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1960s Sweden Daybeds

Teak Swedish Daybed by Triva Sweden, circa 1960
By Bengt Ruda
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Modernist daybed envisioned by Swedish designer Bengt Ruda in the 1960s, epitomizing the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Bed / Daybed Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bed / daybed with storage by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Pine

Bed / Daybed Produced in Sweden
Bed / Daybed Produced in Sweden
H 14.57 in W 80.32 in D 33.27 in
Karl Erik Ekselius for Joc Vetlanda Convertible Sofa / Daybed, 1960s
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Norwalk, CT
Karl Erik Ekselius (Swedish, 1914-1998) for JOC Vetlanda Mobelfabrik, c. 1960's. This minimalist
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Beech

Mid Century Modern daybed by NK Verkstader Nykoping, Sweden
Located in London, GB
department stores were also opened in several places in Sweden during the 1960s and 1970s. Since 1991, NK has
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Berlin T303 Daybed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Portland, OR
Rare model Berlin daybed by Bruno Mathsson in Beech. Platform daybed features lovely sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Beech

Berlin T303 Daybed by Bruno Mathsson
Berlin T303 Daybed by Bruno Mathsson
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 79 in
Newly Reupholstered - Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Folke Olhsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Reupholstered, Wood Is In Original Vintage Condition With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and c...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Poul Volther Sofa or Daybed Model Diva / 981 by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa or daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed Model Diva / 981 Produced by Gemla in Sweden
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa / daybed model Diva / 981 designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden. Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

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Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
H 25.6 in W 74 in D 30.75 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s. One interesting feature of this sofa is its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Located in Dusseldorf, DE
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By Miroslav Navratil
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By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
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Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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By Rud Thygesen, Contur
Located in Odense, DK
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Bruno Mathsson, Beech Daybed Berlin, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 78.75 in D 40.16 in
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By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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Daybed or Sofa in the Manner of De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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Daybed or Sofa in the Manner of De Sede
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Daybed by OPE, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Daybed by OPE, 1960s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Daybed by OPE, 1960s
H 14.18 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
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By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Goteborg, SE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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By Gemla
Located in Echt, NL
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Swedish Oversized Bench / Coffee Table / Daybed in Pine, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa / Daybed by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Ikea Midcentury Vintage Rattan Swedish Armchair, 1960s
By IKEA
Located in Roma, IT
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Early Sculptural Chaise Model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early 'chaise' model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Beech steam-bent frame with
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BRUNO MATHSSON DAYBED
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson daybed with leather mattress and suede pillows.
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BRUNO MATHSSON DAYBED
BRUNO MATHSSON DAYBED
H 19 in W 77 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Daybed in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik, 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
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Located in Chicago, IL
DAYBED BY K HOLMQUIST
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Sofa Daybed by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
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Located in Zohor, SK
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Svanette Corner Daybed by Ingmar Relling for Ekornes Svane, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Bucharest, RO
This filligree corner sofa/daybed was designed in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of two daybeds
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Vintage Mid-Century Daybed by Karl-Erik Ekselius for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Beech, Upholstery

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1960s Sweden Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1960s Sweden daybeds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, all 1960s Sweden daybeds available were constructed with great care. 1960s Sweden daybeds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1960s Sweden daybeds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern 1960s Sweden daybeds are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1960s Sweden daybeds over the years, but those made by Poul Volther, Bengt Ruda and Dux of Sweden are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1960s Sweden Daybeds?

Prices for 1960s Sweden daybeds start at $1,250 and top out at $13,802 with the average selling for $6,073.

Finding the Right day-beds 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.