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European Plywood Daybeds

White Edith Daybed by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
White Edith Daybed by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 82 x 85 x 192 cm Pine wood structure reinforced with plywood and table. Suspension with springy belts. Seat stuffed with Bultex a...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood, Feathers

White Edith Daybed by Pepe Albargues
White Edith Daybed by Pepe Albargues
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
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 ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Pepino Daybed by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Pepino daybed by Owl. Dimensions: L 210 x W 70 x H 46 cm. Materials: Plywood base, upholstered. La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which consists of the repetition of cy...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Pepino Daybed by Owl
Pepino Daybed by Owl
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 82.68 in
Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9110 Grey / Beige', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
A sofa bed, how boring! Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with ...
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED Designed by Niko Kralj Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia Period: 1960 Designed in 1957, this foldable daybed is anything but old fashioned. Made of the finest ma...
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
H 13.39 in W 51.19 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Italian Daybed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Italian Daybed, produced in the 50's by RIMA and designed by Gastone Rinaldi. Very nice curved ash plywood structure, original varnished. Strong and solid black steel stru...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutal Daybed by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutal Daybed by Lucas Tyra Morten Limited Edition of 12 + 1 AP Signed Dimensions: W180 x D40 H60 cm Material: Hand waxed plywood and leather Objects comes with a "Certificate of Au...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Brutal Daybed by Lucas Tyra Morten
Brutal Daybed by Lucas Tyra Morten
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 70.87 in
Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9607 Blue / Purple', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
A sofa bed, how boring! Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with ...
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Set 6 Modules – Fabric Jet '6098 Dark Blue' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
A sofa bed, how boring! Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with ...
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Curt Set 6 Modules, Fabric Jet '9605 Blue', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
A sofa bed, how boring! Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with ...
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

1950’s Bruno Mathsson ‘T-303’ ‘Berlin daybed’ in Beech
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Daybed Model T-303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Sweden 1950’s. This model was first presented at the International Building Exhibition in Berlin, as a result it is...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

Trays Blue Daybed by Parisotto+Formenton
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Straight-lined and elegant, this daybed revisits the classic dormeuse in a stylish silhouette that will create a welcoming look in a modern guest room or living room. Available with ...
Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Other

Trays Blue Daybed by Parisotto+Formenton
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
"Wow" Left or Right Daybed/Chaise Longue with Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow" is a left or right chaise daybed/chaise longue, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a solid wooden structure and plywood panels, covered in a vast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers

Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eclectic Red Leather 'Ateljee' Sofa by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Ateljee' sofa/daybed was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1963 for Haimi Oy in Helsinki This design classic is one of the iconic pieces from Yrjo Kukkapuro and is an original v...
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Early daybed designed by Viennese architect Johannes Spalt and executed by Franz Wittmann, Austria, circa 1959 Very easy to open with one hand and to change the settee into a daybed....
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

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"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...
Category

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

LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass

LU Swing Sconce
LU Swing Sconce
H 15 in W 5 in D 25.25 in
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

Materials

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
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, oak wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Sideboard, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Design...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Oak

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Red oak Measures: Front seat width: 18” Back seat...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
Category

2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

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

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table 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 ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

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....
Category

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
Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frame with seat uphol...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

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Niko Kralj Midcentury Foldable Bentwood Daybed for Stol Kamnik, 1957
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Milan, Italy
Foldable "Rex" daybed designed in 1957 by Niko Kralj, the most important Slovenian designer from the 20th century. This daybed was invented for children and used in primary schools...
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Plywood

Coco Toddler Daybed Children's Furniture Set in Solid Ash and White Lacquer
By Bunny & Clyde
Located in Kenmare, IE
Inspired by the playful curves and geometry of the Art Deco period, the Coco toddler bed is a transitional bed and can be used up until roughly 5-6 years old. Thereafter it can be co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Ash, Plywood

De Sede DS-80 Daybed Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Montréal, QC
De Sede DS-80 Daybed Sofa, 1970s. Hand dyed cognac coloured patchwork leather, 3 removable back cushions and 2 side cushions with black stained oak base. Dimensions: 24"H x 79"L x 3...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Oak, Plywood

De Sede DS-80 Daybed Sofa
De Sede DS-80 Daybed Sofa
H 24 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
Rare L01 daybed by pierre chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Munich, DE
a rare and early daybed by pierre chapo. original designed for the writer samuel beckett it has the nickname godot......
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Elm, Plywood

Rare L01 daybed by pierre chapo
Rare L01 daybed by pierre chapo
H 11.82 in W 74.02 in D 33.86 in
Pepino Daybed by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Pepino daybed by Owl. Dimensions: L 210 x W 70 x H 46 cm. Materials: Plywood base, upholstered. La Pepino is a collection of only seating, which consists of the repetition of cy...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Pepino Daybed by Owl
Pepino Daybed by Owl
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 82.68 in
Daybed with Iron Legs, Plywood Structure and Velvet Covers by Rima
By RIMA
Located in Madrid, ES
Daybed produced by Rima, Italy, circa 1950s. Supports are made of lacquered iron rods, curved plywood structure, brass details. Recently reupholstered with off-white velvet fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Georges Candilis & Anja Blomstedt, "Plein" Daybed, France, 1969
By Georges Candilis, Anja Blomstedt, Robert Sentou
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Daybed called "Plein » designed by Georges Candilis (1913-1995) & Anja Blomstedt (1937), manufactured by Sentou in 1969. Designed for the residence "Les Carrats" in Port Leucate, (F...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Cansado bench Steph Simon, France, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large slat bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Cite Cansado, Mauritania, and manufactured by Steph Simon ca 1958. This bench was made of solid teak wooden slats and has a bl...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Euroika Bed Auping, the Netherlands, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped double bed from the Euroika series designed by Friso Kramer for Auping, The Netherlands 1963. Friso Kramer designed also from this series: bed, bed cabinets, table, ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjaerholm PK80 daybed EKC, Denmark, 1957
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconinc daybed model PK80 designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1957. The daybed is in fantastic fully original condition, as this was from...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK80 daybed EKC, Denmark, 1957
Poul Kjaerholm PK80 daybed EKC, Denmark, 1957
H 11.82 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Gastone Rinaldi Daybed
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved plywood daybed with teak veneer on black painted metal legs. Produced by RIMA. Measures: 78” W x 36.5” D x 20.5” H x 15”seat.     
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Gastone Rinaldi Daybed
Gastone Rinaldi Daybed
H 20.5 in W 78 in L 20.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century French Empire daybed is made out of solid mahogany wood that has been newly painted in a pale grey-blue color with gilt accents and is newly restored. The antique b...
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Plywood, Fabric, Linen, Foam, Polyester

Antique 19th Century French Daybed
Antique 19th Century French Daybed
H 38 in W 97 in D 42 in
Niko Kralj "Rex" Midcentury Foldable Bentwood Daybed for Stol Kamnik, 1957
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Milan, Italy
Foldable "Rex" daybed designed in 1957 by Niko Kralj, the most important Slovenian designer from the 20th century. This daybed was invented for children and used in primary schools...
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Plywood

"Berlin" Daybed Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant curving platform daybed in birch with split leg and cotton upholstered mattress. Marked and made by Karl Mathsson and dated 1969.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Georges Candilis & Anja Blomstedt, "Plein" Daybed, France, 1969
By Georges Candilis
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Daybed said "Plein" by Georges Candilis (1913-1995) & Anja Blomstedt (1937), published by Sentou in 1969. Designed for the residence "Les Carrats" in Port Leucate, (France), this Mi...
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Bentwood and Webbing Midcentury Scandinavian Chaise Longue
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Midcentury Scandinavian bentwood and webbing chaise longue. I’ve never seen another one like it, this mystery chaise loungehails from Scandinavia and has been expertly crafted in ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian International Style Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Chaise Longue or Day Bed
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A very rare Midcentury chaise longue or day bed in blue and rosewood. Very little is known about the designs origins of this beautiful and unusual chaise. The striking design usin...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Chaise Longue or Day Bed
Vintage Midcentury Chaise Longue or Day Bed
H 24.02 in W 76.78 in D 30.32 in
"Berlin" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant curving platform daybed in birch with split leg and leather upholstered mattress. Marked and made by Karl Mathsson, dated 1964. Model T303.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Birch, Plywood

Buttoned Leather 'Berlin' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Birch and beech plywood daybed model T303 by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson with a beautiful thick brown leather mattress executed with contrasting off-white leather buttons and two...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Birch, Plywood

Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic PK 80 daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1957, with satin brushed stainless steel frame, button-tufted and hand-welted black leather mattress, plywood supports and ru...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
H 12 in W 76 in D 32 in
Daybed by Honeta Germany
By Honeta
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Daybed by Honeta Germany with adjustable backrest.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Daybed by Honeta Germany
Daybed by Honeta Germany
H 26.77 in W 78.74 in D 44.09 in
Daybed / Sofa By Honeta Germany, 1950`s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful Sofa / Daybed from the 50`s, Made by Honeta, Germany. New upholstery and Fabric. W 200 cm, D 93, H 68 cm, Seating height 39 cm. Very good Condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Sofas

Materials

Metal

Daybed / Sofa By Honeta Germany, 1950`s
Daybed / Sofa By Honeta Germany, 1950`s
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Mainz, DE
POUL KJÆRHOLM Daybed, model no. PK80, ca. 1957 Matte chrome-plated steel, brown leather, painted plywood, rubber. (30.5 x 191 x 80 cm) Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Den...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
H 12.21 in W 75.2 in D 31.5 in
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European Plywood Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of european plywood daybeds available for sale. We have 16 antique and vintage european plywood daybeds in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. European plywood daybeds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. European plywood daybeds are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european plywood daybeds over the years, but those made by Poul Kjærholm, Bruno Mathsson and Auping are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are European Plywood Daybeds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,825, while they’re typically $1,628 on the low end and $39,500 highest priced.

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.