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Vintage Nelson Daybed in Black Mohair, c. 1950s
Vintage Nelson Daybed in Black Mohair, c. 1950s

Vintage Nelson Daybed in Black Mohair, c. 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Sophisticated yet effortless, this vintage MCM sofa bed is the iconic Nelson Daybed, originally designed by George Nelson in 1949 for the Herman Miller Collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!
Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!

Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!

By George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Sofas Daybed Mid Century Modern MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge featuring iron hairpin legs with pine back support and upholstered cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion
George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion

George Nelson Style Mid Century Modern Slatted Wood Bench Daybed Tufted Cushion

By Ingvar Hildingsson, George Nelson, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large oversized minimalistic modern slatted deep bench or daybed in the style of George Nelson. This mid-century style modern bench features slatted teak stained wood with tapered l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s
Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s

Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s

By Jens Risom, George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

This incredible vintage daybed sofa in the style of George Nelson or Jens Risom is circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Case Study Day Bed with Brushed Chrome-plated Steel Hairpin Legs
Case Study Day Bed with Brushed Chrome-plated Steel Hairpin Legs

Case Study Day Bed with Brushed Chrome-plated Steel Hairpin Legs

By George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

This George Nelson icon features a thick maple plywood frame with bolsters that remove easily to convert the piece for use as a bed.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Early George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller
Early George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

Early George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

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H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 33.86 in

Early George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

New upholstered in Romo Fabric is this early Nelson Daybed. Signed and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Birch

George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard
George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard

George Nelson Daybed Sofa in Blue Checker Reupholstery by Alexander Girard

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

George Nelson daybed for Herman Miller in newly upholstered Alexander Girard Maharam "Checker" fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Daybed Sofa Wood Hairpin Legs, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Daybed Sofa Wood Hairpin Legs, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Daybed Sofa Wood Hairpin Legs, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible daybed, with a blue fabric, on a wood base and with hairpin metal legs, by George Nelson, circa the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet
Stunning George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

Stunning George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed in Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet

By George Nelson

Located in Houston, TX

Early George Nelson daybed reupholstered in vintage Jack Lenor Larsen velvet!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Early, Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed or Day Bed, Restored
Early, Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed or Day Bed, Restored

Early, Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed or Day Bed, Restored

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early George Nelson daybed expertly restored. Solid birch frame and tapered legs with the original flexible feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

GEORGE NELSON ; HERMAN MILLER DAYBED
GEORGE NELSON ; HERMAN MILLER DAYBED

GEORGE NELSON ; HERMAN MILLER DAYBED

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H 27 in W 75 in D 33 in

GEORGE NELSON ; HERMAN MILLER DAYBED

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Vintage George Nelson Daybed with new cushions covered in dark grey Bute Tiree sympathetic fabric , rear 2 can be removed for use as occasional bed , underside is sprung frame , nice...

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Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

Vintage George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: George Nelson Manufacturer: Herman Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950s Dimensions: 28 H x 75 W x 28 D Seat height 16 Materia...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Daybed Lounge by George Nelson
Daybed Lounge by George Nelson

Daybed Lounge by George Nelson

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H 17 in W 76 in D 34 in

Daybed Lounge by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally well designed daybed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The frame is of maple wood with canvas strapping and zinc hairpin legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Materials

Maple

Midcentury George Nelson Inspired Danish Teak Daybed
Midcentury George Nelson Inspired Danish Teak Daybed

Midcentury George Nelson Inspired Danish Teak Daybed

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished midcentury teak daybed with tapered legs and new tufted mocha velvet mattress. In good overall condition with light frame wear and scratching.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Daybed/Sofa, George Nelson Inspired
Mid-Century Modern Daybed/Sofa, George Nelson Inspired

Mid-Century Modern Daybed/Sofa, George Nelson Inspired

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid-Century Modern daybed/sofa, George Nelson inspired, exceptional quality and construction, spring bed, retains original 1960s wool upholstery, extreamely comfortable and versatile.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Daybed in the Style of George Nelson
Mid-Century Daybed in the Style of George Nelson

Mid-Century Daybed in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century daybed styled after George Nelson. Solid wood frame, cushions newly upholstered in cream slub silk with leather piping.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

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H 25.75 in W 73 in D 33 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed, walnut frame with red wool upholstered cushions on four steel hairpin legs. 25.75" H x 73" W x 33" D; seat: 15" H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Daybed, in the Style of George Nelson
Mid-Century Daybed, in the Style of George Nelson

Mid-Century Daybed, in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wood-framed mid-century daybed, styled after George Nelson. Newly reupholstered in checker-pattern silk fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson Style Mid Century Blonde and Brass Daybed
George Nelson Style Mid Century Blonde and Brass Daybed

George Nelson Style Mid Century Blonde and Brass Daybed

By George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson style mid century blonde and brass daybed This daybed measures: 75 wide x 31 deep x 25.5 inches high, with a seat height of 12 inches All pieces of furniture can ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

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H 29 in W 93.5 in D 33 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This early George Nelson for Herman Miller daybed with mustard yellow upholstery features a seldom-seen side table arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century George Nelson Inspired Teak Daybed with New Beige Mattress & Bolster
Mid-Century George Nelson Inspired Teak Daybed with New Beige Mattress & Bolster

Mid-Century George Nelson Inspired Teak Daybed with New Beige Mattress & Bolster

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, George Nelson inspired daybed with a new beige upholstered mattress that rests on a slatted base and lightly refinished wood frame that is supported by matching, s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Hair-Pin Leg Daybed George Nelson for Herman Miller
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Hair-Pin Leg Daybed George Nelson for Herman Miller

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Hair-Pin Leg Daybed George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic modernist design with iconic hair-pin legs. Solid birch wood with original steel springs and zinc plated steel legs with fairly new firm cushion in nubby black upholstery. It...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Cot Sofa Chaise Lounge
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Cot Sofa Chaise Lounge

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Cot Sofa Chaise Lounge

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller daybed in very good original condition, circa 1950s.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Early George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Daybed Chaise, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Early George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Daybed Chaise, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Early George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Daybed Chaise, 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a rare and beautiful, walnut wood daybed or chaise, by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Early Signed George Nelson Pinleg Daybed New Upholstered for Herman Miller
Early Signed George Nelson Pinleg Daybed New Upholstered for Herman Miller

Early Signed George Nelson Pinleg Daybed New Upholstered for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

Restored and newly upholstered in a Black Edition (Romo) Fabric in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Very Early Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Daybed for Herman Miller w. Cane
Very Early Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Daybed for Herman Miller w. Cane

Very Early Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Daybed for Herman Miller w. Cane

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare and special very early (1959) George Nelson thin edge daybed sold by Herman Miller. Near excellent condition given age.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

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H 18 in W 76 in D 34 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Upholstered daybed supported by aluminium legs with round bolster cushion to support head. This bolster cushion is a later addition to the daybed and not original to it. Bed retains...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Day Bed
George Nelson Day Bed

George Nelson Day Bed

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H 15 in W 75 in D 33 in

George Nelson Day Bed

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design day bed for Herman Miller. Solid birch blonde framework in very good vintage condition supported by desirable aluminum hair pin legs. Newly upholstered cush...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Midcentury Daybed Sofa in the Style of Herman Miller
Midcentury Daybed Sofa in the Style of Herman Miller

Midcentury Daybed Sofa in the Style of Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Designed in the manner of Herman Miller and George Nelson.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Day Bed / Sofa in the Style of George Nelson
Midcentury Day Bed / Sofa in the Style of George Nelson

Midcentury Day Bed / Sofa in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Manufactured in the manner of George Nelson and Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Minimalist Daybed Bright Blue Vinyl Upholstery
Midcentury Danish Modern Low Minimalist Daybed Bright Blue Vinyl Upholstery

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Minimalist Daybed Bright Blue Vinyl Upholstery

By George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful vintage 1960s low long daybed sofa couch. Has solid hardwood wood frame with back support and lower metal springs and solid wood legs with original patina has a 2x back sup...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cantilever Daybed Sofa
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cantilever Daybed Sofa

Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cantilever Daybed Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Low profile, mid century modern, daybed sofa attributed to George Nelson for Herman Miller features a cantilever side surface with rail back and side finished in black satin lacquer ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Danish Day Bed
Danish Day Bed

Danish Day Bed

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H 30.5 in W 83 in D 29 in

Danish Day Bed

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A dark wood framed Danish styled day bed with matching armrests, upholstered backrest with two back cushions and a large bottom cushion. The backrest and armrests are supported by br...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monumental 9 foot Mid Century Modern Daybed-Sofa
Monumental 9 foot Mid Century Modern Daybed-Sofa

Monumental 9 foot Mid Century Modern Daybed-Sofa

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Manner of George Nelson,,Pearsall. wonderful long ,low sofa/daybed,, Solid walnut construction,Newly reupholstered in ice blue silk fabric,

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20th Century Unknown Sofas

Matched Pair of Modernist Daybeds Designed by Adrian Pearsall
Matched Pair of Modernist Daybeds Designed by Adrian Pearsall

Matched Pair of Modernist Daybeds Designed by Adrian Pearsall

By George Nelson, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair of modernist daybeds designed by Adrian Pearsall. Classic Mid-Century Modern, beautiful walnut frames, superior quality and construction, original cross springs in excel...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller
George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

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H 27 in W 74.25 in D 33.75 in

George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Saint Paul, MN

George Nelson daybed in light grey wool and ash with hairpin legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Daybed by Herman Miller
George Nelson Daybed by Herman Miller

George Nelson Daybed by Herman Miller

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H 28.5 in W 74.5 in D 33 in

George Nelson Daybed by Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A natural birch wood framed Nelson daybed model # 5088 with back bracket, conical legs and upholstered in Ray and Charles Eames designed fabric .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Vintage George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

Vintage George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

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H 28.5 in W 75 in D 33.75 in

Vintage George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Vintage George Nelson daybed in Maharam Beck (Overshadow) and ash with hairpin legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

A Single George Nelson Daybed
A Single George Nelson Daybed

A Single George Nelson Daybed

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H 15 in W 75 in D 33 in

A Single George Nelson Daybed

By George Nelson

Located in Stamford, CT

A Mid-Century daybed designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

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H 27.5 in W 88.25 in D 32.75 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hard to find Nelson daybed sofa with special order upholstered armrests and maple frame with matching conical legs.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Mid-Century George Nelson Style Teak Daybed
Mid-Century George Nelson Style Teak Daybed

Mid-Century George Nelson Style Teak Daybed

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H 15.38 in W 77.5 in D 33.5 in

Mid-Century George Nelson Style Teak Daybed

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century teak daybed with black enameled metal legs and two triangular back support bolsters. Lightly refinished teak frame with newly upholstered mattress in overall original con...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

George Nelson V-Leg Daybed Sofa by Modernica
George Nelson V-Leg Daybed Sofa by Modernica

George Nelson V-Leg Daybed Sofa by Modernica

By George Nelson

Located in Raleigh, NC

Wonderful daybed sofa manufactured by Modernica in the design of George Nelson.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish pair of vintage iron frame daybeds/sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa-Original Alexander Girard Fabric
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa-Original Alexander Girard Fabric

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed Sofa-Original Alexander Girard Fabric

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Southampton, NJ

George Nelson for Herman Miller early daybed sofa with original Alexander Girard fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Convertible Daybed Sofa with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Convertible Daybed Sofa with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Convertible Daybed Sofa with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible highly collectible Mid-Century Modern convertible daybed sofa was designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Case Study v Leg Daybed
George Nelson Case Study v Leg Daybed

George Nelson Case Study v Leg Daybed

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H 28 in W 75 in D 32 in

George Nelson Case Study v Leg Daybed

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson & Associates Mid-Century Modern V-leg daybed or sofa, upholstery on birch wood with chrome plated steel legs, the original from the 1950s. 28" H x 75" W x 32" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Birch

Mid Century Modern style Classic Daybed with Red Upholestry
Mid Century Modern style Classic Daybed with Red Upholestry

Mid Century Modern style Classic Daybed with Red Upholestry

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is a Nelson style classic daybed with red fabric. Mid century modern in the style of George Nelson for Herman Miller daybed, sofa lounge featuring iron hairpin legs with pine ba...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Day Bed in Textured Cream Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Day Bed in Textured Cream Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Day Bed in Textured Cream Upholstery

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic George Nelson Style daybed. Newer textured cream upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Architectural Bronze and Carrara Marble Daybed
Architectural Bronze and Carrara Marble Daybed

Architectural Bronze and Carrara Marble Daybed

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H 14.18 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in

Architectural Bronze and Carrara Marble Daybed

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Remarkable long bench with grey wool seat and a Carrara marble table top. Made in the 1960s in Italy, the grey wool upholstery is recent.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Steel

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed
Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed

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H 30.5 in W 78 in D 31 in

Sleek Armless Danish Style Sofa or Daybed

By Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning armless sofa in the Danish style or George Nelson. Wood frame in black lacquer. Upholstered in original fabric which could use updating.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage Japanese Window style Low Platform Slat Bench Daybed Plant Stand Nelson
Vintage Japanese Window style Low Platform Slat Bench Daybed Plant Stand Nelson

Vintage Japanese Window style Low Platform Slat Bench Daybed Plant Stand Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Assemblage of a Japanese bonsai table. Constructed with vintage stained long grain pine in a slatted platform (approx. 48 x 24) on old 1950s black enameled maple wooden cabinet legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Pine

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Daybed New Upholstery Folding Sofa Couch.
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Daybed New Upholstery Folding Sofa Couch.

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Daybed New Upholstery Folding Sofa Couch.

By Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish modern teak day bed sofa with new upholstery. Springs inside of mattress.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Residential Commission TAC Daybed
Residential Commission TAC Daybed

Residential Commission TAC Daybed

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H 24.75 in W 75 in D 33 in

Residential Commission TAC Daybed

Located in New York, NY

TAC's work ranged from skyscrapers to intimately scaled modernist houses. This daybed relates chronologically and stylistically to the Case Study daybeds by George Nelson, et al, as...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Materials

Maple

George Nelson Daybed For Herman Miller
George Nelson Daybed For Herman Miller

George Nelson Daybed For Herman Miller

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H 23 in W 75 in D 34 in

George Nelson Daybed For Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Unusual George Nelson daybed in solid birch frame and birch headboard; recently refinished.This daybed comes without cushions.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

George Nelson Daybed Model #5088 by Herman Miller
George Nelson Daybed Model #5088 by Herman Miller

George Nelson Daybed Model #5088 by Herman Miller

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H 27.56 in W 74.41 in D 33.47 in

George Nelson Daybed Model #5088 by Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Maastricht, NL

Very rare and early George Nelson daybed model #5088 by Herman Miller with new upholstery in collectors condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of George Nelson Daybed Frames
A Pair of George Nelson Daybed Frames

A Pair of George Nelson Daybed Frames

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H 24 in W 75 in D 33 in

A Pair of George Nelson Daybed Frames

Located in Oakland, CA

Ready for your choice of Upholstery are these George Nelson Daybed Frames from Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Daybed
George Nelson Daybed

George Nelson Daybed

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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in

George Nelson Daybed

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

The daybed designed by George Nelson is newly upholstery with high-quality fabric and comes on metal legs holding a wooden frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

George Nelson  Daybed
George Nelson  Daybed

George Nelson Daybed

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson for Herman Miller hair pin leg daybed.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller
George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

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H 26.5 in W 78 in D 38 in

George Nelson Daybed for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Designed in the 1950s. Birch frame on nickel-plated steel frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Nelson Daybed
Nelson Daybed

Nelson Daybed

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H 27.5 in W 75 in D 33 in

Nelson Daybed

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sofa/Daybed by George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Example: Birch Frame, Nickel Legs, Rubber Foam Cushions covered in Jhane Barnes for Maharam Fabric,

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed, 1950s
George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed, 1950s

George Nelson for Herman Miller Daybed, 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berkeley, CA

Beautiful daybed designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Day Bed
George Nelson Day Bed

George Nelson Day Bed

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H 28 in W 74 in D 31 in

George Nelson Day Bed

By George Nelson

Located in Oaks, PA

A George Nelson designed day bed with upholstered seat and bolster.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

George Nelson Day Bed Herman Miller
George Nelson Day Bed Herman Miller

George Nelson Day Bed Herman Miller

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H 23 in W 75 in D 33 in

George Nelson Day Bed Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Daybed with Triangular End Bolster designed by George Nelson For Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot

Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester

"Cleopatra" Wide Daybed with Metal Frame, Teak Ends, and Charcoal Mattress
"Cleopatra" Wide Daybed with Metal Frame, Teak Ends, and Charcoal Mattress

"Cleopatra" Wide Daybed with Metal Frame, Teak Ends, and Charcoal Mattress

By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak ends, enameled metal frame and charcoal mattress. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra divan bed was developed...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Grey Bouclé Upholstered Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Grey Bouclé Upholstered Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Grey Bouclé Upholstered Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

Category

2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Red Mohair Sofa and Daybed, 1950s Asymmetric Design
Mid-Century Modern Red Mohair Sofa and Daybed, 1950s Asymmetric Design

Mid-Century Modern Red Mohair Sofa and Daybed, 1950s Asymmetric Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dramatic mid-century red mohair sofa that converts to a daybed in a great size. Asymmetric with dog-bone shape, a popular style in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents

Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New Italian Cognac Leather Bolster Pillow _________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fu...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood

Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s
Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

Gastone Rinaldi plywood, metal and brass daybed by Rima, Italy, 1950s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Wood and metal daybed with brass elements, upholstered mattress and cushions, produced by Rima, designed by Gastone Rinaldi, 1950s The headboard and footboard of this daybed, produc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

$675 / item

H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 21.66 in

Brutalist Stained Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Almelo, NL

Brutalist stained beech dining chairs, France 1960s Brutalist, stained beech dining chairs with octagonal tapered legs, curved in the back, France 1960s. These chairs are made entir...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Odense, DK

Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak & Tweed Love Seat Sofa for Komfort
Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak & Tweed Love Seat Sofa for Komfort

Expertly Restored - H.W. Klein Teak & Tweed Love Seat Sofa for Komfort

By Komfort, H.W. Klein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole Bed In Buffalo Leather By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Daybeds

Materials

Velvet

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Nelson Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nelson daybed available at 1stDibs. A nelson daybed — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson daybed — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nelson daybed made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson daybed that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Adrian Pearsall produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Daybed?

The average selling price for a nelson daybed at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $6,966 for the highest priced.

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.