geometric designs crafted with open filigree and old world charm. The base has...
Brass
$14,113
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 66.93 in
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne with Pierre Frey fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much lik...
Steel
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup, Claus Bonderup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously ...
Aluminum
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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.
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