Daybed sofa GS195 by Gianni Songia for Sormani 60s, 70s
By Gianni Songia, Sormani
Located in Padova, IT
By adjusting the inclination or sliding the backrest backward, the seating area expands into a daybed for lounging or sleeping. Premium Materials: High-quality versions typically fea...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 37.41 in D 68.12 in
Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov, Powder-Coated Aluminum, New Design
By Denis Sokolov
Located in LUBLIN, PL
Tropic Daybed with armrest – Where Time Slows and Comfort Expands The Tropic Daybed is not just furniture – it’s an invitation to pause.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 68.9 in
Tropic Daybed by Denis Sokolov - Modern Powder-Coated Aluminum Design
By Denis Sokolov
Located in LUBLIN, PL
Tropic Daybed – Where Time Slows and Comfort Expands The Tropic Daybed is not just furniture – it’s an invitation to pause.
Aluminum
Asian Bench Carved Wood Expandable Daybed Platform Bed Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Asian 20th century wooden settee that expands into a daybed. It features instant expandability as well as three drawers at bottom for storage.
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Mel Bogart for Felmore Associates
By Mel Bogart, Felmore
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a beautiful expanding daybed by Mel Bogart for Felmore Associates.
Iron
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete with a matching, detached headboard featuring integrated cabinets and shelves, this piece easily transitions from a compact sofa to an expanded daybed, perfect for modern li...
Teak, Upholstery
Beech and Cord Sofa/Daybed by Georges Tigien, France 1960's
By Georges Tigien
Located in New York, NY
The single daybed can expand into a larger two-person unit. It features the original cushioning set for which the faux fur inside lining has been freshly re-upholstered.
Upholstery, Synthetic, Faux Leather, Faux Fur, Cord, Beech
Sold
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
rare golden cord velvet GS195 daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani Italy sofa bed
By Gianni Songia
Located in Landshut, BY
The seating area is appointed with three rectangular cushions that is both soft and comfortable. The backrest of the daybed is adjustable, allowing it to be transformed into a bed, t...
Wood, Velvet
Hans Wegner Expanding Sofa Daybed for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Created in teak wood with a cane back, this classic Wegner sofa converts to a sleeping bet by simply lifting up the back. Once raised, the back exposes a deeper cushion, roughly the ...
Wool, Upholstery
"Superonda" Wave Sofa - Archizoom
Located in Bridport, CT
"Superonda" multi-functional sculptural wave sofa/daybed/bed in expanded resin with plastic fabric covering.By Andre Branzi, Gilberto Corretti, Dario & Lucia Bartolini, Massimo Moroz...
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,556
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Wool
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...
Fabric, Wood
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
$1,963 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our personal favorites from De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. The sofa has been ...
Leather
$7,705
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 98.43 in
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Iconic “Le Bambole” collection by Mario Bellini also features this amazing kingsize foldable bed: “The Bambolettone”. The bed can be used as a daybed, lounge sofa, dormeuse, and ...
Velvet
$8,654 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
$6,164
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
By ICF De Padova, Marco Comolli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965 A highly comfortable sofa by Marco Comolli due to down filling and well-designed proporti...
Leather, Walnut
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 90 in D 33 in
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 37.01 in
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord fabric. The design reflects the era’s fascination with organic forms and comfort, featu...
Fabric, Pine, Plywood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$8,450
H 25 in W 78 in D 33.5 in
Rare Three Seat Platform Sofa, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic platform sofa is the epitome of functional art. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this three-seater sofa is ...
Fabric, Walnut
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