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A Gustavian Bench with Beautiful Plaster Caryatid Decoration on the back.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Gustavian Bench with Beautiful Plaster Caryatid Decoration on the back and hand carved all around.
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Upholstery, Pine, Plaster

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David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

19th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, Antique Pinewood Fall Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian FÅLLBÄNK, fall bench composed with a storage space below sitting area, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The back rest of t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

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Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
H 33.9 in W 26.4 in D 27.6 in
The Lily, 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 Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Amuneal's Brass Pantry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Part of our metal Kitchen Collection, this brass clad cabinetry is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a knife-edge...
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2010s American Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Amuneal's Brass Pantry
Amuneal's Brass Pantry
H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in
Bespoke Swedish Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Swedish style enfilade. This can be made to your specific size and color. Dimensions 83.5 inches (212 cms) wide 16.5 inches (42 cms) deep 36 inches (91 cms) high. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

The Montauk, 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 Belgiu...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in
Louis XVI Style French Antique Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Louis XVI style French antique mirror with intricate decor of a classical urn and laurel branches. The 23 carat gold leaf and original light almond green paint finish give this such ...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Louis XVI Style French Antique Mirror
Louis XVI Style French Antique Mirror
H 38.75 in W 24.5 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Swedish Pine Rococo and Gustavian Clock Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock bureau cabinet from the transitional period between rococo and gustavian, around 1810. The clock cabinet is from Northern Sweden and dry scraped by hand to old historic paint. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

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Pine

Neoclassical Revival Swedish Painted and Carved Upholstered Bench, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical Revival Swedish carved and painted bench from the late 19th century with scrolled open arms, fluted legs, floral motifs and new upholstery. This Swedish bench features...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Georgian Bleached Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderfully presented Georgian bleached pine breakfront bookcase. George II carved egg and dart in upper and middle moldings. Raw pine and finish may be original with cleaning over t...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Bookcases

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk, Late 18th Century, Late 1700s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian writing desk, late 18th century in excellent antique condition. Key included. Restored with additions. Slight damages, wear and repairs due to age and as ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted breakfront three-drawer commode from late 19th century Stockholm, with dentil molding, carved rosettes and tapered feet. This Swedish painted commode features a sli...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Buffet
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Remarkable 18th-century Rococo buffet or sideboard in original color with two doors in the front, two interior shelvings with three drawers in the bottom and a wonderful profiled gal...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Buffets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Buffet
18th Century Swedish Rococo Buffet
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
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Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautifully hand-carved, extremely comfortable...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Giltwood

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Day Bed by Grete Jalk, circa 1950
By Grete Jalk
Located in Paris, FR
Daybed in Oregon pine, mattress covered in sheep skin. Danish work by designer Grete Jalk, dated circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Pine, Sheepskin

Day Bed by Grete Jalk, circa 1950
Day Bed by Grete Jalk, circa 1950
H 16.15 in W 77.17 in D 36.23 in
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rosewood Daybed
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in London, GB
This daybed designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen in 1955 was made under license by Niels Roth Andersen, the Alderman of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild in 2014. In the year befor...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Danish Empire Mahogany Bench With Parcel Gilt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neoclassic Bench with Parcel Gilt
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Antique 19th Century Danish Benches

Contemporary Upholstered Svenskt Tenn Daybed Designed by Josef Frank, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Svenskt Tenn Sweden, Contemporary New production of the daybed 775 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in 1938. Upholstered in customized textile. Measures: H 64 x W 195 ...
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2010s Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Textile

Danish Modernist Style Leather and Steel Daybed
Located in Madrid, ES
Daybed, model GD3, designed by Karsten Gransgaard and produced by Gransgaard Design. Label underneath. Matte chromed steel frame, cushion in dark green/brown aniline leather, removab...
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2010s Danish Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Danish Modernist Style Leather and Steel Daybed
Danish Modernist Style Leather and Steel Daybed
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Bamboo Daybed with Upholstered Mattress in Blue Stripes, Sweden, 1950's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1950's Bamboo daybed with upholstered mattress. Measures: H 80 x W 204 x D 99 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Textile, Bamboo

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Daybed from Stockholm
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century Swedish Gustavian period daybed made in Stockholm. This beautiful, circa 1790 daybed has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface and newly upholstered ...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Paint

Daybed in Canvas
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed with green lacquered steel frame on wheels and new cushion in washed canvas. Two pieces in stock. Unknown design.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Daybed in Canvas
Daybed in Canvas
H 13.78 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Washington, DC
Danish daybed/loveseat, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen in late 1950s. Heavy teak, fully restored. Upholstered in textured turquoise Mokum fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Molgaard
Minerva Daybed by Hvidt & Molgaard
H 30 in W 48 in D 30.5 in
Restored Danish Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed / Daybed by Arne Wahl Iversen Gray Tweed
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super rare design is ideal for living room seating that doubles as a guest bed! Beautifully restored and reupholstered with new foam and a blue/gray tweed with a top stitch deta...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Daybed by Poul Volther
By Klassik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Volther's daybed from 1959 is the first piece of furniture that has been put into production by Klassik in collaboration with Poul Volther's own family. The daybed is made in De...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Daybed by Poul Volther
Daybed by Poul Volther
H 31.5 in W 75.99 in D 31.89 in
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pine bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian country craftsmanship. The lightly distressed white paint with black finials and carved details add to its allure....
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

Pair of Mid Century Wood and Brass Daybeds
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful pair of Daybeds with wood and brass. Originally owned by Yasha Heifetz and given to his son Paul for his Connecticut home.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z' Teak Sofa
By Poul Jensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Selig with the metal tag. Poul Jenson Danish teak Z sofa by Selig. 69 long.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Daybed Scandinavian Modern Design by Albin Love Lindgren Edition 1/1
By Albin Lindgren
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Daybed Scandinavian Modern Design by Albin Love Lindgren Edition 1/1 Albin Love Lindgren Born 1975 in Stockholm, Sweden Albin Love Lindgren is a Swedish designer & artisan. ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Stainless Steel

Danish Sleeper Sofa from Triumf in Teak and Fabric
By Triumf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish sleeper sofa by Triumf with teak legs and arm trim. Under the springs we found the original guarantee. Simple mechanism allow one person to release a latch on either side allo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reclining Sofa Daybed Danish Hvidt Style, 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent Danish pull-out daybed, sofa, in the style of Peter Hvidt, circa the 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 80" W x 29" D x 30" B.H...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Børge Mogensen Daybed
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Rare and beautiful daybed or studio couch in solid oak with refurbished and beautifully reupholstered original fully sprung cushions designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Børge Mogensen Daybed
Børge Mogensen Daybed
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Danish Oak Daybed
By FDB Møbler
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful Danish daybed in solid oak with wonderful exposed joint detail and exceptional patina. Designed and made for FDB, Denmark. Refurbished original fully sprung mattress with s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Danish Oak Daybed
Danish Oak Daybed
H 18.12 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Gustavian Bench or Daybed
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good 19th century Gustavian sofa, bench or daybed, scraped to its original colour with wonderful carvings and good proportions, circa 1800, Sweden.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

19th Century Gustavian Bench or Daybed
19th Century Gustavian Bench or Daybed
H 16.93 in W 74.02 in D 25.6 in
Danish Daybed Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Teak daybed with adjustable back with the same base, as the faarup sideboard. professional re-upholstered with new belts, foam and fabric by Kvadrat/Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Danish Daybed Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen
Danish Daybed Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Edvard & Tove Kindt Larsen Teak Daybed Sofa Set and Corner Table, Denmark, 1964
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare daybed sofa set by Edvard & Tove Kindt larsen for Gustav Bahus, Denmark, 1964. Made of solid teak and new upholstery in a beautiful light grey mix fabric by Keymer Essential Fab...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Retro Sofa Bed or Daybed by Wilhelm Knoll, Vintage 1950s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and practical sofa bed, this was made by Wilhelm Knoll and dates from around the 1950-60s. It's in excellent condition for its age, we've had this re-upholstered in ou...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Daybeds

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed Made by France and Son, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge-daybed made of teakwood. This is a very rare piece featuring two cushioned armrests, one of them an extremely rare edition. The piece has been covered with a new grey fabric "...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed on frame of chromed steel and cushion of upholstered with black leather. Designed in 1957. Manufactured by Kold Christensen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 12.6 in W 75.99 in D 31.89 in
Sofa, Sleeper or Daybed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bahus, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A beautiful teak sofa, which can be transformed into a daybed, designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bahus, 1950s. Edvard Kindt-Larsen was a famous architect and f...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Danish Midcentury 1960s Sofa Bed, Fully Restored in Tweed
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
This piece that we've named Boris is a grand old gentleman of a sofa bed - we've restored many similar frames over the years and they're fantastic pieces for the busy home. Good-look...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Poul Volther Oak Sofa or Sofa Bed
By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
Vintage solid oak sofa bed with newly upholstered sprung mattress. Designed by the architect Poul Volther. Solid oak frame and a newly upholstered mattress.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Poul Volther Oak Sofa or Sofa Bed
Poul Volther Oak Sofa or Sofa Bed
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Hans Wegner Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Superb daybed in teak designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. This example with fully refurbished original sprung mattress and beautiful new upholstery including buttons covered...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Hans Wegner Daybed
Hans Wegner Daybed
H 16.93 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Teak Day Bed
Located in Vancouver, BC
A solid teak frame supported by conical teak legs provides the base for a newly upholstered grey-blue cushion with square-tufted detail. A separate storage bin crafted in teak pulls ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Day Bed
Vintage Danish Teak Day Bed
H 19 in W 74 in D 27 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Bench/Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish painted kokssoffa - (kitchen sofa) used as a bench in a farm kitchen as well as a pull-out bed for the house maid. Seat lifts up for storage and front pulls out for using as ...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Period Swedish Gustavian Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautifully carved 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa bench with richly carved balustered back and sides has been scraped back its original color and patina. Upholstered with antiqu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Pine, Raw Linen

18th Century Period Swedish Gustavian Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 18th century richly carved Swedish Gustavian daybed has a special seat; its a covered wooden seat. It's a trunk feeling when you open it. The irons on the side are original a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

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Pine, Raw Linen

Cane and Teak Convertible Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen (Molgaard) teak and cane convertible daybed, Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm in Dark Brown Leather by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period. Its striking proportions, the elegance of its materials and connections, and the beauty of the large welted leather ma...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Danish Rosewood Queen Bed
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Queen Sized Bed Here's a wonderful Danish 1960s rosewood bed with integrated nightstand. Only the right half of the bed is shown in the pictures but we also have t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Queen Bed
Danish Rosewood Queen Bed
H 28 in W 100 in D 78 in
19th Century Gustavian Painted Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique daybed or bench with original painted finish in the Louis XVI style.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

19th Century Gustavian Painted Daybed
19th Century Gustavian Painted Daybed
H 32.5 in W 64 in D 28 in
Swedish Grace Daybed by Eric Chambert, Upholstered in Blue Wool
By Eric Chambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic Swedish daybed or sofa designed by Erik Chambert and made in the 1930s by the Chambert Mo¨belfabrik in Norrkoping, Sweden. Flamed birch and padouk wood with blue wool uph...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Daybeds

18th Century Gustavian Daybed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th century Gustavian daybed from Sweden in pale bluish grey nuance.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Daybed
18th Century Gustavian Daybed
H 37.8 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Daybed Attributed to Jorgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Munich, DE
rare daybed by unknown designer. has details of several designers like jørgen kastholm and poul kjaerholm.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Early 19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in Boston, MA
A Swedish daybed with decorative lattice work and a Greek key carved apron. Back not finished.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Daybed
Early 19th Century Swedish Daybed
H 34 in W 75 in L 34 in
Swedish Gustavian Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Swedish Gustavian Day bed c. 1810-15, scraped finish.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds

Swedish Gustavian Daybed
Swedish Gustavian Daybed
H 35 in W 91.5 in D 27 in
Daybed Bench Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White Sweden
Located in New York, NY
DaDaybed Bench Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White Sweden. A daybed made during the Gustavian period 1790-1810. A frame painted in a soft white and decorated with carvings such as l...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

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Wood

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Gray Scandinavian Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of gray scandinavian daybeds for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique gray scandinavian daybeds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. We have 31 antique and vintage gray scandinavian daybeds in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray scandinavian daybeds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Gray scandinavian daybeds made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large gray scandinavian daybeds, so small gray scandinavian daybeds measuring 20 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many gray scandinavian daybeds are appealing in their simplicity, but GETAMA, Hvidt & Mølgaard and Hans J. Wegner produced popular gray scandinavian daybeds that are worth a look.

How Much are Gray Scandinavian Daybeds?

Prices for gray scandinavian daybeds start at $1,500 and top out at $32,794 with the average selling for $4,300.

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.